MONTHLY MEETING IN TOMPKINS.
By A. S. Hutchins
THIS meeting was held in the house of Bro. Weed, on the 4th inst. By request I attended it, accompanied by Bro. S. W. Rhodes. It was a season of encouragement to us, and we think it was to all present; though quite a number were hindered from meeting with us, in consequence of the snow-storm, and the severity of the weather. On first-day, we spent some hours at the house of Bro. Pomroy, a friend, who is interested in the examination of the truth, and at the house of Bro. E. P. Giles, listening to, and answering the questions of different friends, on the subjects of the Sabbath and Spiritual Gifts. Bro. R. spoke principally on the latter subject. Here he seemed to be perfectly at home, and spoke with freedom and feeling, and in love and tenderness. The Holy Spirit was present to assist and to approve of this effort to help the inquiring mind. And I am sure it was not labor spent in vain. The friends here have been seeking to draw nigh unto the Lord, by fasting, prayer, and holding extra meetings since I was with them last February. The result is good. Parents have been strengthened and refreshed, and some of their children seem fully resolved, by assisting grace, to go with them to Mount Zion. For several reasons, baptism was deferred till the next Monthly Meeting. I shall remember with lively satisfaction my interview with this dear people. May they all be overcomers, and reach the haven of endless rest. Health Institute, B. C., Mich.