MONTHLY MEETINGS IN N. Y.
By S. B. Whitney
The last two Monthly Meetings in this part of the State were such seasons of interest and encouragement to the brethren and sisters here, that I have thought some time of giving a brief report of them. The first of these was held with the new friends of the truth at Chase's Mills. Freedom characterized all the exercises of the meeting. Our testimony relative to the health reform and S. B. was well received, and S. B. was organized, amounting to $171.36, although it is probable these figures may be altered some. Three were baptized. The brethren and sisters there are doing well, and growing strong in the truth. Our opposers, mostly religious professors, are doing all they can to hinder the work, but are so short-sighted that they injure themselves every time. May God pity them. The other meeting mentioned above was held at this place, and was truly a season of refreshing. We were favored with the presence and help of Brn. Lockwood and Whipple, of Battle Creek, who providentially called here on their way East. Their testimony was timely, and was appreciated. Four were baptized, one of whom has been a backslider from the present truth and Sabbath for about ten years. Pledges were made to the Foreign Missionary Society, amounting to $66.50, to which has since been added $11.00. The Lord speed on the good work, and help us to act well our part that we may share in eternal life with all the saved. Buck's Bridge, July 9, 1869.