Quarterly Meeting at Casinovia
By John Leland
SABBATH, Sept. 4, some five teams started from Wright, for the Quarterly Meeting at Casinovia. The preachers were all at Camp-meeting, so we were deprived of their labors. Consequently Brn. Root and Higley led out, trusting that the Master of Assemblies would lead and sustain them. The Lord was manifestly present by his Spirit, to own, strengthen, and comfort. Nearly all present took part in the conference meeting. One brother and sister, who came ten miles, said they had not met with Adventists in nine years before. They were much encouraged, resolving to consecrate all to God, and press forward to the kingdom. One aged brother, who has been a Baptist preacher, gave an interesting experience and testimony. It was decided to hold meetings in the evening, and next morning. Some of the brethren from Wright returned home. The evening meeting was more interesting than the first. And as it closed, all seemed to feel the solemn responsibility of the time, and that God was present to manifest his power. At nine o'clock the following morning, we met at the usual place. The good Spirit was present with power. Brn. Higley and Root led in prayer and exhortation, and it was evident that the Master was teaching “their hands to war, and their fingers to fight.” Every brother and sister present took an active part in the meeting, and the interest increased to the close. The aged brother offered himself for membership, expressing a humble desire to know the whole truth. Brethren were loath to part, expressing an opinion that they never attended so good a meeting with so little effort. All seemed strengthened, and encouraged to consecrate all, and go through to the kingdom. By request I have written this imperfect sketch, for the Review, hoping it may cheer and encourage some other pilgrim.
JOHN LELAND.