REPORT FROM BRO. TAYLOR.
By C. O. TAYLOR
May 16 and 17 I attended the Monthly Meeting for Onondaga and Oneida Counties, held in Verona. The Kirkville church was well represented. We found this dear people some cast down, yet not destroyed. Some of the youth were ready to faint; we spoke words of warning and encouragement to them. They received the word gladly. They were thankful to learn more about the narrow way that leads to life. With a small exception, they cheerfully gave themselves anew to the Lord, to be more devoted, and to serve him with a ready heart, and a willing mind. They must watch the sacrifice they have made; they must know it is a consuming one. The youth should be more watchful, that there be not in them an evil heart of unbelief in departing from the Lord. Older members should exercise a tender watch-care over them, and know how the youth are getting along in the work of overcoming. They should speak words of warning and comfort as they are needed from time to time. It should be done with a spirit of love and tenderness, that will win them to the right way. Mingle a few tears with your entreaties, they won't hurt them nor you. I say again, remember the lambs, the tender lambs of the flock. Watch over them, and remember that evil angels watch them for evil and ruin. We had a very profitable meeting with the Kirkville Church on the evening of the 18th, at the house of Bro. Kinne, who was attending the General Conference. We had a chance to look over and make inquiries about his mill. It is fast gaining a reputation in all this section. We had some of the hulled corn he advertised, which we found an excellent dish. I fully endorse all Bro. Andrews has said respecting this brother's mill. The evenings of the 19th and 20th, we spoke to the few in Clay that love the Lord. I hope that all that are interested will be able to take a more decided stand for the right. We spoke to the Roosevelt church on the following Sabbath. Bro. Goodwin has much improved. He is steadily coming to the light and liberty of those that believe God. We trust he will put a true value on liberty and light when he shall be fully restored to them through the tender mercies of God, in Jesus Christ. We reached home the 25th, and, as ever, were welcomed by this dear people of the same faith, whose prayers we always have, whether present or absent. Adams Center, May 25, 1868.