REPORT FROM BRO. TAYLOR.
By C. O. Taylor
May 27, I met with the Adams Center church, at their weekly prayer-meeting. Some twenty were present. The time well occupied in praying, singing and exhorting. Sabbath, 30th, I spoke to the church here. The evenings of June 2 and 3, we had very profitable meetings with the brethren and friends in Hounsfield. There is quite an interest here. It is a place where the angels are influencing minds to serve God. Souls are being gathered under the banner of truth. The last-named evening we were aided by the Spirit of God. The 6th and 7th I met in Monthly Meeting with the churches in Jefferson Co. This was the largest gathering we have had since Bro. White and others were here last January. It was a good meeting. Two were baptized, and two received into fellowship. I held several meetings in different places during the following week, on my way to Monthly Meeting in West Monroe. There was some interest, some awakening in the work of God. This Monthly Meeting was the largest I ever attended in that place, yet there was not that spirit of labor that we have had when the number was less. Three were baptized. A good number were present from Roosevelt, the most of the church from Kirkville, and some from Madison and Cayuga counties. The evening of the 15th we held a meeting with the few in Clay. There are some here that the Lord is calling to himself. I trust they will obey. The evening of the 16th, was with the Roosevelt church at their weekly prayer-meeting. We were much encouraged to meet twenty or more, and to hear the good testimonies for the truth. The next day we called on Bro. Edson, who was away from home on business. His health is much improved since last winter. Sr. E. has been very sick the past spring; was not expected to live. She is recovering gradually. This dear family are passing through deep waters. We found a pilgrim’s home at Bro. Arnold’s that night, passing on the next day to Oswego, where we had meetings the 20th and 21st. There were some discouraging features on coming to this church, yet the Lord was better than our fears. He knows just when his people need lifting up. While our number was small, six requested, and came forward, for prayers, varying in age from the child of fourteen to the man of sixty. On first-day we had the privilege of burying four of them in the likeness of Christ’s death. I expect the other two will do likewise. This was a good meeting for the saints; they were much encouraged. Out of the great interest there has been in the city on the coming of Jesus, there remains a remnant that is trying to keep the light of present truth burning. This little church has always had some excellent qualities. One is in money matters. In this they have always been prompt. Their property is down to its full amount; they pay readily and cheerfully. Let each one occupy his place in each and every department of the truth, and they will find the Lord in their midst to build them up. When the load goes hard, is the time to put shoulder to it and lift the harder. He is a true friend that will stand by you in the time of need and want. I would say to the few in Oswego, Stand by the truth, and live it out in all meekness. Adams Center, July 1, 1868. P. S. We leave to-morrow to fill other appointments, to be from home two or three months. Our address is Adams Center, Jeff. Co., N. Y. C. O. T.