Granville, Vt by A. S. Hutchins

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Aug 27, 1872

Granville, Vt.

By A. S. Hutchins

MET with the brethren here on the 27th and 28th ult. Some disappointed in not seeing more from other places. Trust our meetings were very profitable. On the Sabbath, spoke with freedom twice. The truth was well received by believers and friends. One was added to the church.

On first-day, the school-house in the place being occupied by the Methodists, we had no preaching. Near the close of the day, quite a number came together on short notice for prayer-meeting. Spoke to them a few moments on the “perilous times” of the last days.

Let it be borne in mind that we have a special work to do in getting ready for the immediate coming of our Lord and Saviour. Truths, the most solemn and weighty, are to be borne to the world, which will prove a savor of life unto life, or of death unto death. The doctrine of the speedy coming of Christ must be proclaimed. The down-trodden Sabbath of the Bible must be restored.

We owe those who see no beauty or scriptural harmony in the present work of the remnant church a duty, but it is not to return to them, it is in meekness and love to lead them to a knowledge of the truth. “Can two walk together, except they be agreed?” Amos 3:3.

A. S. HUTCHINS.

Aug. 14, 1872.