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Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Mar 21, 1882

NEW YORK.

Burlington Flats, March 6.—We have not held any preaching service for nearly two weeks, the church being used for a revival effort, which proved a failure. We tried to obtain the use of the church again, but were refused. As some are anxious to hear further, we have secured the school-house for a few more meetings. One substantial person has begun to keep the Sabbath, and others are trembling under the cross. We intensely desire that they may obey. Invitations come in for us to speak in neighboring localities. Last evening we spoke in a school-house six miles distant, and left an appointment to speak there again. The truth is spreading; the fields are white for the harvest. May the Lord bless abundantly, and save the honest. T. M. LANE.

St. Lawrence Co., March 9.—Since Feb. 10, have spent most of my time with the following churches: New Connecticut, South Pierrepont, West Pierrepont, Herman, and Silver Hill.

At New Connecticut there is not that harmony that should exist among brethren. We tried to ascertain the cause, and we feel certain that if all will cultivate the spirit of love and forgiveness, union will soon be restored. Quite a number of the neighbors attended the meetings held here, and gave good attention to the word spoken.

On the 18th, met with the South Pierrepont church. Found them very much encouraged as the result of the labor, counsel, and advice of Elds. H. H. Brown and M. C. Wilcox. Held two meetings. Most of the church were out and took part.

Held two meetings with the West Pierrepont church on the 19th. Our congregation was made up largely of those not of our faith, yet friendly. We hope some of these will yet keep the commandments.

At Herman held one meeting. Those dear ones, though their numbers are few, have proved themselves worthy of the confidence of all lovers of truth. I received $2.75 on periodicals.

At Silver Hill I remained over two Sabbaths, from Feb. 20 to March 6. The minister of the M. E. Church failing to fill his appointment, they invited me to preach. I did so with good freedom. I also held five meetings in an adjoining district,—a new field. Had good congregations and a very good interest. Expect to meet them again in the near future.

The 11th, met with the church at Gouverneur. Bad roads and sickness prevented some from attending, yet the Spirit of God was present. Hearts were made tender. This church has been strongly opposed from the beginning, but the most of them are resolved to overcome Satan's power and reign with Christ. H. H. WILCOX.