Meeting at Lancaster, N. Y.
By R. F. Cottrell
The weather was rainy; and this probably prevented some, who would have attended the meeting. Still there were a goodly number present; especially there was a good representation from Elma, though some of them did not come until the second day of the meeting. Bro. Andrews was present, and, though worn and exhausted with labor, spoke the word with clearness and to edification and exhortation. Our social meetings were interesting, but would doubtless have been better, had all been present from the beginning. To obtain the full benefit of a meeting it is important that all should be present from the beginning. Some resolved to seek God at this meeting, and some who had strayed resolved to return. The Lord help them. And he will if they are steadfast in the fulfillment of their vows. A French sister, Parrot, who was converted to the truth in California and now lives in Buffalo, met with us, and we were cheered with her testimony, though she could not speak so well in our language. The time is not distant when the Israel of God will have a pure language. “Thou shalt not see a fierce people, a people of a deeper speech than thou canst perceive; of a stammering tongue, that thou canst not understand.” Isa. 33:19; Zeph. 2:9. We hope the meeting will result in some good. Our privileges and opportunities are being numbered off. Soon they will all be gone. If not improved, it will be to our infinite loss; but if properly improved, soon it will be said to us, Well done. Having shared in the sufferings and sorrow, enter into the joy; and having finished the work, enter into the rest; and having borne the cross in humility, receive the crown and be exalted to the throne. Who will be so unwise as not to make a strong and persevering effort to overcome? Who can afford to fail of securing eternal life, when it is placed within their reach?