Essex Co., N. Y by S. B. Whitney

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · May 23, 1871

Essex Co., N. Y.

By S. B. Whitney

THE meetings here are still in progress, with increasing interest. Have my appointments arranged so as to speak four times a week in each place. At Vermontville the audiences are large and steady, and the word is received with readiness of mind by most persons. The interest there is remarkable for this part of the great field. Here the interest is not so great, nor the attendance so large; but both are steadily increasing. The weather has been unfavorable most of the time; but I have not lost an appointment yet.

All the preaching the people have between the two places is by one Methodist minister, who has two other appointments on the charge; and the little opposition he raises against the meetings only inclines the people more in our favor. Have not reached the Sabbath question yet; but by faithful labor with the blessing of God, I expect to see a harvest of souls to the present truth. The Lord helps in speaking the word, for which I praise his name. Oh! for humility and devotion, so that I can fully claim his promise.

S. B. WHITNEY.

May 8, 1871.