p. 7 | Wolcott, Vt by A. S. Hutchins

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jun 20, 1871

Wolcott, Vt.

By A. S. Hutchins

MAY 6 and 7, I was with the church in this place in quarterly meeting. On Sabbath morning, I had freedom in speaking from the text, “Who can understand his errors?” Ps. 19:12. It was a solemn, heart-searching time. The spirit of confession, brotherly love, and union, was with us. The brethren were drawn together, and nearer to the great Head of the church.

This, to my heart, was a matter of devout gratitude to God. I have just sold our little home in this place, and expect soon to leave this county. And certainly, I most sincerely desire to leave this little branch of Zion walking in the light, and strongly united by the ties of Christian fellowship.

By removals and death, this church has been greatly weakened since I moved here five years ago. Yet there is a membership of twenty-one. With the light these brethren and sisters have on the truth, and their experience, they may be ornaments to the cause of God. They should be. They should watch against the wiles of Satan. Watch lest any “root of bitterness” spring up among them. Watch to do each other good. Watch that the fire of God’s love burns continually upon the altar of their hearts.

Sabbath, May 13, I was with the brethren here again. We were blessed and strengthened in celebrating the ordinances, which commemorate the dying love of the dear Saviour.

On first-day, the 14th, I spoke to a very attentive audience in a school-house, at North Wolcott, with good freedom. Shall comply with the wish of these friends, and speak to them again, if consistent, before leaving this town. A. S. HUTCHINS.

Wolcott, Vt., June 1, 1871.