New York by F. Wheeler

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jan 9, 1872

New York.

By F. Wheeler

THE Sabbath and first-day following the close of our Conference, I held meetings with the brethren and friends at North Volney. Found those that had commenced to keep the Sabbath during my labors there previous to the Conference firm in the truth.

Sabbath, Sept. 2, met with the church in Oswego City. First-day, Sept. 3, and during the following week, held several meetings in a school-house near sister Moe's, in the town of Scriba. There was but little apparent interest. Sept. 9 and 10, attended our monthly meeting at Roosevelt.

Our meetings were interesting, and, I trust, profitable. Two were baptized. The 16th and 17th, held an interesting meeting at North Volney. Three were baptized. Sept. 21, came to Genoa, Cayuga Co. I spent about six weeks in that vicinity in laboring in new fields. At the town line school-house, Moravia, held twenty-six meetings. There was much prejudice at first, but it gave way somewhat as the meetings progressed. A number became much interested in the truth, and a few decided to obey all the commandments of God. Others confessed the truth. It was then objected to having further meetings in the house, and, no other place opening, I was obliged to close my meetings for the present. I held several Sabbath and one ordinance meeting with the church at Genoa, which were seasons of interest and profit. The church appeared united and striving to overcome.

Nov. 17, had another interesting Sabbath meeting at Genoa. The 20th, commenced meetings in a school-house in Locke. The interest to hear was small, and after giving nine lectures I thought it duty to close the meetings. One or two manifested a desire for salvation, and I hope they may yet obey the whole truth. I visited also the friends at the town line school-house. Found the interest apparently increasing among the friends. But, no place opening for public meetings, I tried to do what I could in visiting and praying with them at their homes, and circulating publications among them. I hope the way may open for further meetings there after their school shall close.

Dec. 9 and 10, attended our monthly meeting at Smith's Mills. Sabbath morning was very stormy and but few were present from other churches. But the blessing of the Lord was with us in our meetings. I came to this place by request, and yesterday commenced meeting in the Union meeting-house. Gave two discourses which were listened to with attention. I expect to remain here as long as duty may require, and hope good may result. I feel encouraged to labor on in this cause, believing the time for labor is short, and that what we do must be done quickly. May I have grace to labor faithfully, is my prayer. F. WHEELER.

Texas, N. Y., Dec. 18, 1871.