West Bolton, Vt by A. S. Hutchins

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

West Bolton, Vt.

By A. S. Hutchins

To THOSE interested in the spread of Bible truth and Bible holiness, and the final triumph of the last message of mercy to the world, and especially to Bro. and sister White, I wish to say, There are still omens of good here. The meetings held by sister W. in this place certainly left a very wholesome impression upon the minds of brethren and sisters, and a large circle of friends who heard. I am informed that citizens living in adjoining towns intended to attend these meetings, but on hearing of our failure to obtain a larger house than the school-house, said they would not go to crowd out those living nearer.

Since our return from Bordoville, I know not how many have asked, “Are Eld. White and wife coming here this winter?” “Are not your people going to build a meeting-house?”

In behalf of hundreds west of the Green Mountains, who have ears to hear, and we hope many with hearts to obey, we affectionately say to our dear Bro. and sister W., if consistent with your numerous and urgent duties elsewhere, Come. Hearts and homes are open to receive you.

I still labor to advance the good work as health and strength admit, praying and hoping for heavenly wisdom, to live in the divine favor of the Most High, and in the confidence and affection of his dear people.

In our visits last week, two gave us encouragement that they should keep the Bible Sabbath, who never had as yet. Last Sabbath our meeting was one of interest. Last evening I had an appointment for the West Bolton school-house, which, considering the darkness, rain, and bad traveling now that our sleighing has gone, was quite well attended.

May God graciously bless anxious souls in inquiring the way to Zion, and they be led into the light and joyful freedom of the sons of God. A. S. HUTCHINS. Jan. 1, 1872.