Erie and Cattaraugus Counties, N. Y.
By Roswell F. Cottrell
I HAVE spent one Sabbath with the friends and brethren in each of the following places: Akron, East Elma, Glenwood, East Otto, Cottage, and Randolph. My object has been to find an opening for labor in some new place. But though in several places I found some who would be glad to hear, no place for meetings could be obtained. Most professors of the religion of the Bible are determined to shut out, with bolts and bars, the light that is now shining from the Sacred Volume on the signs of the present times. We are reminded of those of whom the Saviour said, “Ye shut the kingdom of Heaven against men.” Those that would go in, if possible, they would hinder. But the Lord is sending forth the promised message of his word, and some will hear it. There is no cause of discouragement. If a hearing cannot be had in one place, the word of command is, “Go to another.” The Lord will carry forward his own work; and, if faithful, we shall have a reward and be satisfied. Cherry Creek, N. Y., Dec. 8, 1875.