Labors in Vermont by A. S. Hutchins

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Dec 16, 1875

Labors in Vermont.

By A. S. Hutchins

THE expectations of our brethren have been raised high that Bro. Canright would soon return to this State and labor with us some time. But at present we do not see much prospect of being thus favored. That the cause in this State demands the help of experienced and efficient laborers cannot be doubted. And I cannot think the Lord disapproves of our earnestly desiring help to spread the tidings of salvation.

But the cause is one. “The field is the world.” Bro. Canright is sowing the good seed, and God is manifestly blessing his labors; and though with others I share in the disappointment that he cannot at once return to this State, I can but rejoice for the dear brethren and sisters in Michigan who are being blessed with his labors, for I know they need help in that State; and I am sure many will appreciate his earnest efforts to advance the interests of the cause there. Especially did I rejoice that the churches in Tuscola Co. were to be favored with his help, for I have felt a very deep interest for the people there, and I am truly grateful to read the cheering reports of the meetings. Many of the churches in that State have had so little help from preaching brethren for years, they certainly need it very much. And we do earnestly desire they may be greatly refreshed and many added to their number.

But what shall we do in Vermont?

1. Let us seek God with all our hearts by consecrating ourselves and all we have to him, as never before.

2. May each one of us feel that we have an individual responsibility to do the best and all we can to save souls, and let us get more of the spirit of true missionaries, and go to work.

3. Young men, move out as the way may open before you. Let not the entreaties of unconsecrated friends nor worldly interests hold you. You may backslide and lose your soul if you do.

4. Let the Macedonian cry for help go up to the Lord of hosts, and may we all be prepared to appreciate it when it comes. Our Conference still anxiously presses our petition for Bro Canright to come and labor here as soon as consistent with other duties. A. S. HUTCHINS.

Nov. 26, 1875.