THE CAUSE IN SOUTHERN N. Y., & PA.
By N. Fuller
DEAR BRO. WHITE: It has been some time since I have reported in regard to the state of the cause in this country. First Sabbath in Nov. last we had a conference in this place. Brn. B. F. Robbins and E. L. Barr were present with us. We enjoyed a good season. Bro. J. L. Baker was set apart for the work of the ministry by ordination, which was sanctioned by the Holy Spirit. May the Lord make him a faithful and successful laborer in the cause. I will not speak of all our meetings since that time. We have had some profitable seasons. Quite a number have been baptized and added to the church. The cause is rising in Pa., and N. Y., as far as I know. I met with the church in Catlin, Chemung Co., N. Y., in June. They are trying to press on to the kingdom. Four put on Christ by baptism. The Lord bless the lambs of the flock, and save them from the devouring wolf that so often seeks their destruction. We have had some prejudice in this country in regard to organization. I think we have been trying to steady the ark. I have had some severe and unnecessary trials in regard to this matter. I hope the Lord and the dear saints will forgive wherein I have been wrong, and I will try to be careful where I bestow sympathy. This people is my people; their God is my God. I am satisfied that this truth is destined to triumph; and it is time for us to press together and try to save the honest from the dreadful impending storm that is gathering over this guilty world. This generation must drink the bitter cup of the wrath of God. This generation will see the sign of the Son of man. This generation will hear the blast of the archangel's trumpet. This generation will see every man's hand against his neighbor, and every man's hand against his brother. Is not the state of the nations indicative that the time is at hand? Let us be faithful, dear brethren and sisters, and stablish our hearts; for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh. The great day of the Lord is at hand, and it hasteth greatly. I am trying to carry this truth forward to the best ability the Lord has given me. There have quite a number taken hold of the truth the past year in this country; but I want to see the angel of Rev. xviii light up the earth with his glory in a powerful manner. Lord, hasten the time and come quickly. Yours in hope of eternal life.
N. FULLER.
Ulysses, Pa.