The interest and usefulness of the REVIEW AND HERALD greatly depends upon the communications from the scattered brethren. A good brother suggests that the portion of its columns devoted to letters, should be something like a conference-meeting, where all have a chance to speak.
Let those not accustomed to writing much, write in a natural, humble style. It is a good time to write, after holding sweet communion with God in prayer, when imbued with the Holy Spirit.
But there are brethren and sisters who have written considerable, but neglect to furnish matter for the REVIEW AND HERALD. A variety of matter from their pens would add much to its usefulness.
Those who have shared the blessings of the present truth, should testify the same to others. A sketch of the experience of such, would doubtless cheer many lonely brethren and sisters who are separated from those of like precious faith.46Brethren and sisters, speak out, and let others know what the Lord has done for you, and let God be glorified for his abundant mercy.
LETTERS.
From Bro. Holt.
DEAR BRO. WHITE:—I reached home last evening, much fatigued in body, but strong in faith. Bro. Edson will probably reach home to-day. We have had some very interesting meetings since I wrote you from Irasburgh, Vt. We held meetings in Chateaugay, Sabbath and First-day, June 26th and 27th, which resulted in much good. Brn. Hollis and Ingraham were with us. An appointment was sent on for the meeting, but was not received in time to notify the brethren before we reached there on Friday.
There were two school-houses in the place where public meetings were held, but they were both taken up, one by an Advent preacher who had two meetings on Sabbath afternoon, and three on First-day. A portion of the brethren were desirous to hear on the subject of the Sabbath, and requested the preacher to give way for this subject to be presented or discussed. This he did not feel disposed to do. He and his associates were then asked, if we might unite with them, and improve part of the time? This they would not do, but chose a separate meeting. When this was decided, the Baptist preacher being present, arose and withdrew his appointment, and freely offered us the other house. We accepted the offer, and spoke to a crowded house, on First-day, that listened attentively to the subject of present truth. The result was, that several decided to keep the Sabbath of the Lord, and public notice was given for meetings on the next seventh day. We had interesting meetings with the brethren in Bangor and Norfolk. They are growing stronger, and the Lord is adding to their numbers.
Sabbath and First-day, July 3d and 4th, we held a conference at Bro. John Byington's in Potsdam. The brethren from different places met there. We had a time of refreshing, and we were much strengthened and encouraged.
Bro. and Sr. Byington and two others were baptized. Three had formerly been sprinkled. The other was a young convert. We passed through Lorain and Sandy Creek, and found the brethren in good spirits, united, and strong in the truth of God.