THE PAPER by Editor

Publishing Committee · Saratoga Springs, N. Y. · Oct 7, 1851

THE PAPER.

By Editor

We made arrangements to have this number out earlier. But on our return from Vermont last evening, we learned that articles, which we wrote at Sutton, for this number, were lost on the way; therefore it has been delayed a number of days longer than we expected it would be. We intend to publish regularly. But if we do not, and if the paper is to be delayed at any time, we will endeavor to notify the readers of the probable time of the delay, so as to prevent disappointment.

VERMONT CONFERENCE.

We can only say that this was a deeply interesting meeting. Perfect union existed through the entire meeting. The Holy Spirit was gloriously poured out, and all were blest, strengthened, and cheered on their way to the Golden City, the Heavenly Jerusalem. The distracting, unprofitable views relative to Old Jerusalem and the Jews, &c., that are afloat at the present time, were not mentioned during the meeting. No one present, to our knowledge, has anything to do with them. The Jerusalem "above" and "free," is that which interests us. On that we dwelt with pleasure, unity of sentiments, and profit. "Blessed," says the True Witness Jesus, "are they that do his [the Father's ten] commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the City." Rev. xxii, 14.

We wish here to state that we as a people have no confidence in the strange notions, that some have run into, that the saints have yet to go to Old Jerusalem, &c., &c. Brethren beware of such heresies.

We have this moment received a letter from Bro. M. L. Bauder of Cleveland, Ohio, stating that some there held views relative to what is termed "spiritual union." We did suppose that all people of common sense, who profess any regard for bible religion, would condemn at once all such "damnable heresies," as Peter would call them, after seeing the awful effects of spiritualizing notions.

We hesitate not to say that these foolish notions relative to being in the Eden state, &c., are all of the Devil. This we have believed and taught from the time such views arose. It is a source of grief to us that any should embrace the Sabbath before they get rid of such notions. We are sure that we speak the minds of the brethren everywhere, when we say that we are sorry that any holding any such notions, ever embraced the present truth, without first dropping them forever. May God deliver us from such people, unless they immediately renounce such heresies.

☞ There will be a Conference at West Medford (Mass.) at the house of P. Folsom, to commence Friday, Oct. 24th, at 6 o'clock P. M., and hold two days. Advent brethren are invited to attend. Brn. G. W. Holt and J. Bates are expected to be present. Bro. and Sister White are invited to attend. Those who come in the cars should stop at West Medford Depot, on the Boston and Lowell Railroad.

In behalf of the brethren. OTIS NICHOLS.

☞ Brn. Rhodes, Chapin, and many others, are very anxious that Bro. J. Bates should come to western N. Y. Many in that wide field call for help. Will he visit them?