Meetings in Vermont and New York
By Frederic Wheeler
DEAR BRO. WHITE: I write a few lines to let you know that I have not lost my interest in, or attachment to the cause of our soon coming King. I feel that about all the interest I have, is identified with the third angel's message. I feel solemn in view of the responsibility resting upon me, and pray that God may impart to me grace and heavenly wisdom, that I may in all things glorify him. The light is continually shining out more full and clear from his blessed Word, upon my pathway, and I am striving by his grace to overcome. My faith is firm. My trust is in the living God. My hope reaches within the veil even into the "most holy." I have not traveled as extensively for a few weeks past, yet have been endeavoring to do what I could in the cause of truth. The last Sabbath in May, I spent with the Brethren in Bennington. (Bro. Hastings, and others from that vicinity were present.) We had a comfortable season in waiting upon the Lord, and felt strengthened and encouraged to hold on our way to the better land. June 5th and 6th, held a meeting at West Hartford, Vt., in company with Brn. Baker and Morse. We, truly, enjoyed a season of refreshing from the presence of the Lord. The little company there who have recently embraced the Sabbath were much blessed and strengthened, in listening to the evidences of our position, and others were convinced of the truth, and will I think be found keeping the commandments of God. The last two Sabbaths, I have spent with the brethren here. I have recently visited Bradford and Warner, to search out some of the jewels. Found some who were interested to hear on the subject of the third angel's message. One Bro. and Sr. are keeping the Sabbath. They wish the paper sent to them. I expect to meet Bro. Baker at Claremont to-morrow, if the Lord will, and remain there over the Sabbath and then make a short tour with him, into Massachusetts, to Ware, Ashfield and vicinity, and perhaps may continue to travel with him some longer if it shall39seem duty. May God give us heavenly wisdom, and prosper us in our way, and his name be glorified. I feel like consecrating myself anew to God and his work. When I realize God's great goodness to me, and what he has done for my salvation, my heart is melted with love and gratitude, and I feel to inquire, "What shall I render to him for all his benefits." O, the blessed privilege of being numbered with his people in this last message; to live in anticipation of the glorious scenes that are just before us; to live in the glorious prospect, if faithful, of standing on the Mount Zion, and singing that song. Who would not be willing to sacrifice earth, with all its fleeting charms, for the blessed hope. But how few are found that have any interest at all in these things. When I view by faith the glories of that better land, my soul cries out, I must be there. Yes, in the strength of the Lord I will be there. I know that there is yet a mighty victory to be gained, but the Captain of our salvation has once met, and vanquished all our foes, and he will give us the victory if we trust in him. Praise his holy name for ever. Yours in hope of eternal life,
FREDERIC WHEELER.
Washington, N. H., June 23d, 1852.