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Publishing Committee · Rochester, N. Y. · Oct 14, 1852

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 3, No. 12.

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Dunkirk Conference.

By Joseph Harvey Waggoner

DEAR BRO. WHITE:—I returned last Fourth-day from Rock Co., where I had been laboring (and in the southern part of Dane Co.) for a couple of weeks. I left home for the purpose of assisting Bro. Harris to hold a meeting in Dunkirk Township, Dane Co., commencing the 17th ult. The message had never been proclaimed there. Many were much interested in the truth. The last meeting I held there, was one of much interest, and deep feeling was manifested by those who heard. Bro. Harris acknowledged the truth, expressing his firm belief in our obligation to keep God's unchanged law. I also lectured in Cooksville, Rock Co., by request of Bro. Hoxie of that place, who is also favorably disposed to the truth. I pray that he and Bro. Harris may have faith and grace to renounce the favor of the world, and keep God's holy Sabbath.
At Cooksville I was joined by Bro. Phelps. We spent the Sabbath (25th ult.) with the band at Union, who are strong in the Lord, fully determined to obey God in spite of the beast or his agents. From thence Bro. Phelps went to Albion on his way North. We design holding a few conference meetings, Lord willing, in this State, this fall, to bring the brethren together to consider the state and necessities of the cause in the West. I fear many of the brethren in this country do not fully realize the shortness of time, and the importance of doing with our might what we find to do. A large part of this State has not yet been visited, and unless the brethren act with energy, and a sense of the responsibility resting on them, but little can be done this Winter.
There is much to do in the West, and laborers are few. Many professing faith in the message are in the Laodicean church, and want more of the power of godliness to live their faith before the world. How much we need to deny self, and seek only that honor that cometh from above. I never realized as I now do, that the friendship of the world is enmity with God. But if God is for us, who can be against us? Blessed be his name, his grace is sufficient for us. His promises are precious, and his word is truth. Yours in love, Baraboo, Wis., Oct., 1852. J. H. WAGGONER.