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ROCHESTER CONFERENCE

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Publishing Committee · Rochester, N. Y. · Aug 4, 1853

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 4, No. 6.

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ROCHESTER CONFERENCE.

By Editor

As the appointment of this Meeting was given out only a few days before it was held; and as it was appointed in the season of the year when the brethren in the country are most driven with their work; it was expected that there would be but very few present. In this respect the small church in this city was happily disappointed. Many more were present than were expected; nearly as many as we all could well entertain.
There was no preaching on the Sabbath; but the time was all occupied by the brethren and sisters who spoke freely of their faith, hope, trials and joys. It was indeed cheering to hear from so many, coming from different places. Those who preach the Word, present, were Bro. Bates, Ingraham, Andrews, Frisbie, Holt and Lawrence. We were all gratified and comforted with remarks from Bro. Frisbie, of Michigan, relative to his former position in opposing the Sabbath, and his conversion to the Bible Sabbath. Truly, God and the truth have done much for this dear brother.
During the Conference we were not a little cheered on hearing that Bro. A. Stone of Eden Vt., and Bro. H. P. Hall of Wisconsin, have both come out on the present truth, and are beginning to preach it. May God bless them abundantly. The brethren and sisters returned to their homes comforted, and the messengers have gone out into the field with fresh courage.
The principal object of this Meeting was to consider the interest of the church of Christ, our present duty as a people; and the best plans to advance the cause of truth.
Much was said relative to the manner in which the present truth should be presented. There was but this one feeling with all present. That although it is our duty to speak the truth with boldness, yet it should be done in love; and if opponents are abusive, it should be endured with patience and meekness; they being the objects of our pity.
The business meetings were conducted with perfect harmony of feeling. The subject of the best plan to circulate our publications was introduced, and after remarks were made on the subject, a committee was chosen to prepare a report. This report was finally unanimously adopted.