DEAR BRO. WHITE:—It is thought a few words respecting the Conferences recently held at Wheelock, Vt., and at Eaton, C. E., may be a source of encouragement to the readers of the Review.
The Conference at Wheelock, held Sabbath and First-day, June 11th and 12th, was attended by about seventy Sabbath-keepers, from Northern Vermont and Canada East.
And though “that old serpent, which is the Devil, and Satan,” labored hard to preoccupy the place, yet, thanks be to God, the precious promise of the blessed Saviour was verified: “For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.” Sabbath evening the Spirit of the Lord was copiously poured out upon his waiting, believing children, and the meeting progressed and terminated under the influence of the Holy Spirit. And if allowed to judge from the attention paid to the word spoken, the sober countenances and the falling tears, what might have been the convictions and feelings of the hearts of those present, to hear, we should really conclude that many felt deeply convicted that we have the truth, and that without keeping the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus, they cannot be saved.
The Conference at Eaton was held last Sabbath and First-day. Here we met with as many of the dear brethren and sisters from Canada as could be expected, considering the short notice, (the notice not being given till the close of the meeting at Wheelock.) Brn. Lindsey and Morse were present. The meeting on Sabbath, especially in the afternoon, was one of deep and thrilling interest, and really comforting and encouraging to all of God's children. On First-day the meeting was held in a barn, well prepared for the occasion.—Quite a number were present, who appeared to manifest but little or no interest for their soul's salvation; however, we have reason to believe that some were aroused to a sense of their awfully dangerous condition, while breaking the Sabbath of the Lord; and our fervent prayer is that they will henceforth remember the teachings of the Saviour: “If thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments.” At these Conferences we were favored with the labors of Brn. Lathrop and Sperry.