DEAR BRO. WHITE:—We wish to say for the encouragement of the dear brethren and sisters scattered abroad, that the cause of truth is rising and spreading, and the number of such as "Remember the Sabbath-day to keep it holy," is increasing in the Counties of Franklin and St. Lawrence, N. Y., as also in many other places.
We came into this State July 7th, since which time we have held thirty meetings, principally in the above named Counties. Sabbath and First-day July 9th, and 10th, we held a Conference at Chateaugay.—Sabbath and First-day, 16th and 17th, also 30th and 31st, we held a Conference at Norfolk. The last Conference held at N. was one of deep interest, and we think of much profit to all the brethren present. At Buck's Bridge and at Potsdam we met with the dear brethren in a number of very interesting meetings. A few faithful, humble, lovers of truth, have recently embraced the third angel's message there, and others are searching for truth. O, may they remember the instruction of David: "All thy commandments are truth."
Last Sabbath and First-day we held a Conference at this place. This meeting was signally blessed of God, the brethren were strengthened and encouraged, and some who have not heretofore kept the Sabbath of the Lord resolved no longer to observe the Sabbath of the Papal Church. While in St. Lawrence Co., we visited brethren and friends in Lisbon, Louisville, Massena, Hopkinton and Parishville. At most of these places with others that might be named we found those who were anxious to hear the evidence of our faith, and free to acknowledge that the Spirit of God has left the nominal Churches, and that they must look somewhere besides among these fallen bodies for the life and power of the Christian religion.
Some places through which we passed where an anxiety was expressed to hear on the subject of the immediate coming of Christ, and the commandments of God, we could not stop to hold meetings.
While passing through Hopkinton, on our way West, we called at the house of a Bro. Thomas Meacham, told him we had called by request to talk with him on the coming of Christ, and the commandments of God. He never had seen the chart before; but he with his family, listened with interest to our remarks, and being a man of deep experience in the things of God, he was very much inclined to favor the truth as presented to him. He said he had been aware for years that God's people must stand out free from the sectarian and sectional Churches and organizations. Our season of prayer with him was sweet. Three weeks later, on returning we found him satisfied that the seventh day is the Sabbath, and means by the grace of God assisting to keep it according to the commandment. May God bless this aged pilgrim and strengthen him to do duty. He wishes you to send him the paper.
At this place we met with sister Witherel, recently from Oswego, whom we found keeping the Sabbath alone. She informed us that several of her neighbors were desirous to hear lectures on the subject of present truth. We could not stop there to lecture for want of time. We think this place should be remembered by the traveling brethren as they pass that way. The present prospect is that the Lord will soon raise up faithful souls there who will keep all his commandments, with the dear sister now standing alone on the truth there.
In view of the rapidity with which the cause is progressing, we can say, take courage dear brother for the "faithful and wise" servant will soon receive his reward. Yes, thanks be to God!
"The Lord is coming! Sound it forth
From East to West, from South to North,
Speed on! Speed on! The tidings glad,
That none who love him may be sad."
A. S. HUTCHINS.
C. W. SPERRY.
Bangor, Franklin Co., N. Y., Aug. 8th, 1853.