Clarkson Conference by John Norton Loughborough

Publishing Committee · ROCHESTER, N. Y. · Sep 20, 1853

Clarkson Conference.

By John Norton Loughborough

According to appointment our conference at Clarkson was held Sept. 10th and 11th. A goodly number of brethren were present from Orangeport, Barre and Rochester. At the commencement of the Sabbath we enjoyed an excellent season of prayer and conference. The Lord was with us and we felt confidence to move forward in the meeting, believing that souls would be benefited.

Sabbath morning we repaired to the Grove, where seats had been fitted up for the occasion. Quite an attentive audience assembled to hear the word which was spoken by Bro. I. Wyman and the writer. On First-day we were favored with a congregation of some six hundred people and upwards, who listened with deep interest while we endeavored to set before them the thrilling testimonies on every hand, as well as from the Word, which speak forth the truthfulness of our present position. The falling tear and earnest gaze evinced the true condition of their hearts. Many were anxious to hear more; accordingly we appointed a meeting at Bro. Lamson's house in the evening. The house was filled with attentive hearers. Many expressed satisfaction relative to the correctness of the positions taken on the subjects of the Two Horned Beast, Third Angel's Message and Commandments of God. A Nephew of Bro. Lamson was greatly blessed while stating that he was constrained to testify that the Lord was with us, and that he was satisfied of the truth as far as he had heard.

This conference, truly, was a refreshing season for the saints assembled. The prayer-meetings especially, were of deep interest. We believe the Lord has set his hand to recover the remnant of his people in Clarkson. The certain sound of the trumpet has gone forth. May the Lord help to take warning, and prepare for battle.

J. N. LOUGHBOROUGH. Rochester, N. Y., Sept. 14th, 1853.