Communication from Bro. Holt.
By George W. Holt
DEAR BRO. WHITE:—It is evident that the cause of truth is rising and increasing in interest in the state of Vermont. The brethren have entered into the work of spreading the light of truth before the world in the best possible way that could be adopted under the present existing circumstances. The church have taken hold of the enterprise understandingly and with courage. The Lord is blessing their efforts; the church is rising, and the word of God taking effect. I left immediately after the Johnson meeting for my appointment west. I called to see some lonely ones on my way that were striving to obey God in keeping all the commandments revealed in the scriptures of truth. The Review is a welcome messenger to such. One sister said, "All the meeting I have is reading the Review." We had a very interesting meeting in Milton; and I trust one of profit. The meeting was held in a school-house where all the brethren, save one, in that vicinity were present on the Sabbath, to commemorate the works of creation by keeping the Rest-day of Jehovah according to the fourth commandment. Several were out on the Sabbath, and more on First-day to hear the reasons of our faith, who listened with apparent interest. Some acknowledged that every objection was removed but the cross. I expect them to remove that objection as soon as possible. May the Lord help them to move out in obedience to all the commandments. In Devereaux, I saw two sisters, the only ones that31keep the Sabbath in that vicinity. They were steadfast in the truth. At West Winfield, we had an interesting interview with the friends of truth. Three have been added to the number of Sabbath-keepers since I was there last Winter. We had quite a congregation out to hear at North Brookfield. There is an increasing interest in that place. One more has recently commenced to keep the Sabbath. The church in that place remain firm and steadfast in all the present truth, and are doing what they can to promote the cause. I returned home in good health and spirits, and found my family enjoying the same blessings. The church of God in this place are striving to overcome by the blood of the Lamb and the word of their testimony. I have visited some of the friends in Verona, and found them firm and steadfast in the truths we advocate. I feel grateful to the friends in Vermont for the kind attention they gave me during my sickness and the aid which I received from them, and others on the way, for my temporal necessities and to help me on my journey after a godly sort. Yours seeking for eternal life, G. W. HOLT.