Meetings in Saratoga Co., N. Y.
By A. S. Hutchins
In company with Bro. Sperry, I have just returned from West Milton, where we held meetings on Sabbath and First-day, Aug. 11th and 12th, and 18th and 19th. The meetings held on the 11th inst. we trust were of profit to those present, though we had but few to speak to, as we did not arrive there in time to circulate the appointment extensively. On the 12th we held one meeting in a meeting-house at Rock City. A goodly number were present, and we had a free time in presenting the subject of the Sabbath. On the 18th and 19th our meetings were held in a retired and beautiful grove. Here we felt the Spirit of God rest down upon us freely, and enjoyed much of its presence while proclaiming the glorious truths of the last solemn message of mercy. On First-day quite a number were present to hear. They listened with deep interest to three discourses, and there was not the least disposition on the part of any one to disturb us or the congregation. Some came to this meeting from Greenfield (an adjoining town) among whom was one friend who is a believer in the Advent faith. This friend evidently came to hear, and so urgent was the request for us to go the next day to Greenfield, and hold a meeting, that we felt compelled to do so. At this place we found four friends who still continue to look for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ. Our interview with them was sweet and encouraging. We held an evening meeting there. Several of the friends were present, and listened with interest to the word spoken. As the meeting closed and we took the parting hand, and witnessed the falling tear, we felt grateful to God for this privilege with the friends in this place. May the Spirit of God guide into all truth, and save them with the redeemed. Panton, Vt., August 24, 1855.