Conference at Rouse's Point, N. Y.
By Charles O. Taylor
BRO. SMITH : The conference at this place was one of deep interest to the waiting ones. The faithful and true Witness who saith, "I know thy works," was with us, showing us that we were wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked. Our efforts to be zealous and repent, were not in vain. There were some twenty-five or thirty of the brethren from the North, South, East and West, whose prayers and exhortations did us much good. The word spoken by Brn. Sperry and Hutchins was quick and powerful. That we have been lukewarm we cannot deny. That we must arise and put on strength, that we must humble ourselves before God that he may exalt us,that we must have the gold, the white raiment, and eye-salve, that we must open the door, are feelings that are getting deep hold of us. The testimony to the last church is truly timely. It could not have been given till the last message was given, which would bring out the last church, and then that church must fall into a lukewarm state. Although it is a solemn time, I rejoice to know that we are yet on the track of prophecy. I am encouraged to believe that the blessed Bible will be our guide till the perfect day. May there be no drawing back, but pressing onward. Yours hoping to overcome, and set down with the Saviour on his throne. Rouse's Point, N. Y., Feb. 25th, 1857.