Conference at Buck's Bridge, N. Y.
By John Byington
Bro. Smith:—I would say for the encouragement of the saints, that the conference lately held at Buck's Bridge has been a great blessing to the church. Some brethren from Vermont, and some from Central N. Y., were with us. The church had been in trial for some time past. At the commencement of the meeting the duty of confessing our own faults and not accusing others was made plain, and when this was made plain it was comparatively easy to settle difficulties. The present truth appeared to us with greater clearness, and almost every individual confessed their wanderings and their lukewarmness, and while prayer was made and strong exhortations given, God manifested himself in power, and great good was done. The labors of Brn. Hutchins, Sperry, Rhodes, Edson and Goodwin have been a great blessing to us. The last day of the meeting was a time that will long be remembered. I have not time now to write particulars. I think others will do it soon. Madrid Depot, N. Y., Nov. 19th, 1856.