CONFERENCE AT BERLIN Ct.
By E. L. Barr
This Conference was one of interest and, we trust of lasting benefit to the saints. A goodly number assembled from different parts of the State together with some from N. Y. Some were cast down by trials and the buffetings of Satan; but not destroyed. The message to the Laodiceans has had a salutary effect upon many, while others were not conscious of their wretched condition. Much liberty and freedom of spirit was given to preach the Word. Bro. Smith gave a discourse on the Faith of Jesus which was highly appreciated and was indeed a portion of meat in due season. Many hearts were made to feel that faith without works is dead, and resolved for the future to show their faith by their works. Our meeting of business on First-day was solemn and profitable, and passed off harmoniously, graced by the presence of the sweet, melting, heavenly Spirit of our compassionate Redeemer. We were satisfied that this effort was made in the right direction, and was owned and blessed of God. In conclusion, let me say to the saints scattered abroad, that now is the time, and the only time if you would inherit eternal life, to learn for yourselves what it is to keep the Faith of Jesus, with the Commandments of God. O be zealous in the work; we are approaching that fearful moment when the lukewarm will be spued out and left to perish. Arise and work out your own salvation with fear and trembling before it is too late, and all is lost forever. E. L. BARR.
South Hardwick, Vt., Oct. 15th, 1857.