Conference at Lancaster, Mass.
By E. L. Barr
This Conference was composed of some of the pioneers in the cause of present truth, together with the middle-aged and youth, many of whom have recently embraced the truth, and five have followed their Lord in the ordinance of baptism the present season. Our hearts were glad to find Bro. Priest's dwelling, where we assembled, still honored with the presence of the Spirit and peace of God; hence our meetings were solemn, spiritual and profitable for the most of the time. The strait forward testimony on the Faith of Jesus is bringing the church out of its lukewarm state and preparing the way for the loud voice of the Third Angel's Message and the final triumph of truth. The cause has advanced much in the vicinity of Lancaster the past season. Satan has also made an effort to ruin some, but as yet his efforts have been ineffectual. May the Lord help all to be wise as serpents and as harmless as doves. There was not that union of action in our business meeting that we could have wished; yet we believe the Lord will carry forward his work until at last a little company there will be found of him in peace without spot and blameless. Stowe, Vt., Oct. 21st, 1857.