Meetings in Vt by D. T. Bourdeau

Publishing Committee · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jul 21, 1859

Meetings in Vt.

By D. T. Bourdeau

DEAR BRO. SMITH: For a few days past Brn. Pierce, Evans and myself have been trying to strengthen our brethren, and the Lord has strengthened us, and blessed our feeble efforts.

We first visited the brethren in Jay, who made us a good reception, and manifested a willingness to learn the way of God more perfectly. These brethren have met with much opposition; but they are determined to have the patience of the saints, and to work while the day lasts. They are encouraged by the thought that their light afflictions will prepare them to stand in the evil day, and work out for them a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory.

Last Sabbath and First-day we held meetings in Sutton, C. E., where we had the pleasure of hearing Bro. and Sr. Howlet give in their first testimony in favor of the present truth. Others acknowledged that we had got the truth, and that the good Spirit pervaded our meetings. We are convinced that many of those who attended our lectures felt the deep movings of the Spirit of truth, and realized that God called upon them to keep his commandments and the faith of Jesus. May the Lord help them to decide for the truth, that they may have a shelter in the day of his fierce anger.

I still love the cause of truth, and my desire is that I may so direct my steps that God will deign to own and bless me, and lead me in the way of duty. D. T. BOURDEAU.