Conference in Roosevelt, N. Y.
By F. Wheeler
DEAR BRO. SMITH: Our Conference commenced in this place according to appointment. There was not as large a gathering of the saints from a distance as we desired to see. Yet a goodly number of brethren and sisters came in on sixth day P. M. And as we met for the first time in our new place of worship, we felt the blessing of God resting upon us. It was easy praying and a free place to preach the word; and during the entire meeting we felt that God approved of what the brethren had done in erecting a place of worship. On the Sabbath the house was filled with attentive hearers. Brethren Sperry and Barr, were with us to preach the word. At the close of the afternoon service at the house, we repaired to the water, where three willing souls followed their divine Master in the ordinance of baptism. It was a sweet, heavenly time. On First-day the house was filled to overflowing. Most of the brethren occupied seats in wagons at the windows and on the steps, to give room for others who came in to hear. A deep interest seemed to pervade nearly the entire congregation. First-day noon we again repaired to the water and three more were planted in the likeness of Christ's death, henceforth to walk in newness of life. The meeting, we trust, will prove a lasting blessing to the church, and we confidently hope that souls may be gathered into the truth as the fruits of this effort. There was so much interest manifested to hear, that it was thought best to continue the effort; and hence, we have appointed meetings here for next Sabbath and First-day. Roosevelt, N. Y., June 20 1859.