MEETINGS AMONG THE FRENCH.
BRO. SMITH: The 28th ult. Bro. Czechowski and myself left Mooers to hold meetings among the French in Constable, Bangor, etc. The same day we visited Bro. Joseph Roberge, who formerly belonged to the Grand Ligne Church, and who of late embraced the truth under Bro. C.'s labors. This brother had for142a long time been convinced of the truth that the churches are fallen. He could not see in the churches that union and love that must characterize the people of God, and therefore decided to separate himself from the church to which he belonged, and join that people where love would reign. The Lord, who has a care for his children, soon opened his eyes, and he gladly embraced the truth. His wife has also fallen in love with the truth. The 1st inst. we arrived at Bro. Day's, in Chateaugay, where we met our dear Brn. Hilliard and Lawrence, who had prepared the way for us to hold meetings among the French. We gave eight lectures in the French chapel in Constable; and four honest souls promised that they would strive to walk in the way of truth. Among those who gave in their testimonies in our meetings was a very intelligent and informed Frenchman. He arose when we had delivered our last discourse, and, to our great astonishment, gave a rich and instructive testimony in favor of the Sabbath. Thus we see the wisdom of God in moving on the hearts of those who can be an honor to his glorious cause. The Lord is working for the honest, and he will have the praise. Said a certain French sister, "It is about a year since my husband and myself were compelled to leave the churches, because we saw in them so much darkness and confusion; and we have prayed our good Father to enlighten us, and he has heard our prayers. He has sent you unto us to teach us the truth; and with the help of God we will receive it. We will walk in the light, and suffer for Christ." But we were not without meeting opposition in Constable. Eld. La Clair, a French pastor in that place, would not meet with us, although we had written him a very kind letter, requesting him to assist us; and he called us false prophets, &c., without stopping to answer the questions we proposed him. Some of Eld. L.'s adherents joined with him in speaking against us, and told that they wanted to be true Protestants, and that if we would not leave the place they would tar and feather us. Here we could not help comparing Eld. L.'s spirit with the spirit that most of Catholics manifest when their religion is attacked; and we concluded that it would be more agreeable for us to discuss with a Catholic priest, than with Eld. L. Yesterday, the 7th inst., we met with the French Protestants in Bangor, and found that Eld. L. had warned them against us, and advised them to turn us out of doors. But the Lord did prevail. We were blessed in speaking, and our hearers were very attentive, and manifested a disposition to walk in the light. Our prayer is that we may have heavenly wisdom and more than mortal energy, to faithfully accomplish the great work that the Lord has committed to our care. Truly our field of labor is extensive, and our conflicts are severe and numerous; but we are encouraged by the thought that God is for us, and that those who are faithful in this warfare shall receive a rich reward. D. T. BOURDEAU.
M. B. CZECHOWSKI. West Bangor, N. Y., March 9th, 1859.