MEETINGS IN N. Y by Daniel T. Bourdeau

Publishing Committee · Battle Creek, Mich. · Oct 13, 1859

MEETINGS IN N. Y.

By Daniel T. Bourdeau

Bro. Smith: The 11th inst. I attended Bro. Taylor's meetings in Chateaugay, and was much pleased and encouraged in seeing a goodly number of friends disposed to candidly investigate the truth, and to remember those that labor among them. I was here induced to trust in God, and felt that God was moving on the hearts of such as will deem it a pleasure to sacrifice for the truth.

The 13th I went to Dickinson, where I held meetings last spring. The next day I visited several French Protestants in that place, who made me a good reception, and seemed desirous to become acquainted with the truths we advocate. These friends have had to sacrifice a great deal to embrace Protestantism; and

some of them do not see the importance of changing their views on the Sabbath. I remained with them two days, and tried to make them understand that men should live "by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God," and that true Protestantism enters its protest against all that exceeds the prescriptions of the word of God.

I believe there are a few in Dickinson who are convinced that we may be Christians and keep the seventh day Sabbath, and who will not readily credit all that may be said against us.

Last Sabbath Bro. Lawrence and myself held meetings in Constable, and spoke with good freedom on the subject of man's nature and his future destiny. Sister Jewell, who embraced the Sabbath when the truth was presented in Constable last spring, attended these meetings and was baptized, and the Lord's blessing rested upon her and upon the brethren and sisters present.

Dear brother, I firmly believe that we have the truth, and that the truth will finally triumph; but I feel that I can do nothing without the aid of God's Spirit. I have realized of late that we are living in a trying time. A great conflict is just before us, and who shall stand? Who shall be willing to gird on the whole armor, and struggle earnestly for life? I am determined to be in earnest, that I may be sustained by God's free Spirit.

DANIEL T. BOURDEAU.

Norfolk, Sept. 20th, 1859.