Labor and Trials in New York
By H. W. Lawrence
BRO. SMITH : I have joined Bro. D. T. Bourdeau of late in several efforts to spread the truth, in portions of this county, where it is mostly new to both French and Americans. The peace-crying professors have made special efforts to fortify against us and the doctrines we teach; yet several say they find no evil in these men, and wish to hear, not being pleased with the efforts made to crush us. It is certain to my mind that we have a work to do, let the cost of the same be what it may. I have not made up my mind for a cheap or easy time in the coming conflict, but the reverse. I have long felt that conflict must precede victory. I have my trials, yet I trust I am at this time more than ever willing to learn, do and suffer, anything in the way of duty, that will benefit myself or others. I have an increasing desire to visit different counties where I have traveled in the past. Brethren may be assured of my interest in this cause and their welfare. I hope to be thankful forever that the Lord does not pass us by without the counsel necessary to our salvation.
H. W. LAWRENCE. W. Bangor, N. Y., Sept. 21st, 1859.