A Good Work Begun

Publishing Committee · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jun 19, 1860

A Good Work Begun.

Bro. B. F. Robbins writes from Friendship, N. Y.:

"I write to inquire if I could obtain a small bill of books from your office for a little congregation recently gathered near Wellsville, Alle. Co., N. Y.

"The circumstances under which they have become organized as a congregation are very peculiar and providential. A young brother recently converted and joined to the Methodists, about three months since commenced a search for truth by investigating Bible truth by the Bible alone, and came out decided upon the views we hold and advocate, supposing himself alone in them, not knowing of any others.

"Some weeks ago he was at one of our meetings in Willing, and found himself in harmony with us, and consequently came out fully upon present truth. By his invitation I visited his neighborhood, and have filled three appointments; and the result has been that the Methodists, raising a persecution against us and the truth we advocate, have driven the entire community to us, leaving themselves entirely alone. I have just returned from the settlement where I held three meetings yesterday.

"They have fitted up a beautiful place for meetings of their own, papered and seated it, and manifest the deepest interest in the truths presented. Yesterday was a solemn day. God's Spirit was present as evinced in the solemnity, the tears, and the deep interest manifested. We believe God will work among them in their conversion to himself and his precious truth. Some four or five or more have frankly renounced Universalism, and admit the beauty and consistency of the word of God."