LABORS IN N. Y. AND VT.
By D. T. Bourdeau
Bro. Smith: Since our labors in Montgomery, we have held meetings in Chazy, Brandon and Buck's Bridge. Our meetings in Chazy were for the benefit of Americans. We had quite a large and attentive congregation, and were glad of the privilege of laboring with Brn. Taylor and Czechowski. Brn. Taylor gave an interesting and effecting discourse on the subject of prophecy. We believe there is a good work to be done in Chazy. Brn. Czechowski and myself spent some time in visiting our French brethren. At Brandon we spoke three times with good freedom. Elder Hildreth (a Christian preacher) had an appointment in this place; but he cheerfully gave way, and listened attentively to our discourses. He appears to be a good man. His eyes were bathed in tears during the meetings. He backed up our remarks at the close of each discourse, and requested us to hold more meetings in his place. This we shall endeavor to do as soon as the way opens. Our meetings at Buck's Bridge were interesting and profitable to the church. Brn. Taylor and Lawrence were present, and two were baptized. The subject of sanctification or living holiness was the theme under consideration during these meetings. We were glad to see the brethren united, and determined to settle on principle, and to love and serve God because he is holy just and good. We would say for the encouragement of the church generally, that the brethren East are trying to settle deeper than feeling. The subject of holiness is being agitated, and they see the necessity of settling into the will and work of the Lord. Prejudice is also giving way and hindrances are being removed; and we have reason to believe that the cause will advance more rapidly. D. T. Bourdeau.