CONFERENCE AT NORTH SUTTON, VT.
By A. C. Bourdeau
DEAR BRO. WHITE: I have read the last report of your eastern tour in Review No. 17, and would be glad to say a word in regard to the conference which was held at North Sutton, C. E., Aug. 24, 25. It was thought by some that the straight testimonies which were given, especially in the business meetings, would have a tendency to weaken the faith of young Sabbath-keepers in the truth. But I am happy to say that the result of this conference was good. Most of the brethren who did not favor organization, having heard your remarks on the subject, are now fully persuaded that the church should enter into the subject of organization, ; and that church order is necessary in the perils of the last days to prevent distraction and confusion among God's people. They are glad that the gifts of the Spirit are being restored to the church. Your discourse on sanctification had a good effect, not only among Sabbath-keepers, but also among outsiders. Some of them have laid aside tobacco and tea. Sabbath, Sept. 28, I met with the church in Sutton, C. E. The Lord assisted in presenting the word. The social meeting in the afternoon was very interesting. All the brethren and sisters gave in their testimonies, and we were very glad to see an advent sister and her little son, who had come about nine miles to meet with commandment-keepers, and to hear them rejoice in the truth. They have kept the Sabbath ever since the conference in Sutton. West Enosburgh, Vt., Oct. 8, 1861.