THE CAUSE IN NORTHERN N. Y.
By S. B. Whitney
DEAR BRO. WHITE: Thinking that perhaps you might be interested to know that we have not entirely ceased effort, I take the liberty of addressing you in this manner. About four weeks ago, the way providentially opening, I commenced meetings in a neighborhood about five miles from home, and although prejudice was very strong, yet sufficient numbers came out to warrant a continuance of the effort, and accordingly I wrote to Bro. D. T. Bordeau to come and assist me. He came, and we together gave thirteen lectures, when we were refused the use of the house longer. During the time, one Eld. Shepard of Malone gave a discourse on the immortality of man, which Bro. Bordeau reviewed. Several are interested, though as yet none have fully decided to obey the truth. We are strongly in hopes that the way will soon open for further efforts there. A week ago last Sabbath and Sunday we held meetings in Bangor. The Lord was with us, especially the evening after the Sabbath, when we were favored with a special work of the Spirit, and the church were enabled to remove some things that had hindered their progress. First-day morning the church came together and unanimously adopted the following covenant: We the undersigned hereby covenant to keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus, under the name, Seventh-day Adventists. During Bro. B.'s stay we called upon some of the French in Malone, and twice upon an old Bro. and Sr. Burbanks, who are deeply interested in present truth. They were in the first message, and still hold on to their experience. They are fully convinced of the correctness of most of our positions, and we expect they will soon be fully identified with us. Last Sabbath I spent in Moira, and was invited to speak the next day by Eld. Burch of the Christian denomination, which I did, to an attentive congregation, dwelling upon the saints' inheritance. Was much pleased with Eld. B.'s spirit, and can but hope that he will embrace the whole truth. Malone, Oct. 10, 1861. S. B. WHITNEY.