NOTE FROM BRO. HUTCHINS.
By A. S. Hutchins
DEAR BRO. WHITE: Recently I have held some meetings in South Troy and Newport, Vt. These feeble efforts we hope by the blessing of the Lord, may prove beneficial. Fifteen lectures were given. A few were attentive hearers. Four resolved to keep the Sabbath of the Lord. May they hold fast whereunto they have attained. We can not free ourselves of the sad reflection that the influence of some professed commandment-keepers in this section, has stood directly in the way of others embracing the Sabbath. It is to be deeply regretted that there are those who claim sympathy and fellowship from Sabbath-keepers, whose influence strikes such a death-blow to the cause of truth. May others yet see the beauty, consistency, and power there is in the last message of mercy. In Newport, the Sabbath was somewhat opposed by a Baptist preacher, but this the Lord turned in favor of the truth. Brn. A. C. and D. T. Bourdeau were with us last Sabbath and First-day, and assisted in presenting the words of life. Barton Landing, Vt., Jan. 2, 1862.