MEETINGS IN VERMONT by D. T. Bourdeau; A. C. Bourdeau

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Feb 25, 1862

MEETINGS IN VERMONT.

By D. T. Bourdeau; A. C. Bourdeau

DEAR BRO. WHITE: Agreeably to our appointments in the Review we have held meetings in Wolcott, Bristol, and Roxbury. Our meetings were interesting, and we think beneficial, to our brethren and sisters.

In Wolcott we met a few who were trying to overcome the use of tobacco, and we recommended the following remedy: When the temptation presses upon you and bids fair to captivate and overcome your appetite, flee to the Lord in prayer, and ask for overcoming grace. In so doing you will resist the temptation, draw nearer to the Lord, obtain strength, and get an experience that will help you in other trying circumstances. We feel for those who are trying to overcome this filthy, expensive, and injurious habit, and we believe the Lord will help them if they will help themselves.

We found the brethren in Bristol in rather a fainting condition. They had not heard any preaching since our beloved Bro. Sperry left Bristol, and they were anxious to hear the words of life preached. We here dwelt on living holiness, and on the necessity of moving in a way that will shut out extremes and confusion. The brethren and sisters in Bristol deeply feel the loss of Bro. Sperry. They remember his labors of love, and his kind and comforting words. They also sympathize with sister Sperry, and often pray the Lord to strengthen and comfort her in her loneliness.

In Roxbury we spoke to the brethren on the importance of having the law of God written in the heart, and on the subject of living faith. Brn. Stone and Hutchins attended this meeting on their way home, and Bro. Stone gave an interesting discourse on the gospel of the kingdom. See Matt. xxiv, 14.

Before we left Roxbury we attended to the subject of organization. This was a solemn, heart-searching time. Hearty confessions were made, and as the work progressed the sweet Spirit of the Lord rested upon us. We will long and pleasantly remember the blessings and privileges we have enjoyed on this tour; and we hope to so walk before God that we shall finally enjoy the rich blessings and privileges that God will grant to all his tried children.

This evening we intend to hold a meeting with the brethren in Stowe, and to-morrow, the Lord willing, we shall reach home.

D. T. BOURDEAU.

A. C. BOURDEAU.

Stowe, Vt.