Tent Meetings in Fletcher, Vt.
By D. T. Bourdeau
AGREABLY to our appointment, the Eastern tent was pitched in Fletcher, Vt., where we remained upwards of three weeks, and gave about thirty-five lectures. Notwithstanding the war excitement, and the efforts of ministers to prevent the people from coming to the tent, we had quite a good attendance, and the people observed order, and paid strict attention to the truths that were presented. My brother and Bro. Evans assisted in preaching the word. At the close of our last meeting Bro. Hutchins requested those who believed that the Bible teaches the observance of the first day of the week, to arise, and not one arose in favor of the first day. A Free-will Baptist preacher was present. One man arose and said he had thought the first day was the Sabbath; but he was not prepared to say that we should keep it. Then Bro. Hutchins called for those who believed that the seventh day is the Sabbath, and several arose. A few have come out on the truth. Bro. Hutchins and my brother spent last Sabbath in Fletcher, and held a Bible-class to help the minds of the people on the subject of the Sabbath. They say there are several who are powerfully convicted. O, that they might make haste, and not delay to keep the commandments. The tent is now pitched at Essex Center. The people here have heard much on the Advent doctrine, and seem to be prejudiced against it. Besides, this is a busy season of the year. But we mean to do our duty, and leave the consequences with the Lord. Yesterday a discourse was given on the subject of the sanctuary, and when the cause of the disappointment was explained, the countenances of some were lighted up. At the close of the discourse an Advent brother came to us in tears, and invited us to go to his house, and manifested a desire to help support the meeting. May the Lord reward this brother, and help him to receive the whole truth. Brethren, pray for us.