First Quarterly-Meeting in N. Y.
By Roswell F. Cottrell
BRO. WHITE : Our first quarterly-meeting for Western N. Y., held at Parma, Jan. 10, was a meeting of profit, as we trust. We never had a better meeting. The church generally feel the need of entire consecration. There is a good work commenced with the young who have been in a lukewarm state, if not entirely cold. We feel that what is done in the cause of the Lord must be done quickly. The time of trouble, which we have been expecting for years, is just upon us. We believe that when the church comes up to its duty, the Lord will pour out his Spirit and qualify his people for the last great and solemn work. Another one of sister Gaskill's children, her oldest son, resident near Grand Rapids, Mich., came out decidedly on the truth, at this meeting. We hope all the family will be numbered with the remnant of God's people, so that when the father, who has for years been asleep in Jesus, comes forth in the first resurrection, he will see all his family forever safe in the kingdom of God. The cause is onward! Blessed will they be who are in all the truth, and are sanctified through it. God is with his people in his own appointed way. He reaches down from heaven to guide us through these perils. Let all realize and duly appreciate what he is doing for us. Here is our only safety. O that all may yet be prepared for the refreshing so soon to come! It is an important crisis for those who profess to believe the truth. The stumbling blocks must be removed. If any cling to their idols, and will have their way, they will be left behind. The word to Israel is, "Go forward." R. F. COTTRELL.