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The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Aug 23, 1864

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 24, No. 13.

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Meetings in Vermont.

By Albert Stone

June 18 the Quarterly Meeting for the churches in Central Vermont, was held with the church in Stowe at the house of Bro. Churchill. This meeting was attended by the brethren from Johnson, Morristown and Wolcott, who came with a mind to work, and was we think one of profit to the saints. This little church, though surrounded by adverse influences, is trying to overcome. May the Lord help them to let their light shine amid the surrounding darkness.
June 25, in company with Bro. Hutchins, met with the church in Troy. A number came in from abroad, and this was emphatically a good, and we trust, profitable meeting. The testimonies given by the brethren and sisters were good and encouraging. The Spirit of the Lord rested upon us in the evening while we observed the ordinances. Among the interested hearers were an Advent preacher and his wife, who appeared to be candidly inquiring after truth. May the Lord lead them to the blessed fountain which the third angel's message opens to the thirsty soul. Three united with the church at this meeting.
On the 2d and 3d of July, met with the church in Roxbury. Bro. Pierce had just returned from a visit to the churches in the southern part of the State, and we were glad that Bro. Hutchins also was providentially present.
On account of the copious rain which fell on the Sabbath, and the poor health of some, it was thought best to hold a meeting in two places about four miles apart. But though separated by distance and the storm, we were one in spirit, and did all speak the same things; for the preachers, without previous concert, were led to speak from the same text, and say very nearly the same things.
On first-day, meeting was held at a school-house in the east part of the town, and quite a number not interested in the truth came in to hear, and seemed to listen with candor to the word spoken. This church are much scattered, and have to make some sacrifice to meet together. They have also had some trials to contend with, yet we trust they will, like the ancient worthies, overcome these impediments, through faith, and wear the victor's crown.
Our next meeting was with the church in Wolcott, July 16. This meeting was a time of refreshing to the children of God. The Lord gave much freedom in speaking, both to Bro. Hutchins and myself, and the saints were encouraged by hearing, and much blessed in giving testimony to the truth. One was baptized, and in the evening the Lord blessed in attending the other ordinances of the church.
ALBERT STONE.
Eden, Vt., July, 1864.