Report from Bro. Taylor.
By C. O. Taylor
Bro. White: My health not being very good since the Conference, I have not done much. The two following Sabbaths and first-days, I attended meetings with Bro. Andrews in this county. The 21st I left home for Northern N. Y., and attended the monthly meeting, of St. Lawrence Co., at Norfolk, the 22nd, and 23d. The church at that place were all present. The wheeling was bad, and only a few came from a distance. I attended seven meetings with this people. They are pressing on in the work of the Lord. In the evening of the 25th, attended a prayer meeting with the church at Buck's Bridge. I was quite unwell, in much pain, yet enjoyed their fervent prayers and hearty testimonies. Sabbath, 29th, I was with the church at West Bangor. Here I met with Bro. H. W. Lawrence and companion, to whom, under God, the cause is much indebted, for its present condition in Franklin Co. They have toiled hard, sparing no labor where they thought good could be done, and souls won to the truth. Those that know them best, love them most. Although the going was bad, some came ten miles. Others, no doubt, would have been there if they had heard of the meeting. They are scattered over a territory of twenty-five miles, yet they are hopeful and would keep up with the work of God. They did not all, at first, love the reform in diet that is doing such a great work in our midst. Still I trust they will all see its importance, walk in its light, and enjoy its benefits. The 31st, I went on to my native town, and passed a few days at the place of my birth, was with the Champlain church the 1st and 2nd Sabbath in November. Did what I could to comfort and instruct. One was added to their number. Others will yet join them. The churches in Northern N. Y. are growing in the knowledge of the truth, and are willing to make sacrifices that they may overcome. A somewhat silent, yet a great work, is going on among the remnant church. The direct tendency is to purify, make holy, and prepare for Jesus' coming. May each one gird on the armor and be marching along. I returned home the 19th in good spirits and better health. The 3d Sabbath in Nov. I was with the church at this place. Some of our number are having a trial of their faith. They are cast down yet not destroyed. The waves look dark, still they mean to breast them. Darkness gathers around them, yet they hope for light beyond. The remarks at the Conference on temperance took a deep hold, and I have no doubt but the effect will be lasting, and that they will never return to what they have left behind. As a people we have entered a very interesting field of useful knowledge. The more we learn, the more we see to learn, and the more we wish to learn. The 4th Sabbath and first-day I was with the church at Mannsville. My labor with this church has been interesting, from the fact that I have seen progress. The work of grace is still going on in their hearts. I met with no church, more thankful for plain, straight testimony. They are not altogether to blame for many of their past trials. They have some things to live down by a well-ordered life and a godly conversation, before the cause will rise around them. I hope that better days are for them in their pilgrimage here. It is our privilege and duty to stand in the power and wisdom of God, be overcomers at last, and reach the home of the blessed. Adam's Center, Dec. 2, 1864.