Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1841-09-08
DIGEST OF LETTERS.

DIGEST OF LETTERS.
Athol-The delegates from this church
have met US with uncheering intelligence.
They complain of GOODNESS, and that few
come up to their solemn feasts, or to the
help of the Lord against the mighty. Dis
cipline is neglected, and consequently a
lamentable disregard of covenant obligations
characterizes the movements Of many. The
ordinance of the Lords Supper has been
but once administered to them in about four
years. We are not surprized then TO hear
the lamentation, How is the gold become
dim and the most fine gold changed But
still they firmly confde in "the promises of
God, tina, he will not cast off his people,
nor suffer his faithfulness to fail" Brother
S. ]. Farnham breaches to them one-half
the time.
Bolton.-The Bolton church could not
present US with "cheering communications
of REVEALS" But still they tenaciousIy
hold to the pure doctrine of salvation by
grace. "Religion is at low state among
them, and feeble beats their pulses" but
still the love of God burns in the hearts of
some. They appear to be troubled by diff
culties. "They do not see eye to eye,"
and differ in judgment in relation to some
things. Few, they say, come up TO the SOL
emn feasts; "the love of many wakes cold,
and iniquity abounds." They do not seem
TO fear, however, that the bush, though it
may be on fire, will not be consumed They
have no fellowship for the unfruitful works
of darkness. They enjoy "the faithful la
bors of Ed. Geo. B. Wells one-haIf the
time"
Cald1oeH E Warrensburgh.-We have
received no pleasant tidings from this church.
sour difficulties" say they, "conlinue and
threaten our dissolution" The divisions
among them are not in respect to doctrine,
but practical operation. Some are DESTROYS
of peace, and endeavor 10 maintain the
order of the Gospel. Many have been
wounded, and few at leas, are being healed.
Their trust, however, is in God, that he
will not give his heritage to reproach, but
that he may yet appear for their relief
They have had the faithful labors of ED.
Charles Williams half the time since last
May.
Gester.-This church has told US of
gradual declension during the past year,
Some are complained Of for negecting the
means OF grace-for paying more attention
to gold that endureth but for short time
than to the ordinances of the Lords house
willing to say TO the ambassadors of Christ,
"be ye clothed and fed," but much more
they will not do. In short, the ways of
Zion mourn among them. "The voice of
prayer which was wont to break the still
ness Of night, resounding thro' these Wales,
has ceased 10 be heard; one has turned 10
his farm, and another to his merchandise
leaving the bleeding cause Of Christ almost
unsupported and alone" But though they
lack union, there are some who are stem
ming the torrent. They have no settled
pastor. Brother Caleb Smith breaches &C.
casionally, and Ed. Dickens has preached
with them few times of late.
Hague.-Although the brethren in Hague
could not cheer our hearts with intelligence
that they have attained 10 high degree of
spirituality, or that their number has been
greatly increased, they acknowledge the |
goodness of God in preserving them hither-
TO. They feel grateful to God for the con- |
slant manifestations of his love to them
They talk of apparent want of union and
brolherly love. These things cause mourn
ing, but they fear their mourning is not of
proper character. They are still opposed TO
The principle of American Slavery. Ed.
&. B. Wells breaches to them half of the
lime; they have also the labors Of brother
Emerson Webster.
Horicon.-The delegates from this church
nave come with some good news, notwith.
standing they have passed thro' some trials
ind spiritual GOODNESS. They have now
'ro,racled meeting in progress, which has
llready been blessed in retaining back
ELDERS, and converting sinners. The peo-
lie there seem to be highly excited. MANY
re enquiring the way of salvation, and
hey are no doubt looking forward to some
;lorious issue. They regret they can do
oihing for missionary purposes, having
much 10 do TO support the Gospel among
themselves. They enjoy the faithful labors
f brother Jonathan ]. Trumbull.
Isl Johasbmgh.-A cloud OF mercy seem I
to hover over this church part of the
ast wear bnt II did nor h,ooL o,o.