The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1877-08-30
by rCquest we publish the following
private letter from clergyman who re-
Gently preached la Saadgate:

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private letter from clergyman who re-
Gently preached In Saadgate:
ScnnooS LAKE, y. y,
August 9th, 1877.
/ DEAR BIO. AND SISTER SCHROEDER;
How do you dog and have you pat me
down among those who make promises
aud do not keep lhemG Well, now, take
my name of that list, and write me among
the other kind but stoW.
This leaves us all well, thank our
Heavenly Father, Sister Grost and the
children seem to enjoy this beautiful
country, and il cannot be otherwise than
healthy. In many respects it reminds us
of Sandgate-the mountains and hills
but you have no lake there, while we have
very beautiful one here. You may
think Of us often when evening comes on
as escaping the hot air by taking sail
over the water. We are jast now in the
midst OF our boarding season, and of
course good many strangers are in the
place, though il Is the poorest season
Schroon Lake has known for years. None
OF the hotels are full. believe this is
the general complaint at all watering
places.
cannot say like my field of labor as
we'll as hoped 10. aud often find myself
wishing We were back to SYNDICATE; aud
know now better how to appreciate the
kindness Of the dear friends left among
the Green Mountains, and especially those
the "other side Of the notch" than | did
while there. But | think shall enjoy
my work better by and by. So many
strangers coming and going keep our
own members home from church, and 1t
is hopeless task for me TO do very
much until after they are gone, which
will be about October lst. In the mean
time camp meeting comes in August 23d,
lasting week, aud have not so far TO
90 now (only 10 miles, and expect 10
go north, about 80 miles, to Newcomb,
aud help the minister there week after
camp meeting. When the strangers are
gone ! hope, by Gods blessing, TO get our
forces together aud reap q harvest.
am rejoiced TO hear the good news
from Sandgste. Brother Townsend has
the Lord with him surely; and when
heard of Beach Randall, Elisha Hamilton,
Mary Hamilton, and others who were SO
near the Kingdom when was there,
now taking their stand on the Lords side,
my heart overlooked Praise The Lord !
He answers prayer, and "dear old Sand
gate" is being blessed.
There are still others who must come
in the field, and am expecting to hear
from them. May the good work go on.
Hold up Brother Townsend's hands in
every possible way. But | know you
don't need that exhortation, Wherever
the work of the Lord is there Brother
Schroeder will be found. TIE Lord give
you grace and glory, according 10 pro-
mise.
have not beard what is being done
regarding church organization. hope
the flock are being gathered together.
Write me aud give me all the news.
Everything AMI anything about Saudgale
interests me. ! look forward 10 the time
when can visit the old place and see The
old friends again, with a great deal OF
pleasure Butlife is short aud uncertain
We may never meet on earth. May we
meet in heaven Is my prayer.
Give my love to all your people, Mrs.
Groai joius in this, and contine to pray
for US, that the word Of the Lord may be
gIorded in his servant, unworthy though
he Is.
M N HDnAus