Morning Star

VOL. X.
Religious Intelligence, &c.

For the Morning Star.

Meredith, N. H. July 24, 1835.

Dear Brethren:-

I will spend a few moments in giving you a short account of my labors and travels since I wrote to you. March 30th, I took leave of the brethren of the Huron Q M. and went to the South to visit the different Q. Meetings there. On Friday I arrived at Salt Section where Marion Q. M. was in session. In this place we saw the power of God displayed in the conviction and conversion of souls. It was one of the most solemn meetings I ever witnessed; mourners crowded around the anxious seats who were willing to cry to God for mercy. Being unwell I did not leave the place until Tuesday. Seven or eight were hopefully converted, and backsliders returned to their Father's house. Indeed the cloud seemed to be spreading all over the place. I was earnestly solicited to stop, but could not; hoping in the providence of God I should soon see them again.

Through much fatigue I reached Harmony Q. M. holden at Mill Creek. We found Zion low in this place. But the Lord was pleased to meet with us, & some souls we hope were converted. I left for Harmony where we held a two days meeting. The prospect was, if they could have labor in that place, many would soon embrace the sinner's Friend. I then left for the state of Indiana, passing through Cincinnati, and crossing the Ohio river into Kentucky, I tarried all night with a slave holder. Here I beheld a scene which I never beheld before. When will the time come that human slavery will be abolished!

I reached the Q. M. in Indiana.—Here I met with brethren I never beheld before who were made nigh by the blood of Christ. I rejoice while I see the vine spreading its branches all through the wilds of the west. The meeting we hope will prove a blessing; solemnity rested on the congregation. May some rejoice in eternity for that opportunity.—The calls in this country are too numerous to be mentioned. I returned to Peru and had a good time in baptizing; also in Plymouth where a number came forward to the anxious seat before we went to the water, and we could say the Lord was in the place; some we hope found Jesus. I left Ohio the 10th of June.—Here I parted with dear brethren and friends expecting to meet them no more upon earth. I then proceeded to the place where the Strongsville Q. M. was held but on account of sickness could not attend. I was however soon able to pursue my journey. Attended the Chatauque Q. M. in N.Y., also another meeting which lasted a number of days. More than twenty souls were hopefully converted. I have at length returned to my native state.—What shall I render to my God for all his kindness. May I live humble and serve him all the days of my life, and at length meet all the children of God in heaven.

Brethren Smith and Petingill returned in company with me. Their labors in the west were much blessed.

Stephen J. PITMAN.