Sketches of the Christian life and public labors of William Miller : $b Gathered from his memoir by the late Sylvester Bliss, and from other sources — John Stuart Mill — John Shaqi
Sketches of the Christian life and public labors of William Miller : $b Gathered from his memoir by the late Sylvester Bliss, and from other sources
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“On the 11th of March, 1846, in company with Messrs. Himes and Apollos
Hale, Mr. M. lectured at Glenn’s Falls, N. Y. It does not appear that
he visited any other place till about the time of the annual Conference,
which met in New York city on the 12th of May.
“His bodily infirmities rendered it unsafe for him to journey without the
attendance of some one to render him all needful assistance; therefore he
arranged with Elder Henry Buckley, of Hampton, N. Y., to accompany him to
New York city.
“They left home on Saturday, the 9th of May, and proceeded as far as
Lansingburg, N. Y. On the Sabbath he went to Middletown, N. Y., where
he preached twice, returning, after service, to Lansingburg. On Monday,
the 11th, they proceeded to New York city. He took part in the debates
and preaching of the Conference, and, though feeble, seemed to enjoy the
meetings.
“After its adjournment, they visited Philadelphia. On Sunday, the
17th, he preached in the morning and evening to large and attentive
congregations. The next day he visited his former acquaintances, and, on
the 19th, he left for Providence, R. I. There they attended a meeting
of the Friends, which continued four days, and to which Mr. M. preached
four discourses, with his usual interest. On the 25th he visited North
Scituate, R. I., and gave two discourses. On the 26th he preached
twice in North Attleboro’, Mass., and, on the 27th, arrived in Boston.
The Annual Conference was adjourned from New York to meet there, and
commenced on the day previous. He again took part in its debates, but
spent most of his time in visiting friends and acquaintances in the
vicinity. They visited Westminster, Mass., where Mr. M. preached on the
3d of June; and, on the 5th, he arrived home, much fatigued with his
journey, but in good health and spirits.
“On the 24th of June, in company with Elder Buckley, Mr. M. visited
Cranbury Creek, N. Y., where he preached seven discourses in four days.
No other place being open for the meetings, they were held in a large
barn, owned by Judge Gilbert. It was comfortably furnished with seats,
and accommodated very respectable congregations, composed of the more
intelligent and pious portion of the community. Mr. M.’s discourses there
were spoken of by those present as logical and interesting.
“During the warm months he attempted no public labors; and his pen, even,
seems to have lain idle. The next communication received from him was
published in the _Advent Herald_ of September 9, 1846, as follows:—
“‘ADDRESS TO THE PUBLIC.
“‘DEAR READER:—Permit me to address you once more by calling
your attention to the great events which the word of God
declares are soon to come to pass, that I may faithfully
perform my duty; and that you may be able to answer, in that
way which will be satisfactory to your own soul, in the day
when God shall judge the secret thoughts of men by Jesus Christ.