p. 16 | The Washington Tent Meetings by I. A. FORD

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Tacoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jul 30, 1914

The Washington Tent Meetings

By I. A. FORD

THE tent meetings in Washington, D. C., conducted by Elder R. E. Harter, have now been in progress for about three weeks. From the first, the attendance has steadily increased. The tent is seated with six hundred folding chairs, most of which are filled every night. Sunday nights, although extra chairs are obtained from near-by neighbors, some, unable to find seats, stand around the tent. More than eight hundred persons were at the meeting Sunday night, July 12, to hear the subject of Spiritualism, which was presented by Prof. B. G. Wilkinson.

While the deciding tests have not yet been presented, several have seemed to anticipate them and have asked questions and had private Bible studies, so that already some have indicated their intention to unite with us in keeping all of God's commandments. Those attending the meetings are among the most substantial class, and the very best attention is given to every word spoken.

One important feature of the services is the music, under the direction of Brother Henry de Fluiter. From fifteen minutes to half an hour is devoted to music, both instrumental and vocal, at the beginning of each service. A large choir composed of members of the various churches in the District attends quite regularly. The Review and Herald orchestra is doing splendid service, and is much appreciated.

Altogether, the outlook is a most encouraging one. We trust our people everywhere will remember these meetings in their prayers, for the enemy, who worked so hard to prevent the brethren from securing the lot for the tent, will continue his efforts to keep honest souls from accepting the truth; but our God, whom we serve, is able to give the victory. It is expected the meetings will continue for several weeks.

We are glad to report that Brother de Fluiter's little boy, who was so seriously hurt by being run over by an automobile, is making a splendid recovery, and aside from a scar, will suffer no permanent injury.

I. A. FORD.