Florida by Charles P. Whitford

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Apr 21, 1910

Florida

By Charles P. Whitford

MIAMI.—The tent-meetings which began at this place February 8 are progressing with interest. From the first, we have had an excellent attendance. What the result of the meetings will be, we are unable to tell at this writing. We can only say that the prospects are good for a church to be established here. The whole city seems to be having their attention called to the work we are doing; not by attending the meetings, however, but rather through their ministers, who are publicly and privately working to lead those who are attending, to cease doing so. One woman told me yesterday that she was visited by seven ministers and three of the laity in one day. Those who do attend our services say they have learned more Bible truth than they ever learned before in all their lives.

Some of the members of the M. E. Church, South, believe we have the truth, and they desired us to invite their minister to occupy our tent and show that we were wrong in teaching the seventh day to be the Sabbath. He had told them that he could show that Sunday was the Sabbath in twenty minutes. We invited him to do this, but he declined.

We are all of good courage in the Lord, and praise him for the privilege of having some humble part in the closing work of the gospel. Brethren and sisters, remember us in your supplications at the throne of divine grace.

CHARLES P. WHITFORD.