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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Sep 3, 1914

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 91, No. 37.

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Pennsylvania

By J. S. Washburn

WEST PHILADELPHIA. — The tent meetings continue here with a remarkable interest. The present war situation in Europe has proved a great help in interesting the people in the Eastern Question, Turkey and Russia in prophecy, the seven trumpets, and the great Armageddon. Over one thousand cards with the word “War” as the leading headline have been placed in store windows in the west part of Philadelphia. Large congregations have assembled at the tent, coming at the time when rain was falling heavily and steadily. From the very first we have been unable to seat the people who attend the Sunday night services, and although we have a large number of extra seats, hundreds stand outside during the meeting. Good music is rendered by our large choir.
One Sunday night recently our subject was “The United States in Prophecy.” A large number of the War Extra of the REVIEW was ordered; and as an indication of the remarkable interest, we received a collection of $42.06 for expenses, at the close of the service. Our tent effort began July 19, and to date (August 17) we have received in donations $166.35.
People attend our meetings from all parts of this great city. One reason for the interest shown in our work is the friendly attitude of the newspapers toward us. The leading morning daily of the city, with a circulation of from one hundred and seventy-five to eight hundred thousand copies, sends a reporter frequently to our services. The Philadelphia Ledger, one of the oldest newspapers in the country, has also treated us very kindly. One paper placed a report of the sermon on “Turkey in Prophecy” in the very midst of the war news.
The terrible situation in the world today has caused many to fear that the end of all things is at hand. This is our time of opportunity to reach the people. May God help us to make the most of it. Pray for the work in Philadelphia.
J. S. WASHBURN.