Recent Meetings in Battle Creek.
By John Nevins Andrews
DURING the last four days, we have enjoyed meetings in this place of remarkable interest. On the evening at the close of sixth day last, Bro. White addressed the congregation assembled at our house of prayer, from the words of the gospel commission, Matt. 28:18–20. He spoke with great power, and freedom, and clearness. The Spirit of God rested upon the congregation in a very solemn and yet cheering manner. It was to many a heavenly season. Sabbath morning, at eight, we had a precious season of social worship. Then at eleven, Bro. White addressed us again from these words: “Son, give me thine heart.” He addressed himself especially to the young, pointing out their errors, their dangers, and their faults; but with this he mingled the most faithful admonition, and the most tender instructions and counsels. In the afternoon, sister White addressed the congregation from several incidents in the life of Christ, which she depicted in a most instructive and affecting manner. At the close of her remarks, an invitation being given to those who desired the prayers of the people of God, a large number, mostly young persons, came forward, and a very precious season of prayer was enjoyed. On Sunday evening we enjoyed another very interesting social meeting. Solemnity and tenderness were mingled in the testimonies which were borne, and then, on invitation, a large number came forward to ask an interest in the prayers of the church. And as prayer was offered, the Spirit of God rested upon them in a very gracious manner. We think the prospect before the church at Battle Creek is indeed very cheering. The Lord is manifestly at work for them; and if they follow on to know the Lord, they will know his going forth prepared as the morning. We believed that the hand of the Lord is indeed reached forth to raise up and to strengthen his people in this place, and we gratefully acknowledge his mercy and tender loving-kindness in all this. J. N. A.