The Week of Prayer in Nashville, Tenn.
By J. S. Washburn
We regard the readings prepared for the week of prayer as the best that have ever been sent out for this occasion. The definite appeal of our people for the fulfilment of the promise of the Holy Spirit is certainly our prayer at this time. “Ask of the Lord rain in the time of the latter rain.” The weather was quite unfavorable, being rainy and very chilly. Meetings were sometimes small, but always most encouraging to those present. Our first meeting was held Sabbath, December 15, in the Nashville church, at the same place Sunday and Wednesday evenings, and on the last Sabbath, December 22. Meetings were held in the publishing house at ten o’clock each day, with the exception of the two Sabbaths and Sunday; also in private houses and at other hours of the day by those who could not attend the services named. There seemed to be a real spirit of revival in the meetings held in the publishing office. Confessions were made, and a definite stand taken by those who had become discouraged, and several started in the Christian life. On the Sabbath we felt that much of the tender Spirit of God was manifest in our meeting. A large number came forward for prayers, and several desired baptism. There was a spirit of praise in the meeting for the blessings of God, and most earnest requests for prayer for fathers and mothers, for children, for dear ones, for those interested. We felt greatly encouraged by this meeting, and believe that the Lord will mightily bless the work in Nashville. This is an important center. Pray for the workers here, that a standard may be raised, that the light may shine through all the South. J. S. WASHBURN.