M. G. HUFFMAN by M. G. Huffman

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · Nov 17, 1904

M. G. HUFFMAN

By M. G. Huffman

Illinois

DECATUR.—Elder C. L. Taggart and wife, Sister Mary Craig, and myself having been recommended to hold a series of tent-meetings in Decatur, we pitched our tents and began meetings about the middle of June. These meetings were continued until August 12, when we moved to another part of the city, where the camp-meeting was held, August 16-28. The Lord blessed our efforts during the summer, and we had a good hearing, and, as the result of efforts put forth, some accepted the truth. At the close of the camp-meeting it was decided that I should remain on the

camp-ground with the tent, to follow up the interest in the city.

As the result of five weeks' effort there are between fifteen and twenty who are rejoicing in the light of the third angel's message, and the interest is still good. I never enjoyed more freedom in presenting the truth, and never had a better interest in all my ministerial work. Sister Mary Craig rendered valuable help by visiting the interested ones, and by playing the organ at each service. She remained in the city to canvass and hold Bible readings. The Lord is greatly blessing her efforts in Decatur, in giving her access to the homes of the people.

We have organized a Sabbath-school in the eastern part of Decatur, near the place where the camp-meeting was held, for the benefit of those who can not attend the other Sabbath-school. Both schools are well attended, and all seem to take a deep interest in the lessons.

Our donations more than covered all our expenses, and the people were very kind in every way. I never was of better courage, and never had more faith in the message, than at the present time; not because Satan has ceased his efforts to discourage and overthrow the faith of God's people; no, no! for it does seem that he has truly came down in great power. It is because he knows that his time is short, and that he has but a little time in which to work.