FRANCIS DINGEE by Francis Dingee

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Dec 10, 1901

FRANCIS DINGEE

By Francis Dingee

SCRANTON, WILKESBARRE, AND NORRISTOWN.—Owing to the street-car strike at Scranton, it was deemed expedient to give up the general meeting at that place. However, we had a two days’ meeting there with all who could get to the place of meeting, and then we went to Wilkesbarre for meetings over Sabbath and Sunday. These meetings were conducted, as far as the time would permit, along the lines of the other general meetings, with good results. Subscriptions were taken for our various periodicals, and pledges were made to the various funds. The Sabbath-school work received careful attention. The responsibility of parents and the far-reaching effects of the home life and influences were the central thoughts dwelt upon. Many here, as well as at the other meetings, expressed themselves as being greatly benefited by this timely instruction.

The meeting at Norristown was also a good meeting. Almost twelve dollars was subscribed for the tent fund. During this meeting, Elder Fitzgerald was twice called away to attend funerals. We are constantly reminded that the present time is all that we have the assurance of for preparation for the future life. Our closing meeting at Norristown was a good one. Church officers were elected, and the Spirit of the Lord was present in a marked manner.

The question, “Can two walk together except they be agreed?” was answered by Brother Champlin in the afternoon. In the evening all hearts were touched by the story of the life of Christ, told in impressive language by Elder Lukens.

Sunday morning the Origin of the Cross was presented in a very interesting manner by Brother Painter. In the afternoon Elder Williams gave an instructive talk on Divine Healers and Dowieism. On Sunday evening we listened with much interest to the explanation of Matthew 24, by Elder Lukens.

The Holy Spirit was present during all these meetings, working upon the hearts of the people. A number raised their hands for prayer, and the backslidden were drawn again to the fold of Jesus. The attendance was excellent throughout the meeting, many coming from a distance. Our people attended from Sunderlinville, West Pike, Austin, Colesburg, Raymond, Corryville, and Coudersport. All received a blessing, and returned home with renewed courage.