THE WEEK OF PRAYER AT MESICK, MICH.
By O. E. Davis
I wish to tell our brethren and sisters what God has done for his people at this place. The Lord prepared our hearts for the rich blessings he had in store for us, through the week of prayer readings. Brethren B. F. Stureman and J. A. Irwin came here and held some meetings just before the week of prayer began. After a few meetings had been held, Brother Irwin went on to visit other churches, Brother Stureman remaining with us. From the very first the Lord was with us, and blessed in a special manner. Not only did the Spirit of God melt the hearts of his people, and draw them together by the cords of love, but he also manifested his power to heal the sick, in answer to the effectual, fervent prayers of his people. Some called for the servant of the Lord to come and pray for them before daybreak, others late in the evening, and still others were prayed for at midday. None were turned away empty, but all received according to their faith. The work has not stopped there; but through the continued labors of Brother Stureman, the power of God attending his efforts, many who had grown cold and indifferent were reclaimed, and sinners are being converted, and still the work is going on. And what do all these things indicate?—That God is getting his people ready for the soon-coming Saviour. O brethren, praise the Lord with us; for what he is doing for his people in Mesick he is ready to do everywhere. O. E. DAVIS.