TEXAS TENT by R. M. Kilgore

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jun 13, 1878

TEXAS TENT.

By R. M. Kilgore

Terrell, June 3.

RAIN and storms have interrupted our meetings during the week past. The storms of Texas move rapidly; and we have learned by experience that it is not safe to risk the tent standing, even though there be but a slight cloud. In the midst of two discourses the past week we were compelled to dismiss the congregation on account of approaching storms.

On Sabbath and Sunday we held six meetings. These were of peculiar interest. Twenty new converts bore testimony to the truth, and as many more arose to their feet asking the prayers of the servants of God. The Spirit of God was in our midst; tears flowed freely. Our Sabbath meeting was truly a refreshing season. On Sunday night, after a solemn discourse on the seven last plagues, all who were seeking God and desired us to pray for them were invited to occupy the front seats. After these were filled, we asked all such persons present to stand upon their feet, when about one hundred arose. We are not able to tell definitely how many have decided to obey. Some are halting between two opinions. God has given us fruit, for which we praise his holy name.

We are challenged for discussion by one of the largest Disciple guns in the State. I do not know whether or not we shall be detained here longer than our usual time on this account. The people have voted for a debate, and if the questions can be decided and the arrangements made in the presence of the audience, which I propose to have done, we are in for a debate, but on no other consideration. This will give the people a chance to see whether the object of the contending forces is to gain a victory or to elicit truth. It is our opinion that much public discussion can be avoided in this way. Warriors generally want their schemes, tricks, and quibbles kept hid from the public gaze.

We remain here another week at least. Brethren, pray for us. R. M. KILGORE.