REVIVAL MEETINGS | AdventAI

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Oct 30, 1879

REVIVAL MEETINGS.

Since the commencement of last Sabbath, Oct. 25, the meetings in Battle Creek have been directed to the special object of a revival of the work of the Lord in our midst, and we are happy to say that some tokens of good appear.

Bro. White gave two addresses Wednesday and Thursday evenings to those who came out to the Biblical Institute, filled with good counsel in reference to the great principles of this work. He dwelt upon the instructive experiences of the past, especially showing the connection of the spirit of prophecy with this cause, in a manner to inspire confidence and fortify the mind against the approach of any doubt that God has had this movement under his providential care from its very beginning.

Sr. White spoke at the commencement of the Sabbath to a full congregation, on the solemnities of the Judgment. Our attention was called to the unerring records of those books which will be opened, from which every one will be judged according to his works. With great power she urged upon all the importance of making the record on the side of devotion and consecration, and not on the side of defects and failures, expressing, at the same time, her thankfulness that we have not yet reached, in our present condition, the last deciding scene, but that there is yet opportunity to be zealous and repent, and wash our robes and make them white in the blood of the Lamb.

Sabbath forenoon Bro. White spoke from 1 Pet. 4:18, and Sr. White, in the afternoon, on Heb. 12:1-4. Both enjoyed great freedom; and though the congregation was so large, the very best of attention was given throughout.

At the close of the remarks of Sr. White in the afternoon, opportunity was given for those who wished to start in the service of God, or to start anew in that service, to show it by coming forward. There was no special urging; but while appropriate hymns were being sung, there was a very encouraging move and deep feeling in the congregation. The numbers who came crowding forward were so many that all distinction was finally lost between them and the rest of the congregation. Testimonies, accompanied with penitent tears, were borne, and the subduing, melting influence of the Spirit of God was present in a large degree. For this we all felt very thankful.

Sunday evening the usual district meetings were held, conducted by the different ministers present, and from these good reports are received. Nine ministers are thus far in from abroad. We hope for still more interesting religious meetings, for a profitable Institute, and for an encouraging Conference.