Tent Meeting at Battle Creek by John Norton Loughborough; Merritt E. Cornell

Publishing Committee · Rochester, N. Y. · Jul 4, 1854

Tent Meeting at Battle Creek.

By John Norton Loughborough; Merritt E. Cornell

THIS meeting was one of interest, and we trust will result in the advancement of the cause of present truth in that place. Our meetings were well attended. The meetings, evenings and First-day, called out a large assembly. It was estimated by several that on Sunday evening there were not less than 1,000 people on the ground. Quite a number of brethren

and sisters were in attendance at this meeting. They were much disappointed in not seeing Bro. and Sr. White, who were unexpectedly detained in Wisconsin. We had freedom in presenting before the people the glorious and solemn truths of the message of the third angel. An interest is awakened in the minds of some, and much prejudice removed from the minds of others. Some have already decided on the truth of the testimony presented before them.

Our object in procuring the tent, as already stated, is to get our position more fully before the public. Our expectations thus far have been realized in witnessing the large attendance at Battle Creek. We feel satisfied that the tent will prove efficacious in bringing the people where their ears will hear the truth. We will still move forward in the strength of Israel's God, trusting our brethren will bear our case before God for without him our efforts will be in vain.

J. N. LOUGHBOROUGH. M. E. CORNELL.

Jackson, Mich., June 21st, 1854.