p. 24 | Tent Meeting at Jackson, Hastings and Waverly, Mich

Publishing Committee · Rochester, N. Y. · Aug 29, 1854

Tent Meeting at Jackson, Hastings and Waverly, Mich.

By John Norton Loughborough

As our brethren may be anxious to hear of our success with the tent, we will make a brief statement of our meetings in the above named place.

In Jackson bitter prejudice had existed against those who observe the Sabbath of the Lord. Our meeting held there from July 28th, to Aug. 6th, proved effectual in removing much of this prejudice. Some 600 or more respectable citizens listened with candor to the reasons of our faith. A better state of feeling exists there concerning our brethren.

Our meeting at Hastings has opened the way for future labors there. One individual who had long opposed the commandment-keepers and positively declined attending their meetings, was prevailed upon to attend the Tent-meeting; and after hearing one lecture through, he made the following remark, 'How foolish a man is to judge of a matter before he hears it.' Quite an interest was manifested through our lecture there. A number purchased full sets of books, desiring to understand fully the reasons of our faith. At Waverly our congregations were not large, as the country where our Tent was pitched was new. Although our congregations were small, they were interesting. Some were deeply affected by the truth, and we trust the commandment-keepers there will yet see better times.

Bro. Cornell was not present at the two last named meetings, as it was thought best to hold a two days' meeting at Delhi. His time was occupied in that direction. Bro. J. B. Frisbie attended these meetings, and assisted in speaking the word. J. N. LOUGHBOROUGH.