p. 77 | Tent Meeting at Otsego, Mich

Publishing Committee · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jul 3, 1856

Tent Meeting at Otsego, Mich.

By Joseph Harvey Waggoner; Merritt E. Cornell

This meeting was one of unusual interest. The social meetings were very spirited, and the feeling testimonies by Brn. and Srs. from Watson, Monterey, Allegan and Trowbridge were very encouraging to the lovers of truth in Otsego. The congregations were very attentive and the word had free course. Several of the first members of the Baptist and Methodist churches left their own meetings and attended at the Tent all day. Some have acknowledged the truth. May God help them to make haste and delay not to keep all the commandments.

On First-day, P. M., five put on Christ by baptism. The scene at the water was heavenly and refreshing. Those baptized went on their way rejoicing. On Second-day morning, after a heart searching time in social meeting three more were baptized.

It was intimated to us that some trouble might be expected from the wicked; but they were held because we trusted in the Lord.

We were much encouraged to see those who made a profession of faith in this and previous meetings not only acknowledge the Sabbath, but also the necessity of entire personal consecration to God. Most of them, like Jacob, wrestled and prevailed, and we left them enjoying sweet peace in the gospel of Christ. We were especially cheered to see the young who professed the faith show a willingness to renounce the world by casting aside its follies and fashions, and putting on “modest apparel.” The Lord bless them with grace to overcome.

We feel that the Lord is drawing near to his people and giving them victory. All praise to his name. J. H. WAGGONER. M. E. CORNELL.