TENT MEETINGS IN PENNSYLVANIA by J. N. Loughborough, Wm. S. Ingraham, R. F. Cottrell

Publishing Committee · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jul 31, 1856

TENT MEETINGS IN PENNSYLVANIA.

By J. N. Loughborough, Wm. S. Ingraham, R. F. Cottrell

Our first tent-meeting for the season was held in Lewisville, Potter Co., Pa. Our congregations at this meeting were large for a new county. Those who came seemed to have ears to hear. A few stated that they should obey the Lord in the keeping of all his commandments.

At this meeting some Brn. met with us from Westfield, twenty miles distant, where fourteen had come out on the truth, who had never heard a discourse on the present truth until this meeting. Their faith was strengthened by hearing on the reasons of our faith. They earnestly entreated us to come and labor among them. We expect to go there with the tent before leaving the State.

Our second meeting was held at Port Alleghany. Our congregations on the Sabbath were not large; but on First-day some two or three hundred came out to hear. This was the first they had heard on present truth. An interest seemed to be manifested by some to learn more of our faith.

Our third meeting was held in Shippin, McKean Co. This meeting continued two weeks. Our congregations were good on both First-days. The word spoken was not without effect. We have reason to believe that many souls will yet embrace the truth as the result of this meeting.

In this community there were many Adventists who are connected with the Advent Herald. At the first they could only admit our position on the Sabbath question, but thought it would make division. They finally seemed to see that their position was dangerous, and next took the ground that Sunday was the true seventh day. A few however saw the inconsistencies of such a position and thought they should have to keep the Sabbath. Next First-day they are to meet and discuss the question. The Lord direct them in the truth is our prayer.

J. N. LOUGHBOROUGH, WM. S. INGRAHAM, R. F. COTTRELL.