Tent Meeting at Waverly, Mich by M. E. Cornell, J. H. Waggoner

Publishing Committee · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jun 26, 1856

Tent Meeting at Waverly, Mich.

By M. E. Cornell, J. H. Waggoner

This meeting commenced, Sabbath, June 14th, and held over First-day. Three discourses were delivered each day, and the word had free course. Our social meetings were spirited. The Lord seemed to bless every effort from the beginning. The brethren and sisters there, as well as those from abroad, entered heartily into the work, all seeming resolved to arise and double their diligence. At the last meeting the Lord moved upon his servants in an especial manner, and in the sermon and exhortation which followed, the people were much moved by the proclamation of "the

day of vengeance of our God." A meeting was appointed at 7 o'clock, Second-day morning, after which we repaired to the river side, where eight souls were buried with Christ by baptism. The scene at the water was one of unusual interest, and the brethren and sisters went their way rejoicing.

In the afternoon we went as far as Trowbridge. Here we engaged in prayer and exhortation with good result. Two precious souls were set free in Jesus, and the next morning were baptized. The Lord was with us in our prayer meeting, and our confidence in the power of the present truth was greatly increased.

After arranging our appointments for our next Tent-meetings, we returned to Monterey, being directed, as we believe, by the special providence of God. A messenger was sent out to notify the friends of truth to meet at the barn of Bro. Wilcox at 10 o'clock, on Fourth-day. The brethren, both farmers and mechanics, left their business engagements and came out to meeting, much to the astonishment of those who were heaping up treasures for the last days.

Bro. Waggoner gave two discourses on the Sanctuary. The searching truths presented on this subject had the effect to awaken the church and fasten deeper conviction upon some who had been halting. At 6 o'clock we repaired to the water, where seven more were baptized, making in all forty baptized within two weeks at Monterey. In the evening the church came together to celebrate the ordinances of the Lord's house. The testimony of Jesus concerning the ordinances was unanimously received. The promise of the Saviour was verified. Sweet peace and union prevailed throughout the exercises. All were strengthened and confirmed in the faith.

In all these meetings Bro. Lowree and Green, who have charge of the Tent, have cheerfully seconded our efforts in word and work. The Lord seems to be moving them out to this work, and we trust they will prove efficient co-laborers in the spread of this last message.

M. E. CORNELL. J. H. WAGGONER. Allegan, Mich., June 19th, 1856.