Tent Meetings in Battle Creek.
By James White
The Tent was pitched in a very favorable place in the very heart of this village, giving an opportunity for many to hear at their own houses or places of business. Some of our meetings were not so well attended as they generally are in other places, owing in part to the fact that great numbers have decided against the present truth, and of course have no ears to hear; and in part to an unusually strong effort made in certain quarters to keep the people away. But in all these things we feel that we have discharged our duty as faithful watchmen; and "if the sword come and take them away" their blood will be upon their own heads. On the evening following First-day, Aug. 2, a large number of people heard Bro. Ingraham present the Bible doctrine that "the wages of sin is death." As much prejudice existed here against that truth, we hope that the plain, forcible lecture of Bro. Ingraham will do much good. A number of Brn. and Srs. from abroad were present at most of these meetings, who were much refreshed by the opportunity of hearing on the present truth, and bearing witness to its fullness and power. The cause is evidently rising in this section of country, and the friends of, and laborers in, the cause, have abundant reason to thank God and take courage. J. H. W. Battle Creek, Aug. 10th, 1857.