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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Mar 19, 1914

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 91, No. 12.

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Michigan

By Mrs. Cleora Green-Webster

Mt. Pleasant.—During the week of prayer we held meetings for the children in a room adjoining where the older people held their meetings. At the first meeting there were nine children present. As we began talking about the nearness of Christ's coming, the Spirit of the Lord came down upon us in large measure. One began to weep, and in a few moments all were weeping aloud.
We asked how many would give themselves wholly to Jesus, and every hand went up. The text was repeated, “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” When we knelt in prayer, all confessed their sins in childlike simplicity. After prayer, we asked if they believed God had forgiven their sins. Then opportunity was given for confessions to be made to one another. We wish those who read this might have seen those dear children go to one, then another, and whisper their confessions. O, that older people were as simple and as willing to confess their wrongs! The Lord wants us to be as little children in these things. “Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.”
Next, we had a testimony meeting, after which we quietly went into the room where the older ones were, and every child gave a testimony there. It brought a blessing into their good meeting, and caused great rejoicing to the parents, as the children made heartfelt confessions to them.
The following evening several other children were present. Those who had been there the evening before, bore their testimony at the beginning of the meeting, telling the others how God had visited us in such a marked manner. We asked the others if they desired to give themselves to Jesus also, and every hand was raised. We then knelt, and each confessed his sins.
These were very precious meetings. We believe we received drops of the latter rain, and it makes us long for more. Let us do faithful work for the precious lambs of the flock.
Mrs. Cleora Green-Webster.