Pennsylvania by Frank W. Danghenbaugh

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jan 22, 1914

Pennsylvania

By Frank W. Danghenbaugh

HUNTINGDON.—The recent week of prayer will long be remembered by the church at this place as a time of special blessing and refreshing from the Lord. On the previous Sabbath a preparatory service was held, at which the necessity of a personal preparation for the coming week was emphasized. No member wished to be the means of withholding the blessings within our reach, and as we prayed we claimed the promises of God.

During the first two meetings of the prayer season the enemy was very much in evidence. As the second meeting was dismissed, the brethren were asked to remain for prayer and a special season of seeking the Lord, in view of our great need. We pleaded with God to direct us and help us in doing his will in order that the blessings which we felt sure he was longing to give might be ours. He was pleased to answer our prayers, and from that time forward the meetings were an encouragement and inspiration to many. Sins were confessed, wrongs made right, indifferent ones aroused, and the young people, realizing their need of divine help, reconsecrated their lives to the Lord's service.

Brethren, let us remember that God has a purpose in giving us special blessings at this time. He is endeavoring to fit us to labor for the salvation of the lost. When we reflect the character of God, those with whom we come in contact will long to know more of Jesus. We give thanks to the Father above, who giveth us the victory.

FRANK W. DANGHENBAUGH.