Tent Meeting at Fairport, N. Y by J. N. Andrews, M. E. Cornell

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Sep 16, 1862

Tent Meeting at Fairport, N. Y.

By J. N. Andrews, M. E. Cornell

THE tent was pitched in the village of Fairport, nine miles east of Rochester, Friday, Aug. 15. We were permitted to hold our meeting in the yard pertaining to the Universalist meeting-house, and were freely tendered the use of that house in unfavorable weather, or indeed whenever we chose to use it. This act of courtesy is in strong contrast with the conduct of those churches who style themselves ‑ortho‑dox,‑ and yet do all in their power to prevent the people from learning their true character.

Our meeting continued until Sunday evening, Sept. 7. The whole period was one of the most intense excitement of the public mind relative to the war. We gave up our tent for two war-meetings in the evening, and also for one in the afternoon. Under the circumstances we found it impossible to gain the general attention of the people, yet quite a number attended all the meetings, and acknowledged their faith in the truths preached. We think that not less than twelve expressed their determination to observe the Sabbath of the Lord. We pray that grace may be given them to maintain that decision. Eight persons subscribed for the Review. We think that there may be an opening for good in this place should a measure of peace be restored to our nation. We were kindly entertained by those who were not identified with our faith. We trust that they will not lose their reward.

J. N. ANDREWS. M. E. CORNELL.