Revival Meeting at Pilot’s Grove
By S. Osborn
B<small>RO</small>. W<small>HITE</small> : I desire to let the brethren know that the cause is onward in Pilot's Grove. We had a good meeting at this place on the last day of last, and the first day of this year. It was a rejoicing time. I was told there were 70 testimonies given in some sixty minutes. I have been lukewarm for some time but at that meeting I made a new resolve that I would by the help of the Lord get nearer to my God, that he might warm up my cold heart; and I praise the Lord, he has been especially with me since then. Bro. Brinkerhoof was with us on that occasion, he gave us four discourses. They were upon subjects of vital importance to us. On the evening after the Sabbath he spoke on the death and sufferings of our blessed Redeemer. I have heard that subject presented many times; but never before was it brought so vividly before my mind. I could almost see the cruel rabble placing the contemptuous crown upon his head, and in the hight of insolence spitting in his face; and driving the cruel nails through his dear hands. I could almost hear him say, "My God, My God, why hast thou forsaken me?" There, hung between the heavens and the earth, to die the death of a malefactor was the Son of the great God with the sin of the whole world upon him. No wonder the sun ceased to shine and the rocks rent. When he began to discourse upon these things with what power did the Holy Spirit send these truths to our hearts. I praise the Lord for such power manifested in these last days through the ministry. Sunday he spoke on the subject of Spiritual Gifts. The subject was ably handled and many new ideas and strong arguments were adduced in favor of the perpetuity of spiritual gifts in the church. May the Lord help us to live out these precious truths taught us in the third angel's message. Pray for us, that we here, may help make up the number for translation. Yours in hope. S. O<small>SBORN</small>.