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caught him in his arms just as he was falling to the floor, and laid
him on the sofa back of the desk, where he lay powerless until the
discourse was finished.
He then arose, his face still pale, but shining with light from the
Sun of Righteousness, and gave a very impressive testimony. He
seemed to receive holy unction from above. He was usually slow of
speech, with an earnest manner, entirely free from excitement. On this
occasion his solemn, measured words carried with them a new power.
He related his experience with such simplicity and candor that
many who had been greatly prejudiced were affected to tears. The
Spirit of God was felt in his words and seen upon his countenance.
With a holy exaltation he boldly declared that he had taken the word
of God as his counselor; that his doubts had been swept away and
his faith confirmed. With earnestness he invited his brother ministers,
church members, sinners, and infidels to examine the Bible for them-
selves, and charged them to let no man turn them from the purpose of
ascertaining what was the truth.
When he had finished speaking, those who desired the prayers of
the people of God were invited to rise. Hundreds responded to the call.
The Holy Spirit rested upon the assembly. Heaven and earth seemed to
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approach each other. The meeting lasted until a late hour of the night.
The power of the Lord was felt upon young, old, and middle-aged.
Elder Brown did not either then or afterward sever his connection
with the Christian church, but he was looked upon with great respect
by his people.
Joyous Expectancy
As we returned to our homes by various ways, a voice praising
God would reach us from one direction, and as if in response, voices
from another and still another quarter shouted, “Glory to God, the Lord
reigneth!” Men sought their homes with praises upon their lips, and
the glad sound rang out upon the still night air. No one who attended
these meetings can ever forget those scenes of deepest interest.
Those who sincerely love Jesus can appreciate the feelings of those
who watched with the most intense longing for the coming of their
Saviour. The point of expectation was nearing. The time when we
hoped to meet Him was close at hand. We approached this hour with