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to come forward who felt their need of drawing nearer to God, to the
surprise of all, these sisters came forward. The sister who had lost
her little one, said that she was determined that she would not move
forward, but the Spirit of the Lord so forcibly impressed her mind that
she dared not refuse.... I feel so grateful to my heavenly Father for
His lovingkindness in bringing these two precious souls to unite with
their husbands in obeying the truth.—
The Review and Herald, July 30,
1895
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Non-Adventist Visitors Respond at Ashfield Church
I invited all who wanted to give themselves to God in a sacred
covenant, and to serve Him with their whole hearts, to rise to their feet.
The house was full, and nearly all rose. Quite a number not of our faith
were present, and some of these arose. I presented them to the Lord in
earnest prayer, and we know that we had the manifestation of the Spirit
of God. We felt that a victory had indeed been gained.—
Manuscript
30a, 1896
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The Special Call at the Battle Creek College
I have now spoken to the helpers, nursing class, and physicians
five times during the Week of Prayer, and I am sure my talks are ap-
preciated. I have spoken in the college twice. Last Thursday Professor
Prescott wished me to come over there. I went and prayed and spoke to
the large chapel filled with students. I had much freedom in speaking
and in presenting before them the goodness and mercy of God and
the great condescension and sacrifice of Jesus Christ and the heavenly
reward purchased for us, the last final victory, and what a privilege it
is to be Christians.
Professor Prescott arose and attempted to speak, but his heart was
full and he did not utter a word for five minutes, but stood weeping
before the people. Then he said a few words, “I am glad that I am a
Christian.” He talked for about five minutes, then he gave liberty for all
to speak. Many testimonies were borne, but it seemed to me that there
must be a company reached that we had not yet succeeded in reaching.
We called all to come forward who felt that they were unready for
Christ’s coming and had not an evidence of their acceptance with God.
I thought the whole house was in motion. We then gave opportunity