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bore the same testimony. A few weeks after, while the large family
of Brother P. were engaged in prayer at their own house, the Spirit of
God swept through the room and prostrated the kneeling suppliants.
My father came in soon after, and found them all, both parents and
children, helpless under the power of the Lord.
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Cold formality began to melt before the mighty influence of the
Most High. All who had opposed me confessed that they had grieved
the Holy Spirit by so doing, and they united in sympathy with me
and in love for the Saviour. My heart was glad that divine mercy had
smoothed the path for my feet to tread, and rewarded my faith and
trust so bounteously. Unity and peace now dwelt among our people
who were looking for the coming of the Lord.
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