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Evangelism
In this way they are brought out to attend the meetings, and many are
interested. You cannot get them into a church or a hall, but the tent
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they will patronize....
The sister mentioned, who talked with me at the carriage, said,
“These precious things of the Bible are wonderful to me. Strange we
could not see them before. The Bible is full of riches, and I want to
have all the opportunity to hear and improve, so that I can help others.
People here in Canterbury are in need of this kind of labor. If you will
pitch the tent, they will come.”—
Letter 89a, 1895
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Leaves From the Diary of 1892—October 26. We had promised
to visit Brother and Sister H, and after dinner today Elder Daniells, May
Walling, and I went to fill the appointment. Through the temptations of
the enemy, Sister H has given up the truth.... After a short conversation
we all bowed in prayer, and the Lord breathed upon us His Holy Spirit.
We felt the presence of God, and we greatly hope that this effort shall
not be in vain.
November 5. It has been a pleasant day, but I have been almost
strengthless. We attended meeting, and invited our next-door neighbor
to go with us. She readily consented to go and seemed much affected.
She talked freely as we drove to the meeting place, but on our return
she looked very solemn and said nothing. I spoke on the parable of the
man without a wedding garment, and we had a solemn meeting. The
lady afterward told my niece, May Walling, that she was sorry that she
had not attended all the meetings that have been held since we came.
She declared that she would not miss one while we remained.
November 6. We had planned to drive into the mountains, ... but
I had a burden of soul for Brother and Sister H, and felt that I could
not go into the mountains and delay the Lord’s business. With very
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imperfect directions May Walling and I started out to find Brother H’s
place.... At last we were successful. I told Brother and Sister H that I
had come to talk with them. We began talking at half past two, and
continued until five.... I tried to do all in my power to help Sister H.
She wept nearly all the time that we were talking. I think the Spirit of
the Lord touched her heart. I prayed with them and then left them in
the hands of God.
November 7. I rested well through the night. At half past four I
arose and began writing. At ten o’clock, May Walling and I rode out
to visit Sister E.