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to His name be all the glory. In my next letter to you, I will give the
substance of what was spoken.
After the discourse we spent about one hour in social meeting. The
testimonies borne were excellent, and our meeting closed, leaving a
most favorable impression upon the minds of those who were hesitat-
ing at the cross, and wondering how they should make a living if they
accepted the truth.—Lt 28, 1895.
Message About the Fruitless Fig Tree—Afternoon. I have just
returned from the services in the tent. I have spoken twice today,
nearly one hour in the half-past-six morning meeting, and again this
afternoon. I generally speak on Wednesday afternoons because it is a
holiday, but this week I consented to speak on Tuesday because it is
Cup Day.... The tent was full. Extra seats were furnished, and some
had to stand.
I spoke upon the fruitless fig tree, making application of the same
to the churches that bear no fruit. The Lord gave me freedom before
that large assembly. There were present before me noble-looking
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countenances, and many, both men and women, wept. None left their
seats, but all listened with most profound attention. The Lord did give
me a message for the people. I know that the Holy Spirit worked upon
minds and hearts. I have never in any of our camp meetings seen such
eagerness to hear the truth.
I have already spoken twelve times above one hour, and several
times short discourses. The Lord’s presence is upon this encampment,
and many hearts are stirred.—Lt 82, 1895.
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