CHAPTER X
WONDERFUL DISPLAYS OF POWER
We next went to Little River, Union Chapel, and held meeting from Friday until Sabbath evening. The house was crowded and hundreds could not get in.
Many of the converts came from Trinity, Markle, Zanesville and Zion. They brought the holy fire with them, and sinners were made to tremble and cry, "What shall I do to be saved?" Among those that came to the altar was a Disciple lady, seventy-four years old. She praised God and rejoiced in her salvation. Another dear old sister, sixty-six years old, received a great blessing and is on her way rejoicing.
Sabbath morning we had a glorious praise meeting. Over two hundred witnessed for Jesus. After preaching we went to the river, where forty of the converts were baptized. It was a grand sight. About one thousand witnessed this solemn scene.
From Churubusco we went to Sheldon, Indiana, to visit our only daughter and her family, who had moved from Ohio one year before. We found them well; they rejoiced to see us once more.
I visited the dear people at Trinity, and found them all still climbing Jacob's ladder.
I went to Garrison's school-house to hold a revival meeting. It was the week of the election and every one was excited. The weather was bad; it was raining; but I went on with the meeting for two weeks.
Fifty came out bright and firm for God. Among these was Brother M., one of the brightest talented men in the country. He had been a member of congress.
A Universalist was the brightest conversion we had. Every one thought he was lost. Nothing ever made an impression on him. I felt that if he was not across the dead line there was hope of him. He was so near there was no time to lose. I worked with him every night. We could not have day meetings. I prayed for him in public. His wife came out bright. I called
on him to speak. He said he was glad she came out, as he wanted
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