Miracles in My Life - J. N. Loughborough

Not only were books taken freely by the
people, but on the ninth evening the court crier
arose and said, "These men are talking about things
in which we are deeply interested. They have
made no call for help but we wish to do something.
I am going to take a collection, and I want you to
dig deep into your pockets." Then he passed
around his tall, white beaver hat and collected
$51.55. After the presentation of the Seal of God
and the Mark of the Beast, nearly forty people
took their stand for the Sabbath. The court crier
arose again. "I am not satisfied with our collection
last Sunday. Although these ministers shake their
heads, I'm going to take another." Around went the
beaver hat for an additional $41.10.
One afternoon the heavens became black,
distant thunder rumbled, and rain began about the
time of the evening meeting. But so great was the
interest, 300 came out. No uneasiness was
manifested because of the heavy rain upon the
canvas, or anxiety about how they would get home
through the darkness, mud, and rain.
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