Miracles in My Life - J. N. Loughborough

grounds besides those on foot and on horseback, an
estimated 2,000 persons. We invited Elder Russell,
a Methodist minister, to give his views on the
Sabbath question at 10.30 a.m. I had the sermon on
the perpetuaty of the law at 9 a.m. which Elder
Russel heard. He had his sermon written down, but
in reading it he would sometimes turn two or three
leaves at a time. Some in the audience said
afterwards that my sermon had spoiled his
manuscript. His talk was actually a confirmation of
what had been said before, -that the foundation for
Sunday-keeping lies in tradition with no command
from scripture.
At the close of the elder's talk, we announced
an examination of his sermon at one o'clock and
requested him especially to remain. He declined,
even with the most earnest entreaties of his
members. Our congregation all remained as they
had come prepared to spend the day. After the last
meeting the people bought the few books we had
for sale, -$50 worth. For $.35 they could buy a full
set of all we had to offer. Some also placed
expense money on the stand, amounting to $18.
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