Memoirs of William Miller - Sylvester Bliss

“The several clergymen in the town met with
us. The Lord came down in his power, and by his
Spirit; a gracious influence was felt, and many a
stout heart yielded to the gospel of Christ. About
thirty had obtained a hope, and about one hundred
more were anxious, when I left.”
Mr. Miller next visited New York city, and
commenced his first course of lectures there, from
the 16th to the 29th of May, at the corner of
Norfolk and Broome streets, to good assemblies.
On the 19th, he wrote: “Last night we had a solemn
time. An anxious and deep attention was given by
the whole congregation.” Considerable interest was
excited by this course, and the ground was
prepared for subsequent labors. At the close of
these lectures, Mr. Miller returned home, where he
remained a few days, and then made another visit
to Canada East. He lectured at Hatly on the 21st of
June, and at Bolton on the 24th. On the 28th he
commenced a course of lectures in Georgeville,
which closed on the 5th of July. Writing from this
place, on the 29th of June, he speaks of “large
congregations,” “serious attention,” and of the
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