Memoirs of William Miller - Sylvester Bliss

one hundred and twenty persons voluntarily arose
for prayers; a goodly number were soon rejoicing
in the Saviour, and a glorious result followed.
On the 10th of January, 1843, Mr. M. began a
course of lectures in the Presbyterian church in
Utica, N. Y., where an interest was elicited which
extended to surrounding places. Invitations were
received from many of the neighboring towns,
which could not be complied with. The meetings
closed on the 17th, when forty or fifty were
inquiring what they should do to be saved. A good
work had been commenced, which continued for
several weeks. The “Methodist Reformer,”
published in that city, announced that “many
thoughtless sinners and cold professors were stirred
up to duty by them;” and the “Baptist Register”
said, “Mr. Miller’s appeals were often very
pungent, and made a deep impression on the
audience, and many came forward for prayer.”
Hoax In Washington
The great rush there was at this time, to hear
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