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Signs of the Times, Book 1 - Ellen G. White

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several confessions were made, and yet <strong>the</strong> work did not go as deep with<br />

some as we felt it should. Our earnest supplications once more ascended to<br />

God in <strong>the</strong>ir behalf. Again <strong>the</strong> Lord drew near to us, and his Holy Spirit<br />

rested upon us. When we arose <strong>the</strong>re was a marked change in <strong>the</strong><br />

countenances <strong>of</strong> some. The darkness and gloom had been rolled away, and<br />

light, peace, and joy had flooded <strong>the</strong>ir souls. Their faces were lighted up, and<br />

all seemed eager to express <strong>the</strong>ir thankfulness for what God had done for<br />

<strong>the</strong>m. The bro<strong>the</strong>r who had been a gambler, drinker, and tobacco-user bore a<br />

clear testimony. Jesus had blessed him as never before. He felt that he was a<br />

converted man. All was peace and joy. Several bore a similar testimony.<br />

The meetings were to close Wednesday, but on Tuesday <strong>the</strong> brethren<br />

entreated us to remain over ano<strong>the</strong>r Sabbath and Sunday. Some plead with<br />

tears that we should not leave <strong>the</strong>m, for <strong>the</strong> work was only just begun, and<br />

much would be gained if <strong>the</strong> meetings could continue. We decided to comply<br />

with <strong>the</strong> request, and in obedience to our convictions <strong>of</strong> duty to continue our<br />

work. We felt deeply anxious for this dear people. Some have had but a short<br />

experience; <strong>the</strong>y need to know more <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> way <strong>of</strong> life. Many have confessed<br />

to fretfulness, quick temper, impatience, and fault-finding. Oh! how our<br />

hearts are drawn out for this class, knowing that many will not realize how<br />

<strong>of</strong>fensive <strong>the</strong>se sins are in <strong>the</strong> sight <strong>of</strong> God until it is too late for <strong>the</strong>m to form<br />

new characters and be cleansed by <strong>the</strong> blood <strong>of</strong> Christ. We feel like<br />

entreating all who are indulging in <strong>the</strong>se sins to put <strong>the</strong>m away and build up<br />

a character upon <strong>the</strong> true foundation, Jesus Christ. A new and symmetrical<br />

character may be formed by laying up one grace and good deed upon<br />

ano<strong>the</strong>r, thus climbing Peter's ladder <strong>of</strong> eight rounds in sanctification. A<br />

character thus built will be harmonious in all its paths. Faith will sustain<br />

works, for faith works by love and purifies <strong>the</strong> soul.<br />

In some respects this meeting is unlike o<strong>the</strong>r camp-meetings. It has<br />

always pained my heart to see our brethren in a hurry to pull down <strong>the</strong>ir tents<br />

and return home after being in camp only two or three days. Before <strong>the</strong>y<br />

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