Birth of a Reformation; Or, The Life and Labors of Daniel S. WarnerByers, A. L. (Andrew L.)
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Birth of a Reformation; Or, The Life and Labors of Daniel S. Warner
Byers, A. L. (Andrew L.)
Church of God (Anderson, Ind.) -- History; Warner, D. S. (Daniel Sidney), 1842-1895
=16.= [At Upper Sandusky.] Preached the funeral of a poor sinner
who was accidentally shot dead with a revolver. He died in fifteen
minutes, calling upon God for mercy. He was married one week ago
today. Life is but a vapor.
On the 16th he left for Indiana. He reached Silver Lake, Kosciusko
County, the next day and was met by Bro. F. Krause and conveyed seven
miles through a heavy rain to Beaver Dam. In spite of bad weather a
fair congregation assembled that evening to hear him preach. About
all manifested their desire for sanctification by rising to their
feet. In his sermon on Sunday he identified the inheritance in
sanctification with the promise made to Abraham. At the afternoon
service about fifteen were at the altar seeking full salvation.
In this section of the country Brother Warner found many warm hearts.
They had read his articles on holiness in the Church Advocate, and
had doubtless heard of his rejection by the Ohio Eldership. He held
meetings at Beaver Dam, Yellow Lake, and Silver Lake. His diary gives
the following account for Sunday, May 26, at Yellow Lake.
Sabbath. This day was put in for God. From my waking moments this
morn I began to plead with God for the salvation of the people.
Had gracious answers to prayer. Was sure God would save a number
of souls. We had announced a fast all day, and meeting to begin
at 10 A. M. and continue until 4 P. M. The house was filled. Had
a lively testimony-meeting. Preached on the tabernacle (Hebrews).
Several at the altar. But there seemed to be a dulness. None
grasped the blessings. We had speaking-meeting, but the interest
seemed to be moderate. I was impressed that the dear little ones
were hungry, and Satan said we had better close. But, glory to God,
I knew that God would yet come and save souls, as he impressed me
in the morning, hence I held on to him. Preached a short discourse
on faith and gave another invitation. Several came to the altar
for sanctification and soon the holy fire fell on us from heaven,
and all were sanctified. Some that were not at the altar received
the blessing. The Holy Ghost filled the house, and there was great
rejoicing. A fellowship-meeting resulted from following the Spirit;
and as the dear ones went about shaking hands many, yea, about
all in the house, were melted to tears. I gave another invitation
and then friend Yocum came out, also Brother Bear's daughter, and
another young lady for sanctification. She soon received a glorious
baptism, and Sister Bear was converted. Came home with Brother
Bear. We did not get to close until nearly five o'clock. Spent much
of the time until eve on my knees.
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