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
=11.= A. M., preached on sisters' right to speak and pray in
meeting, after which we had a speaking-meeting. Fellowshiped
fourteen members. House crowded and many on the outside. One
brother who was always opposed to women's speaking arose and
confessed his error. We then proceeded to the water, where I
baptized twenty-two converts in eleven minutes. It was a glorious
and beautiful baptismal service. All came out shouting and praising
God. Eve, preached on Luke 13:6-9. Several rose for prayers, some
of whom were old in sin. We had a speaking-meeting. All that had
been immersed said that it had been a happy day for them and
that they had turned a new and brighter page in the history of
their pilgrimage. Oh how good it is to obey God! A good part of
the number had been sprinkled, some after making a profession of
religion in adult years. Great God, what a pity that the world is
cursed by an unholy sectarian ministry "who teach for doctrine the
commandments of men!"
=12.= Eve, preached on barren fig-tree. Matt. 21:18-22. Four came
to the altar, one blessed. Went home with Mr. William Riser, who
brought a horse for me to ride. It was a beautiful light night, and
a ride of some two miles winding through the woods was somewhat
pleasant. Did not retire until twelve o'clock.
=13.= This morning I spent an hour rambling far out in the dense,
rolling forest to breath the pure air and to hold communion with
my God. At ten William Riser's house was filled with brethren and
sisters. We had a glorious meeting. All were happy, many shouted.
It was something very strange to have a meeting in this house. All
remarked that it was something they had never expected to see. Mr.
R. is a man of nearly fifty years and a great sinner. His wife has
been converted and I think the Lord is striving with his heart and
his brother's, who is still older. Oh that God would raise them up
as monuments of his mercy! Eve, Luke 19:10. Two at the altar.
=14.= A. M., meeting at schoolhouse. P. M., just before preaching
I met with a few brethren who had been at variance, and helped to
form a reconciliation, which was a perfect success. Preached on
Matt. 22:21.
=16.= Sabbath. Preached one and three fourths hours on Ezek.
43:10,11, after which we fellowshiped and then baptized three. Eve,
Brother Crawford, Baptist minister preached. Closed the meeting.
Result, thirty-five converted, twenty-five immersed, church formed
of thirty-three members. Expect more additions soon.
=20.= Eve, met the church at Windfall. Decided to build a
meeting-house. Preached on church officers. Elders and deacons
elected.
=Apr. 3, 1873.= Came to New Haven [Huron County]. Eve, met a number
of my dear spiritual children in prayer-meeting. Had a good time
and they exhorted me to meet them in heaven.
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