General Conference Bulletin, vol. 7

THE DEVOTIONAL MEETING

W. A. Spicer, C. P. Bollman, C. C. Crisler, T. E. Bowen, H. E. Rogers, J. N. Anderson

May 16, 6 A. M.

This morning a goodly number were present in the large pavilion to offer prayer, praise, and song to the God of all grace. Elder E. W. Farnsworth led the meeting. He said he had long since learned that it is safe to allow the Holy Spirit to preside in such a meeting as this, and, in fact, in all meetings. “Let the Holy Spirit be the chairman in all our meetings,” he said. After a few helpful remarks, Brother Farnsworth turned the meeting over to the people. Several brief, earnest prayers were offered, interspersed with song. GCB May 18, 1913, page 17.1

As usual, the meeting then took the form of testimony. The first to speak was Elder Loughborough, who testified of the great blessing that had come to him recently, especially through the ministry of the spirit of prophecy. GCB May 18, 1913, page 17.2

One sister spoke of this gathering as the greatest convention of Israel since the days of Nehemiah, who led out in the work of reform and the restoration of Jerusalem. Her hope and plea is that Israel of today may go forward and fully restore spiritual Jerusalem. Another sister expressed great joy over being permitted to be at this meeting, especially since she has been isolated for five years. GCB May 18, 1913, page 17.3

A young man, an Israelite by birth, but now one in the spirit and in loving faith in Jesus, spoke of having been a follower of Hackel in Germany. On coming to New York he saw the truth of Christ lived and beautifully illustrated in the godly walk one of our brethren. This was the compelling evidence that led him out of all his darkness and despair into light and liberty. He and his family, he said, are full of joy in believing. GCB May 18, 1913, page 17.4

Many expressed thankfulness in believing that the triumph of God’s truth in the earth is just before us. It was a good meeting. GCB May 18, 1913, page 17.5