THE MEETINGS.
The news of the good meetings spread rapidly, and the attendance
constantly increased. The gospel as preached was a new message to the
people, and yet it was the very same that Jesus and his disciples
taught. Every point of doctrine presented had a "thus saith the Lord" to
confirm it.
Many saw that the Bible had been misunderstood and had been misconstrued
by mankind to prove minor points, while the deep and vital truths had
been so covered over with prejudice and unbelief that the majority of
the people were blind to the true meaning of the Word; and that, in
their confusion, each had gone to the denomination that seemed most
nearly to correspond to his clouded views. It was also clearly shown
that there is no way to heaven except the straight and narrow way that
Jesus taught, and that God's Word is the only true measure of a
Christian experience.
Mrs. Worthington felt now that her cup of joy was full since she could
hear the way of salvation and the true church explained from the pulpit
just as God had revealed them to her. She was also glad that Bessie, who
was now old enough to understand deep spiritual truths for herself, was
in perfect harmony and fellowship with her.
About forty souls were saved in the meetings; some gained the experience
of sanctification; and the Spirit of the Lord worked mightily upon the
hearts of many others.
Oh, the deep and wonderful love of God! Oh, the richness and fulness of
his grace! How glorious Bessie now found her walk with God! How
precious to commune with him and feel that she was growing deeper into
his love! Truly it was a taste of heaven!