Copyright^ .
COPYRIGHT DEPOSIT. h
1 EiMi-ffiA 1
^p F&f |
j <^HMrai |w 1
I r * jJ ^H J
N. H. BYRUM. ISABEL C. BYRUM, Wife of N. H. Byrum
FAMILIAR NAMES and FACES.
A Collection of Cuts, from Photographs, of Ministers, Gospel Workers, Writers, and others, whose Names are mostly familiar to the readers of the Gospel Trumpet, accompanied by the Chris- tian Experience of some, with Poems, etc.
Also a HISTORY OF THE GOSPEL TRUMPET PUBLISHING WORK, with cuts representing the same, and Other Things of Interest.
By N. H. BYRUM. ii
GOSPEL TRUMPET PUBLISHING CO., Moundsville, W. Va.— 1902.
www.churchofgodeveninglight.com 8X?W
LIBRARY nf CONGRESS Two Conies Received AUG 2 1904
Coovrleht Entry
CLASS <*- XXo. No. ^l H "I COPY B I
Copyrighted by N. H. Byrum, 1902. PREFACE.
The object of this book is two-fold— to glo- blessings, light and instruction by the Spirit rify the name of the Lord by its testimonies of the Lord, which has been helpful along the and words of instruction and truth shedding Christian pathway. There are many readers forth heavenly rays of light to the reader, also of the Gospel Teumpet who have never met for the encouragement of the readers of the any whose names and faces appear in this Gospel Trumpet who will be inspired to new book, and, being unable to procure photo- aspirations, and renewed zeal and vigor, for graphs of so many, this collection will un- the spread of the gospel, as the leaves of this doubtedly be appreciated. volume are turned. As they behold the famil- On account of the short space of time in iar names and faces of those who have in years issuing this work, we were unable to procure past written articles and messages of truth the photographs of many whose faces would through that paper, it will bring fresh to mem- otherwise have appeared. It will also be ob- ory many quotations of their writings that served that some of those whose faces do ap- have imparted to the reader many spiritual pear have not proved true to the "faith once PREFACE. delivered to the saints." Notwithstanding With a firm belief that it will fulfill its mis- their diversion from the truth, their names sion of doing good, and bring blessings to all appear because of their past relations and who prayerfully peruse its pages, without work in the ministry. The hundreds of famil- further apology it is hereby humbly submitted iar names and faces of writers, workers, and by the author. ministers that do not appear in this volume N. H. Byeum. are excluded only for lack of space and time to procure them. Moundsvillc, W. Va., Feb. 17, 1902. - ;
"WORKERS TOGETHER WITH HIM."
(2 Cor. 6:1.)
Pen ne'er can trace Thus came to earth How glorious was the rank of honor bright The One whose slighted wish was good as law Which Christ possessed in heaven's regal light- To ministering spirits, who in awe A ruler with the Father on his throne, Beheld in him their Maker and their King, With Paraclete, the rightful lords alone Whose praise angelic voices ever sing. Of all the universe's vast domain, He came in poverty and lowliness, A splendid monarch in a peaceful reign To make us rich and great in righteousness For ceaseless ages vast ere e'en the earth The pains of Calvary in love he bore, Was shaped, or Satan, cruel, sly, gave birth To give us perfect freedom evermore; To lies which cursed the human race. His death won life through Spirit birth.
And yet we know The Christ who taught That in a manger, low, of comfort bare, These lessons great of love and fortitude, Was born into the world the destined heir Now claims from us, beside our gratitude, Of sorrow, suffering, and shameful death, The service of our hearts and lives for men, A wondrous holy One, whose every breath To rescue them from sin and shame, and then Was heavy with the fragrance of that love With them, his happy children, filled with praise, Which flows in streams unceasing up above, To glorify our God through endless days; The willing sacrifice unto his Father's will, And bids us follow him and leave behind Whose blood the sons of men could dare to spill The things of earth, eternal wealth to find, Christ Jesus, humbled here below. Which his great love has for us bought. —' : ' ! ;
10 WORKERS TOGETHER WITH HIM.
"With grateful joy But see, alas We here present the names and faces pure We turn the pages o 'er, and now behold Of some who 've found in Christ of sin the cure, The faces of a few who 've left the fold And heard his Spirit-whisper, "Follow me, Of Christ, the Shepherd great, and wandered far
' A fisherman of souls I '11 make of thee. On error's barren hill, and who now are Our holy brethren, who 've obeyed the voice Opposing God's own blessed, urgent cause,
; "Leave Babylon, and make the Lord your choice And turning precious souls from holy laws. An earnest, faithful army, true, who bide Whom once we loved as brethren pure and true,
The coming of the Bridegroom for his bride, The truth now fight 'mong Satan 's wicked crew— In oneness Satan can't destroy. Lord, remember thou this class!
And as you turn God's messengers, These leaves of paper, pure and white soldiers on Emmanuel's battle-field! Fit emblem of the souls that walk in light— To Satan and his hosts we ne 'er must yield We pray and trust their faces may inspire Eternal destinies of numbers vast may rest And urge you on to work and never tire, Upon our trueness — if we do our best, Until with joy we meet, if not before, There's many a hidden gem we'll bring to light, In heaven bright, when finished is our war, Which dear and precious is in Heaven's sight; Where arches high with halleluiahs ring, And crowns of righteousness, with beauty rare, And saints and angels blest with rapture sing- With all the wise of ages we will share. In that fair land for which we yearn. Oh, rapture sweet such prospect stirs! WORKERS TOGETHER WITH HIM.' 11
Now comes our God Behold how good
In all the Holy Spirit's love and might, And pleasant 'tis for brethren of one sire And floods the earth with glorious evening light. To dwell in unity and feel the fire From out the dark domain of popish Rome Of holy fellowship and love divine, He's gathering his scattered people home, Where all is harmony, with not a sign To dwell on Zion's mount, with all the blest Of hatefid variance, when all are hid "Who 've fled from sectish gloom, to find the rest With Christ in God, and dare to firmly bid And pastures rich and green, where Jesus leads, The spirits of division and of strife, That good and able Shepherd, who well feeds And all the foes that mar the Christian life, His flock, and guards with staff and rod. To flee at view of Jesus' blood!
God's city fair The trumpet's blast Now stands revealed in all her perfectness, May soon resound o'er every hill and vale, And into it with joy the nations press, While hearts once stout as oak with terror fail As at its portal grand they leave behind At view of Him who has for sinners bled, Self-righteousness, and sins of every kind, But who as God then judges quick and dead. And vow allegiance to the King of kings, brethren, let us live so in that day And Lord of lords, whose mercy brings T'he glorious Lord may turn to us and say, The richest jewels of his wondrous grace, "Well done, thou good and truly faithful man, And crowns and raises them to princely place, Come enter joys prepared ere time began, If needed chastisement they bear. In mansions that for aye shall last." ROBT. ROTHMAN, I
A SKETCH OF THE LIFE OF D. S. WARNER.
The name of D. S. Warner can never be ning, circumstances of an unpleasant nature erased from the memory of thousands of peo- seemed to obstruct his pathway, and sorrow, ple. Long will his kind words of advice and pain, and suffering were his companions. Al- admonition be remembered. Although his though the enemy of souls tried hard to crush
spirit has long since departed, yet his words, this young life, yet the watchful eye of God and the fruits of his labor continue to live in was upon him, and brought him safely the hearts of men, and will so continue until through. He attended school what time he time shall be no more. Through his efforts could, and also spent a short time in teaching. to save fallen man, thousands have been point- He never shrank from what he thought to be ed to the One in whom they sought and found his duty, and took a fearless stand for the deliverance. truth and the right. During the great conflict The subject of this sketch was born in Bris- between the North and South his name went
tol, Wayne Co., Ohio, June 25, 1842. Not down as one to help defend the Union flag. It
much is known of his boyhood days; but it is said that he went as a substitute to save his
is a well-known fact that his body was weak- brother, who had been drafted, and was a man ly and frail from his birth. From the begin- with a familv. The kindness as shown in this D. P. S, WARNER. SIDNEY WARNER, Son of P, S. Warner. ' :
14 A SKETCH OF THE LIFE OF D. S. WARNER. noble act was a noticeable feature in bis life. ten down on that day were also recorded in Tbe welfare of others weighed heavily upon heaven, and never did he swerve from that his heart, and he was ever willing and ready solemn vow. The following is an extract from to deny himself of some comfort or pleasure, his journal at that date that others might enjoy it and be benefited "I do most joyfully yield myself entirely by the same. to be thine, God. Therefore, this soul which Sin never dragged him down so far in de- thou hast made in thine own image is placed gradation as it did many others, but while wholly in thy hands. Do with it as seemeth yet in early manhood he sought and found good. This mind shall think only for thy the Savior. Feeling that God had chosen him glory and the promotion of thy cause. This to carry the gospel to others, shortly after his will is thy will, God ; the spirit within this conversion he entered the ministry; and ever body is now thine ; do with it as thou wilt in after, until his death, his voice sounded forth life and death. This body is thy temple for-
the tidings of full salvation. ever ; these hands only to work for thee ; these He served the Lord faithfully, and was true eyes to see thy adorable works and thy holy to the covenant he made with the Lord. At law; this tongue and these lips to speak only
the time he surrendered everything to his dear holiness unto the Lord ; these ears to hear thy Father in heaven he wrote in his journal the voice alone; these feet to walk only in thy covenant that was made. This journal has ways; and all my being is now and forever been carefully preserved, and the words writ- thine. ' D. S. WARNER AND WIPE. LIBRARY AND HOME. '
16 A SKETCH OP THE LIFE OP D. S. WARNER.
Down at the foot of the cross was where he lest they be partakers of her plagues. This was longed to be, and much of his time was spent a wonderful stroke and came like a thunder- in communion with his Savior. Through the bolt from heaven upon them. The devil and careful study of the Word, he began to see the all the false religions became stirred with pre- evils of sectarianism, and to realize that God judice, and moved with envy against him for never intended for his children to be divided. preaching a doctrine which they thought was He saw the body of Christ, the true church, new. Although it was as old as the Bible, yet and felt that he must break loose from all in- they did not understand it. stitutions of men. Being then a member of Through this act was heaped upon him the so-called Church of God, or Winebrenner- much bitter persecution, yet he never faltered ians, he felt that he no longer could find a nor turned back, knowing that under him were
' ' home with them, so boldly stepped out and the ' everlasting arms. declared his freedom in Christ Jesus. He now stood free from all the bondage and God blessed him in the step he had taken, yokes of men, and realized that he was a mem- and he faltered not in crying out against the ber of the church that Jesus shed his blood evils of sectarian confusion. He could not in- to purchase. It was then that he could fully dorse their creeds, and he proved by the Word realize the import of these words which in that they were wrong, and that the so-called after years he put in verse: churches constituted spiritual Babylon, and exhorted all God 's children to come out of her, SAMUEL L. SPECK. Cl.AYPOOL, IND. HERBERT M. RIGGLE, CAMBRIDGE SPRINGS, PA. ; ; ; ;
18 A SKETCH OF THE LIFE OF D. S. WARNER.
THE CHURCH OF GOD. Came the city of pure gold. Stones of jasper, clear as crystal, Church of God, thou spotless virgin, Is the building of thy wall Church of Christ, for whom he died And the Lamb thy light forever. Thou hast known no human founder, Jesus, Jesus, all in all. Jesus bcught thee for his bride. Sanctif.ed by Gcd the Father, Gcd's own holiness within t: ee, Luilt by Jesus Christ the Sen, His own beauty en thy brew, Tempeied by the Holy Spirit, Glorified in his own image, Like the Hcly Three in One. This thy wendrcus portion now. In thee dwells the triune fulness, Ccd himself has set the members Blessing all thy pilgrim days In his bedy all complete. All around thee his salvation, Organized by Jesus only, And before thee gates of praise. Oh, the union pure and sweet! Church cf Gcd, the angels marvel Church cf Gcd, in heaven written, At the music of thy song; Thine the risen life of Christ, Earth and hell in terror tremble And the treasures to thee given, As thy army moves along. Never, never can be priced. Far above this world's confusion, Church of God, "beloved city," Walking close by Jesus' side, Thou art of celestial mold Leaning on his loving bosom, Lo, from God and out of heaven, Is the church, his chosen bride. CHAS. E. ORR, FEDERALSBURG, MD. WM. R. DUNCAN, PLATTEVILLE, COLO. 20 A SKETCH OP THE LIFE OF D. S. WARNER.
His mind was much drawn out to literary enjoyed he wanted others to have a part in work, and lie felt that God could be glorified also. His pen gave forth the expression of through the use of his pen. A short time pre- his heart in words like these: "Salvation is vious to the year 1880 he became connected more to be desired than all the glory and plea- with a paper known as the Herald of Gospel sure that the highest honors of earth can yield.
Freedom. Shortly afterwards this paper was Yea, it places the soul upon a plane so elevat- consolidated with another paper of the same ing as to receive the admiration and adoration gospel principles, and the paper thus formed of heaven. It places a man far above the high- was called The Gcspel Trumpet. With est object of earthly ambition. It gives him tongue and pen he thundered forth the truth a kingdom greater than Alexander or Napo-
against all institutions and doctrines of men, leon ever swayed scepter over, and places him
and set forth t3i3 church of God. He taught in kingly triumph over all the elements of the that men must be holy and pure in heart, and world; over sin, fashion, and popular senti- devil himself, who claims that this could only be obtained through sancti- ments ; and over the
ficatioii, as a second definite work of grace, to be the ruler of the earth. A master of the subsequent to regeneration. As fast as God situation of life, with a peace that nothing revealed the truth to him he did not hesitate disturbs, and a joyful faith in God which sees
to tell it to others. all firings working together for his good, and He labored faithfully for the salvation of contributing to his happiness. Salvation is men's souls. The salvation which he so much greater riches than all the gold, silver and ^
GEO. Q. COPLIN, ANTWERP^. ROBERT ROTH MAN, Foreman Composition and Job Departments, G. T. Pub. Co. ' :
22 A SKETCH OP THE LIFE OF D. S. WARNER. valuable treasures of this earth, summed up during his travels many beautiful poems were together; a treasure that never faileth; a written. While on a tour in the West at one wealth so great that to the happy possessor time he wrote the following verses everything of earth is, in comparison, reduced TO THE OCEAN. to dust and dirt. '
Although much of his time was taken up Help me, sweet voice of inspiration, with editorial work, yet he traveled extensively Help me sing one gentle lay in the gospel work and broke the bread of life To the ocean's wide and deep creation, Singing for us night and day. to thousands of hungry souls. His efforts And thou restless sea, with all thy wonders, were not in vain. God blessed his labors. He Touch my harp with melody; preached the "Word in all its fulness, and many For no bard can sing thy awful numbers who were yoked up in sectarian bondage heard Uninspired indeed by thee. and obeyed the call: "Come out of her, my people" (meaning spiritual Babylon). The 'Twas a balmy evening in October, on its time, church in the blessed gospel of the evening As our train sped That we came in sight of God's great ocean, light was established in many localities. Grod To the old Pacific brine. soon raised up many precious souls to help Swiftly gliding down, its ancient orbit, sound the gospel to a dying world. Wherever The great monarch of the light he was he was either busy with his voice or Dropped his golden smiles upon the water, pen. He was a great lover of poetry, and E'er he bid us all good-night. G. TUFTS JR., INDIA. EMIL KREUTZ, NEOSHO FALLS, KAN. : —
24 A SKETCH OF THE lAFE OP t>. S. WARNER.
thy sand environs Now we ran along the sacred bound 'ry, And to all that tread and show Where the voice of God had said, Thou dcst thunder, yea, heart, in siu's dominion "Halt, ye billows, rushing, foaming, angry, Hew the human can know. Hither be thy waters stayed." Never, never peace And that mandate of the hoary ages, turmoil labor, Undecayed by lapse of time, As thy waves in ceaseless in fury beat the shore; Still protects the feet of gazing sages, And and dash asunder. From the breakers' threatening brine. As they writhe and moan Rise and fall forevermore, So the blasting hopes, and guilty terrors is it thy hollow moaning Hark! sea! Of the sinner's wretched heart, arrests midnight dream? That my Restless, fearful, and despairing ever, then no rest to thy wild foaming 1 Is there From his bosom never part. Ah! how false thy tranquil name!
True, 'tis only through thy ruder sister Only ( ne has sailed upen the besom business in the East, That does Of the tempest-troubled sea, her higher, wilder capers, And plays up Who could hush the winds and calm the bil- rest. Thou art called Pacific— lows He who spoke to Galilee. break the storms of passion, Thou a preacher art to all the ages, Only He can fears of hell; And thy audience all the world And rebuke the pages Only He can calm the struggling spirit, Lo ! we read thy sermon on the still, be still. Of the book that God unfurled. Speak the word, Be JENNTE C. RUTTY, MERIDEN, KAN. MAHALA UBER, HORTONS, PA. ; ; ;
26 A SKETCH OF THE LIFE OF D. S. WARNER.
thou awful sea ! I love thy music Sweet and soft and balmy are thy breathings, Never from thee would I part Keeping winter blasts away. Yea, I love thee,loving Him that formed thee, And I thank thee, Providence, that brought me He who strung the ancient harp. Here to San Diego bay. My own Father fixed thy bounds forever, Holds thee in his loving hand, Here with gratitude I feast on fruitage Spake thy dreadful monsters into being, So delicious and benign, And he formed the spacious land. That 'twould seem no better and no sweeter Ever grew on Adam's vine,
Lo ! thou bringest from thy sacred chambers While fair Eden yet in love was blooming Pearls and shells of curious form, And the peace of God was there. Tinted with the rainbow's varied beauty, We, kind ccean, to thy magic credit And the gold of rosy morn. This profusion rich and rare. 'Neath thy billows lie yet greater treasures Thou art waiting to restore, On this sea-coast I would fondly linger, When the dead shall hear the final summons, Where the zephyrs fondly breathe And old time shall be no more. 'er the vineyards vast, and lemon orchards, Where the bright pomegranates wave; Oh, I bless thy kindness, friend Pacific, And the golden orange, figs, and guavas, For thy temporizing breath; Apples, pears, and prunes abound For the climate wafted from thee, truly With delicious nectarines and peaches, Is an enemy to death. Blessing all the season round. GEO. W. FEY, ADDIE AND DELLA PRY. W. J. HENEY AND WIPE. 28 A SKETCH OF THE LIFE OF D. S. WARNER.
Where the ocean means its solemn numbers, yet they never seem to grow old, and no doubt And the sun outpours its gold will be sung for years to come. As God had On the clouds which hang, while twilight blessed him with a talent for poetry, he at one lingers, time issued a book of poems entitled "Poems O'er the sea-waves rising bold. ' of ' also of And the glorious king of day, descending, Grace and Truth. He was author Bids the vintage toilers rest. a number of books and tracts of various kinds. While he cools his fevered brow each evening God used him in a wonderful manner in this On the great Pacific breast. way, and through the reading of his writings
The daily life of 1). S. Warner was that of many were brought to the knowledge of the a Bible Christian. What he taught to others, Savior. lie lived and practised in his daily walk. He About the time his editorial work began, he was a man of great faith, and through his was married to Sarah A. Keller. To them was conflict for the truth and right had many born a son, who received his father's name, occasions to have it tested. At the general and is known to many as Sidney Warner. Af- camp-meetings and assemblies he was present ter her death he was married to Frankie E. whenever possible, and many came to Christ Miller. She being a stenographer was a great and others were helped in various ways by the he]]) to him in his heavy correspondence and sermons he preached. editorial work. The last two years of his life Many beautiful songs were produced by his were devoted mostly to writing, which he did pen, and though they have been sung for years at his home near Grand Junction, Mich. D. 0. TEASLEY, NORTH POINT, PA. OKA HOWARD TEASLEY, NORTU POINT, PA. 30 A SKETCH OF THE LIFE OF D. S. WARNER.
He could not always stay with those who to preach the Word unto the people, our heart loved him, so on the 12th of December, 1895, was so overwhelmed with sorrow that I could God called him to that home above, having not preach. We communicated unto the church lived 53 years, 5 months, and 13 days. He a knowledge of our feelings, and suggested was sick only a few days, and it seemed that that we spend the time of that service largely God was through with him here, and those that in fervent prayer, which we did. And while were left behind had to resign to His will. At there earnestly calling upon the Lord, we felt the news of his death many hearts were laden the seal of God upon our heart to enable us with sorrow. The following words from the to endure the coming blow. pen of William G. Schell will help to show "On Thursday morning, notwithstanding what love existed in the hearts of the people the sadness of our heart, we endeavored to for this brother: preach on the subject of Advancement. About "Truly our heart is filled with sadness at eleven o'clock A. M., when we had perhaps the thought of the departure of our dearly be- half completed our sermon, the chapel door loved Brother Warner. For some days before slowly opened, and the form of the telegraph his death we were filled with an unusual sad- operator appeared in the door with a small ness, as though God were giving us a pre- envelope in his hand. My first thought was, sentiment of some awful event soon to trans- "He has a sad message for me." He paused pire. And on last Wednesday evening, when just inside the door (as though he bore an we assembled with the church at Castine, 0., important message, but feared it out of order TOMB OF D. S. WARNER, GRAND JUNCTION, MICH. '
32 A SKETCH OF THE LIFE OF D. S. WARNER.
to communicate it to me while in the pulpit), then reaching our ears from the glory world then advancing part way up the aisle dropped were of the songs the angels were just then the envelope in the hands of Bro. G. W. How- singing to welcome our dear sainted Bro. ard, at the same time telling him something in Warner to his eternal rest in Christ. I read a whisper. Bro. Howard immediately turned the message to myself. My heart was so over-
his eyes upon me, which fully confirmed me whelmed with sorrow that I could not read it in the belief that the message was for me, and aloud at first. When I gained sufficient com-
I paused to receive it. Oh, what sadness filled mand of myself, I said, "Brethren, I can not our heart as we reached forth our hand to re- finish this lesson now." After another short ceive the envelope ! As I was tearing it open, pause I read the message aloud: "Bro. D. S. Bro. H. suggested that the church engage in Warner died this morning, be buried Sunday.
" ' singing No. 1 in Echoes From Glory, ' while Come preach funeral." Oh, my God, what a
I was reading the message. blow to our hearts ! We fell upon our knees and called upon God to help us bear the burden t; Far away among the angels, of our sorrows. In the sweet celestial bowers, The next day we took the train and came to Start the songs whose echoes gladden, As they greet this world of ours. ' Grand Junction, and how sad we felt as we looked upon the pale though sweet face we Little did we think as they began to sing had so often greeted with a kiss of charity! those beautiful words that the echoes that were God ! thought I, Plow can we spare this bold J. E. FORREST, QUADRATE, LA. B. E. WARREN, SPRINGFIELD, 0. : : ' ;
34 A SKETCH OF THE LIFE OP D. S. WARNER. witness for the truth? Again I thought, Who "I'll carry thee to a better land, could chide the just providence of God, who Above this world of woe. has taken this lifelong sufferer for Christ to
' ' There in Abraham 's bosom blest, the rest he truly deserves ? There to meet thy Lord, The funeral services were held on the camp- And holy men of ages past, ground near Grand Junction, and he was laid Who humbly walked with God." to rest near his home where he last lived. The following verses were written Bro. Charles by Our friend and brother dear, whose life Orr and read at the funeral services Made bright this life of ours, Has passed away mid early snow, Once more we hear Death 's angel step Soon after Autumn's flowers. Upon the path from heaven; Swiftly he comes to execute No days of lingering sickness came Jehovah's message given. To warn us of his death No vision from the silent land, He marks the object of his love, To tell of parting breath. And comes with silent tread He stops in stillness of the night, Beside the Christian's bed. The light's gone out, but brighter burns In a holier, happier sphere,
' ' ' Pilgrim, thy task on earth is o 'er, Calmly, suddenly, peacefully, He speaks in accents low; Like the falling meteor. J. N. HOWARD, PAYNE, O. H. W. HECHLER, HEDRICK, IA. !
36 A SKETCH OF THE LIFE OF D. S. WARNER.
But has the light gone out ? Ah, no While truth and right and honesty But ]ike the meteor's glare, Were stamped on every look. Though suddenly falling from its place, Bright rays still linger there. His holy, happy walk with God, Cheers us to onward go, Bright rays frcm a life so pure and fair, And light the fight of faith and love, Shall shine forever on, And push the battle through. Till time shall cease and be no more, And all are lighted home. But he is gone; that face we'll see No more on earthly shore : As the peacefid river in her flow Only in memory can we view Doth cheer us with her song, Those sunlit features o'er. So in example he doth live To help the pilgrim on. The voice that often spoke to us In sermon and in verse, His gentle words and kindly acts, The story of the humble cross, To us in trial's hour, Is now forever hushed. Were like the summer's evening dew Upon the drooping flower. We'll miss him in the hour of prayer; His voice of praise we'll miss; His face was read as one may read But sweet to know his praise is heard A pure and holy book, In a land of purest bliss. CAMP GROUND AND LAKE NEAR GRAND JUNCTION, MICH, ; ! :
38 A SKETCH OF THE LIFE OF D. S. WARNER.
Long may his pure devoted life A messenger of love between Rebuke the raging wrong Their lonely hearts and Thee. His joy and hope and faithfulness Bids us in God be strong. Sinner, the exhortation heed, He gave thee oft in word May heaven's grace sustain the wife Forever leave thy wicked way; In this sad hour of grief, Prepare to meet thy God. And lift her heart and hopes above, And keep her soul in peace. To-day we lay him in the tomb, His narrow house of clay; And may the boy, his only boy, 'Twill there in peaceful slumber lie, Remember father's God, Awaiting that great day And serve him in his youthful days, As he was taught he should. When soul with body reunite, Come forth from out the tomb, Father, fold them in thine arms And soar away in radiant love May the departed be To happy, endless home. '>''.>•;-' '»'-*;.
M""' ' 1
*' if '.; 1 ..." i
^^^k. ^^^.
GEO. W. BAILEY, CRESTON, WASH. JOHN H. MERICA, GRAND JUNCTION, MICH. HISTORY OF THE GOSPEL TRUMPET PUBLISHING WORK.
BY A. L. BYERS.
We live in an age of great facilities for the the extensive publication of those prophetic publication of literature. The art of printing messages of truth which were to mark a great having been brought to an advanced state of reformation in the last days, carrying with development, it was long since made an aux- them the judgments of God upon all fahe re- iliaiy in the evangelistic work, in the fulfil- ligions, and bringing the light of full salva- ment of the divine commission: "Go ye into tion and unity to all hungry souls in the bond- all the world and preach the gospel to every age of sin and sectarian idolatiy. creature." Also, as Roman civilization in the It can therefore be easily seen that the pub- time of the Caesars had become favorable for lishing work is a potent factor in the great the advent and spread of the kingdom of the spiritual reform of these latter times.
Messiah in its piistine glory, so has the liter- As a general perusal of this book will give a y spiiit of the nineteenth centuiy brought the reader considerable information regard- into use and perfected the great mail system, ing the doctrines and features of the reforma- printing machinery, and the various applica- tion of which we speak, it will not be necessary tions of steam and electricity to the printer's to give full explanation here. But because art, thereby making favorable conditions for the reader should clearly understand, and be- TRUMPET FAMILY, 1895. 42 HISTOEY OF THE GOSPEL TRUMPET PUBLISHING WORK. cause, further, many references to some fea- light, or take their stand against the same, and ture or other of this mighty movement would in many cases become filled with a double naturally be interwoven with a history of the portion of carnal wickedness, even to the ex- publishing work, so as to become a part of tent of displaying the manifestations of de- such a history, it might be well to give a few mons. A great crisis had come, which should remarks on this subject. result in the gathering of God 's people out of the various places where they had been scat- A GREAT HOLINESS MOVEMENT. tered and held captive by the creeds of men.
Going back into the . seventies of the last GOD'S PEOPLE LEAVING THE SECTS. century, we find a great holiness agitation in many of the various denominations. It was We have the statement by the Critical Com- from God. It was the ushering in of a dis- mentary (Jamieson-Fausett-Brown), in com- pensation of judgment upon the apostate re- ments on Rev. .18:4, that "false Christendom, ligions of the day. Those who were at ease divided into very many sects, is truly Baby- in Zion began to realize a disturbance of their lon, i. e., confusion." It also states that "in carnal security. It was the beginning of a every apostate or world-conforming church great day of decision, when the corruption of there are some of God's invisible or true men's hearts was to be so revealed that they church, who, if they would be safe, must come could not endure the burning truth, but were out ; especially at the eve of God 's judgment compelled either to accept and walk in the on apostate Christendom." Thus it is ac- r^? -IT \ #S^
'
I^Jlt\
*
A. J. KtLPATftlCK, PAYNE, O, P. C. WJCKERSHAM, PORTLANP, IND. '
44 HISTORY OF THE GOSPEL TRUMPET PUBLISHING WORK. know! edged by one of the best commentaries reformation. Satan, anticipating this, soon
' in the land, that the words, ' Come out of her, had his forces in the field. The great counter- my people," uttered by the voice from heaven, feiter of the ages, he was still capable of apply to God's true people scattered in the working out his deceptions. A kind of sect- various sects. This is exactly the case, and arian holiness arose. Associations were formed the last two decades have witnessed an obedi- in which the members could still retain mem- ence to that voice in thousands leaving the bership in their respective denominations. bondage of spiritual Babylon and receiving False holiness became more plentiful than the liberty there is in Christ alone. Praise the true. The idea of leaving the churches God! (so called) began to be strongly denounced Perfected holiness in the heart accomplishes by the very teachers who had accepted holi- the destruction of all sectarian elements. En- ness. The "come out" movement was also tire sanctification, therefore, makes God's counterfeited. Many came out of the sects people one; as our Savior prayed in behalf who were false representatives of the truth, of his disciples, "Sanctify them through thy some opposing sanctification as a second work truth * * * that they all may be one. ' of grace, others opposing the ordinances— some clustering around one antichrist doc- COUNTERFEIT MOVEMENTS. trine and some around another. The whole The deliverance of God's people became began to appear as a disgusting spectacle, and the real theme and object of the holiness come-out-ism as it was odiously called, bore ? E. E. BYRUM. R1I0DA K. BYRUM. MABEL GRACE, Editor Gospbij Trumpet, "Wife of E. E, Byrum, 46 HISTORY OF THE GOSPEL TRUMPET PUBLISHING WORK. no convincing testimony of the truth, of God. the genuine messages of truth, making war In this manner thousands have been and are on all religions that do not come up to the still deceived. Bible standard, should bring upon itself a
continued siege by all the hosts of the devil V, A TRUE REFORMATION. kingdom in their efforts to crush it out of But does such a state of affairs disprove the existence. fact that there was a true reformation of God \ Accordingly, as we trace the progress of the There exists no counterfeit without the genu- Gospel Trumpet publishing work, we note a ine. There were those in whom existed the constant struggle against the opposing forces real spirit of truth, whose teaching had the of the enemy. Satan, Herod like, endeavored right ring, and whom God honored with the to crush it in its very infancy. But the truth anointing of power and glory in the salvation always prevailed. This work is of God. Man's of souls, both by word of mouth and by the responsibility consists in humble submission medium of the pen. The various associations to God, consecrated fully to his service. "I and bodies that had arisen to misrepresent have commanded my sanctified ones, I have the real reform movement also had their re- also called my mighty ones for mine anger, spective periodicals. But in the midst of these even them that rejoice in my highness." Isa. there arose one that was willing to proclaim 13 :3. Amen. EA^ery one that is wholly sanc- the judgments of God without compromise. tified is chosen to take a part in the work of It was but natural that a paper publishing this glorious and last reformation. GOSPEL TRUMPET OFFICE, GRAND JUNCTION, MICH., 1889. TRUMPET HOME, GRAND JUNCTION, MICH. '
48 HISTORY OF THE GOSPEL TRUMPET PUBLISHING WORK.
The Gospel Trumpet publishing work is the Church of God (Winebrennerians). The also counected in its history with the life of next year D. S. Warner, who was then a mem- D. S. Warner-, he being instrumental in its ber of the Eldership, became associate editor start and progress, so that its earlier history In two years from the time it started, the becomes, in part, a record of his own life. In paper came fully into his hands, with the 1880, before the Gospel Trumpet was started, place of publication changed to Rome City, he published a book of 493 pages entitled, Ind. This town, destined to be the birthplace
' ' ' Bible Proofs of the Second Work of Grace. of the Gospel Trumpet, was situated on the It was printed at the Gospel Banner office, in bank of a beautiful lake of the same name. The Goshen, Ind., and sold for $1.25. It was Herald was devoted to the promotion of Bible highly recommended by holiness writers and holiness and the unity of all believers. Near readers of the day, some prizing it next to the close of the third year of its publication, the Bible. A few copies are yet in existence. the Eldership expressed their willingness to consolidate the paper with any other paper ORIGIN OF THE GOSPEL TRUMPET. advocating the same gospel principles. Ar-
On Jan. 1, 1878, a small paper was started rangements were made to consolidate with ?, at Wolcottville, Ind., called the Herald of small paper called The Pilgrim, published at Gospel Freedom. It was the organ of the Indianapolis, by G. Haines. Accordingly, D. Northern Indiana Eldership, a split-off of S. Warner and G. Haines became the joint ALLIE R. FISHER. J. C. FISHER. One of the publishers of the Gospel Trumpet previous to ' :
50 HISTORY OF THE GOSPEL TRUMPET PUBLISHING WORK. publishers of the Gospel Trumpet, Bro. After two issues at Rome City the office was Warner being impressed that the paper should moved to Indianapolis. Bro. Warner had be called by that name. been gradually getting the light which for-
The first number was issued Jan. 1, 1881, bade him being associated with the Eldership at Rome City. Its object is stated as follows or any other society with human rulings. He "The glory of God in the salvation of men was thus led to take a clear and decided stand from all sin, and the union of all saints upon in reference to the church question. the Bible." It was a five-column folio, size One of the chief events of note while the about 13x20 inches, issued semimonthly, with paper was published at Indianapolis was the a subscription price fixed at 75 cents per year. dissolution of partnership with Haines. Bro. At Haines' suggestion, the volume numbering Warner bought out Haines' share for the of the Herald was continued on the Gospel sum of $100.00. The following quotation re- Trumpet, the first issue being numbered Vol. ferring to H. is from the Trumpet dated June
4, No. 1, instead of Vol. 1, No. 1. At a later 1, 1881: date this was corrected, and the volume num- "We went to work in good earnest, pub- ber of the Trumpet made to correspond with lished two papers at Rome City, and then the number of years of its publication ; as. to shipped the office to this city. But before it use Bro. Warner's own words, "When a per- arrived we found ourselves bound to a chilling son is clean out of Babylon, that should be iceberg, an austere, worldly complaining, and the beginning of months and years to him. ' mere money policy. Though rather incongen- GOSPEL TRUMPET OFFICE, GRAND JUNCTION, MICH., 1898. '
52 HISTORY OP THE GOSPEL TRUMPET PUBLISHING WORK. ial to our feelings, we thought it probably all against the devil's kingdom in lands beyond for the better and were willing to go ahead, the seas, where hungry souls, fed by its mes but ere long the Spirit of God clearly indi- sages of salvation and libert}^, would be made cated to us that we should not work together. ' to rejoice. In June of that year J. C. Fisher became ITS HUMBLE INFANCY. associate editor, taking a half interest. Later his name appeared as corresponding editor, As an illustration of its humble infancy we his home being in Michigan. For several note the following from June 1, '81, under years he and his wife, Allie R., took a share the heading "An Office for the Trumpet": in the responsibilities of the publication of the "As we have over half a mile to walk to our paper. office and have to pay $5.00 per month rent, We have thus noted the origin of the Gospel we felt led of the Lord to try and build an Trumpet. Like the kingdom of Christ, which office on our own lot. We had a small stable it boldly represented, it came not with obser- that would afford some material, and, trust- vation, not with worldly fame or show. It ing that God would send help, we began to was unheard of and unrecognized from a tear it down in the name of the Lord. So the worldly standpoint. Yet its power and light other day a dear old saint, who is a carpenter, were to be felt and seen by individuals of came to inquire what we had to build with. every nation under heaven. It was to pene- We told him, when he said he had some old trate into the recesses of sin and make war lumber to add, also door and plenty of LEROY SHELDON AND WIFE. '
54 HISTORY OF THE GOSPEL TRUMPET PUBLISHING WORK. windows which he would give very cheap, be read with great rejoicing and praises to and give work also. Glory to God! We are God, while its opposers would receive it with now looking to God for some means, perhaps contempt and disgust and be made to rail out $30.00, to buy shingles and some other against the truth. Sometimes the editor alone material. ' was the only one to write the articles, set the We also give a quotation from H. C. Wick- type, do the printing and mailing, and these ersham's excellent "History of the Church," under the most adverse circumstances. But selected from the chapter on The G-ospel while it was coming up through great tribu-
Trumpet : lations, God had the same in remembrance, "During the first few years of the publica- and the messages from time to time went forth tion of the Gospel Trumpet, the outfit was a declaring the word of the Lord and his power very small affair. Sometimes the paper was to save to the uttermost in pardoning sinners printed on a job press, sometimes on a larger who came in humble repentance, and sancti- one. Occasionally, through extreme poverty, fying believers; and God began to increase opposition, and persecution, it would seem his work and gather together from various
that it was almost wiped out of existence ; but, parts of the earth his faithful ones." as the old adage says, ' Truth crushed to earth From the issue of Nov. 15, '81, we quote: will rise again,' so it was with the Gospel "The Trumpet will go on. God has blessed Trumpet, which probably after a few months us with excellent health and strength. Praise
silence would find its way to the readers, and his holy name ! We can work without appar- . :%<
AUDITORIUM WHERE ANNUAL CAMP MEETING IS HELD AT MOUNDSVILLE, W. VA. :
56 HISTORY OF THE GOSPEL TRUMPET PUBLISHING WORK. ent fatigue from 5 A. M. to 11 P. M., and we OFFICE AT CARDINGTON. propose doing so by the continued help of God. We feel that the gates of hell can not The next year (1882) the office of the Gospel stop the truth. And if we can not issue the Trumpet was moved to Cardington, a town paper regularly every two weeks, we will issue of perhaps a thousand inhabitants at that as often as we can, and give everybody his or time, located in Morrow Co., Ohio. Here the her full number of papers. The Lord holds paper was printed sometimes on a job press, us to this work, and he can not forsake us in the larger press being in poor condition. On the work whereunto he has called us. Let all the job press only one page could be printed the readers of the Trumpet obey the voice of at a time, necessitating four impressions for the Spirit of God, and there will be means a folio. Sometimes the printing was hired both to enlarge and carry on the paper for the done at a neighboring printing office. gloiy of God." By this time the work began to be embar-
As an apology for its doctrine and mission rassed with debt, rent had to be paid, and there we have from the issue of Aug. 15, same year was no money. A removal to Bucyrus was con-
"The reason why the Trumpet, as a holiness templated, as it was a place near which there paper, gives prominence to the evil of sectar- were saints in various directions, and a place ian divisions is because we simply stay in where the office could be free of rent. But God's hands and allow him to lead us. We there was no means at hand to help out ot are in covenant bonds to God, and to the work present difficulties. We select the following of promoting thorough holiness." from one of the papers printed at that time: H. A. ECFFMAN, CONOQUENESSING, PA. JAMES PINE, MOUNDSVILLE, W. VA. ; :
58 HISTORY OF THE GOSPEL TRUMPET PUBLISHING WORK.
' ' Some of our dear brethren have in love cen- had come to move the office to that place (H sured us occasionally. We find generally being only twenty miles distant), and also to these two points, sometimes in the same letter help it out of financial difficulties. There was namely, ' Why do you not send your paper out great joy in Bro. Warner's heart, knowing more frequently, and more regularly?' The that God had answered prayer, and sent help. other, 'I think you have not been on your One of these brethren, D. Johnston, assisted guard enough to keep out of debt.' Well, in the matter of finances. He purchased a lot there it is. We could have kept entirely out and furnished material with which to erect a of debt if we would have issued fewer papers, building. His name appeared as publisher and we might have issued every two weeks Aug. 1, 1883. had we gone more in debt. But no one of our Bucyrus was a town of about five thousand experience could possibly have issued more inhabitants, located in Crawford Co., Ohio. frequently, with our income and slow facili- The move was made in May, '83. About that ties. "-May 1, 1883. time the first good press was purchased. It was a rebuilt Country Campbell, allowing MOVED TO BUCYRUS. either belt or hand power to be used. It cost While Bro. Warner was in prayer pleading perhaps $600.00. In the anticipation of the earnestly with God for help, three teams drove paper being enlarged and raised to louder up. It was the brethren from Bucyrus, who blasts, the following hymn was written F. SCHWIEGER, ROCKFORD, OKLA, J. P. LUNDY, SHOUP'S FORD, N. C. ! ; ; ;
60 HISTORY OP THE GOSPEL TRUMPET PUBLISHING WORK.
LOUDER, LOUDER. Oh, in mercy let it thunder, Ere the day of mercy's past. Onward moves the Great Eternal In the order of his plan; In the cages of deception Louder, nearer rolls the thunder Souls are pining to be free Of his awful word to man. Quickly sound the proclamation Of the glorious jubilee. Cho.— Louder, louder, halleluiah!
' See the glorious fountain flow; God is calling, ' Come, my people,
From the midst of heav'n proclaim it, Haste, oh, hasten to escape Oh, it makes me white as snow. From the sin of sectish Babel, Lest ye perish in her fate." Since by sin this earth was blighted, God has whispered of his love, Louder, Savior, by thy blessing, Dreams and visions by his prophets, We will call thy people home Breathed of mercy from above. For we feel thy near approaching, Come, blessed Jesus, come. Louder speaks his love in Jesus, Heaven sweetly chants his fame At this place the publishing work seemed to Earth receives its glorious Savior, hang in the balance under the most trying Halleluiah to his name circumstances, and D. S. Warner passed Yet the world is wrapped in slumber, through the severest trial of his life. At an Louder raise the Trumpet's blast; assembly meeting held near Bucyrus in the A. RADEBAUGH, MOUNPSVILLE, W. VA. W. W. TITLEY. Subscription Department, GospelJTrumpet Pub. Co. 62 HISTORY OF THE GOSPEL TRUMPET PUBLISHING WORK. autumn of 1883, Satan mustered a host of his companion in the warfare for God, fell a false, boisterous, unclean, seducing spirits, victim to seducing spirits. She and a certain teaching doctrines of devils, speaking lies in deceived preacher, by the name of Stockwell, hypocrisy, etc. The fearless, uncompromising in whom Bro. Warner had had confidence, did stand the Trumpet had taken on the truth their best to accuse him of not being right in that was agitating the religion of the day, his Christian experience, and dictated as to produced many enemies. Satanic forces un- the teachings of the Trumpet. The poor man, der the guise of holiness, but teaching anti- who chose to suspect himself in error rather ordinance, anti-sanctification, and other anti- than his wife, or the preacher whom they had christ doctrines, gathered for an attack upon both loved, partially yielded to their influence, the truth, if possible to destroy the humble and knelt for their prayers in a prayer-meet- but powerful instruments in God's hands of ing at a brother's house in town. In this atti publishing it. So fierce was the contest be- tude of consecration, blinded by accusations, tween truth and error that the assembly divid- he was asked if he was willing to sell the ed, and two meetings were held in one house. Gospel Trumpet, and was told that one K.
God was bringing his true ones through the wanted to buy it. He could only answer that fire, only to make their glory all the brighter. if God willed, he was willing to sell it or give
In January, 1884, came the hardest trial. it away ; that if God showed him to do so he
Many accusations had been hurled against would consent to sell it. They then told him Bro. "Warner. His own wife, who had been that perhaps he was not where God could show S. S. MOYER. LYDIA MOYER. MARY COLE. GEO. L. COLE.
Bookkeeper G. T. Office. Wife of S. S. Moyer, Superintendents Faith Missionary Home, Chicago, 111;
.1 64 HISTORY OF THE GOSPEL TRUMPET PUBLISHING WORK.
liim; that he should submit to their decision; of the proceedings. He retired at twelve that the scriptures demand "all to be subject o'clock, but not to sleep. The awful experi-
' one to another, ' etc. He then said they could ence of that night, as he wrestled with demons, telegraph for R. at once, and that he would will never be known. At one time he seemed sell the paper unless God should forbid him turned into stone, or a metal four times to do so before R. arrived. In this, of course, heavier. Then he seemed as large as a horse, he had taken a step too far, making the cir- and would be almost crushed to death with cumstances such that God would be compelled the pressure of his own weight. He wondered to intervene or the Trumpet would be gone. that the bed and the floor did not break down. At this decision the laughs and devilish mani- He could not pray, and had no access to God, festations on the part of his enemies told that though he tried to pray with every breath. they felt some degree of satisfaction. Those In this furnace of trial some of his hairs were who had apparently been true and had stood turned grey. with him, were speechless in this meeting. But God, who is merciful, and who remem- Some seemed to be dying with distress, others bered his faithful and humble servant, gave were cramped, their hands drawn out of him deliverance in the morning. Suddenly shape. Thus raged the awful battle of that God sent the Holy Spirit thrilling through
' evening. his soul, and, to use his own words, ' instantly This meeting left his mind in confusion. all the pope's bull of the previous night was
He was not awakened to the devilish intent swept away. I saw it was all of the devil. I PRIVATE OFFICE OF E. E. BYRUM. BOOK STORE AND ORDER DEPT., GOSPEL TRUMPET OFFICE. 66 HISTORY OP THE GOSPEL TRUMPET PUBLISHING WORK. could not keep still, but praised God. I ran assembly meeting) gone home with those to the office as soon as the kitchen fire was whom her deceived spirit could fellowship. started, and my soul was ushered into a bright At the time of the events just related, she morning. The day star had arisen in my returned with S. and others to assist in carry- heart with beams of sacred bliss. I fell on ing out their designs. As we have alreadymen- my knees and thanked God for deliverance." tioned, this was the greatest trial of Bro. On the evening following there was prayer- Warner's life. Though he had come through meeting again, and the powers of hell were with victory, it was at the sacrifice of his dear present to continue their work. Stockwell companion. His poem, "Meditations on the
' tried to preach, but could not. Bro. Warner Prairie, ' gives full description of his experi- rebuked their spirit in the name of the Lord, ence in this time of trial. It is published in and the strange manifestations instantly his "Poems of Grace and Truth." Another ceased. Their meeting was a failure, and did poem, entitled "To the Alien," we will give not result as they had hoped. Thus he was here. made to see the infernal plot that hell had Three years have passed since billows wild laid to silence the truth. Only the hand of Wrecked our domestic bark, God had given deliverance. And chilled your love for husband, child, his wife had forever turned against But 'Mid waters cold and dark. him, having previously (at the close of the A. T. ROWE, JOHNSTOWN, PA, JNO. B, ROBERTS, DENVER, COLO. ! ! —
68 HISTORY OF THE GOSPEL TRUMPET PUBLISHING WORK.
How wonderful the mystery! happy day, if ever grace
Astonished ! men exclaim, Shall melt that heart of thine, That hearts so knit in unity That son may see within thy face Could ever part in twain. A mother's love, divine.
But some of them that understand- "We siaffered some adversities, In Daniel we are told— A portion all must find, Shall fall, alas, in time of end, When compassed round by devotees, Though white, and tried as gold. Whose creeds we'd left behind.
Thus wisdom speaks in thunder tones, When pressing to the harvest field earth, hehold his signs Of everlasting truth, The end is nigh, the Savior comes, And just before the golden yield,
How perilous the times Alas ! you turned aloof.
Our precious boy, so sweet and pure, Oh, how I wish that you could share Has lost a mother's love; In these ecstatic days His little heart could well endure, Enjoy the light of God so pure, Were she but gone above. And help to sing his praise.
One mother only nature gives My soul had longed for more of God, To every child of earth; More glory in the cross, But others now supply the place But never dreamed that it must come Of her that gave him birth. Through such a bitter loss. ^B
THOMAS HANS. WM. EBEL, MOUNDSVILLE, W. VA. General Foreman, Gospel Trumpet Office. Editor Evangeliums Posaune. _ _ ;
70 HISTORY OF THE GOSPEL TRUMPET PUBLISHING WORK.
I can not chide His providence, Again in hell the council sat, But count it all the best Renewed the cursed plan For in each storm of violence That Adam saw, and Samson met, I sink to sweeter rest. To overthrow the man.
Tis good to learn in furnace flame An instrument adroitly used, What Christ the Lord can do: A plot infernal, black, Oh, blessed be his holy name! To quench the burning present truth, He gently leads me through. And turn deliv 'ranee back.
'Twas not a rival filled thine eyes Loud rang a shout of Babel jcy, "With colored fancies rare, Supposing truth had died; But Satan came in deep disguise, But forth she came, without alloy, And wrought the dread affair. The better, being tried.
Thus came the fiend in Eden fair, We still are joined in Eden's bond The woman's heart to win; Of matrimony true; With charming words of wisdom rare, While life endures yet undissolved, plunged He the world in sin. It binds my heart to you.
And so betrayed Delilah to No court of man, or Satan's power The Philistines of old Can disannul the tie; Her husband; when yet feigning true, Though spirits rent, in evil hour, His secret did unfold. One flesh are you and I. ^HH HH 72 HISTORY OF THE GOSPEL TRUMPET PUBLISHING WORK.
No face so fair, no heart so warm, The hand of God alone can take Upon this verdent sod, The broken chords of love, Shall alienate with rival charm. And knit them in a union sweet The wife received of God. As love's pure reign above.
So I will walk with God alone, Here I will close my present rhyme, And bless his holy name, But ever pray for you, Till he shall bring the alien home That God may give you back again To dwell in love again. The heart of woman true.
In vision of the night I saw— Then, touched by sweet seraphic strains, And woke to joyful praise- With all the heavenly throng, True nature reimprint her law. I'll shout aloud my Savior's praise, That ruled thy former days. And sing another song.
From nature 's pure affection then Grace led to love divine; Bro. Warner did everything in his power Then heaven's bliss alone can bound to get his wife to return, but did not succeed. Our mutual joy sublime. She afterwards sued for a divorce, gained one by false oath, God grant that this may real prove was remarried, and in the spring Through coming years of time, of 1893 died in Cincinnati. And in his shining courts above, Before the office was moved from Bucyrus, An endless crown be thine. one Mrs. Booth claimed to have a vision in DELLA F. BYERS. ANDREW L. BYERS. Wife of A. L. Byers, Office Editor Gospel Tbumpet. :
74 HISTORY OF THE GOSPEL TRUMPET PUBLISHING WORK. which she saw herself caught up with one Progress had been made at Bucyrus, but it thousand dollars (which she had in the bank was through the furnace of trial rather than at Medina, 0.)- Stockwell interpreted her any extension of influence. But doubtless all vision to mean that if she ever got to heaven this experience was necessary as an equip- she would have to give the one thousand dol- ment for greater usefulness. lars to the Trumpet. This she finally agreed The move to Williamston, Ingham County, to do, and gave the money to Stockwell, who Mich., was made in April, 1884. The first took it and paid off much of the indebtedness number of the paper published there was dated of the office, which transaction Bro. Warner April 15. From its columns we quote the knew nothing about till afterward. In a short following greetings time Mrs. B. returned with her husband and "We are happy to greet your ears once some lawyers to recover her money, which more, beloved, with the sound of the trump of Bro. Warner gave back to her by a mortgage God. The devil has spent all his infernal of $500.00 on the office and press, and by powers in vain to crush this work of God.
borrowing , the rest. Thus the matter was We have thoroughly learned his attitude to- settled. ward us. In his hellish clamor about us for many days, saying, 'You must give up the OFFICE MOVED TO WILLIAMSTON. Trumpet, ' he has clearly committed himself Some brethren in Michigan were desirous against this cause, and all who are against of having the office moved to their locality. this dissemination of the light of God we
am FANNIE B. MARTIN. J. B. MARTIN. Matron Trumpet Home. Business Manager, Gospel Trumpet Pub. Co. 76 HISTORY OF THE GOSPEL TRUMPET PUBLISHING WORK.
know are on the devil's side, either wilfully working, hence the work went on slowly. We or ignorantly. Oh, how hell has poured forth were ready to print about the first of Febru- upon us! Night after night we had to leave ary, then the Lord called us by telegram to our bed at two, three, and four o'clock, and Kalamazoo, Mich. The next day our printer go to the office and cry unto God to drive away accidentally spoiled the rollers, so that he the hosts of hell that had encamped against could not print. So the work lay until our us. And every time the power of God dis- return. After looking to the Lord until he persed these infernal spirits of darkness, the assured us that the office would be cleared Lord recommissioned us to blow the Trumpet from the mortgage, we ordered new rollers, in Zion, and sound an alarm on his holy moun- and went to work again in the name of the tain, and we were made joyfully conscious Lord. About the time we were ready to print, of his approving smile, for not having backed God sent Bro. Thomas Horton, from William- down before the legions of hell. But the devil ston, Mich., who paid off the $500 mortgage, having drawn to his side the best agents he some other debts, chartered a car, loaded us
could ever expect to use against us, was fierce up, and moved office, household goods, Master and determined to hush the trumpet sound Willie and ourself to this place, wife and child of freedom from all sin and Babylon yokes. having remained behind to visit with friends. Oh, halleluiah! Moving just at the time caused a few days "During this terrible combat with the pow- delay in this issue, but now we expect to greet ers of darkness, we had to do more fighting than you regularly. Praise the Lord ! ' The Lord FRONT VIEW TRUMPET HOME, MOUNDSVJLLE, W. VA. ' !
78 HISTORY OP THE GOSPEL TRUMPET PUBLISHING WORK. giveth, and the Lord taketh away, blessed be Of course, every change that was made gave the name of the Lord!' So said Job. If it occasion for new hopes for the advancement was the devil that took it away, he had to get of the publishing work. Accordingly, we
' a permit from God before he could do it, there- read, in the first issue at Williamston : ' After fore it was of the Lord, and 'blessed be the one more issue we expect steam power, and name of the Lord ; for when he permits the there is no telling what God will yet do for the ' devil to take anything away he has given to Trumpet if the devil don't quit his hellish his children, he always returns fourfold.. opposition." His expectations were not ful- f Glory to God ! We have understood this prin- filled qui e that soon. The work moved for- ciple long ago, and have thrown it in the face ward slowly, but surely. Thomas Horton's of the devil every time he has showed his name appeared as publisher at this place. teeth at us. Blessed be God forever and ever One of the first duties it became necessary And thus hath God done unto us again. We for Bro. Warner to perform at Williamston left an office where we were hampered up in was an explanation in the Trumpet, setting 14x26 feet, and here hath God furnished a forth the facts of the matter concerning his building two stories high, 28x84 feet, all of wife. In the various holiness papers she had which is dedicated to the Lord. It contains published many things in justification of her a large meeting hall, and plenty room for conduct that were false. As the Trumpet office, and all families connected with it. It exchanged with other papers, no fewer thai? is however under repairs, and we have taken eleven of these, containing statements about temporary quarters for a few weeks. ' himself, reached Bro. Warner's hands. Thus ^qfl
J. R. HALE, INDEPENDENCE, KAN. P. G. SMITH, LACOTA, MICH.
At present in Business Depi ., Gospel Trumpet Office. 80 HISTORY OP THE GOSPEL TRUMPET PUBLISHING WORK.
compelled fr> take up an unpleasant he was THE FIRST SONG BOOK. task, in this particular. At Williamston J. C. Fisher and wife be- PROGRESS AT WILLIAMSTON. came more personally connected with the af-
At this place an actual and gradual advance fairs of the publication office. They also were of the publishing work made brighter pros- instrumental in getting out the first song-book.
his his ' ' pects. The Lord began to bless cause, It was entitled ' Songs of Victory, ' and was people, his ministers, and his press. The truth ready to send out in January, 1886. The began to be accepted in new fields, the light words were mostly by Bro. Warner, and the began to spread more extensively, and hungry music chiefly by J. C. Fisher and H. E. Jef- and thirsty souls became satisfied. "For in frey. Many of the songs were very inspiring, the wilderness shall waters break out, and and when sung by the Spirit-filled saints, were streams in the desert. And the parched ground very effectual in the salvation work, though shall become a pool, and the thirsty land the written music was very poor and could
springs of water." The number of subscrib- scarcely be sung as it appeared in the book. ers reached nearly one thousand, with a steady THE TRUMPET FAMILY. increase. The price of the paper was now one dollar per year— free to the poor. Tracts The number of workers at this time was on the Church, Sabbath, and other subjects small. We here give them as Bro. Warner were published. makes mention of them in the Trumpet dated GEO. P. TASKER, PEEPABUN, ONT., CANADA. .ARTHUR S. POTTER, PITTSBURG, PA. present in Business_Dept, 'Gospel M Tiumpet Office. Business Manager, Gospel Trumpet Pub. Co., in 1899. 82 HISTORY OP THE GOSPEL TRUMPET PUBLISHING WORK.
Jan. 1, 1885: "Here is our dearly beloved rum], recently brought by the Lord from and faithful yokemate in the gospel and self- Battle Creek, filled with the love of God and
' sacrificing Joseph C, with his kind compan- holy modesty, whose willing hands help eithe 1 ion, Allie R. Fisher, ever ready to sing the in the office or kitchen." gospel in the Spirit of God. And we must The workers labored very hard from early mention our beloved Bro. William N. and till late. An engine was purchased during Sister Jennie Smith, whose labor of love the first year at Williamston. It was a three- often goes beyond their strength for Christ's horse-power, costing $200.00. Before this sake. Then by our side stands the mild was purchased, and many times afterward Jeremiah Cole, whom the Lord brought all when something would be wrong with the the way from Missouri to labor with us in engine, the press had to be run by hand by the vineyard, full of faith and the Holy turning a large wheel fitted with a handle.
Ghost. Next, but chief at the case, is our be- This sometimes became the duty of the girls, loved Bro. John Spaulding, whose faithful Rhoda Keagy and Celia Kilpatrick, as they toils in the Trumpet office are only interrupt- were the only ones to do it. The incessant ed by the necessary moments to eat and sleep toil of the faithful workers caused a breaking and to shout the loud praises of God. Nexi down of the health in some instances, but their in the spiritual family circle is the spotless lives were consecrated, and they were laboring child, Rhoda Keagy [now wife of E. E. By- for the Lord. GEORGIA C. AND B. F. ELLIOTT. A. B. PALMER AND WIFE, BANGOR, MICH. SOPHIA HINES. DECEASED. Missionaries in Guaymas, Sonora, Mexico. 84 HISTORY OF THE GOSPEL TRUMPET PUBLISHING WORK.
stantial building in the town of Grand Junc- ANOTHER MOVE CONTEMPLATED. tion was offered for $800.00, or about half of
For several years there had been a wonder- its worth. The saints agreed to purchase the ful and growing interest in the southwestern property, and money was raised to pay mov- part of the state. Near Bangor, in Van Buren ing expenses. One difficulty in the way was County, was a yearly camp-meeting of the an encumbrance on the machinery of a debt saints, where God's power was wonderfully of $500.00, which it was necessary to pay. displayed in the salvation of souls and the But this difficulty being satisfactorily met, and healing of the sick. Sister Emma Miller, the building purchased, it was decided to of Battle Creek, Michigan, was healed of move. One freight car held the entire outfit blindness. There were many saints in this of office material, machinery, and household vicinity and near Grand Junction, seven miles goods. north. At the Bangor camp-meeting held in AT GRAND JUNCTION. June, 1886, the subject of moving the Trump- et office to that locality was considered. It This place, "where two lightning tracks seemed to be the mind of the Spirit and of lay crossing," was a small town of a few all the saints that the removal should be made, hundred inhabitants, the junction of the the saints proposing to greatly lighten the Chicago & West Michigan (now the Pere expenses of publishing salvation by giving Marquette) and a branch of the Michigan fuel, provisions, etc. A commodious and sub- Central Railways, situated in the northern LILLIAN" M. BOLDS. OTTO BOLDS, MOUNDSVILLE, W. VA. Wife of Otto Bolds. — :
86 HISTORY OP THE GOSPEL TRUMPET PUBLISHING WORK. part of Van Buren County, ten miles from the following poem was written by Bro. South Haven on the lake, and thirty miles Warner west of Kalamazoo. It was in the midst of a THROWING INK AT THE DEVIL. rather swampy section of country, with small At Wartburg Castle sat a son of thunder lakes in nearly all directions. This became Dealing heaven's dynamite, the permanent home of the Gospel Trumpet When, ]o, before him 'peared an apparition, during twelve years of its history, with which Fury threatening demon sight. was connected the earnest toil of many con- secrated workers whose memories recount The piercing words of truth, so long besmothered, Flashed the burning wrath upon numerous incidents that transpired there. The devil's patent monk and pope religion, Before the move to Grand Junction was M'hich confronts the dread reform. made, Bro. S. Michels, of South Haven, Mich., Jg. Jf. Jt. -tl* Jfr «U- 4fr 4t ' -7t" TT TV" W "TV" *JT "JT TV assumed with his means a portion of the Before the dauntless, lion-hearted Luther fmaricial responsibilities. Being thus directly Forth the hellish monster stood, connected with the publishing work, his name Drawn from his prison by the scattering theses appeared as publisher, which position he held 'Gainst the Romish viper brood. until relieved by N. H. Byrum in 1895. He lifted up his eyebrows knit with thunder, After the publishing work was permanent- To the hellish specter said ly established at Grand Junction, and printed With stern address, "Du hist der wahre teufel"— matter began to be sent out in every direction, Hurls an inkstand at his head.
— DEPARTMENT OP BOOK BINDERY, GOSPEL TRUMPET OFFICE, MOUNDSVILLE, W. VA. : ;
88 HISTORY OF THE GOSPEL TRUMPET PUBLISHING WORK.
How potent proved the doctor's splatt'ring Can not throw up another line of Babel, missile, Thence from storm of truth to flinch. Hist 'ry leaves us no memoir But ink he threw on paper at the devil, He would, 'tis true, whitewash his sect divisions. Battering down his kingdom more. Pass them for the holy bride; But truth uncaps the wicked Still on in mercy moved the Great Eternal, corporations, her Eeinstating Heaven's truth; And founder can not hide. Long fallen in the filthy streets of Babel, Trampled under foot, forsooth. The light reveals her blood in every quarter, And she's strewn with dead men's bones— season A passed of mingled light and darkness, Remains of souls that long have fed her slaughter. Counted neither day nor night Hell with many a victim groans. With each reform broke in more gleams of bright- ness, Thus chafed to anger like a beast of fury Giving Satan more to fight. When denied a skulking den,
And tantalized by thunderbolts of fire, But now at last the fogs and mists are scattered. Satan writhed within his pen. And the sanctuary purged— The hidings of the devil thus demolished By the hail he's sorely scourged. At last he breaks the chains of self-possession, Does his best what time he hath,
The dragon forced to open field of battle, Well knowing that he's but a little season, Driven from his final trench, Comes he forth in utmost wrath. "%,£_-
; 90 HISTORY OF THE GOSPEL TRUMPET PUBLISHING WORK.
Now loosed, his imps o'er all this earth are swarm- When touched, each one prepares his ing, trump for sounding, But retreating toward the brink, But refraining, tells the sheet. Driven back by truth in thunder rolling, The sheets And the rapid flying ink. borne round by a cylindric motion, Take the type's impressive kiss, Not as did the sturdy Wittenberger Inspiring them with love and truth's great Flying an inkstand at the foe, mission, But by the mighty force of steam, much faster And salvation's perfect bliss. We the battle ink can throw. Not only toward the main fourwinds At a point of heaven, where two lightning tracks lie Sin consuming ink is shot; crossing,* But right and left in force 'tis outward given, Northward, southward, east, and west, Striking sin in every spot. God has planted there a Campbell mortar, Firing When round ink at Satan's crest. Mansoul Emanuel plants his army To retake the famous town, This enginery by modern skill constructed, On Eyegate hill he plants this mighty engine, Hath a strong capacious fount, Till surrendered to his crown. Whence ink, by rollers to and fro conducted, Into If chance a ammunition count. pilgrim's shield of faith is drooping, And his heart with fear oppressed, The ink rolls o'er ten thousand silent voices, Then comes the ink-winged angel, trumpet sound- All in rank and file complete; ing, Grand Junction, Michigan. And his soul anew is blest. JULIA R. CROWELL, BREEDSVILLE, MICH. MARTHA E. DAVIS, HAMMOND, LA. 92 HISTORY OF THE GOSPEL TEUMPET PUBLISHING WORK.
his idea of marrying another wife, Bro. CHANGE IN THE PUBLISHING STAFF. Warner saw that he could not thus be asso- From the time that J. C. Fisher began to ciated with a man who was not straight for take a personal part in the publishing work God, and declared he would never publish at Williamston, he had chief charge of the another issue of the Trumpet in that way, business affairs, as well as a share of the though he himself felt called to that work. editorial cares. He continued to hold his re- This was when the last issue of the paper was sponsible position until June, 1887, when a published just before the Bangor camp-meet- change became necessary. He had been a ing in June. We here quote from H. C. Wick- useful man in the work of the Lord, not only ersham's history: in helping to publish the Trumpet, but also "At this time it was not known where a as a minister of the gospel. But he was led man could be found who was fitted for the into the error that a man has a scriptural place and who could take the responsibilities, right to put away his wife and marry another, and who was consecrated to take up the work and thus became deceived by the devil. In without salary or any remuneration for his spite of faithful warnings and admonitions work, as it had thus far been carried on, and he kept getting worse in his deception, until also there was nearly one thousand dollars to it was plain that some one would have to be paid ; and in the critical situation of affairs supersede him as a publisher of the Trumpet. the outlook was dark for the continuation of On account of Fisher's intention to carry out the publication of the Gospel Trumpet. ?-."
-»;.V' k Jl X-'^H ml iS 1 II ... I.J C. W. NAYLOR, MARION, 0. J. W. BYERS, LODI, CAL. JENNIE BYEES, WIFE OP J. W. BYERS. ' 94 HISTORY OF THE GOSPEL TRUMPET PUBLISHING WORK. Those upon whom the burden of the responsi- E. Byrum told them that whenever the Lord bility of the work lay heaviest went in fasting let him know he would let them know concern- and prayer before God. Near the beginning ing what course he would pursue. After of the meeting two young men who were stu- waiting upon the Lord in earnest prayer alone dents from Otterbein University of Wester- with God, he informed them that he would ville, Ohio, attended the meeting, whom the accept the position, and immediately after Lord had moved upon to help in this time of camp-meeting, June 21, 1887, he took up the need. One of these brethren, E. E. Byrum, work as publisher and business manager. ' entered the work as publisher and business The interest in the publishing office held by manager; the other stayed a few months as J. C. Fisher was accordingly sold to E. E. a helper in the office. E. E. Byrum had never Byrum. From that time D. S. Warner spent met D. S. Warner; however, he had received most of his time in evangelistic work, travel- the light on the word of God a few months ing in many states and also in Canada, holding previous to this time, and was in full har- camp and grove meetings. Bro. Byrum took mony with the teachings of the Gospel up the duties of office editor and had the Trumpet. A few days after the beginning general oversight and responsibilities of the of the meeting D. S. "Warner felt directed publishing work. His brother, N. H. Byrum, to speak to him concerning taking the po- who came to the office in July, 1887, took an sition. The situation of affairs was set active place in the business affairs of the office, forth, a prayer-meeting held, after which E. which he still holds. SIDE VIEW TRUMPET HOME, MOUNDSVILLE, W. VA. 96 HISTORY OF THE GOSPEL TRUMPET PUBLISHING WORK. Bro. E. E. Byrum made purchase of a resi- the workers had good opportunity for the dence adjoining the large office building, and development of their faith. Especially was he opened this as a home for the Trumpet this true of those having charge, and who workers. Previous to this the second story of therefore felt the greater burden for the pros- the office building was used for living rooms. perity of the work. The family then consisted of about five REMARKABLE ANSWER TO PRAYER. workers. As the work enlarged the number of the workers had to be increased according- On the 23d of December, 1890, fire destroyed ly. The Lord would generally move some a barn which was situated about thirty-five new worker to come about the time more help feet from Bro. Byrum 's residence. A strong was needed. The workers all gave their ser- wind was blowing towards the residence from vices free unto the Lord, receiving in remun- the fire, taking the flames directly upon the eration only that which supplied their needs, house. The house had caught fire in spite of such as board, clothing, etc. They ate at one all efforts to prevent it, and from a human common table, and were as one family of standpoint all hope of saving the building brothers and sisters. Many times they would had ceased. At this point the miraculous be called upon to pray for some urgent need, hand of the Lord was manifest. While en- or perhaps in answer to some telegram or deavoring to put out the flames Bro. Byrum letter from some afflicted one requesting their was calling earnestly upon the Lord to save prayers. It being largely a faith institution^ the building. He felt that it was fully conse- SIMON A. YODER, WEST LIBERTY, OHIO. S. P. M 'CULLY, PORTLAND, ORE. HISTORY OF THE GOSPEL TRUMPET PUBLISHING WORK. crated to God 's service and could not see where rapid and extensive, and did not cease during He could get any glory in letting it burn. He all the twelve years of its location there. In therefore stood firmly on the Word and held August, 1888, the second song-book was pub- the Lord to his promise to answer our peti- lished. It was called Anthems from the tions. One side and end of the house was on Throne, and contained 148 songs, 90 with fire and the blaze reaching high up into th3 music. It was edited by D. S. Warner and air. Suddenly the Lord caused the wind to B. E. Warren. It contained some beautiful change, and turned the direction of the fire melodies, though the written harmony was away from the house so that what remained very poor, owing to the author's lack of could be extinguished. The fact of the wind knowledge of that subject. His gift of com- taking an opposite direction was a remarkable posing melodies was a marvel. answer to prayer and was a great encourage- During the year 1889 several tracts were ment to faith. We shall relate other instances published, comprising the subjects of the of the hand of the Lord manifested in the Church, the Millennium, Marriage and Di- progress of the work. vorce, and the Second Work of Grace. In September of that year a wire-stitcher was PROGRESS AT GRAND JUNCTION. purchased, costing $300.00. It greatly facili- After the publishing house had become es- tated the publication of tracts and pamphlets. tablished at Grand Junction, the progress A free-tract fund was talked of. Previous to made in the publishing work became more this time there could only be a few thousand JOHN W. WHITE, AKRON, IND. EARL THIELL, NEW LATHROP, MICH. At present in Shipping Dept., Gospel Trumpet Office. Proofreader, Gospel Trumpet Ofl::. tofC. 100 HISTORY OF THE GOSPEL TRUMPET PUBLISHING WORK. free tracts sent out occasionally, and about of 376 pages, for which a price of $1.25 was $100.00 worth of Trumpets free every month. charged. In this same year the tract, Must We In February, 1890, a book called Bible Sin? and a tract on the New Testament ordi- Readings was published. It consisted of the nances were published. various Bible subjects outlined, with scrip- a children's paper. tural references. It sold for 75 cents. In March a stereotyping outfit was procured, There had been a growing need for a pub- costing $255.00 including freight charges. lication of some kind for the children, some- The old Campbell press needed new springs, thing that was pure, untainted with sectarian and was repaired at a cost of $140.00. The and unscriptural teachings. In June, 1889, amount expended for postage began to reach Bro. C. L. Kaumeyer, of Chippewa, Ont., be- two and three dollars per day. In July Bro. gan the publication of a small paper called Warner's Poems of Grace and Truth was The Guide. It was a semi-monthly, and the issued, being a collection of the poems he subscription price was 30 cents per year. It had written. The price at first was $1.50, but was afterwards issued free, but its publication later it was reduced. In December the Holi- ceased in a few months. In January, 1891, ness Bible Subjects, by H. C. Wickersham, Bro. E. E. Byrum began to edit and publish was ready to send out. It was a work similar The Shining Light, at first a semi-monthly, to Bible Readings, but contained the scriptural issued on the 1st and 15th of each month, price passages printed out in full. It was a book 25 cents. After a few years it was issued A. B. STANBERRY, WEATHERFORD, OKLA. E. P. HOUGHTON, STAFFORD, KANS. ' 102 HISTORY OF THE GOSPEL TRUMPET PUBLISHING WORK. regularly every two weeks, and in January, thousand names. Before a paper-folder was 1898, it was enlarged and made a weekly, purchased, every issue of the paper had to be price always the same. folded by hand. Generally on Wednesday or In 1891 a new mailer was purchased. It Thursday this would be done, as these were was a machine for the purpose of printing the the mailing days. A number of tables would subscribers' names on either the papers or be arranged, the work in other departments wrappers, and was operated with the foot. would sometimes be dropped, and a number The narrow galleys containing the subscribers of hands would set to work folding papers. names set up in type, were run through this This would make a busy scene, all in one machine, and one name printed with each large room ; and, with the singing of songs, motion of the foot. It has been superseded by it generally would be a pleasurable change of smaller and handier machines which stamp employment for the workers. The work of printed labels on the papers or wrappers. keeping the subscription books assumed such The number of workers comprising the size as to become a distinct department. And Trumpet family increased to fourteen in 1891. as the number of tracts increased, and thou- Usually after every June camp-meeting one sands of copies had to be folded, stitched, and or more new workers would remain. The few trimmed, there came to be a distinct tract de- departments into which the publishing work partment, requiring an overseer and several at first arranged itself had been gradually hands. In like manner the stereotype, proof- subdivided into more. The subscription list reading, and other departments arose. of the Gospel Trumpet had grown to several The expenses for a year, as stated in 1891, ELIZABETH A. HILL, CHICAGO, ILL. LODEMA KASER, TEEGARDEN. Business Department, Gospei Trumpet Pub. Co. 104 HISTORY OP THE GOSPEL TRUMPET PUBLISHING WORK. were approximately as follows: For paper, THE TRUMPET ISSUED WEEKLY. $500.00 ; ink, $40.00 ; type, $100.00 ; repairs, first also the begin- ; book The of the year marked 200.00; taxes, $60.00 ; postage, $300.00 ning of a new era of progress from another and tract work, $400.00 ; wood (fuel) , $200.00. By the close of the year it became impossible standpoint. The long expected time when the for the old Campbell press to meet the de- Trumpet could be made a weekly had arrived, mands made upon it in the publication of an and its thousands of readers rejoiced when increased amount of literature. Consequently they realized that the frequency of its visits there was needed would be more than doubled. In January of this year the number in the A NEW PRESS, Trumpet family was nineteen. The tracts, and also a new engine, boiler, and paper-cut- Questions and Answers on the Church, and ter, The beginning of the year 1892 witnessed The Great Tobacco Sin, were published this the purchase of these, by an expenditure of year; also the book, Divine Healing of Soul $1400.00 and trading in the old machines. and Body, containing 248 pages, was pub- The press was a Babcock, capacity 1600 to lished in April. Price, cloth, 75 cents, half 1800, or about a third faster than the old one, morocco, $1.10. The publication of literature besides taking in a form twice as large. The in German was talked of. By November the engine was a four-horse-power, and the boiler tracts on the Church and the Ordinances were a six. translated into German, and in December the ; 106 HISTORY OE THE GOSPEL TRUMPET PUBLISHING WORE. work of translating the book on Divine Heal- S. Warner and B. E. Warren, and the price ing was begun. was 50 cents, afterwards reduced to 40 cents. The June camp-meeting was held this year The tract, What is the Soul? and other small- on the new camp ground, one and one-half er tracts were issued. The tract work kept miles north of Grand Junction, instead of on increasing from year to year until the new the old Bangor camp ground. A tract of tracts became too numerous to mention. Dur- ground containing 66 acres, partly wooded, ing February about one thousand tracts were just over the line in Allegan county, was pur- sent out daily, and the mailing expenses for chased, and a pavilion 40x70 erected. The that month were about $70.OO, while in July yearly camp-meetings brought many visitors the expenditure for postage was about $113.00. to the publishing office and had more or less Tracts and papers went all over the world. influence on the progress of the work. Some were distributed on ocean vessels and The year 1893 was one of continued pros- carried to foreign countries. A stray tract perity. Several new books were published; here and there, perhaps rejected by some one namely, Biblical Trace of the Church, in June who opposed its teachings, would be picked a new song-book, entitled, Echoes From Glory, up and read by some hungry seeker after in July; and the Boy's Companion, and Ma- truth, bringing light and victory to his soul. sonic Salvation, in December. The song-book, In this way many first received the reforma- contained 220 pages, with elementary instruc- tion light and were led into the establishing tions. It was edited at Springfield, 0. by D. grace of full salvation, severing all sectarian PRANK W. SIMMONS, DECATUR, MICH. S. M. HELM, STAFFORD, KANS. : 108 HISTORY OF THE GOSPEL TRUMPET PUBLISHING WORK. ties and remaining connected only with the chase a new press and other machinery. After body of Christ by virtue of their spiritual fasting and prayer to be sure that it was the life. The German work continued to grow in Lord moving regarding the matter, with only interest and activity. William Ebel, a Ger- a few dollars in our pocket we went to Chicago man brother from California, arrived in Feb- and purchased machinery for the work of the ruary, and has ever since been active in the Lord, to the amount of over $2,000.00, to be publication and spread of German literature. paid in thirty days. Having no. money in the There was yet no German periodical,but tracts bank, and none at home with which to pay and books were translated and published. for the same, yet knowing of a certainty that the Lord had directed, we were confident that TESTS OF FAITH. he would in some way supply the means. An hour of prayer, every Tuesday, was When the day of settlement came, by borrow- held for the success of the publishing work. ing $900.00 we were enabled to pay off the It was observed by the entire Trumpet family, whole amount. For $700.00 of the money bor- numbering at this time about twenty-five. rowed we mortgaged our dwelling house, Some indebtedness had accrued, which will which is the home of the Trumpet family. be explained in the following quotation from Since that time the mortgage has been released the Trumpet of April 5, 1894, by E. E. Byrum and the whole amount borrowed reduced to "Two years ago the Lord moved upon us, $600.00. These are the debts we have been led while in very trying circumstances, to pur- to ask God to remove, and we are confident ELLA AND DRUSILLA TRENT. ALICE DILLON. BIRDIE E. PINK. C. A. AND S. S. SUNDERLAND, GRANBY, MO. JOHN A. DILLON. r iiO HISTORY OF THE GOSPEL TRUMPET PUBLISHING WORE. the time is near at hand, although we do not hour in the busiest part of the day, and meet- know where it will come from or in what way ing with one accord, would surely move God he will bring it about. to answer, and we announced that we would 1 ' Thus we know the Lord is moved to answer spend the hour in a praise meeting, thanking when his true children come to him in fasting God for hearing and answering prayer. The and prayer. A few months ago we had sev- enemy of souls knowing the effect of such, eral hundred dollars to raise more than our tried to throw a pressure over the meeting to usual expenses, and after much prayer to God keep us from feeling thankful when we had we were led to have the machinery stopped, yet seen no fruits in answer to prayer, but and all the workers and members of the family we all thanked God with grateful hearts, in to gather together at the busiest hour of the faith believing. A few minutes later the mail day on Tuesday and have a prayer meeting train came in and soon a letter was brought ' to ask God to supply the means. One week in that read as follows : Enclosed find a bank passed by with only about the usual amount of draft for $100.00 to be used to the glory of means sent in, so we held another prayer meet- God.' This was soon followed by other dona- ing at the same hour on Tuesday. Another tions, orders for books, etc., for which we were week passed by with about the same success thankful to God. ' as far as money was concerned, so we gathered ' Within the last few months we have added together the third time for prayer; we real- a new engine and boiler room, a ten-horse- ized that over thirty workers sacrificing an power engine and a fifteen-horse-power boiler, NORA DEBOLT DODGE, MOUNDSVILLE, W. VA. C. O. DODGE, MOUNDSVILLE, W. VA. Mailing'Department, Gospel Trumpet Pub. Co. ' : 112 HISTORY OP THE GOSPEL TRUMPET PUBLISHING WORK. and other machinery, and steam heating, to know what to do regarding the matter. which has all been paid for. The Lord has After fasting and praying for two days that supplied us with a large force of good con- the Lord would clear away some of these bills secrated workers, who willingly give their we received witness that he was moving in services free, as unto the Lord. the matter. The next morning I met a man "The constant financial pressure in which whom we owed $98.00, which he had not been we were obliged to daily trust God for means expecting us to pay for two weeks yet; but to carry on the work, also for daily food and he said he had a payment to make that day raiment for a family of nearly forty persons, and asked if we could help him with the a- has been a real drill of faith, which has only mount due him. Having only about $15.00 in more fully fitted us for other lines of gospel my pocket, and the promise of God for the work. ' remainder, I told him that I would try to From the Trumpet of Dec. 27, 1894, we pay him the full amount that afternoon. On quote part of another article by Bro. Byrum going to the post-office there was a letter from ' ' Three years ago the Lord made known by a man who lived a thousand miles away, whom his Spirit that an advance of the publishing the Lord bad been talking to about the spread- work was near at hand. Our type was nearly ing of the gospel work, who sent $85.00 to worn out and we needed about $200.00 to buy be used to the glory of God. The bill was new type. As we were then in debt and had paid with much thankfulness to God. The several large bills to pay, we were at a loss type was ordered, and the Lord showed us Y \ • mum m ^ -fA* m -A ^B ^4y|0 PAVID LEININGER, AKRON, IND, R. N, GAST, AKRON, IND, 114 HISTORY OP THE GOSPEL TRUMPET PUBLISHING WORK. that the increase of the work so near upon us ns $55.00, which they had paid out for ship- could not be accomplished with our old press, ping and setting up the machinery, and if as it was getting worn and was too slow in we had one shipped from the manufacturers motion. After praying over the matter Bro. the $55.00 would be deducted. Warner and myself felt led to go to Chicago "After our return home we concluded to in the name of the Lord and purchase the have them to send us one from the factory, machinery needed. Having only a few dollars thus saving considerable freight. It was al- in cash, and no money in the bank to rely on, most one month before the machinery arrived we followed the directions of the Spirit of the and was ready for work. In the meantime Lord, and selected the machineiytothe amount God was moving many hearts to send in of over $2,000.00. The salesman told us their their mites to help along the work. Subscrip- terms were half cash when the machinery tions for the paper and sale of books increased was set up in our office, the remainder in nine- wonderfully, and the Lord enabled us to bor- ty days, aud asked if that was satisfactory row $700.00, which arrived a day or two before with us. Having been earnestly looking to the the time of payment, as we felt God wanted us Lord for guidance we replied that it was ail to borrow enough to pay the whole amount. right. They offered a large discount for cash We were yet lacking considerable money of payment of the whole amount, and wrote up having the whole amount. Finally the day of the contract in that way. If we took their settlement came and we hardly dared count the sample press in Chicago they would charge money, but was positive that we had almost JAMES S. M'CREARY, PITTSBURG, PA. J. W. DAUGHERTY, COCKRELL, MO. ^]*^» 1 116 HISTORY OP THE GOSPEL '_ RUMPET PUBLISHING WORK. enough if the firm had deducted the $55.00 a test of faith, yet God did not fail us, and as they agreed. to him we give all the glory. We had enough "That morning on my way to the tank, in- to pay the bill and a few dollars left. stead of counting the money, I said, ' Lord, "We speak of this only for the glory of increase it.' Upon arrival at the bank and God and the strengthening of the faith of making inquiry the banker stated that he had others. This is only one of the multitude of received no notice to deduct anything from tests of faith which we have had. A faith the account, and the papers had been in his work can not be carried on without an abun- possession for several days, and asked what dance of chances to have tests of faith. Many we would do about it. Knowing that God was times our faith has been tested to the utmost, directing the business, I told the banker that but the Lord always got glory out of it in we would go ahead and transact the business some wav, 1 and perhaps he would yet receive the notice. CONCERNING THE OWNERSHIP OF OFFICE After looking over the papers a few minutes PROPERTY. and at the same time reminding God of his promises and considering them true in this From the same issue of the paper we quote case, we were just about ready to begin count- the following: ' ing out the money when a letter was handed ' Now a few words concerning the property the banker stating: 'Deduct $55.00 from the and who has the ownership of the same. Gospel Trumpet account.' Although it was Money sent in here is put to preaching the JdARY TUBBS, WIPE OF C. H. TUBBS. g. H. TUBBS., GRAND FORKS., N. DAK, : 118 HISTORY OP THE GOSPEL TRUMPET PUBLISHING WORK. gospel immediately. The increase of the either by the addition of machinery of office office does not go into the hands of any mem- improvements, shall be held only in trust by ber of the firm to be used for himself, and the firm, and no part of the same shall be should there be any change made in the firm placed to the individual stock of any member, it does not affect what others have invested by or in any way become personal property. way of donation, as a member of the firm from "4. In case of the withdrawal, or removal any cause leaving the work can only withdraw by death of any member of this publishing the amount invested by himself as stock, and company, neither he (nor she), his (nor her) even what he himself has donated can not be heirs, nor assignees shall be allowed to draw withdrawn, nor anything collected for wages. out of the same anything over and above the Here we give some of the articles of agree- amount put into the business by himsalf (o^ ment of the firm herself). And no interest shall be allowed on "1. We all freely give our entire labor in the amount he (or she) may have invested. the publishing work without charge or salary, "5. Any one desiring to deed, will or be- save our food and raiment. queath property to be used in spreading the "2. All income by the publishing business pure gospel can have the business transacted shall be used in publishing and sending out in the name of the Gospel Trumpet Publishing other matter, and no part shall be placed to Company, Grand Junction, Michigan, in trust the stock of any member of the firm. of the business manager, or the publishers and "3. All donations made to this office by their successors." which the valuation of the same is increased, The name of the firm came to be. Gospel HARRY W. NELSON, FOREST, ONT., CANADA. I. s. m'coy, DESIRE, PA. 120 HISTORY OP THE GOSPEL TRUMPET PUBLISHING WORK. Trumpet Publishing Company, and it was Fred L. Hahn, of Milwaukee, Wis., to edit painted in large letters on the east side of the the same. He had a short time before come office building in Grand Junction. out of the Baptist sect, in which he had been The circulation of literature had increased a prominent minister. He held the editorship considerably during the year. People in In- a few years, when the responsibilities of that dia, Africa, China, Japan, South America, office were left with Bro. William Ebel. The and the Oceanic Islands, besides many in. hearts of the German people were gladdened Europe, were reading and regularly receiving by the teachings of the Gospel Trumpet com- the Gospel Trumpet. The postage in No- ing to them in the language of their own vember amounted to over $158.00. From 500 tongue. to 800 letters were received weekly. A pocket MONDAY NIGHT MEETINGS. edition of the song-book, Echoes from Glory, consisting of words only, was issued, also a During this year the regular Monday night word edition of German songs, and a word prayer-meetings were established. These were edition of Spanish songs. held in the parlors of the Home. The entire Trumpet family gathered for the purpose of A GERMAN PAPER. considering and praying for the needs of the The year 1895 marked the commencement work, and for discussing family affairs in of a German periodical, Die Evangeliums general. These Monday night meetings are Posaune. Arrangements had been made with still kept up. R. I.. AUSTIN, NORTH YAKIMA, WASH. CHAS. J. BLEWITT, NEW YORK, N. Y. fiBM 122 HISTORY OF THE GOSPEL TRUMPET PUBLISHING WORK. $1,244.49 for postage. A FEW STATISTICS. Within eleven months over 21,000 letters had been received through The amount of printed matter came to be the mail. By October there were enough un so great that to fold all the tracts, books, and folded books and tracts on hand to make a papers by hand was too slow and laborious a stack of paper 150 feet high. It can easily be process. A folding machine was needed. In seen that a folder was needed. There were August, 1895, and also in October, articles thirty-five in the family, which made quite a were printed in the Trumpet giving an idea large force, but it was still inadequate to the of the amount of literature printed at that amount of work necessary to be done. The time. 7500 copies of the Trumpet were printed large office building being too small for the each week, 3,000 of which went to paying sub- demands of the work, an addition was begun scribers. The remainder were sent out free. in October. When this was completed, part of There were also printed semi-monthly 3,500 it three stories in height, the amount of room copies of the Shining Light, and 800 copies was doubled. of the Pcsaune. Over 60 different kinds of DEATH OF D. S. WARNER. books and tracts were published. Within the year ending in October 1,670,615 tracts, books, On Dec. 12, 1895, D. S. Warner passed from and papers had been printed on the big press, his busy cares to his everlasting rest. He and 449,740 sheets of paper on the job press. had been editor of the Trumpet from its start, $2,957.57 had been paid out for paper, and and his death was mourned by thousands ADEN k SCHELL, MOUNDSVILLE, W. VA. WM. G. SCHELL, MOUNDSVILLE, W. VA, 124 HISTORY OF THE GOSPEL TRUMPET PUBLISHING WORK. of the readers, many of whom had personally mixed stage of sectarian confusion, is some- met him either in his travels abroad or at the times spoken of as the "evening light." (See June camp-meetings. He was a wonderful Zech. 14: 6, 7.) Bro. E. E. Byrum received instrument in God's hands of spreading the the editorship at the death of Bro. Warner reformation light and truth, and the draped and has continued the same till the present columns of the Trumpet showed that one of time. its supporters had fallen. It seemed that he A DEXTER PAPER-FOLDER. could not be spared ; but God who knew best, still owned and blessed the work, and there- On Christmas day, 1895, a new Dexter fore it continued. In like manner the great paper-folder was placed in the office. Hun- reformation itself did not depend on Bro. dreds of thousands of tracts had been printed Warner, neither do those who enjoy this latter- but lay unfolded for want of sufficient help to day glory count themselves followers of D. S fold by hand. Thus the new folder was much Warner, and therefore the great movement needed. It was suitable for tract work and continues as distinctly of God as it was in the also for folding the papers published. The start. It is the age in which the pure church tedious process of folding all the papers and is again visible, and its glory like that of the tracts by hand was at an end. The machine morning of the gospel day. As this is the cost $650.00. The last day of 1895 witnessed evening time of the gospel dispensation, the the complete removal of the indebtedness of light which has succeeded the cloudy and the companv much prayer having been offered TV. A. DAVISON, CAYUGA, IND. CHARLES BRIGHT, IUKA, KAJSTS. 126 HISTORY OF THE GOSPEL TRUMPET PUBLISHING WORK. for that purpose in the family meetings. But purchasing this folder had been considered as expenses constantly increased and the work and prayer offered for means to make the pur- had to move on, there were times afterward chase. In one of these meetings Bro. Byrum when the indebtedness amounted to consider- stated that the price of a machine adapted to able. The postage for 1895 was $1,278.28. the work in hands was quoted at $500.00. Not When these figures are given as the amount knowing where the money was to come from, paid for postage on the publications just to but considering that the machine was a neces- send them through the mail, they show some sity, he requested prayer that God would by idea of the magnitude of the work. the following day either send in the means or Bro. "Warner's last book, Salvation, was make known what to do regarding the pur- ready to send out by February, 1896 ; and in chase. Prayer was offered and God witnessed May The Secret of Salvation was issued, con- that he would answer. The next day a mes- taining pages price, cloth 75 cents, sage came by telephone from brother inquir- over 400 ; a half morocco $1.50. This year the Trumpet ing whether the folder had been purchased. was sent to readers in every state in the union Upon being informed that it had not, he re- and over twenty foreign countries. plied that he would give $-400.00 towards it. In the summer of this year (1896) another Bro. Byrum took the next train for Chicago. folder was purchased. It was also a Dexter, Calling upon the firm he was informed that and was adapted especially for small tracts. the manufacturer from the east had been there In the Monday night meetings the matter of and just left, and had said to them; "If those 128 HISTOEY OF THE GOSPEL TRUMPET PUBLISHING WORK. Gospel Trumpet people want that folder, let cost $1,200.00. The freight alone on the ship- them have it for $100.00 less." Thus the ment both ways was over $50.00. A sewing machine was purchased for $400.00, and God machine and trimmer were still needed to had answered prayer. complete the bookbinding outfit. These were purchased at a later date. By the close of the BOOKBINDING MACHINERY. year there were fifty in the family, and, with In November of this year some much need- the increased facilities, the workers were ready ed bookbinding machinery was purchased to carry on the business still more extensively and set to work. An embosser, backing ma- in the new year. chine, some hand sewers, book presses, a cor- There were few times when there was not ner trimmer, outfit for laying gold leaf, etc., something needed to keep up with the advance costing over $1,200.00, were purchased second of the work. Progress had brought the busi- hand for $400. The Lord wonderfully helped ness up to where the capacity of the Babcock in this purchase, in answer to prayer. An press was not sufficient for the demand upon outfit for binding books had been a long-felt it, and a new press was talked of. The one want. Books always had to be shipped to in use, purchased five years previous, was Kalamazoo, Fort Wayne, Chicago, or some also getting pretty well worn. Improvements other distant place to be bound, and some- were constantly added. For the accommoda- times at considerable expense. The binding tion of steam heating another boiler had been of the first edition of the Secret of Salvation purchased^ so that there were now two boilers, SLi THE FLOATING BETHEL, USED FOR SEVERAL TEARS ON THE OHIO RIVER FOR EVANGELISTIC WORK BY 0. T. CLAYTON AND COMPANY. BURNED DEC. 16, 1898. 130 HISTORY OP THE GOSPEL TRUMPET PUBLISHING WORK. one of fifteen and the other thirty-five-horse- titled, Letters of Love and Counsel for Our power. There was a need of a twenty-horse- Girls. power engine to replace the one of ten-horse- ANOTHER SONG-BOOK. power then in use. A new twenty-horse-power engine was purchased the following summer. For two months preceding the June camp- By April, 1897, the family numbered be- meeting Bros. B. E. Warren and A. L. Byers tween sixty and seventy. Postage for the were in Chicago busily engaged in the prepar month of March amounted to $229.45. About ation of a new collection of songs, entitled, $200.00 worth of books were sent free to Songs of the Evening Light. It was issued in various parts of India, and made many hearts the summer. It contained a number of new glad in that dark country. Rolls of Trumpets songs, and a good selection from the previous had been sent to post-offices in many new lo- collections as well as from books by standard calities in this country. These were kindly writers. It was a book of 224 pages and sold distributed by the postmasters, and thus the for 35 cents. paper fell into many new hands. An enlarge- In August a second-hand sewing machine ment of the Trumpet was contemplated, as was purchased for the bookbindery for $400. there had been many suggestions from its It did the work of eight or ten persons, and in readers expressing their wishes that the paper three months its usefulness had almost e- might be enlarged. In May a new and val- qualled its cost. uable book by Jennie C. Rutty was issued, en- Toward the close of the year the publishing W. 0. WILLIAMS, HURST, FLA. J. A. "WTLBER, LANCASTER, WIS. 132 HISTORY OF THE GOSPEL TRUMPET PUBLISHING WORK. work seemed to stretch for a greater advance ing the light and truth of full salvation. We than ever. This could he told by its needs. quote the following from the Trumpet of An enlargement of the Trumpet would mean Oct. 14, '97, by Bro. Byrum: more workers and greater facilities for set- "only a. trumpet/' ting type. The constant increase in the num- ' ; ' ber of workers would soon require a new large ' It was only a Trumpet mailed by some boarding house. Arrangements were made hand to a place where this truth was unknown, for the purchase of a new press and a type- where the darkness of sect confusion had never setting machine. During the nine months been broken by a ray of this glorious gospel ending with September $2,500.00 had been in- light; but it reached that soul just when it vested in paper. Special offers were made on was most needed. He had wondered and the Trumpet. About the middle of Septem- prayed over the evils of sectism. This little ber a special offer was made to send the paper messenger of truth brought him the knowl- to new subscribers till Jan. 1, 1898, for 20 edge of something better, for which he had cents. In October another offer promised the been longing. He read it, sent for more, and paper till Jan. 1, 1899, for $1.00. These declared his freedom in Christ Jesus; and special offers increased the number of sub- 'only a Trumpet' was God's instrument of scribers. By this means and the sending out bringing this about. of thousands of copies for free distribution "Again, a Trumpet was handed to a man the paper went into many new hands, carry- on the cars. He read it, became interested. PAUL V. CLIFFORD, MOUNDSVILLE, W. VA. YENS M. WELLING, JENSON, WIS. At present in Book-binding Dept., Gospel Trumpet Office. Hi ' ; 134 HISTORY OF THE GOSPEL TRUMPET PUBLISHING "WORK. came to Michigan to investigate the truth. H3 from the office one was sent to a Virginia got some of the brethren to go to his locality town. It bore no address but that of the post- and hold a meeting. A precious church was office. It fell into the hands of a blind man. established, calls came in from the surround He took it with him wherever he went, asking ing country for meetings, many precious souls people to read it over and over to him. One were saved, and now several of them are en- day he asked a young man to read it to him gaged in spreading the truth to others. It that young man became interested, subscribed was a very little thing— 'only a Trumpet' — for the paper, and is now a worker in the yet it pleased God to make it an instrument Trumpet office and mails your paper to you for the salvation of scores of souls. every week. ' "Again, a little tract Must We Sin? found ' These are but a few of the things that are its way to the far West. It was handed to a being done by a tract or a Trumpet. Thou- man and he handed it to another. That man sands of souls to-day are rejoicing in full had been professing, yet sinning more or less salvation, who would be in sin and sectism, every day. He read it, was convicted of its had not this truth reached them through the truth, and sought and obtained the experience literature God is helping us to send out. Yet it taught. Then he wrote us a letter of grati- many wonder why we say so much about tude, saying, 'That tract was the means of increasing the work, and are constantly push- the salvation of my soul. ing forward to greater things. In places "In sending out Trumpets to new places churches have been raised up through read- W. A. DOWNER, GLASSBORO, N. J. GEO. E. BOLDS, BRICE, MO. 136 HISTORY OP THE GOSPEL TRUMPET PUBLISHING WORK. ing the Trumpet, without a sermon being- person to tend the distributor. But it was a preached, and in hundreds of places it has much more speedy process than setting by as John the Baptist prepared the way for Him hand. It was adapted to book as well as paper who should come after. We are doing all we work, and was a great improvement in office can, and will you do likewise? They that facilities. A few weeks later there was turn many to righteousness shall shine as the ALSO A NEW PRESS stars forever." purchased for the sum of $3,360.00, with a A TYPESETTING MACHINE discount of $860.00 for the old press, leaving was purchased, and also a thousand pounds $2,500.00 to be paid when the machine was of type, for $2,070.00, to be paid in thirty placed in the office. This press was a fine days. It was an Empire, and arrived in Octo- large Miehle, adapted for book and job work ber, 1897. There were in reality two machines, as well as newspaper work. It took a form one for setting type and one for distributing over twice as large as the old one. It arrived the type after being set and used. To run about the middle of December and was imme- these machines it required three persons : one diately put to work. About 20,000 copies of to operate the keyboard, which caused the the Trumpet were printed every week. An- types to fall in one continuous line, another other special offer had been made, promising person to "justify," that is, arrange the type the paper Dec. 1 to Feb. 1, '98, for 10 cents. into columns of the proper width ; and a third The year 1897 had been an eventful one in J. J. FRAME, FRESNO, CALIF. W. B. GROVER, GRAND JUNCTION, MICH. 138 HISTORY OF THE GOSPEL TRUMPET PUBLISHING WORK. the way of added facilities for publishing heading was used, which, with the new size, the truth. The postage for the year amounted gave the paper quite a different appearance. to $2,200.00, while the money paid out for the trumpet family. paper alone averaged $10.00 per day. Part of the time the machinery had been kept run- The growth of the Trumpet family, in size, ning night and day. kept pace pretty well with the magnitude of During the next year, while the nation was the work as it constantly increased, though at war with Spain, the glorious doctrines of many times the working force was scarcely the reformation were spreading with increased sufficient. It not infrequently happened that rapidity, and continuing the warfare more the workers were overtaxed. The confining effectively against the devil's kingdom, labor of some of the departments would tell on the general health, and those members of TRUMPET ENLARGED TO EIGHT PAGES. the family who had spent years in the work The beginning of the new year (1898) were compelled to observe some regulations marked the enlargement of all three of the pertaining to diet, sleep, working hours, re- periodicals. The Shining Light was also creation, etc., and to see the necessity of made a weekly, having previously been issued advising all to do the same. Their services every two weeks. The Trumpet was enlarged being consecrated to God, there was some from four pages to eight pages, though the danger of their zeal causing them to work pages were somewhat smaller. A new style of harder than their physical and mental powers b^ "WM. H. CHEATHAM. ANNA CHEATHAM. 140 HISTORY OF THE GOSPEL TRUMPET PUBLISHING WORK. would long permit. Seldom was there any do not understand how God makes his people sickness, and then it was perhaps caused by of one heart and soul. a weakening of the body through protracted The workers came from various parts of the and confining work. They knew how to trust United States and Canada, and were mostly the Lord for their healing, and there were young people. There were young men whose many instances of their being touched with hearts the Lord's saving grace had turned his healing power. from a life of sin to his service, and who The entire force of workers were as one willingly turned away from opportunities for family in respect to their associations and successful worldly business and decided to manner of life. Until the size of the family spend their time, talents, and energies for the would no longer permit, they all ate at one Lord. There were young women who, having table, and participated in family worship forsaken the follies of sin and worldliness. together. Along with the comforting thought were likewise willing to give their energies that they were working for the Lord was the to a consecrated service for the Master, trust- added enjoyment of their associations together ing the future with him. As a striking example as children of God. All had an experience of of the nature of the reformation in the work salvation as a rule, and besides their faithful- of which they were engaged, many of the ness in their work for the Lord they lived workers had formerly been members of sects, together in a peaceable way, which has long the number of sects thus (un) represented been a marvel to sinners and to those who making quite an interesting list. Here they J. G. NEFF, MENDON, MO. J. D. HATCH, LOS ANGELES, CAL. ' 142 HISTORY OF THE GOSPEL TRUMPET PUBLISHING WORK. were as one body, united in Christ on the But dearest of all things that I can remember, dearest of all think of Bible, and therefore divested of all the former The I can to-day, Are the workers who labor so true and so faithful, opinions and creeds that had divided them. Whom God, in his wisdom, alone can repay. Endeared to each other by the mutual sharing of the great responsibilities of the publishing As my mind wanders back to the work at th« ' ' ' Junction, work, the older workers have many pleasant I seem to see each one again as of yore, recollections of incidents transpiring during Still working for Jesus, to spread his great gospel— together. their past associations Never have To tell the glad tidings from shore unto shore. we heard of one looking back with regret at the And now as I gaze on the "family" picture time spent in the Gospel Trumpet work. We And see every face so familiar and dear, will here present a poem by Charles W. Nay- My heart yearns to see you, to feel your warm hand-clasp, lor, written while absent from the family, And all those loved voices again would I hear. while the office was located at Grand Junction. I'm here in this cold world by sin all surrounded, TO THE TRUMPET FAMILY. With souls going onward to hell in despair; So few who can tell of the love of the Savior, I'm sitting to-day by the screen-covered window So many crushed down by oppression and care. And watching the rain-drops as swiftly they fail, It makes the heart sad and the tears come unbidden, "While memory brings up many sweet recollections To see precious souls for whom Jesus has died My heart dearly loves o'er and o'er to recall: Going on to destruction in such awful darkness, While some the dear Savior would even deride. A GROUP FROM THE CHURCH IN LIVERPOOL, ENG. — 1894. ' ' ;! 144 HISTORY OF THE GOSPEL TRUMPET PUBLISHING WORK. While onward I journey, the awful sect darkness Which God is now opening up to his people I see, in some places, is driven away; In this evening time of the great gospel day. A tract or a "Trumpet" has borne Heaven's If you could but hear as I hear, how the people message, "Praise God for the Trumpet," your heart The seed has sprung up and is growing to-day. would rejoice: Wherever this light shines 'tis "God bless the Then never repine, but be ever encouraged ' Trumpet ! To spread this great gospel with heart and with ' ' ' 'Tis next to the Bible in leading us on. voice. And many the prayers that are daily ascending The seed you are sowing will bring a rich harvest, To God for the Avorkers. Oh, dear ones, press on A harvest of souls for the Master above, Then, courage, my brother, my sister, take courage Which will be, when 'tis gathered securely in glory, You see not the good that your labors can do, A fitting reward for your labor of love. And yet you are spreading the light unto thou- Then, onward, press onward, the foe is retreating! sands The banner of Jesus lift high as you go. ; Then ever to God and his work remain time. First pure and then valiant, the truth is prevailing, A crown with bright jewels is waiting in glory, A host's rising up the pure gospel to sow. And they who turn many to righteousness here Shall shine as the stars in the heavens forever, There being an absence of trees in the im- And dwell evermore in that city so fair. mediate surroundings of the Trumpet office at Grand Junction, and the soil being of a Each day your deft fingers are sending God's message hot, sandy nature, the conveniences for recrea • To perishing souls who know not of the way tion were poor. But a stroll to the more dis~ LGItrNZO COCK, NCRTH STAR, O. A. J. POULSON, WEST BULUTIT, MINN. 146 HISTORY OP THE GOSPEL TRUMPET PUBLISHING WORK. tant groves or lakes was generally satisfac- mense plant to far distant quarters, they could tory. As before mentioned, there were numer- afford to spend a day of recreation by the ous lakes in the vicinity of Grand Junction. lakeside that had so often refreshed their These afforded opportunity for boat-riding, weary spirits. They took their dinners and fishing, swimming, or enjoyment of the pleas- spent a profitable day. ant shade of the trees growing on their banks. One prominent feature of the general ap- These lakes are a characteristic of Michigan, pearance of the publishing office as well as and will never be forgotten by those of the the Home and the workers has always been Trumpet family who enjoyed pleasant visits cleanliness. As compared with other publish- to their shores. ing houses the Gospel Trumpet quarters are We are about to record another removal of always bright and clean. The fuel used at the Trumpet office. The quiet little town of Grand Junction was wood, except during the Grand Junction will no more be its home, and last year or two, when coal was used for heat- the workers will cease taking their accustomed ing the steam boilers that supplied the build- trips either to Lester lake or to Saddle lake. ings with steam heat. The diet of the workers Before taking leave of the place that had for was generally plain and simple. During a years been the scene of their earnest labors, pinch for lack of means the diet was as in- their trials, as well as their joys, there was expensive as possible ; thus, during the month planned a family visit to Saddle lake. Busy of July, 1895, the family, thirty-five in num- as they were in preparing to move the im- ber, lived on less than $40.00. Deaths have CORNELIA BATEMAN, WICHITA, KANS, LENA COOPER, ATLANTA, GA, 148 HISTORY OF THE GOSPEL TRUMPET PUBLISHING WORK. been very few. The number of marriages Gospel Trumpet were surprised by an editor- averaged about one per year, the married ial in which there was workers generally going to house-keeping by themselves. ANOTHER MOVE CONTEMPLATED. TWELVE YEARS AT GRAND JUNCTION The publishing work had greatly outgrown the conveniences in and around Grand Junc- had been spent in sending holiness literature tion. A splendid opportunity opened up for over the world. The reformation had been locating at Moundsville, W. Va., as we shall gradually and surely extending itself. Mis- see in the following editorial, under date of sions had been started in the large cities, from Feb. 17, 1898: which immense quantities of free literature "From the Chicago meeting we went to were being distributed. The truth was plant- Moundsville, West Virginia, in answer to an ed in foreign countries, where churches were urgent call from Bro. Q. T. Clayton concern- raised up and depots for supplying printed ing locating the Trumpet office at that place. matter were established. The publishing Arriving there and meeting Bro. Clayton, we business had multiplied to many times its size visited the place, which is a city of about when located at Williamston. The workers 6,000 inhabitants, situated on the east side of with their families, numbered upwards of the Ohio river, twelve miles from Wheeling, ninety. In February, 1898, the readers of the by street-car line. There is a large and beau- E. H. OWENS, SHEEWOOD, LA. JAMES D. FEEEILL. 150 HISTORY OF THE GOSPEL TRUMPET PUBLISHING WORK. tiful camp-ground at this place. A large new "There a:e many things to consider on both brick building with engine, boiler, shaftings, sides. However, we have closed no contract, pulleys, belts, ready to move into, and well but have counseled the Lord and a number of suited for an office building, is offered for the brethren, and are now awaiting the direc- $2,500.00, which is much less than the build- tions of the Lord. Although we have learned ing alone cost. Coal (slack) for running the to love the quiet little town of Grand Junction, engine will be delivered at this building for yet we realize it is only a matter of time when 35 cents a ton, or the best coal as it comes the demands of the work will require a remov- from the mine, delivered for 70 cents a ton. al of the office to pome other locality. And we There are many other advantages. Where are ready to say amen to the will of the Lord our office is now located we are paying nearly regarding whatever his directions may be. six dollars a ton for most of our coal. Soft Pray that the will of the Lord may be clearly coal costs us from $3.00 to $4.00 per ton. As made known." the wood in this vicinity is about all gone, The ministerial brethren at the Chicago as- our expenses for fuel here will soon be about sembly meeting, referred to, seemed favorably $1,500.00 a year. This is only one of the impressed with the idea of removal. A letter many items of consideration. If we remain, from a brother in the East read as follows: ' we will be compelled to build a large office ' Since we read the item in the G-ospel Trum- building to meet the demands of the enlarging pet concerning a change of the publishing- work, which will cost us more than the brick house from Grand Junction to Moundsville, building mentioned. W. Va., our prayers have been going up to S. G. BRYANT, NEOSHO FALLS, KANS. WM. H. MERRITT, CLOVERDALE, MICH. ' 152 HISTOKY OF THE GOSPEL TRUMPET PUBLISHING WORK. the God of knowledge to take hold of the be- At Moundsville, about three years previous, loved saints at Grand Junction, and guide a large brick building 40x70 feet, three stories the affairs of the Most High aright. God and basement, with boiler room attached, was bless you in the undertaking. It seems to be erected at a cost of over $5,000.00. In this a great leap, but God can carry all things was placed a forty-horse-power boiler and across. And, dear brother, we have felt for also an engine of over twenty-horse-power, some time it would be more to the glory of together with several thousand dollars' worth God to have his publishing house in a more of first-class machinery for the manufacture of shoes. factory did business for business part of the country ; and if Mounds- The a few ville is to be the place, we can say amen, and months and then ceased, the machinery re- in anything we can do we are ready to put maining idle and the building unused until our shoulder to the wheel. You have our sold at sheriff's sale. This building with all petitions going up to a God of wisdom. ' the machinery and appurtenances, and five It must be remembered that the publishing lots, were offered for $2,500.00 on sixty days' office is the common property of all the saints time. $10.00 were paid to hold the contract, of God. Therefore they were interested in and by special offers on the paper and books, the idea of moving, and had a right to ex- enough money was raised to make the pur- press themselves. There seemed to be a chase at the expiration of the time. general satisfaction expressed in regard to The workers lived in joyful anticipation of the move to Moundsville, the change, although in one sense they were W. J. BALDWIN, SPOKANE, WASH, B, P. WEIKEL, PHILADELPHIA, PA, 154 HISTORY OF THE GOSPEL TRUMPET PUBLISHING WORK. part ' loath to with the old familiar town of till We Meet Again, ' and, with many a fare- Grand Junction. Some would write the new well waved with the handerchief or otherwise, address of Moundsville, W. Va., after the the town of Grand Junction was left behind. name of the company to see how it would The following is part of an editorial dated appear. All seemed generally pleased with July 7, '98, entitled, the prospect. Immediately after the June FROM GRAND JUNCTION TO MOUNDSVILLE. camp-meeting all hands were busy packing ' for the removal, many articles being disposed ' Immediately after the close of the Grand of at a public sale. It took several days to get Junction camp-meeting we began taking down everything ready and stored in the freight our machinery and packing our office and cars. On the 28th of June, at two o'clock, household goods ready to ship, and on Tues- P. M., the train was ready to leave. The day, June 28, at two o'clock, all things were crowd of town people and neighbors who had ready, and the Trumpet family bade farewell assembled on the platform, many with tear- to Grand Junction and the people of that com- decked faces, knowing that our departure was munity as the train departed. In all our prep- final, told of the respect they had for the arations to move the blessing of God was Trumpet family and the publishing institu- upon us, and we realized his help in all things, tion. A number of the saints in the vicinity and departed with the praise of God in our had also gathered. As the train began to souls. The railroad company ordered a spe- move., the workers sang, "God be With You cial train of two passenger cars, one baggage JOHN C. BLANEY, LEMIEUX, ONT., CANADA. S. P. STRANG, NAPPANEE, IND. 156 HISTORY OP THE GOSPEL TRUMPET PUBLISHING WORK. car, and nine large freight cars. This enabled ings. Sixty-nine persons were aboard the us to go together as a family, making it quite train, two others of the Trumpet family start- pleasant, which all enjoyed. About one hun- ed the same day on bicycles, and thirty had dred large scriptural mottoes were attached gone to visit their friends or take a vacation, to the sides of the freight cars, heralding and quite a number were already at Mounds- gospel truths to the people all along the line. ville working faithfully; while twelve years We also distributed about 100,000 tracts and ago at Williamston, the Trumpet family num- papers along the way, thus leaving a line of bered about six or eight persons. We arrived truth all the way along. safely at Moundsville on Wednesday evening. "As our train went by way of Grand "As we stepped from the train a telegram Rapids, we passed through Williamston, was handed us stating that the office buildings Mich., where the Trumpet office was moved and two of our large dwelling-houses at Grand from twelve years ago. At that time the Junction had been burned down that after- entire office outfit and household goods were noon, the fire having caught from a passing shipped in one car to Grand Junction, and train. This was a loss of $3,000 or $4,000. this time we passed through with twelve cars There was no insurance on any of the pro- heavily loaded, giving God the praise and perty that was destroyed. As we read the glory for the increase of the work. We had telegram this passage of scripture came vivid- also sold about three car-loads at the sale and ly to our minds: 'All things work together left our large engine and boiler in the build- for good to them that love the Lord'; and '' ^ptfki-' \i* ***j I^J^Br A_' m 1 ( I B 1*1 ** "- # 1 "a -J* J? HB>>- K r^jSi^K ' : . ^ KnsK :-%f*W ST ^1 ^. . | tf Ml \ P'm WM. DEEW. GEORGE M. BOYER, J. M. HARRINGTON AND WIFE, MILTON, MO, ' 158 HISTORY OF THE GOSPEL TRUMPET PUBLISHING "WORK. while we could not at the same time see what edness to a considerable amount. An elevator all the Lord intended in permitting them to was purchased for the building, as a place burn, yet we are confident that it will result had been left for one and it was greatly to his glory, and we could only rejoice in the needed. The elevator cost something over 'spoiling of our goods,' realizing that all $500.00. bridges were burned behind us; or, in other For the accommodation of the workers, words, no difference what adversity we might buildings had to be rented. Some suitable have to pass through here, there would be building for a boarding house had to be either nothing to return to at Grand Junction. Thus rented or built. A building that had been the Trumpet family was left homeless. But erected for a planing mill was rented and used as we arrived at what was to be our new home for a boarding house, where the workers would all were highly pleased with the place. ' gather for family worship and meals, most The Trumpet missed no numbers on account of them having rented rooms in other build- of the move, though the first two issues at ings. Moundsville were late on account of the delay Moundsville, encompassed with hills, was of a car-load of paper which had been ordered. in striking contrast to the little town of Grand The cost of the car-load of paper was $1,163, Junction, with level surroundings. The scen- and this and the expense of moving, besides ery and varied landscape is interesting. While other increasing expense in getting properly it is a city not well improved in some respects, settled in the new location, swelled the indebt- yet there are many advantages. Here may be WM. A. SUTHERLAND, GREENVILLE, TENN. WM. P. LONG, ST. CLAIR, TENN. 160 HISTORY OF THE GOSPEL TRUMPET PUBLISHING WORK. had the best and cheapest fuel in the world. company had been thought of by Bro. War Not only is coal abundant, but also the best ner and others of God's ministers nearly ten quality of natural gas. It is a town that years before, but the capital then amounted probably has a great future before it, and to only a few hundred dollars, and the breth- manufactories are locating here. The bank- ren were unable to decide upon a proper plan ing advantages are something that the pub- for such an arrangement to be perfected, and lishing company was not privileged to have the matter was dropped. Now the capital in Grand Junction. A switch of the B, & 0. had increased to $25,000.00, and a necessity railroad passes the door of the publishing was felt for having this amount placed upon house. Natural gas was at once adopted as a firm basis, so that there might be no possi- fuel and electricity for lighting. On the whole, bility of it becoming the property of any the publishing work started in its new loca- private individual, which might have been tion on a more extensive scale and plan than the case had the publishers been unfaithful, ever before. The first general event of note or had they died and the charge of the work was the fallen into the hands of unscrupulous suc- cessors. INCORPORATION OF THE COMPANY. According to the plan of a stock company One of the greatest forward movements in the property is held by a board of trustees the reformation was to get the publishing work and the danger of the capital ever being con- upon a substantial business basis. A stock trolled by private individuals is precluded. BYRON WOODEN, HORSESHOE, MICH. GEORGE VIELGUTH, SLATE, KANS. 162 HISTORY OF THE GOSPEL TRUMPET PUBLISHING WORK. To have the business conducted on a safe Potter, business manager. John B. Martin financial basis was desirable, further, as re- now holds the office of business manager. moving any lack of confidence on the part of The life of the charter is fifty years, and those who should desire to make donations the authorized capital $100,000.00. Shares or bequeathals. Thus, chartered by the state, are issued at $1.00 each, but no dividends are the company would be in position to trans- declared, the company differing, perhaps, in act its immense business with other firms upon this respect, from any other, so that the pur- a more creditable basis. chase of stock is in reality a donation, irrevo- The formation of a stock company was cable during the life of the company. talked of and decided upon at the last Grand A HERESY. Junction camp-meeting before the removal was made. Accordingly, on Oct. 3, 1898, seven We have perhaps noted the progress of the of the well-known ministers met at Mounds- work from a standpoint of prosperity rather ville and formed a board of trustees (stock- than speaking of any opposition or adversity holders). They then elected a board of seven against which it has struggled. We remem- directors, who in turn elected officers from ber that the trials and difficulties encoun- among their number; namely, E. E. Byrurn, tered at Bucyrus were projected by those who president; A. L. Byers, vice president; N. H. had professed to be of the truth. It is general- Byrurn, secretary and treasurer; and A, S, ly from apparent internal sources that injury CJJLOE MICHELS. SEBASTIAN MICHELS, SOUTH HAVEN, MICH. Wife of S. Michels. Superintendent Old People's Home. 164 HISTORY OF THE GOSPEL TRUMPET PUBLISHING WORK. lias been wrought against the reformation all who after repeated admonitions still held which the publishing work represents; also and taught the erroneous doctrine. The devil there is most always that lethargy and inatten- succeeded in deceiving a number of saints tion to its interests that the work encounters through his agents. Many afterward saw the from many of those who should contribute error they were unfortunately led into, re- of their means to its success. The devil has nounced the same, and again obtained the opposed it in one form or another nearly victory of the inheritance of the saints in every step of the way, but in spite of all light, though not without a desperate struggle. difficulties the work has gone forward. Some of those who were chief advocates of one In the spring of 1899 an attack was made form or another of the Zinzendorf heresy are upon the truth by means of a heresy known still in the deception, having never fully re- as Zinzendorfism. The intent was to destroy nounced their error nor come back to the truth the doctrine of sanctification as a second work they once proclaimed. Those whose names of grace wrought by the blood of Christ subse- and photographs are in this book are W. A. quent to regeneration. For a year or more Haynes, J. E. Chase, Gr. P. Keeling, Fred this heresy was developing. When the crisis Husted, J. A. Smith, and E. G. Masters. came, and a stand had to be taken against its These have figured in this reformation work propagators, who had once been faithful min- in the past, but at present are not of us. isterial brethren in this reformation, it became The devil knows that the doctrine of sancti- the duty of the Gospel Trumpet to renounce fication as a second work of grace is a vital 5 !*mr w* V OLD PEOPLE'S HOME, SOUTH HAVEN, MICH. 166 HISTORY OF THE GOSPEL TRUMPET PUBLISHING WORK. experienced a one. Destroy sanctification, and unity is de- ville, the publishing work ex- stroyed, for sanctification is what perfects proportionate increase of business. The God's children in oneness. The advocates of pense for postage for the whole year 1898 was the heresy immediately started a periodical, $2,200.00, but for the month of December alone which of course opposed the Trumpet and its it averaged over $10.00 per day. For 1899 the teachings. This attack upon the truth only amount paid for postage was $4,000.00. Be- literature sent mail, there were caused its light to shine brighter. Having sides the by come in contact with the heresy, the doctrine tons that went by express or freight. Nearly of sanctification became more definite than it $7,000.00 was expended for paper in one year. had been in recent years. The books published in 1899 were Grace of While in this connection we will also men- Healing, or Christ Our Physician, in Febru- tion the name of Gorham Tufts, Jr., who, ary, written by J. W. Byers ; Mothers ' Coun- though not implicated with the deception men- sel to their Sons, by Jennie C. Rutty, sent tioned above, has taken a position antagonistic out in June ; a German song-book in October, Biggie, entitled, to the unity of this movement which God has also a book by H. M. The placed on foot, so that he also is no more re- Kingdom of God and the One Thousand cognized in this work. Years' Reign; and The Great Physician and His Power to Heal, by E. E. Byrum, in INCREASE OF BUSINESS. November. Established on a larger scale at Mounds Toward the close of the year the press was a* WM. H. BRAGG, SWEETSER, IND. G. R. ACHOR, MARION, IND. 16S HISTORY OF THE GOSPEL TRUMPET PUBLISHING WORK. kept running day and night. On tract work THE NEW TRUMPET HOME. this would amount to nearly two million pages in twenty-four hours. Yet more ma- In the spring of 1899 a tract of land contain- chinery was needed. Over $2,000.00 worth of ing nearly six acres was purchased for new machinery was added to the bookbindery, $6,000.00. It contained a large Prohibition consisting of a large embosser, and a Dexter tabernacle which had been erected at a cost of folder for book work. A free-literature fund $1,500.00, with a seating capacity of 4,000 or was established in October, by which litera- over. On a portion of this land ground was ture is sent out according to the amount of broken for a new boarding house for the money donated for that purpose. This has Trumpet workei s, to be known as The Trum- been an effective means for the circulation of pet Home. This was ready to move into by tracts, papers, and books that teach the doc- the middle of November. It is built of ve- trines of the reformation. Within five months neered brick, 118x168, the main part three over $5,000.00 worth of literature was sent stories, with garret and cellar. It contains out free. In January $1,000.00 worth of 101 rooms, one a large dining-room 34x75, in books were placed in the state penitentiary which, during a single camp-meeting, over at Moundsville. Other state prisons have also 10,000 meals have been served. been supplied. Hundreds of dollars' worth Adjoining the dining-room are the kitchen, have been sent to India, China, and other for- kindergarten, bakery, and laundry rooms. eign countries. Besides these there are rooms intended for E. G. MASTERS. E. G. DELOE, VINTONDALE, PA. 170 HISTORY OP THE GOSPEL TRUMPET PtJBLlSElNG WORK. reading-rooms and the reception of visitors, an enormous debt. As there was a large stock also the chapel with a seating capacity of of books and tracts on hand, it was thought about 200. Bath and toilet rooms are on every best to suspend further publication for a floor. while so as to avoid expense, and work off the The building is fitted with city water (warm stock already on hands. Accordingly, the and cold), steam heating, and electric light work in some of the departments was stopped, systems, and is connected by telephone with and those of the workers that could be spared Wheeling, Pittsburg, and other surrounding left for a time. The close times that followed smaller towns, as well as local offices and resi- when the large bills became due was a season dences in Moundsville. of much trial of faith, and required skilful management of the business affairs. It oc- FINANCIAL CONDITION IN 1900. casioned much prayer to God, who in turn In January, 1900, a book of 400 pages writ- gave the encouraging assurance that he would ten by W. Gr. Schell was published. It was carry the work through to victory. entitled, The Better Testament. This was the During these trying circumstances, much only new book published this year. The ex- literature was going out free, which was penses incident to the erection of the new blessed of the Lord. A fund was established Trumpet Home, as well as those of other for the relief of the India sufferers in the needed improvements, amounted to more than dreadful famine there raging, and thousands was expected, and placed the company under of dollars were sent them. In July a special JOHN E. SMITH, FENWICK, ONT., CANADA. DAVID H. MOYER, VINELAND, ONT., CANADA. 172 HISTORY OF THE GOSPEL TRUMPET PUBLISHING WORK. offer entitled, "Millions of Tracts at Half tained 224 pages, and was published in Jan- ' Price ' was placed on the seventh page of the uary. A book entitled, Behind the Prison Trumpet. In September the Trumpet was Bars, written by E. E. Byrum, was published offered to new subscribers till Jan. 1, 1901, in July. Price, 50 cents. In October a book for 10 cents. For a time over one thousand was issued for H. M. Biggie and F. J. Ebeling, new names per day were received, and within entitled the Ebeling-Kiggle Discussion, being a few weeks over 26,000 of these ten-cent a religious discussion involving the doctrines subscriptions had been sent in. Thus, while of the Latter Day Saints and the doctrines the work in some of the departments was of this reformation. Following this was H. suspended, the publications sent out were C. Wickersham's Church History, issued in. reaching more readers than ever, and the November. A book entitled, Is the Negro a year 1900 was a fruitful one in getting the Beast? written by W. Gr. Schell, in refutation truth before the people. The postage for this of Prof. Carroll's theory, was published in year was over $5,000.00. December. Price, 60 cents. In August a sewing-machine costing $1,200 PUBLICATIONS IN 1901. was purchased for the bookbindery, the old During the autumn of the year preceding, machine having become useless. In December a new song-book was prepared by B. E. War- a fine up-to-date piece of machinery in the ren, A. L. Byers, C. E. Hunter, and D. O. form of a Mergenthaler Linotype, costing Teasley. It was called Salvation Echoes, con- over $3,200.00, was placed in the composition, T. E. ELLIS, ST. JAMES, MO. EDWARD ELLIS, BRUSHY PRAIRIE, IND 174 HISTORY OF THE GOSPEL TRUMPET PUBLISHING WORK. or typesetting, department. Tims the facili- cular advertisements and is clean for God. ties for the Lord's work in the way of ma- This work has been a faith work from its chinery are of the best. start, and God still owns it as his. He has On the first of October a ministers' fund led it through dangers of various kinds, and was established, by means of which money is in spite of the enemy's enraged attacks upon received specially for the supply of free litera- it, it triumphantly publishes the truth as be- ' ture to ministers who in turn distribute it to fore. The devil has not yet quit his ' hellish the people. opposition," aud until he does we can look In February, 1902, a second hand Cottrell for a continual prosperity of the right kind. press, with folder attached, was purchased Thousands have received light into their for $600.00. It has a speed of about 1,400, and darkened hearts by a tract or a copy of the is quite an addition to the company's capacity Trumpet falling into their hands. One wo- for printing. man found a Trumpet in her dooryard. It had been in the rain, and her dog had played PRESENT CONDITION OF THE PUBLISHING WORK. with it until it was badly mutilated. Pasting We have followed the history of this work it together she read it, became interested, and down to the present. The Gospet Trumpet, was led into the light. One brother got saved starting in 1881, has not swerved from its by reading a tract on sanctification, which he policy of preaching a gospel of full salvation found in an old cupboard while helping to from sin and sectarianism. It carries no se- clean house. A sister in the South was led A. J. ELLISON, HAMILTON, MO, E, J. AXUP, CLEVELAND, 0, J 176 HISTORY OF THE GOSPEL TRUMPET PUBLISHING WORK. to Christ by reading the Trumpet for a col- ing, printing, composition, job, proof-reading, ored woman who could not read. How many stereotyping, tract, mailing of second class more of such incidents might be related! matter, bookbinding, business, stenographic, The company handles many books besides bookkeeping, copying, editorial, subscription, those which it publishes itself. Thousands mailing and shipping, German, nightwatch- of Bibles and over twenty thousand Testa- ing, and the department of teaming and gen- ments are purchased annually from the vari- eral outside work. Some of these departments ous Bible houses of the East. are arranged in several subdivisions. We also Many requests for prayer are received from name the departments of work at the Trumpet parties at a distance desiring healing. There Home— kitchen, dining-room, baking, sewing, has accumulated a pile of over four hundred laundry, janitor, shoemending, general house- telegrams from thirty-three different states, work, and the department of general outside Canada and Mexico ; and there are also cable- work. A matron has the oversight of the grams from Europe. Over six hundred a- work at the Home. Visitors are always wel- nointed handkerchiefs were sent in 1901 to come and have the privilege of visiting all the those requesting them. (See Acts 19:12.) departments in both places. The number of working hours in the publishing office run DEPARTMENTS. from seven to nine, according to the kind of The departments of work at the publishing employment. The Trumpet family now num- office might be mentioned as follows : engineer- bers about one hundred. JOHN L. WILLIAMS, DESIRE, PA, THCMAS NELSON, GRAND PORKS, N. DAK. Eil.tor Die EvangelJske B/stm. 178 HISTORY OP THE GOSPEL TRUMPET PUBLISHING WORK. The German paper, Die Evangeliums Po- publishing the literature in English and also saune, will soon be made a weekly. It has an in the native language of India. issue of 2,200 copies. The Shining Light In the last few years there has arisen a need issue averages about 4,500 copies per week. for the Gospel Trumpet teachings in the The regular weekly issue of the Trumpet is Scandinavian language. In February, 1901, at present about 14,000 copies, sometimes at Muscatine, la., Bro. Thomas Nelson began a less number, and sometimes reaching 20,000 the publication of a semi-monthly periodical and upward. called Den Evangelishe Basun (The Gospel Trumpet) . From a small beginning and amid THE PUBLISHING WORK IN OTHER PLACES. many severe trials its work has gone forward. From April, 1896, to April, 1898, a monthly The Lord has prospered the work in provid- paper called Tidings of Healing was pub- ing faithful workers and supplying the neces- lished by J. W. Byers, at Oakland, Cal., in sary means. In October it was moved to the interests of the doctrine of divine healing. Grand Forks, N. Dak., at which place the A small paper is published at Guaymas, Mex- paper is still published, being in the midst of ico, by B. F. Elliott. It is called El Evangelio, a Scandinavian settlement. About $1,500.00 and bears the doctrines of the present truth worth of machinery and other necessary ar- in the Spanish language. For several years ticles have been purchased. The Scandina- Bro, A. D. Khan, of Calcutta, India, has been vian work has a promising future, PLACE OF PUBLICATION OF THE GOSPEL TRUMPET IN THE SCANDINAVIAN LANGUAGE, GRAND FORKS, N. DAK. 180 HISTORY OF THE GOSPEL TRUMPET PUBLISHING WORK. who are desirous of placing their money where FINANCIAL SUPPORT. it will work for God frequently do so by plac- The Gospel Trumpet publishing work has ing it where it will contribute to the support been only partially self-supporting. Did it and advance of the publishing work. To a do a large advertising business it would pro- considerable extent the work receives its sup- bably be wholly self-supporting, and be run port from such sources. Thus while God de- as are many other publishing institutions. mands the exercise of faith and trust for its. But only from the sale of its own literature prosperity, he also moves upon those who does it derive any support when we except have means at their disposal to consecrate donations, loans, bequeathals, etc., that are their substance unto the Lord. "Blessed are sometimes made in its behalf. Individuals ve that sow beside all waters." I ROBERT JARVIS AND WIFE, LAHORE, NORTH INDIA. Superintendents Faith Orphanage. ; EXPERIENCE OP MOTHER SARAH SMITH. I am still praising God for Bible salvation. was twelve years of age I had never gone to I believe God will be glorified by rny giving school. After that time I attended a German to the public some of my experience. For school for about four weeks where I learned many years I have been telling it, but God has to read a little ; some time later I went a few done so much for me that I have always failed days to an English school, the whole, per- to tell it all, nor do I now expect to write all haps, not amounting to three months. of it, but by the leadings of the Spirit of God I never went to but one show, and never I will give what he desires me to write. danced in my life, and never used profane I was born in Summit Co., Ohio, Sept. 20, language. There was a disposition in me to 1822. My maiden name was Sarah Sauer. I be good, but I did not know how, and with all was raised strictly moral, and was taken into my good desires and morality I was a sinner the Lutheran denomination when fourteen and when God convicted me of my sinful con- years of age, but knew nothing about the for- dition I felt as if I was the chief of sinners. It giveness of sins, having never heard a sermon was in a wonderful and mysterious way that preached on justification until after my con- God convicted me of my sins. He permitted version. Mv education was limited. Until I a great wind-storm to sweep through the coun- PI LUCINDA BYRUM, UNION CITY, IND. MOTHER SARAH SMITH, TROMBLEY, OHIO. Mother of E. E, and N. H. By rum. ! 184 EXPERIENCE OF MOTHER SARAH SMITH. try. It was one Friday night in the year 1842, for a minister and an uncle of mine that was and as the storm raged I did not know but converted, and they prayed and labored with what I would be killed, and felt that, should him all afternoon on Monday, but he did not my life be destroyed, hell would be my doom. receive anything. And, oh, how I wizhed th3m In the midst of that raging storm I cried to to pray for me ! but they did not do £0. TI13 God for mercy. Upon my fingers were a few prayer of my heart was that I must be saved, rings, and I stripped them off and opened the or I would be lost. I felt that I could not wait stove door to throw them into the fire. But the for a meeting. In the evening the neighbors devil said, "Don't throw them into the fire." gathered in until the house was full, that they He knew that if I did so it would be the last might see my brother die. He was so low that of them, and he could not persuade me to wear lie could not speak above a whisper, but he them again. I just want to say the devil made was praying in my heart, when suddenly he a failure, for when I took them off, they were opened his eyes and leaped from his bed prais- never to go on again; so he made a fool of ing God, and went leaping and shouting himself in his first effort in my case. Praise through the house, preaching and telling sin- God for victory ners to get saved or hell would be their doom. On Saturday, after God convicted me on When he came to me he threw his arms around that Friday night, I received a message that my neck and said, "Sarah, you must repent a brother of mine was at the point of death. or be lost." I fell upon my knees and called The Lord convicted him of his sins ; so we sent unto the Lord for mercy, asking him to save FRANKLIN RCSENBERRY, SPRINGFIELD, OHIO \VM. II. JULLER, JERRY CITY, OHIO, 186 EXPERIENCE OP MOTHER SARA.H SMITH. me from my sins. When the awful burden of ute religion, and if it would hold out he would sins was taken from my heart and God spoke be convinced that there must be something in peace to my soul, I sprang to niy feet, seeming it. He used to say in his testimony that he as light as a feather. Oh, how God did fill my had been watching that fifteen-minute religion soul with joy and glory and such sweet peace for years, and it was growing brighter all the that I walked the floor praising God! One time. Praise God! I received such an ex- man said he just happened to look at the clock perience in my justification that the devil when I fell upon my knees. He said it was never undertook to make me doubt for a single fifteen minutes till nine, and while the clock moment. I received the witness that I was was striking nine I sprang to my feet a new God's child, although the devil tried in many woman. Ob, halleluiah! ways to discourage me by persecution and I feel that same sweet burning spirit in my turning friends against me, by saying all man- soul just now, and can not refrain from prais- ner of evil against me falsely for Christ's sake. ing God for his wonderful love and mercy and He was just foolish enough to fail to know his goodness that he has shown to me all my that he was driving me nearer to God by turn- lifetime. The man who watched the clock said ing some of my nearest friends against me. lie asked a neighbor going home that night When the Lord saved me from my sins, he did what he thought about such work. He re- so much for me that I would have laid down plied, "I think and think and I do not know my life for Christ's sake before I would go what to think." And the man that watched back into sin again. the clock said he would watch the fifteen-min- My name was soon cast out of the Lutheran JULIA MYERS, ST. JAMES, MO. LEfrA L. SHOFFNER, CARTHAGE, MO. : 188 EXPERIENCE OP M ,1EER SARAH SMITH sect when I prayed and lived a Christian life, takeu the Bible I would have died spiritually. for they would not have any one but the Soon after being saved from my sins I preacher in their sect that prayed. He did the found ano'ber element in my heart that gave praying and the members had to do the pay- me much trouble. For seventeen years I did ing. Then the Evangelical sect preacher took not hear a s3imon on sanctification — did not my name without my knowing it. We were know that I had carnality in my heart; but I taught by these blind preachers that we must found a spirit that was warring against the have a home in some church, as they thought. Spirit of God that was bearing witness to my We did not know that we were already in spirit that I was his child, and when I would the one church where Christ is the door, as do good, evil was present. I was naturally we read in St. John 10 :?, 10 : "I am the door timid and very bashful, and that was not tak- by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, en out of my heart when God saved me from and shall go in and out, and find pasture. The my sins, yet the Lord put such a determina- thief coireth not, but for to steal, and to kill." tion in me to go through all the opposition and 1 Cor. 1:18 says, "But now hath God set the all the persecutions the devil could bring members every one of them in the body, as it against me. Never for a single moment did 1 hath pleased him." Oh, the awful blindness have a desire to go back into sin, but was al and deception that is in sectarianism! Well, ways wanting something that I had not receiv- they took me in to give me a home, as they ed when T was saved from my sins. thought, but a poor home it was. If I had not For seventeen years did I hunger and thirst G. W. CAREY, OLETA, OKLA. 190 EXPERIENCE OP MOTHER SARAH SMITH. to be filled. Matt. 5 :6 says, "Blessed are they He has promised that he will never leave nor which do hunger and thirst after righteous- forsake those that put their trust in him. Sect ' ness : for they shall be filled. ' As time passed, preachers could not tell me what my soul was my persecutions at home became greater, so longing for. Paul says in Eom. 10:14,15, ' that I was forbidden to go to prayer meeting ' How shall they hear without a preacher? and or to pray in secret. I was locked out of the how diall they preach except they be sent?" house for going to meeting. About that time If God did call a man to preach the gospel, I was asked if I was ready to promise that I they thought he would have to join some sect would never go to meeting again, but the Lord and conference and then he would be sent by did help me wonderfully. I said I would man before God sent him ; and if God did fill promise, but he would have to promise that he a man with the power and the Holy Ghost, sect would stand for me in the day of judgment preachers would work him over. and answer for me if I was lost. In these trials A great many years ago I knew a young man and threatenings I never gave up praying in who was happily converted and felt a call of secret. Praise God, I could always find a God to preach. He had only a common educa- secret place to pray. tion, therefore he felt his entire dependence I can truthfully say that sectism was no help and help must come from God. He went to to me in the way of salvation ; for when I need- God in secret prayer till he was sanctified and ed help I had to go to God in secret prayer and filled with the Holy Ghost, and he preached he would always fulfill his precious promise. one year, having wonderful power with God Mi FRED HUSTED. J. A. SMITH. ^ 392 EXPERIENCE OF MOTHER SARA.H SMITH. and with man. The M. E. Conference stopped be so divided. I saw in Eph. 4:4-6 where he him from preaching and he was sent to college says, "There is one body, and one spirit, even to get an education. When he came from col- as ye are called in one hope of your calling; lege lie was void of salvation and has been a one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and formal M. E. preacher for many years. To Father of all, who is above all, and through find a home in a sect is just like moving out all, and in you all." I never could see three of a beautiful mansion into a little old log modes of water baptism. My parents had a house where you can not keep from freezing or little water sprinkled on me by a Luthern starving. An M. E. minister once said to me preacher when I was a little babe ; but when that if I would join their church he would give God saved me from my sins and I would read me a circuit and license to preach ; but I said the Bible T roon found from the light of the no, I was free to go where God would send me. gospel that was not the way John baptized. They never got the sect yoke upon me, but I met with opposition when I wanted to be what I would break out and go to work in immersed. I saw feet-washing was a com- every meeting. Where God was working and mand, ?o T asked one of the preachers why they souls were being saved, there was my work. did not obey that command of feet-washing. Praise God they never got a sect or party spir- He just made light of it by saying, "If your ' it in me. God kept me free. feet are dirty, wash them. ' Oh the blindness Sectarianism was always a mystery to me. and darkness there is in the sects ! Truly the I could not see why the people of God should prophet Isaiah in the 47th chapter foresaw this - fey* : ; a H 11 kl K"^ t>- t-> so \i w m - 3 j > ^^?H ? •x V^ Wild mm % !zi - > •x 3 !z| H w « > Vi 1 W% ai w M % B^^ J> M •=1 01 W g !> 3 K fl M»\ ^ *j^_ 'MH K«,u ? w *r \ J —^i c9rfl Rk —» fej *^3F ^| p ! ; 194 EXPERIENCE OP MOTHER SVRAH SMITH. when he said there shall not be a coal to warm and glory, for of myself I am nothing. Some at, nor fire to sit before it. There never was may think this is boasting of myself. No, no a sect preacher that could preach the whole I am just showing what the Lord will do for us Bible, and there never will be. if we take the whole word. Praise his holy I said in a revival meeting that I never ex- name forever and forever pected to see an M. E. nor a U. B. nor an Evan- In these seventeen years I was hungering gelical in heaven. All these names will be left and thirsting for the fulness there is in Christ, outside of heaven, so you see how mysterious- but did not know how to obtain it. I would read ly God was leading me by walking in the light the word of God, but my spiritual eyes were as he would let it shine on my pathway. I not opened to see and understand. I never also asked one of our preachers where they heard a sermon on sanctification as a second had Bible for sprinkling water upon little chil- work of grace until I enjoyed the spirit of per- dren and calling it baptism. He said that in- fect love. I read the word of God in 1 John fant baptism was instituted in place of circum- 4:18, "There is no fear in love; but perfect cision. I told him that Christ was our exam- love casteth out fear." I was very timid and ple and he fulfilled all the law. The circum- fearful. I sought for perfect love for several cision now is the circumcision of the heart. years, and had an altar of prayer in the woods You see I never received help in the sect. where I would seek for perfect love ; and the Praise God forever, my salvation came alone more I was determined to have it the worse from the Lord, and I give him all the praise I felt. But I was living up to all the light I A GROUP PROM CALCUTTA, INDIA. ! 196 EXPERIENCE OP MOTHER SARAH SMITH. had and also had the witness of the Spirit that persevering in faith and prayer I received it. I was living a Christian. Oh, halleluiah for the victory I received The devil became alarmed. He knew that Before receiving it I had reached such a perfect love would destroy his work. For this state or condition that I thought I could not purpose the Son of God was manifested, that live. By not having any teaching on sanc- he might destroy the works of the devil. In tifieation the Lord was leading me in his own August, 1859, as I was one day going to my way. It was in August of the same year that place of prayer, the devil sm'd, "You must one day as I was going to my place of prayer quit seeking for perfect love or you will lose I never felt so solemn. Had I followed all my what you have." I stopped to see where it friends to the grave, I could not have felt any came from ; so I said, How can this be, while more solemn. It seemed as if the sun were I am all the time seeking for more'? Then he shining dim, and the trees were sad, and the commenced reasoning like this; "You will grass under me was mourning. As I was ' never be free from the fear of man. ' He also walking through the woods to my place of said, "You have never seen that person who prayer, I said, Lord, I am going to the woods has perfect love." That was very true. In for the last time, I must feel better or I will the seventeen years I had not seen one that stay until I die. I did not know what death it had the experience of perfect love, or sanc- would be. And when I came to my place of tification, but I said the Bible says so and I prayer I sat down and looked up through the must have it. Praise God, by seeking and tree tops and said, Oh Lord, what more can I LENA SHOPFNER. HATTIE RUPERT. J. H. RUPERT. THE GOSPEL VAN, BIRKENHEAD, ENGLAND.— 1894. 198 EXPERIENCE OF MOTHER SARAH SMITH. do than I have already done ? Then the Lord has doue for poor unworthy me! Oh, praise consecrated me by His Spirit, by asking me God, praise God! I feel that same burning to give up all for Christ, that is, my life, love in my inmost soul. As I am writing, tears friends and children. I could say yes to every of joy are flowing. Oh, I must praise God! thing until God said, "Are you williug to Well, the devil was so completely defeated work for me?" Then the devil saw his last that he never undertook to make me doubt my chance and said, "If you promise to work for salvation for a moment. I enjoyed this won- God you will have to leave home, and your derful experience four years before I heard ' husband will not let you go. ' It was then the a sermon on sanctification. Everybody that death struggle commenced. There I was, knew me before I received this great blessing as it were, between heaven and hell, or life and knew how fearful I would be, and then when death. Oh, halleluiah! when the death strug- I came out with such boldness, everybody, gle was over and the body of sin was crucified preachers and all, that knew me before were and destroyed, then followed the glorious res- astonished and wondered how I came into urrection and I was filled with power and the such a blessed experience. I could not tell Holy Ghost and such boldness. All that man them any more than I was seeking for perfect fearing spirit was taken away and my heart love, and that has made me free from the fear was overflowing with perfect love that was of all men and devils. Praise God! When so unspeakable and full of glory, that I could I would give my testimony at camp-meetings, never tell it. Oh, halleluiah, for what God people would come to me and desire a private P. M. WILLIAMSON, HAMMOND, LA. WILLIS M. BROWN, HICKMAN, KY. 200 EXPERIENCE OP MOTHER SARAH SMITH. talk with me. One man said to me, "When then the devil was stirred in many people. we hear you talk we just feel as if we never But a good many received the experience of ' had any religion ; and another man said sanctification, and many professed it when ' to me, "Your testimony is like lightning and they did not have it. God was leading me in thunder." He said it would strike in every a wonderful and nrysterious way and I walked corner. Well, I said it was not I, it was God in the light as he would let it shine in my soul speaking through me. through the Holy Word. When he saved me In August, four years after I received the he saved me from hahits, such as conforming experience of perfect love, I came to a camp- to the world, tea and coffee, idle words, for meeting and there was one preacher who was which I give him all the praise and glory. sanctified. lie was the first I met who had Denominationalism always was a mystery the same experience I had. He preached c to me as I have before said. When I was sermon on sanctification as a second work of saved from my sins I was born into the grace, and oh, the light I received in that church, which is Christ, the head of the body, sermon ! In the four years of my experience and the door. God took me in and I was in perfect love I never could tell it as a second satisfied. But the sect preachers were not so. work of grace. I did not know it was a second One of the Evangelical preachers took my work of grace till I received light on it, and name on his class book without my knowing I did not have much opposition. But when it. Our spiritual eyes were not opened. We I testified of it as a second work of grace could not see the one church on account of - F. N. AND SUSIE JACOBSON, COLFAX, WASH. J. E. CHASE. W. A. HAYNES. ' MB 202 EXPERIENCE OP MOTHER SARAH SMITH. sects, and the preachers would say we must preached so near alike that it did not make have a home in some church, and then the any difference where I labored. God showed converts would be persuaded to join here, and me little by little that the sects were not the some there. And soon the unity of the Spirit church. Finally the holiness people joined was broken, and some preachers were jeal- themselves together in a holiness association, ous insomuch that they would not have and would take members in from the different their members work in any church but theirs. denominations. I thought that would bring That was a mystery to me. I never felt like God's holy people together in one body, so I that. I never could see why there should be joined that; but it was not long till God such a difference between Christians. One showed me that it was not according to his of the preachers from the same denomination word to have our names in a sect. My Bible that had stolen my name, said to me when I said, "Be not unequally yoked together with was helping in an M. E. meeting, "Sister unbelievers." 2 Cor. 6:14. Well, there we Smith, you must not be so liberal as to help were yoked up with those who did not believe the M. E.'s and U. B.'s, you must work at in holiness. Then God began to show me the home. ' ungodliness of these secret-society preachers. I can say that 1 never had any prejudice or The M. E. sect opened their door wide enough party spirit; God was leading me. He won- to let in the Free Masons and Odd Fellows by derfully used me in revival meetings. The the wholesale. It was not long until the M. E. and IT. B., and Evangelical preachers Evangelicals opened their door. I heard one I. B. BENNETT, ST. JAMES, MO. SAMUEL MAKTZ, PITTSVILLE, PA. ! ! 204 EXPERIENCE OP MOTHER SARAH SMITH. of their preachers say that if we do not take the atmosphere was clear, and that I had no them in they will all join the M. E.'s and we fear of death, one man arose and said he will lose members. Well, the U. B.'s stood would like to see a man step up with a loaded out against this ungodly evil the longest of gun to see if she would not shrink. I told these three sects, but they came to the same him to try me; I said my consecration went conclusion as the others and opened their to the burning stake or chopping block. When door, and then it was not long until about God sanctified me he took all the shrink and nine out of ten of their preachers belonged to all the fear of death and hell, men and devils the secret society ; and they have been sending out of me. I received the boldness of a lion more souls to hell than have ever been saved and the meekness of a lamb. Praise God by their preaching. If ever Bishop Foster forever for a Bible experience whereby we spoke the truth he did so when he said, that can stand against all the gainsayers and all it would only be told in the day of judgment, the powers of darkness ! Oh, halleluiah of the millions of souls that the M. E. church Well, the devil always made a failure in had sent to hell. Oh, what an awful con- my case. One time I had a fever sore on my fession, and still stay in that God-forsaken leg, and for fifteen weeks could not walk. sect One Sunday as I was lying upon my bed aU One time after having testified that all the alone in meditation over my condition, the ' shore lines were cut and I was out in the ocean devil began reasoning with me like this, ' You of God's love, where the water was pure and had better give up praying, for you have PANDITA RAMABAI, A CONVERTED INDIA WIDOW. MARY IIELDENBRAND, JUNITA, NEB. Superintendent Faith Home and School for India widows. Poona Indi ! ! 206 EXPERIENCE OP MOTHER SARAH SMITH. lost the use of your leg, and can never walk was leading mysteriously. One brother had again." This seemed very reasonable, and one of Bro. Warner's first papers sent to me I commenced weeping and said, Lord, help with the first article on The One Church, and me in my condition. The Lord seemed to he asked me after I had read it what I thought say, "Be of good cheer ; it shall be well with of it. I said I would not dare to say a word ' you. ' Oh, praise God, the devil was defeated against it, for that was just what I was look- again and I proved him to be the father of lies. ing for. I made this more emphatic; I said Oh, halleluiah I was at home among God's people, I did not After joining this holiness association they care what they called themselves. I did not were banded together in bands. There were expect to meet a United Brethren or a Method- about thirty-five members at Jerry City who ist or an Evangelical in heaven. I said all professed sanctification, and I was put in as these names would be outside of heaven. So leader. I would search the Scriptures and ask you see how God was leading me little by God for help. When I would read where little, and step by step. Oh, the blessed even- ' Christ said, ' I am the door, by me if any man ing light ' ' enter in he shall be saved, ' and ' God added God was showing me the evils of sectarian- to the church such as were being saved," I ism, and more by reading his word. I read in began to see the clear light on denomination- Isa. 55:2, "Wherefore do ye spend money alism; but the mist of Babylon was not all for that which is not bread, and your labor cleared away, I could not see clearly, but God for that which satisfieth not?" God by his &.; iP'i jk ijCidH L& f3B ' -jf- Jj El B j[h \w / ARTHUR AND EMMA TUFFORD, JORDAN, ONT., CANADA. A. A. KINZIE, MILTON, MO. ! ; 208 EXPERIENCE OF MOTHER SARAH SMITH. Spirit and his word showed me that I could sects and out of the holiness association and not pay his money to support these ungodly out of the band. Oh, halleluiah Free Mason and Odd Fellow preachers. I We had our meeting four times a week and would read in 2 Cor. 6:17, 18, "Wherefore, God was leading us. I saw a light and I would come out from among them, and be ye separ- tell the people that there was a light coming ate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean what it was I could not tell, but I knew it was thing; and I will receive you, and will be a of God and if we would reject it we would go father unto you ; and ye shall be my sons and into darkness. I saw in Ezek. 34 where the daughters, saith the Lord Almighty." Also, shepherds would feed themselves and would "Be not unequally yoked together with un- uot feed the flock, and in Jer. 51 :6, "Flee out ' believers." Here I was yoked up with saints of the midst of Babylon. ' I was always ready and sinners. My name in a sect, in a holiness to accept what was Bible. In January, 1882, association, and on the class book in the holi- in Bro. Miller's house, near Jerry City, 0., ness band with the rules how I should conduct we had a meeting never to be forgotten, which these meetings. Praise God, I had no use for lasted until three o'clock in the morning. that ; so that book went into the flames and we Truly God was in our midst in wonderful let God lead, and truly he was with us in won- power. Rev. 19, Jer. 51, and Ezek. 34 were derful power ; and by his Holy Spirit and his read in that meeting, which brought me to a blessed word he finally brought us out of the place where I was like Moses when he came JAMES WILLIS, GRESHAM, NEB. N. S. DUNCAN AND WIFE, HUNTSVILLE, ALA. 210 EXPERIENCE OF 3,1 ..-TRER SARAH SMITH. to the Red Sea. That morning before I closed by the Word how wrong it was to be yoked the meeting, I said I could lead them no fur- up with these creeds. There I was yet yoked ther ; but the Lord said, Stand still and see the up with a sect and in the holiness association. salvation of the Lord. Praise God! We did The meeting commenced on Monday night, not have to wait long. and on Thursday night as I stepped inside of In two weeks after that wonderful meeting the meeting house the Spirit of God said, the Lord sent Bro. Warner to Jerry City to Will you do it? I said, What, Lord? Audit teach us and show us what the 18th chapter it was repeated, and I said again, WTiat, Lord? of Revelation was, which he did by the Spirit After I sat down the same was repeated again. and by the word of God. He proved what I said, Yes, Lord, anything thou wilt have me Babylon was, and how God's people had been do, not knowing what the Lord had for me. kept until the time came when he called his Just as soon as the sermon was finished the people out of Babylon. He proved what he Lord had me on my feet and in front of the ' said by the Word. Some of our people said, pulpit, and I raised both hands and said, ' It "Beware of that man Warner, for he is a has come, it has come, will we walk in the dangerous man," and that "he is a come- light?" I said, "As many as are willing to outer," etc. But I told them that he preached declare their freedom in Christ Jesus make it the Bible. Bro. Kilpatrick was also sent of manifest by rising to your feet." Twenty the Lord to aid in backing up the truth. He arose. Praise God forever and ever, for that showed the one body, the church, and proved meeting will not be forgotten in this world }, L, PORTER AND WIPE, FAYETTEVIELE, TENN. THOMAS CARTER AND WIFE, ST. LOUIS, MO, 212 EXPERIENCE OP MOTHER SARAH SMITH. or the world to come. Souls were sealed in sent to go. God showed me in broad daylight that meeting. And the words of the prophet in a vision, a fanning mill. While I was in Joel 2:6 were fulfilled where he said, "All secret prayer I saw this with my spiritual faces shall gather blackness." Truly many eyes and God by his Spirit said, You must faces turned black in that meeting. One wo- be one of the fanners where Jeremiah speaks man, who was there, said not long ago that of in Jer. 51:1, 2, "I will raise up against Mother Smith would have to give an account Babylon, and against them that dwell in the in the day of judgment for breaking up that midst of them that rise up against me, .< holiness band. Well, if that band had been destroying wind; and will send unto Babylon founded on the rock where Christ said the fanners that shall fan her," and in Isa. 41: gates of hell should not prevail against it, it 15, 16, "I will make thee a new sharp thresh- would not have been broken up. ing instrument, having teeth." Well, that After I had declared my freedom from ail sight that I saw and what God showed me the bands and straps of Babylon, the Lord made an impression upon my mind that will began to show me that I must break up house- never be forgotten. When the wheat was keeping and go into the gospel work. I had fanned and examined there was but a small quite a struggle before I could give up to go. portion of pure wheat, but oh ! when the other The Lord had to warn me in visions and end of the mill was examined there was an im- dreams, and the call came so strong that I mense heap of wheat with the chaff and straw, could not rest day or night until I would con- but it was too light for the gospel. It went WM. E, WARREN, ST. LOUIS, MICH, SAMUEL FORD, FIKETON, TENN. 214 EXPERIENCE OP MOTHER SARAH SMITH. out with the straw and chaff, and there could the steps to the front of the door. God then not a sound grain be found in all that large showed me if I did not obey the call I would heap of wheat. Some was black, was mil- lose my salvation. The battle then commenced. dewed, some was shrivelled, some cut in There was another meeting at Bro. Miller's pieces. Oh, what an awful picture of Baby- house, which will always be remembered. I lon ! She is thrashed and fanned until she laid on the floor on my face under an awful has no more wheat in her, especially where burden, weeping and talking with the Lord. the fanners have gone through her. I said I was too old, as my age was sixty-one, The next vision was a large building with and I have no education, but the Lord told steps on the outside of it in front of a door. me what to do. I said who will take care of The building and the ground were white and my husband? He said the children and he I was robed in white, with a glass goblet in would care for him. Well, there I was be- my hand, and in that was two colors of liquid, tween life and death, and light and darkness. the one was the color of blood and the other of The Lord had already opened the way to bring fire, and I was to go up these steps. I started my oldest son and family to live with us. and when I was half way up, the steps slipped After I had the victory, I said, Lord, thy will to one side of the door, but when I stepped on be done and no longer mine. Praise God for- the top step the whole stairway came loose evermore for an obedient heart! That even- from the building and it started to fall back. ing I went home and told my folks what T I gave an awful scream, then some men placed would do, and in ten days I was on my way, J. I.. PIKE, ALLEGAN, MICH. "W. A. HAND, WOLFF, ALA. 21G EXPERIENCE OP MJTEER SARAH SMITH. cut loose from house and home, not knowing hand on me. My husband saw that I was in whether I would ever see my home again. trouble, so he said to me that we would have When my husband took me to the station he to make a sale and sell everything so you can asked when I would come hack; I said I did go. I said I could never do that, not thinking not know, I was going like Abraham when that I would have to do like Jonah when he he sacrificed Isaac. tried to get away from God by hiding in a After God showed me the vision of that ship. I can not tell how wonderfully God has building and those steps getting loose and been leading me all along life's journey. And falling back it gave me trouble. I seemed 10 how I could see the hand of God in opening the see something in it, and I told a sister, who way. After I had, as I said, lain on my face tried to console and tell me that she did not in Bro. Miller's house, weeping and talking see anything bad about it. But I said it with the ~Lord, he showed me what to do. So meant something. This was before I had the when I came home I was afraid to speak to victory of consenting to break up housekeep- my husband about it for fear he would say ing. I had told my husband that I felt more aught against it, although I had told the Lord and move that the Lord had a work for me he would have to open the way so no man to do different from what I had been doing. could gainsay. It can not be told how mysteri- It bore on my mind so much that my folks ously he did open the way. He showed me took notice, and they wanted me to go on a very clearly to make sale and sell everything visit, thinking that it would wear off; but but the place and let my son farm it. there was no wearing off. God had laid his Now I am just speaking of this to show C. P. TCT.TCTJNG. A. D. KHAN, CALCUTTA, INDIA. A Converted Mohammedan. 218 EXPERIENCE OE MOTHER SARAH SMITH. how wonderfully God will lead if we are bid adieu to house and home and went on given up to do his will. So in the evening- my way for God and the salvation of souls. after my son and his wife had gone to their God had not yet made it clear to me what room I went in and unburdened my heart by line of work he would have me to do. I was saying, "Dan, I am done cooking for farm- to go to Beaverdam, Ind., to an assembly of ing," and then I could say no more for weep- the saints, and from there the Lord would ' ing for a few minutes, so my son said, ' Well, send me forth in the name of Jesus. I went mother, if you have any other work to do be- trusting my all in him. sides cooking the sooner you get at it the better The Lord made choice of Bro. D. S. Warner it will be.-"' Then I told him what the Lord to preach against sectism in this reformation, showed me and what to do. He was willing; and the people and sect preachers soon bitter- so I said nothing to husband until at the ly turned against this way insomuch that but breakfast table. I said to him, "I am done few would attend his meetings. The Lord cooking for farming." He ate his breakfast moved upon a company of singers to sing the ' and walked out, and came in and asked, ' How beautiful songs and then the people would soon will you have to leave!" I said in ten come to hear the singing. days or two weeks. So he said, "I will get In 1884 the Lord sent forth the first evange- you some money." Oh, praise God for his listic company in this reformation. He chose wonderful works! Well, in ten days every- me as a mother in Israel in the company. I thing was arranged and put in order, and I was old enough to be the mother of the oldest THE CHILDREN S HOME, GRAND JUNCTION, MICH, ! 220 EXPERIENCE OF MOTHER SARzlH SMITH. one in the company; there were five of us in themselves? will they sacrifice? will they make all; viz., D. S. Warner, Barney E. Warren, an end in a day? will they revive the stones Frankie Miller, Nannie Kigar, and myself. out of the heaps of the rubbish which are This company traveled together a little over burned? Now, Tobiah the Ammonite was by four years with perfect harmony. We were him, and he said, Even that which they build, all of one heart and one mind and saw eye to if a fox go up, he shall even break down their eye. They were dearer to me than my own stonewall." Neh. 4:1-3. relatives. Even to this day there is an attach- Praise God, the work has been going on for ment that can never be broken. Oh, the many twenty-two years and a fox has not broken precious seasons we enjoyed together in the the wall yet. The Lord has fought every Lord were unspeakable and full of glory. battle. We traveled over and visited differ- Praise God for his wonderful love ent parts of ten states and Canada, and held We met with much opposition. The devil many meetings. In every place we preached did everything possible to overthrow the work- the whole truth, justification, Rom. 5:1, 2; as he did in the days of Nehemiah. "When sanctification, Jno, 17 :19 ; Jno. 14 :15-17 ; Rom. ' Sanballat heard that we builded the wall, he 12:2; IThess. 4 :3, ' For this is the will of God was wroth, and took great indignation, and even your sanctification." We preached it mocked the Jews. And he spake before his: because it was the will of God. We also brethren and the army of Samaria, and said, taught the one church and the divine healing What do these feeble Jews? will they fortify of the body, and saw many precious souls F, J. VAJST VELPEN ANP WIPE, LODJ, CAL, 222 EXPERIENCE OP MOTHER SARAH SMITH. saved and brought into this blessed light. He preached from two to four times during During our travels we saw some wonderful the day and night, working at the altar with cases of healing of the sick by the power of those who were seeking help, and also gave God; devils cast out; blind eyes opened, and much instruction outside of meetings, prayed rain sent and withheld in answer to prayer. for the sick, wrote for publication, etc. He God protected through mobs and storms and was a holy man and his life was without spot gave us complete victory over wicked men and blame. I am a living witness to-day for and devils, and in answer to prayer he sup- Christ. In 1881 the Lord delivered me from plied all our needs. We never in all our tra- the appetite of drinking tea and coffee, and I vels took up a collection. Through our labors have not taken a drop of medicine since 1878, God established his church in many localities The Lord has saved me, and healed me at in Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Iowa, different times, and now he keeps this body Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado, and Canada. well and free from pain. To him be all the Bro. Warner was marvelously helped by the praise and glory. power of God in preaching the gospel. He It would no doubt be of interest for me to was very frail in body, but being filled with tell of the manifestation of the power of God the power of God the Lord always stood by in healing the sick. At one time when I was him in delivering the Word. He would oftea preparing to travel on the train to see a preach from two to three hours at a time granddaughter who was lying at the point while the people listened with great interest. of death, I fell and received a severe injury, SCENES ON THE BURKET, CAMP GROUND NEAR BURKET AND CI.AYPOCL, INDIANA. 224 EXPERIENCE OF MOTHER SARAH SMITH. almost breaking my back. My son who was back and took away all the pain and the burn- near by helped me into the house and placed ing fever. I sprang out of the chair walking me in a chair where I was almost as helpless and praising God. Oh, halleluiah! as a child. I called mightily npon the Lord My mind now wanders back many years for help. Finally my son took me to the ago to a time when God wonderfully ans- station, but I was in great pain. He and the wered prayer. It was when my name was still conductor helped me on the train, and I was in Babylon. It is a striking testimony of a taken to the home of my son-in-law where the dying woman. I must first tell you how she sick one was lying at the point of death. Oh, rejected the Spirit of God. This was when what pain T suffered for three days ! I could God was saving souls, and the people were neither get up, lie down nor walk without help. living up to all the light they had in sects. People would come and go to see her die, and The M. E. denomination had a revival meet- would find me in such a helpless condition ing in February, about the year 1869, and I they would urge me to do something. I told felt that this woman must give her heart to them I was waiting on the Lord. On the God. Knowing that she was convicted of her third day between five and six o'clock they sins, I would invite her to come to Christ, helped me to a chair, and I was telling of and she refused throughout that meeting. In God's wonderful power of healing the sick, March the Evangelicals commenced services and God touched my body with a cooling in the same neighborhood, and she came to the sensation. It seemed to pass through my meeting and was the same as before, under ! EXPERIENCE OF MOTHER S.VRAH SMITH. conviction, bnt would not yield. I felt that at the door of your heart. This poor woma? she must come to Jesus, so I would invite her took sick in August, just about five months to come to Christ night after night, until the* after she refused to give her heart to God. last night of the meeting. I went to her Her sickness lasted only a few days. I went again and said, "What will you do? this to see her on Thursday, she was lively, not meeting will close to-night and your soul is not thinking of any seriousness in her case at saved; God only knows this may he the last that time. Ah, the dreadful time came. On invitation you may ever have, for God says Saturday evening a neighbor came to my 1 his Spirit shall not always strive with man.' house and said, you must go to see this sick She refused to give her heart to God, claiming woman; and while I was getting ready to her husband was in the way. With her head go he said she was fighting devils. Oh, the upon my shoulder she wept until my garments horror that I met when I reached her bedside were wet with tears, and she refused for the She grasped my arm and screamed in horror, last time. "0 Mrs. Smith, do hold me, the devils are ' Now comes her awful testimony while on dragging me down to hell. ' She was in such her death bed. It is enough to chill the blood agony and torment that she left the prints of in the veins of every one. my God! what her fingers on my arm where she held me. I a place of torment hell must be! sinners, told her to look to Jesus, for he was merciful, let me warn you in the name of Jesus, never and also gave her words from the scriptures reject the Spirit of God when it is knocking and pointed her to the thief on the cross. Oh. 226 EXPERIENCE OF MOTHER SARAH SMITH. ' she said, that was not for her. Then I asked and called for her husband. I said, ' Do you her if I should pray for her. She said, "you want to see him?" She said, yes. So I may pray, but it will do no good." I knelt brought him to her bedside. She looked at by her bedside, and my prayer did not seem him and said, "I am lost, and you are to to go above my lips ; truly the heavens seemed blame;" and in that awful condition she like brass. Then she said to me, "Oh, if 1 went into an endless eternity. sinner, just had only given my heart to God when you think what an awful place hell must be in wanted me to do so, but now it is too late. its reality, if only a foretaste is so terrible. That last night of the meeting the Spirit of Millions of poor souls are taking the same God left me, and it never came back, and now course until it is forever too late. T must die, and hell is my doom." Oh, the I once asked a woman to come back to God. awful, horrible agony which she was passing She was then, and is to-day in a backslidden through is undescribable ! The screams and state. She said she could not keep saved, shrieks that came from her lips were almost but remarked, "I know the way, and I can unendurable. Fighting the devils, she would get saved just before I die." Many expect say, "don't you smell the brimstone! don't to receive a penny in the eleventh hour. Matt. you see the flames of hell?" Thus she con- 20 : 6, 7. Here we have a parable of a man tinued all night. In the morning she lay quiet who went out early in the morning to hire for a time. We thought she was dead, but laborers in his vineyard. Why did he do so^ she opened her eyes with an awful shriek, Because he wanted them to put in a whole MB day's work. He invited some at the eleventh ago, and show the result of a terrible expres hour because they had not been hired before. sion a doctor made while standing by the Now God invites sinners to come unto him bedside of a dying man, The man was un- at all hours, and if they heed and obey they conscious for five days. The doctor asked me receive a penny; but there is a time coming if I had noticed whether he showed any signs when God's Spirit will not strive with man. of realizing anything. I told him I did not; Those who will receive a penny at the eleventh lie said that it was too bad that a man had hour are only such as have never been invited, to live and not know anything. Then he and who will yet make use of their privilege. said he wanted to know everything when he They said, "No man has hired us." Oh, I came to die, but said he expected to live a do praise God that I obeyed the first call. thousand years. I reproved him for his say- While writing these experiences I am ask- ing, and said, "Doctor, don't you believe ing God every morning to inspire my soul in a hereafter?" He said, "No; when I and bring to my mind just such things as come to die I will stick my soul on a fence would be for his glory and the good of stake aud let God Almighty and the devil precious souls, for I of myself am nothing. have a race for it." Oh! the poor man did What I am God has made me, so all glory not think that his thousand years would come belongs to him. to an end in one year. Just one year later, As a warning to some I will relate a circum- in the same month, while driving along the stance which happened a number of years road, his horse became frightened and jumped 228 EXPERIENCE OF MOTHER SARAH SMITH. over a picket fence, and left him hanging full of bitterness against the light. He said on the pickets. He lived three days, during it was all of the devil, and he would stick which time he was conscious, and died cursing to the old carcass, and if they kicked him God. Truly God is not mocked. out he would join again, having reference After I came out free and clear for God, to the United Brethren sect, of which he was sect preachers became stirred and began per- a member. He lost his salvation and also secuting this way. One preacher said, "What his mind became deranged, and he had to be a pity that Sister Smith left the church; she sent to the asylum. Oh what an awful thing has lost her usefulness." The poor man for a man to sell his birthright for a sect! could not see the true church as I did. He "And for this cause, God shall send them has even lost that which he seemed to have. strong delusion that they should believe a The president of the Holiness Association lie."2Thess. 2:11. had some light on the one church, and madr> It is a sad truth to-day that about ninety- an expression something like this: he said nine out of every hundred sect preachers are he expected to see the day when God's holy not preaching the whole truth, even to the people would all be gathered out of Babylon, light which they have had. Why is it! It and would all see eye to eye. But when the is because they have rejected the true light. light came in its fulness it was with him as Now this brings to my mind a vision which with some spoken of by the prophet Joel. His God showed me about the year 1869. One face gathered blackness, and his heart was evening during the time of a revival meeting, EXPERIENCE OF MOTHER SARAH SMITH. 223 I seemed to be carried off to a beautiful city. asked how I would let my light shine if I I was permitted to see the beautiful robes of never went back into sectism. I said I would righteousness that were prepared for some let it shine by staying away. I remember of people that had a good experience in justifica- healing a Methodist preacher praying for tion. But I was taught that the time was com- God to scatter this work, having reference ing when greater light would come and they to this reformation, and that it might be would reject it. They had laid me on a bench, scattered to the four winds of the earth. [ and when I came to realize my situation the said that was the best prayer he ever offered. meeting was dismissed and the people had And truly since then it has spread throughonr gathered around me. I arose with tears the earth, but probably not in the way in streaming down my face, and oh, how I ad- which lie meant it should scatter. monished them, until nearly every one was In the year 1876 I was helping in an M. E. shedding tears. I have seen that come true meeting in Kansas, Seneca Co., Ohio. We the second time. Next year God sent a man were annoyed more or less every night by to the same place to preach sanctification as a saloon which was close to the church. One a second work of grace. Some began fighting evening I asked the Lord in public prayer to holiness as a second work of grace,and they lay the whole thing in ashes. I just asked lost what they had, and when this truth was and believed, and that very same night the preached at Jerry City, this came true when entiie building was burned to ashes in answer many faces "gathered blackness." I was to prayer. Praise God for ever! In 1879, 230 EXPERIENCE OP MOTHER SARAH SMITH. in Jerry City, Wood Co., Ohio, I was again He closed the meeting, and just before we engaged in meeting, and there was trouble knelt down to pray, here came the saloon again with a saloon keeper. He was to close keeper with his gang rushing into the house. his saloon at six o'clock in the evening, but The preacher called upon me to pray. Well, he was determined not to obey. He said he I had been praying for God to save him it. would break up the meeting, which he did in he could be saved, so I just named him out less than two weeks by inviting from fifteen in my prayer and said, "Lord, here is a to twenty-five young men into his saloon and saloon keeper who is not satisfied to go to giving them strong drink until they were hell alone ; he is bound to take all these young devilish enough to do anything. They would men to hell with him. Lord, if he can be get on their knees and have a mock prayer saved, save him now; and if he will not br meeting, and also a mock testimony, and then saved, remove him in thine own time and he would bring his gang into the church every way." This was on Friday, and on Monday, night filled with the spirits of devils ; and that about four o'clock in the afternoon, he died influence would kill the spirit of the meeting, in a delirium fit. This caused great excite- just like water would kill a fire. On Friday meut, especially among those young men. evening of the second week of the meeting, Four weeks later we had another meeting the preacher asked me what he should do about in the same church, and sinners would come the meeting. He said just as long as that to the altar, until (i5 claimed justification. saloon keeper comes with his gang we can do All glory is given to God! nothing. My reply was, Let the Lord lead. All this was in answer to prayer. Some EXPERIENCE OP MOTHER SARAH SMITH. 231 may say this is boasting; it is boasting in we were overtaken in a terrible storm during the Lord only. It is glorifying God, for we the night and our train collided with a freight asked him in faith. Let us see John 14: 13, train. The engine was wrecked and had to 14: "And whatsoever ye shall ask in my be repaired, so we were left four hours on name, that will I do.". John 15: 7 says," If the track in the storm, not knowing what ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, minute we might be blown off the track, but ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done our trust was in God. During the afternoon, ' unto you. ' We could give many more scrip- just before this storm, Brother E. E. Byrum. tures to prove that God wants his children to who was then at the Gospel Trumpet Office even ask largely for such things as we need. at Grand Junction, Mich., was writing a letter He says in James 5: 16, "The effectual fer- to Brother Warner. Suddenly he became very vent prayer of a righteous man availetb much burdened insomuch that he was unable much." So it is the prayer of faith that to write anything more or continue his work. brings the answer. We have seen many Not knowing the cause of the burden he went wonderful and marvelous things done in to his room, and there alone began earnestly answer to prayer; devils cast out and hun- praying to the Lord to reveal the cause of the dreds of sick people healed by the power of trouble. While there upon his knees the Lord God. Rain was sent and stopped in answer by his Spirit made known unto him that to prayer. Brother Warner and his company were either When we were coming from Denver, Colo. at that time or soon would be in great danger. '! 232 EXPERIENCE OP MOTHER SARAH SMITH. Not knowing the nature of the trouble, Bro. 'I will let no evil come near thy dwelling; I Byrum asked the Lord to take care of him will care for them that put their trust in me. and overrule everything to his glory, and Our trust was in God through storms, mobs, protect them from all harm and danger. The and in the midst of wicked men, devils, and Lord gave him such assurance that the prayer sect preachers. Praise God forever and ever was heard and answered that he went to his AVhen we were at St. James, Mo. the first desk and finished the letter, telling Bro. War- time, we met some people who were influenced ner what had happened him since the letter by some supernatural power, known as the was begun. As soon as his letter arrived, jerks. They would hop about on one foot, Bro. Warner wrote him, saying, "Just after twist their bodies into almost every conceiv- you were so burdened for us and our safety, able shape and fall over in an unseemly man- we were traveling in the midst of a big wind- ner. They also claimed to have those among storm. The coaches of our train were sway- them that possessed the apostolic gift of ing to and fro like a load of hay, and our lives tongues and the interpretation of tongues. were in peril. Our train collided with a We all, with Brother Warner, took a stand freight train ahead of us, injuring the engine against the spirit by which they were actuated, to our train, but not one of us was hurt. God and ascribed their manifestations to the spirit had burdened you, while a thousand miles of the devil, and forbid the devil in the name away, for our safety." of the Lord to proceed any further with his Oh, how true are the words where God says, work. Their manifestations soon came to EXPERIENCE OF MOTHER SARAH SMITH. 233 naught. Nearly everyone was delivered from ly stirred, because his works were exposed that influence that had caused them to act so that were carried on in the sects. So a mob strangely. This defeat of the devil caused him sent us a shower of eggs, but God 's great hand to stir up the haser sort against us, and before was over us that none of us were hit. Praise the meeting closed a mob came upon the camp- God ! When they found that none of us were ground at a late hour in the night and de- hit, they were going to give us a shower of manded that all the saints take their departure stones. They asked a young man to join with immediately, which orders under circumstan them. He told them that if they undertook ces had to he obeyed. The mob was under such a thing he would join them with stones, the influence of intoxicating liquor and led by and stated that lie would kill the first one he a sect preacher. Never before did I hear such saw throw a stone. They, knowing that he swearing. The ministers were sought for bv meant what he said, did not carry out their the moli, but by the aid of the brethren and intention. We praised God for protecting us the great hand of God over us, we all escaped again. The devil is a coward. without harm. The next day the people came At Rising Sun, Ohio, we were again molest- together at the home of a brother a few miles ed by a mob. The scripture was fulfilled away and more souls were saved after they at this place as mentioned in the seventeenth left the cam]) than before. chapter of Acts, fifth and sixth verses. Oct. At G rover, Ind. we had a meeting in a 14, 1886, at the home of Bro. Roush, we were schoolhouse and there the devil became great- again molested without harm. I could speak 234 EXPERIENCE OP MOTHER SARAH SMITH. of many more, but let this suffice. Praise At any other time when he could do some- God, this was all done against us for preach- thing he was sinning more or less ; so he must ing justification, the whole gospel ; sanctifica- be of the devil. 1 Jno. 3:8. "He that com- ' tion as a second work of grace, divine healing mitteth sin is of the devil. ' We also preached of the body, the casting out of devils, the one and proved by the word of God what Babylon body the church, with Christ the door, and Avas, and that she was fallen, and had become that God was adding to the church such as the cage of devils. Rev. 18 :2. We proved by were being saved and living free from sin. our lives that we lived what we preached by Such preaching would stir the sectarian peo- living spotless and entirely free from this ple. One day in one of our meetings in Avorld. Father Wickershani 's building, after the ser- Praise God forever and ever! When God mon was delivered on the subject of a sinless sanctified me he took all the shrink and fear life, one man arose and said, "I thank God of men and devils out of me. And when he I am a Methodist class-leader, and I sin more called me out into the company to travel, he ' or less every day. ' In the evening before he put me on the blood and fire line. Isa. 41 :15, went to bed he would ask God to forgive his 16. "Thou shalt thresh the mountains, and sins. He said no man could live without sin. beat them small, and shalt make the hills as One of the preachers said it would be a bless- chaff. Thou shalt fan them, and the wind ing for that man to die in his sleep, for that shall carry them away." Oh, may all God's was the only time he was not committing sin. ministers be fearless of men and devils in EXPERIENCE OF MOTHER SARAH SMITH. 231 preaching the whole Bible, so that none will fessors like thunder. We know of this from come up in the day of judgment with only a a blessed experience. We went to an M. E. part of the Bible. If we love God above meeting close where we were holding a meet- everything, we love to do his will and keep ing and heard them telling their death-bed, his commandments. "And I saw as it were a grave-yard, whining testimonies, which were sea of glass mingled with fire ; and them that so dead and disgusting that the preacher sat had gotten the victory over the beast, and with his face covered in his hands. It seemed over his image, and over his mark, and over to me, as little religion as he had, he was dis- the number of his name, stand on the sea of gusted with their testimonies, for he himself glass, having the harps of God." Rev. 15:2. had no salvation. It was laughable when we The sea of glass represents the glorious ex- testified to see them turn in their seats to see perience of a sanctified life. Praise God! and hear where the voice came from. We The life of a wholly sanctified person is just were in the back part of the congregation, and as smooth as glass. There is not a riffle, a it seemed to scare them when they heard the wave, a doubt, nor a fear, but the fear of God; sound of a voice. Oh, praise God for voices no shrinking or giving away to temptation. in testimony, that are full of fire and power. Oh, praise God ! The lightnings, thunders, Oh, halleluiah! The eyes that John speaks and the voice of God heard are the flashing of represent light. When we are full of eyes testimonies of God's children, sanctified ones. then have we light. A house that has its Their voices sound in the ears of formal pro- windows open has light and has no darkness, : 236 EXPERIENCE OP MOTHER SARAH SMITH. so is a heart that is cleansed from all sin, and while be stays above the clouds. So can a from all unrighteousness. Such a house has no wholly sanctified soul, who is dead indeed to darkness, for God dwells in a pure heart and sin and alive unto Christ. A soul that has in him is no darkness. Praise God for a clear this glorious Bible experience does, by the and glorious gospel which has driven away grace of God, stay above the black clouds of all the dark and cloudy days! Christ givei persecutions and everything that is of this us the boldness of a lion and the meekness of world. We are living in the sunlight of God a lamb. As he is so are we in this world. continually, and where God is there is no Now we have another glorious picture in darkness. Now the eagle represents light and which the flying eagle represents a true speed to travel and keep above the storms, for Christian. Flying means speed and great the clouds come up very quickly sometimes, haste, and that is how God's ministers are just like temptations upon the soul. If we do flying through this world, having an everlast- not watch we will be overtaken. He is ing gospel to preach to a dying world. The obliged to sail very fast to keep above them, eagle also teaches another beautiful picture, and so must the Christian travel to keep above whereby we may learn a glorious lesson. We the storms and persecutions of this world. are told that when he sees a storm coming he Speed means to run; and to run, we must be sails above the clouds where he is in the sun stripped for the race. The apostle in Heb. 12 light, and it does not matter how black the 1, says, "Let us lay aside every weight, and clouds are beneath him. He is in the sunlight the sin which does so easily beset us, and let EXPERIENCE OF MOTHER SARAH SMITH. 237 us run with patience the race that is set before has escaped free and clear from the dark age ' us." The sin is our inborn sin or carnal na- of sect Babylon. ' Babylon the great is fallen, ture, which is not destroyed in our justifica- is fallen, and is become the habitation of tion. God knoweth a proud heart, but he devils, and the hold of every foul spirit, and giveth grace to the humble. "Whose adorn- the cage of every unclean and hateful bird." ing let it not be that outward adorning of Rev. 18:2. plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold.' Now this brings to my mind a vision that 1 Pet. 3:3. God's people are a peculiar peo- God gave me a few years ago, and I believe ple; they go neat and clean, they do not con- he wants me to write it, for it comes in my form to this world, have no desire to go to experience. It seemed that I was brought to fairs, church frolics, shows, dances, secret a mixed multitude in Babylon with their many ' orders, and such like. They have no fellow- names of blasphemy : ' And I saw a woman ship with worldly things. 1 Jno. 2 :15, "Love sit upon a scarlet colored beast, full of names not the world, neither the things that are in of blasphemy," and she is also the mother of the world. If any man love the world the harlots. Rev. 17:3, 5. In my vision I was love of the Father is not in him." We live walking and picking up some keys that were in the world, but we are not of the world. We all along the way, first a small one and then can not mix oil and water; neither can a a large one. They had all turned black, and Christian mingle with the world. I wondered what that would represent. The I am praising God for the one church, which Spirit revealed to me that that represented 238 EXPERIENCE OP MOTHER SARAH SMITH. the holiness people who stayed in sects, those Oh, what an awful truth this brings to our that rejected the light. When I got to the mind ! Only spirits of like character remain end of the line, I wondered what this should together. Babylon represents a fair exterior, mean. I was directed to go back the same but you may be assured that they are also way and God would show me the awfillness of spoiled if they are at home there. God showed the mixed multitude of people, and oh, such me by his Spirit, the pear represented the a mess of rotten, moulded fruit, vegetables professed holiness people in sectarianism, of all kinds, all mixed together in a. large especially sect holiness teachers. I was then heap ! Some were dried and black, others de- brought back to a great multitude of mixed cayed, and some covered with mold. It was classes of people ; there I saw two roads lead- the most offensive heap of stuff I ever looked ing off to my left. One was a great broad upon, but just on top of that filthy pile lay a road, very pleasing for the eye to look upon. beautiful ripe pear. I could not see any And I saw the mixed multitude of sinners blemish upon it. I thought I could save it, and professors of all kinds, start out on this and went around where I could reach it, tak- broad road. Then I saw another road not ing great care that my clothes should not as broad as the first, but leading in the same touch the pile of filth. I reached over and direction, which also had a great many things took the pear, but as I picked it up, lo, it of seetism. What a sight! They had holi- sents the fenced cities of sect Babylon and ness enough to take another road that was the narrow way was comparatively light and leading along side of a broad road, which and not free from shade. Until I leaped over must necessarily lead to the same place. This the black sect wall the light was not clear not- vision needs no explanation; it explains it- dark. The prophet Zechariah in the 14th ch. self. It leaves sectarianism and formal Baby- and 6th verse says, "And it shall come to lon in a bad condition, and they are left with- pass in that day, that the light shall not be out a coal by which to warm. clear nor dark * * * : that at evening time it Now comes the glory and beauty of shall my be light." Oh, halleluiah! When I got vision, a beautiful plain narrow path with beyond the black fence I could see clear to the here and there a traveler with his lamps celestial city of God. Oh, the light was clear trimmed and burning. This narrow path was as crystal and the glory of God shone down leading to the right, away from the two broad from the holy city the whole length of the roads going down to destruction. I celestial went way. Let all take warning and flee upon the narrow way and came to a fence. from Babylon. The rails were black just like the keys that During the time of the war the Lord also I found. The Lord showed those me black delivered me out of an awful trial. In the keys were a representation of an experience year 1861, three of my sons went to war. The of the people of sect holiness after they re- next to the oldest was captured by the rebels jected the greater light, and the fence repre- and sent to that dreadful Libby prison, where 240 EXPERIENCE OF MOTHER SARAH SMITH. be died. Only God and the mothers that me victory. It just seemed as if all heaven passed through the same experience know had come down to guide my troubled soul. Avhat I passed through during this time. Halleluiah ! Well, the devil was again de- Truly God did not say in vain when he said, feated. "All things work together for good to them At one time the Lord broke up a dance in that love God." Shortly after the imprison- answer to prayer, and also a party of men ment of my son, he wrote me a few lines and who went to play cards in the same woods said, "Mother, do not send anything for me where my altar of prayer was located. One while I am here, for I can not get a letter of the parties said, "We can not play," and ' from any one. ' Oh, the sleepless nights that all left the woods. I spent are untold! I lost my appetite, and Once when were in Canada we held meeting these things weighed so heavily upon me that in a large brick building, which had ventila- my mind became weakened. Then the devil tors in the floor. The mice would come up took advantage, thinking he could destroy through these ventilators and cause a sensa- my mind, and for three days I could not pray. tion and disturb the meeting. We just asked I would go in secret, but I could not offer a God to destroy the mice, and it was done in prayer until the third day just at the setting the name of Jesus. of the sun, I went out and laid down upon the ground and cried, Lord, deliver me or I "I've seen the lightning flashing, perish ! The Lord did deliver me and gave And heard the thunders roll; ; '; EXPERIENCE OP MOTHER SARAH SMITH. 241 I've felt sin's breakers dashing, WARNING. Trying to conquer my soul I heard the voice of my Savior Many people who reject the truth must soou Telling me still press on; after suffer the terrible consequences. I de- He promised never to leave me, sire to sound a warning to the Trumpet read- Never to leave me alone. ers, and especially those who have it sent to "The world's fierce winds are blowing to them free of charge. The truths it contains Temptations sharp and keen; are a savor of life unto life or death unto I feel a peace in knowing My Savior stands between; death. I will here give an account of a few He stands to shield me from danger awful cases, with which I am personally ac- When earthly friends are gone; quainted. They had the Trumpet sent to promised never to leave me, He them by a friend who loved their souls. The Never to leave me alone. first took the Gospel Trumpet and burned ""When in affliction's valley, it and said it was not fit to have in the house. treading the road of care, I'm He burned it in order to keep anyone else from My Savior helps me to carry reading it. He went so far as to say it was nol My burdens when heavy to bear fit for a decent person to read. This man end- My feet, entangled with briers, ed his life committing suicide. Ready to cast me down, by The second My Savior whispers his promise, one also said that he would not have it, and ' ' I never will leave thee alone. ' that it was not fit to read; so he threw them 242 EXPERIENCE OF MOTHER SARAH SMITH. away and it was not long until he lost his that in all things he might have the preemi- mind and had to be sent to the lunatic asylum. nence. He never intended for his true children Be careful how you are dealing with God's to have any stepfathers. Now see Eph. 4: ' work; take warning, the trump of God is 4-6, ' There is one body, and one Spirit, even binding souls for heaven or hell. It will be as ye are called in one hope of your calling; an awful thing to fall into the hands of a one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and just God without Bible salvation. Father of all, who is above all and through In Rev. 17 -A, 5 the word of God speaks of all, and in you all." "Of whom the whole a woman, "And upon her forehead was a family in heaven and earth is named." Eph. name written, mystery, babylon the great, 3 :15. Truly God had a foreknowledge of THE MOTHER OF HARLOTS AND ABOMINATIONS what Babylon would be. He says, I will of the earth." Every name that stands at avenge them speedily, nevertheless, when the the head of a sect is a name of abomination in Son of man cometh shall he find faith on the the sight of the Lord. He desires his chil- earth. Oh, what an awful condition this world dren to be of one name and of one heart and will be in wheu Christ comes ! So many kinds of the same mind. He is the Father of all of beliefs without the living and saving faith his children and desires them to be called by of the Lord Jesus Christ. People have their His name. In Col. 1 :18 we read that Christ names on some class-book on the earth. Some is the head of the body, the church: who is will say, where will he find faith? It will be the beginning, the firstborn from the dead: only among those who have their names writ- EXPERIENCE OP MOTHER SARAH SMITH. 243 ten in the Lamb's Book of Life, which is in medicine that will do her any good." He ' ' heaven. said, ' She is cold all over. ' My pulse ceased There is another experience which I believe beating and I quit breathing. They folded the Lord wants me to mention. At one time my arms and closed my eyes. Halleluiah! I was sick so that I could not be moved for Now comes the beauty and glory that I was twelve days. At the close of this time I was permitted to behold while I was lying cold in dying, the doctor and everyone else thought. death, as every one who saw me supposed. Every one present said I could not live. I Jesus and a host of angels came to meet me, was growing cold just like a person when and oh, the glory and dazzling of the brilliant dying. I had made all arrangements to die light of glory, and the beautiful song and and told them what to do, kissed the chil- music I heard can never be told ! While I was dren good-by and admonished them all to beholding this heavenly vision, all at once I meet me in heaven, telling them not to weep heard a voice say, "She can not pass over for me. I was conscious of everything that now." Then my eyes opened, and I sang so was being said and done. As the scene of loud and clear that those women who had death began to close in on me, my entire body gone to make preparation to lay me out, heard became cold. The doctor was watching me me and came rushing into the room. Some of very closely. I heard my father ask the doc- the people became convicted, insomuch that tor if he had done all he could. He said, "I one gave her heart to God the next night at have given her the last remedy; there is no home, and the Lord instantly raised me up. 244 EXPERIENCE OF JIOTHER SARAH SMITH. "In the rifted rock I'm resting, many. Now this testimony may be read by Safely sheltered I abide; many who have never heard me testify. It There no fees nor storms molest me may encourage some to know how God did While within the cleft I hide. lead and keep me so many years from falling, trusting in alone, through so "Now I'm resting, sweetly resting, just by him In the cleft ence made for me; many years of the dark age of sectism. I was Jesus, blessed Rock of Ages, saved from my sins in March, 1842, and sanc- I will bide myself in thee. tified in August, 1859. God called me out to travel with a company of workers in this "In the rifted Bock I'll hide me, blessed evening light in 1884, and to-day still Till the storms of life are past; finds me in this way, happy in the Lord. All secure in this blest refuge, Heeding not the fiercest blast." Praise God forever! One Easter Monday in the year 1892 we As T continue writing my experience this had a terrible fire in the oil field. It was beautiful day in December, 1901, the Lord fearful indeed. It seemed for a while as if keeps me sweetly saved and preserved soul the whole country would be burned over. and body. In him I trust my all. He is There had been no rain for several weeks, and my perfect salvation, and keeps me in per- it was very windy and everything dry. One fect health. I have no aches or pains of any man who had been pumping oil, set some kind. Trulv God has made me a wonder unto waste oil on fire and the wind carried the EXPERIENCE OF MOTHER SARAH SMITH. 245 blaze into the woods, and then it rapidly worked around those oil tanks until they were spread just like fire does in a dry season. On surrounded with fire, and seeing that it was it came until it reached our farm, and there impossible to put out the fire or protect the was some timber and also an oil well and a oil tanks they came back and said they could number of tanks with several hundred barrels do no more. I was standing looking on, and of oil, and the ground around these tanks saw that the tanks must go, for the blaze was covered with oil. The fire soon reached the all around them. When those men said they oil on the ground and blazed up into the tree- could do no more, then I said in my heart, tops. The wind was blowing a fearful gale Man's extremity is God's opportunity, and I and carried sparks across a ten-acre field and rebuked the fire in the name of Jesus. In a set the woods on fire across the road. My few minutes the fire went down around thoso ' son and wife were watching the buildings oil tanks. One man said to the others, ' Do you and put fire out at different times about the see that fire go down around those tanks?" straw stack. I made the remark that I did And they marveled and said they never saw not care about seeing another such a fire until the like before. It was not long until another I could sail above it. The smoke was so thick gale of wind came and carried the fire in an- and black that when it would go down we other direction. Then I said, "Now, Lord, would have to close our eyes and hold our this fire can not be put out without rain ; now, breath until the wind would raise it again. Lord, send rain," and I started to the house The men who were pumping oil on the farm just across the ten-acre field, and before I ar 246 EXPERIENCE OP 11 OTHER SARAH SMITH. rived it commenced to thunder, and the clouds ever and forever ! I have spent the past sum began to come from the west. My dinner mer mostly in the gospel work, and saw many was waiting for me. I sat down to eat my precious souls saved and many sick healed. dinner, and before I finished it the rain was 1 attended the camp-meetings at Moundsville. pouring down and the fires were put out. W. Va., Grand Junction, Mich., and St. Louis. Have faith in God, and give him all the Mich. After visiting my daughter at Itha- glory. Praise his name forever! His ear ca, Mich., and taking a rest for several weeks, is not heavy that he can not hear, and his I returned to my home in Ohio. When power is not limited, that he can not help. I arrived home a neighbor woman was lying ' ' Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to-day, at the point of death, and was wishing and and forever." "All things are possible to waiting for me to come and visit her, as she ' ' them that believe. ' And he says, ' Whatso- desired to see me before she died. After she ever ye shall ask in my name that will I do. was laid away I spent one week at home, and If ye shall ask anything in my name I will then went to the Burket, Ind., camp-meeting, do it." St. John 14:13-15. where there was so much altar work and so Now I will give my present experience. many came for healing that I had but little I have sweeping victory in my soul over the time to rest day or night. At the close of this world, the flesh, and the devil. Halleluiah! meeting, after resting a few days, I attended My soul is flooded with wave after wave of camp-meeting at Payne, 0., and meetings in glory from the glory world. Praise God for- other places. In all these meetings the power EXPERIENCE OP MOTHER SARAH SMITH. 241 of God was wonderfully manifested in salva- last sermon. When you take your last look tion work. Sinners were converted, believers at me and lay me away, remember your wholly sanctified, and the sick were wonder- mother's tears and prayers, and follow me fully healed by the power of God. The word as I followed Christ. Eemember there are of God was sent forth in the power of the but two ways spoken of in the Bible, one is Holy Spirit, and wave after wave of glory the narrow way, the way of holiness which filled the hearts of God's people, so nrach leads to heaven; the other is the broad road so that the holy fire of his love was kindled that leads to eternal destruction. Which one to a flame of glory, till the camp was filled will you choose? with the shouts and praises of God. Halle- ' ' Life on earth is but a vapor, luiah! I feel the same love burning in my Soon we'll lay these bodies down; soul as I am writing, with tears of joy flow- But if we continue faithful ing. Oh, how can I give honor due unto him, We shall wear the victor's crown. Brighter than the stars of heaven, who has done so much and is still doing for Brighter than the dazzling sun, me! It will take eternity to praise him. We shall shine among the ransomed, Halleluiah ! God 's will be done, whether I When our work on earth is done. live a long time or go home soon, I am ready "We shall not abide forever at any call. Praise God forever! Amen. In this gloomy vale of tears; Soon I will go to my home, never to come For our life shall at the longest to see you any more, and now will preach my Only last a few short years. 248 EXPERIENCE OP MOTHER SARAH SMITH. Then we'll fly away to glory, there is laid up for me a crown of righteous- A t our Father 's own right hand, ness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, Help to siDg redemption's story shall give me in that day : and not to me only, With the blood-washed angel band." but unto all them also that love his appear- ' ' I have fought a good fight, I have finished ing." 2 Tim. 4:7, S. my course, I have kept the faith: henceforth Good-by; meet me in heaven. TESTIMONY OF MRS. JOSEPHINE E. COURTNEY. Through the providence of God I have the my better judgment, I knelt before God in privilege of giving my testimony in this book, the silence of a midnight hour and promised wherein I take pleasure in declaring unto the him if he would spare my life until some two people what the Lord hath wrought. months later I would attend a camp-meeting I was converted in my twentieth year. In near at hand, and would serve him the rest the bloom of youthful vigor, with social sur- of my life. It was God's appointed way to roundings such as might cause one to antici- draw me to himself. pate a promising future, I sat alone one I walked carefully before him from that evening wholly absorbed reading a book. It time. It required much courage on my part portrayed the character of four young per- to let my people and my young friends know sons, two of whom had chosen "the better that I cared to attend a religious meeting. part," and the other two were drifting on However, I went, and at the first service took in the paths of sin and folly. I weighed the a front seat alone. When the preaching was issues at stake seriously, and, yielding to over and the time came for testimonies I 250 TESTIMONY OF MRS. JOSEPHINE E. COURTNEY. arose, and, facing the congregation, said, while in . secret prayer the devil said to mo, 1 ' My friends, I have come to this meeting for "You clare not ask your mother to pray for ' no other purpose than to get soundly convert- you. ' It was quite an undertaking for me, but ed." Then kneeling at the altar I began to I replied, "I'll show you whether I dare ask ' seek the Lord. her or not, ' and rising with a holy vengeance Day after day passed by. At nearly every ready to knock him in the head, I started for service I expressed my determination to con- the kitchen where she was at work and asked tinue to seek the Lord until I found him. My her to go to the same place and pray for me. heart seemed as hard as stone. I could scarce- This was about the end of the conflict. The ly eat or sleep at all, and my eyes refused to next day, while in meditation and prayer, shed a tear. An agony of soul took hold of suddenly the light of life eternal broke in me, and for a time I suffered what words upon my spiritual vision, and I was made could not express. Then there came a sooth- to rejoice exceedingly in a knowledge of the ing influence which encouraged me. As we forgiveness of sins and the salvation of my left the camp to return home, I took one last soul. look and promised the Lord that if I nevei About six months after I began to declina found anything more than I had then I would in health. I was attended by several of the serve him the best I knew how, and trust that best physicians one after another, but with he would let me into heaven at last. Another little avail. My case was a mystery to them, week had passed away when one afternoon I spent considerable time at a sanitarium. JOSEPHINE E. COURTNEY, BAY VIEW, MICH. EMMA J. BILLIG, GUYS MILLS, PA. 252 TESTIMONY OF MRS. JOSEPHINE E. COURTNEY. went to distant states for a change of climate, This weight of affliction had led me to seek the but found no permanent help. Finally, my grace and the rest of entire sanctification. I ' ' eyes failed me from nerve weakness in sym- was wonderfully comforted, a ' shut-in ' from pathy with my failing health. I conld not the world. read or concentrate my sight on any near In the course of time my sister (in the object, or keep them open, only to take a look flesh), Mrs. Emma (Miller) Elwood, of Battle now and then. Creek, Mich., became the subject of a malari- Five years had passed by when I consulted ous affliction, and an inflammation in her eyes, a lady physician, and ascertained that the which caused blindness for nearly three and original disease was an internal displacement, a half years. She was here with me in my and after so long a time every organ of the northern home much of this time, having body had become chronically disordered. I been put in care of the conductors while com- obtained a degree of relief from local treat- ing and going three times over the road, a ment, but I was a physical wreck, and past distance of nearly three hundred miles, in hope of human skill. this helpless condition. My early aspirations, my every hope, were I wa? barely able to wait upon her, having blighted. Yet, when my friends came to sym- to do mostly by the sense of feeling myself pathize and pity me, I said to them, "I shall owing to the limited use of my eyes. She was come out of this some day; 'All things work converted and wholly consecrated to God together for s;ood to them that love God.' ' during this time, and the Lord revealed to TESTIMONY OF MRS. 'JOSEPHINE E. COURTNEY. 253 lier that the time was coming when he would since I had had the natural use of my eyes. open her eyes. As the appointed time drew I reflected much on the loving-kindness of the near (some nine months after), she felt a Lord, that he was no respecter of persons, pressing desire to return home, not knowing and he must know if ever a mortal under th 1 what was before her. She returned as before sim needed to be healed it was myself, be- stated, and a few weeks later I received a cause of circumstances in my domestic rela- postal card in her own handwriting, saying, tions. Three months later found me in south- "I am healed." The glad and surprising ern Michigan at. the same place, among the news quite overcame me. Could it be possible same people, having gone there on purpose to that my dear afflicted sister's eyes were open be healed. About a dozen happy saints assem- again, and that she could look upon our faces bled at an appointed place one morning where once more, and out upon this beautiful world? we were to wait upon God with fasting and Yes, it was even so, and a few days later, in prayer in my behalf. Satan came also, being came a long letter with full particulars. Of represented in a crooked, perverse man, course, I had to submit both card and letter whose oppressive influence hindered the to another hand to read to me because of my work until the latter part of the day. It was own affliction, and it seemed far more weighty a time to be remembered, however, for the than ever when I then realized (in a measure) power of the Highest was with us, the Holy what it must be to be set free. Ghost leading in such forms of worship as Up to this time I had been a half-way in- were conducive to bring victory at last. valid fifteen years, and it was nearly ten years Owing to the limited use of my eyes, I had 254 TESTIMONY OF MRS. JOSEPHINE E. COUKTNEY. been obliged to rest the whole body, insomuch sult would be awful. Thank G-od, my venture that the other afflicted parts were in a dormant upon his promises proved to be his opportu- state. I had fancied with the recovery of my nity to show his faithfulness according to his eyes I would feel quite well. For this reason word, for my eyes were healed. I returned (and through God's permitting providence to my home, and undertook the duties of the for a purpose) I did not say a word about same, but I soon found that anything like any further need than for my eyes while with ordinary labor stirred the old chronic diseases, the saints. and I was bound as if with fetters of iron. I did not know anything of the way of I undertook again and again only to find my- (healing) faith, but I sought to get so close self utterly undone, and filled with disappoint- to the Master that I might but touch his ment and sorrow of heart. I enjoyed the use garment and receive virtue thereby. of my eyes — the privilege of reading, but As the latter part of the afternoon wore on, when my body was taxed beyond its ability I became so anxious and so persistent before then my eyes would sympathize for the time the Lord that a holy desperation took hold being. What could I do 1 T was two hundred of me, and 1 wrecklessly (as it were) reached and fifty miles away from any of my acquaint for a fine print Bible which was lying near ances who had a living faith for divine heal- me, and I gazed upon its pages while I read ing; I had prayed again and again the best two chapters of the Psalms, knowing full I knew how. Sometimes I felt quite sure well that onlv for divine intercession the re- that my faith had prevailed, when the aches, TESTIMONY OP MRS. JOSEPHINE E. COURTNEY. 255 or pains, or weakness would come again, and I did not find anything that applied to my I would think, "Surely I am not healed or case. ' Then I thought, ' Surely it must come I would not feel so." through something else." Six weeks had passed away, when again 1 A new Gospel Trumpet was lying on the became very persistent before the Lord. It table. I reached for it, and my eyes first seemed that I could not endure such a life any rested upon a testimony from a sister who longer. I knew the mighty God had the same had been afflicted in the same way— only power that he ever had, and why need I be worse— not being able to sit up for three hindered from receiving the benefits he had years. She said, "When the prayer of faith promised to his children. I at once purposed was offered for me, I had been in great pain within myself that the next day should be all day, and during and after the hour of a of day fasting and waiting upon God for an prayer I was still in pain, but according to understanding as to what in the I was way. God 's word I was healed. His word could not would do just as the saints did eyes when my fail, though my feelings might deceive me. I were healed, and I believed in some way or rose up in God-given faith and walked two or other the Lord would deliver me. According- three blocks, and as I walked the pain left me. ly, the next day, after duties my most needed I had to believe that I was healed, and act out were attended to, I took my Bible and sat that faith, and then God let me feel the heal- down to read, supposing the Lord would give ing in my body. me an understanding through his word, but ' ' We must firmlv believe it before we see if 256 TESTIMONY OF MRS. JOSEPHINE E. COURTNEY. or we are walking by sight arid not by faith. that the pain was not from disease, but was 1 felt quite bad during the night. Many a trial of my faith. So I did not lie down doubts came to me, and I had to cry to the when it came on, and as I continued to be- Lord continually to deliver me from them. lieve the pain left me. The Lord also showed If I had given up when my faith was tried me that I ought not to get tired, that I had all would have been lost, but I clung to God's asked for strength and according to his word promise. I sat up more and more each day, he had given it to me. I had only to believe and the third day I went to church. I know that I had it. So I sat up all the time and the disease left me that night, and my strength worked, paying no attention to the feeling of came as rapidly as I could claim it by faith. weariness, and it left me while at work. We must rot ask God to heal us or give us "Faith is the gift of God. Ask him to in- strength and then sit and wait to feel the crease your faith continually. The ten lepers strength, but get up and act as if we had that came to Christ for healing, and he told them which we asked for. I had many severe tiial •, to go and show themselves to the priests. This of my faith but the Lord was sufficient for- was to obtain a certificate from them that they me. were healed. We naturally would have said, "At one time I suffered a great deal and ' Heal us first, and then we will go. What use did not seem to gain any. I cried unto the Lord is there in going now when we see the leprosy to help me and show me what stood in the way all over us!' But they started to go, and as of my improvement. The Lord showed me the}r went were healed. ' TESTIMONY OF MRS. JOSEPI1INE E. COURTNEY. 257 "Do not be guided by your feelings, but word. That was enough. I started for the believe God's word in spite of everything; kitchen with a quickened step and a vigorous believe that you are healed at the time you nerve. I undertook what I had not dared to pray for it, not that you will be. If you put do before, and my strength increased from it in the future it will stay in the future. You day to day. I expected to be tested and tried may feel pain or weakness, but it is not the old as this sister had been, but I soared along in weakness and disease. It will leave when my happy freedom for nearly two months. your faith lifts you above your feelings. One evening as I was preparing a testimony There will be many things that you will not of my healing for publication, suddenly I felt understand at first, but God will give you a sharp pain in my head. In an instant I light if you ask him." thought, "That feels natural," for I had suf- If an angel had been sent down from heav- fered much formerly with congestion of the en to talk to me he could not have given me a brain. I looked up and said, "Father, I am plainer understanding. I read the article healed; test me and try me all I have need, twice over, then I fell upon my knees with the but give me strength to proceed with my paper in one hand, and said, "Now, Lord, I work." Shortly another and another pain ask you to touch this body with your healing came, first on one side and then on the other. power and make it every whit whole. I claim I continued my work just the same and it ail an answer to my petition on the authority of passed away, leaving me to glory in the trial your word. I am healed. ' and the lesson I had learned. I arose with no other evidence than hi^ Again, several weeks after, I was writing 258 TESTIMONY OF MRS. JOSEPHINE E. COURTNEY. a long letter to Sister Emma. Suddenly I care of it wholly upon the Lord— went about felt a pain in my right eye. I was reminded my work as though nothing had happened, at onee that a trial was at hand. I looked up and before the close of the day it came to my and said, "Father, I am healed; try me all mind, "Why, what about that temptation!" I need, but give me strength to write." 1 for I had been so absorbed in various matters continued just the same (giving no place to that I had forgotten all about it, and that was the temptation) till it was time to get supper, the end of the trial. after which (as it had grown dark) I lighted At the time of my general healing my faith a lamp and was about to resume my writing, was centered especially upon the original dis- when something said, "It would be very pre- ease, supposing that all consequent effects sumptuous for one to try to write by lamp would be included. But God (who worketh light with such pains in the eyes as yours all things according to the purposes of his have had." I looked up again and said, own will) permitted one feature of infirmity ' ' Father, I am healed give me strength to en- to remain constipation of the bowels — which., ; — dure this trial." however, had become a second nature, inso- I finished my letter and retired for the much that I did not think of it so as to be night, during which I felt a pain once or twice, at all concerned until a long time after. Sister and on rising in the morning a tear flowed Emma had come to spend the summer with down my face from my right eye which me. From a child of nine years she had suf- would indicate extreme weakness. I cast the fered much from this same infirmity. When ___!_ TESTIMONY OP MRS. JOSEPHINE E. COURTNEY. 259 she was so miraculously healed of blindnes-5 He came in looking a little bewildered, and she passed through the entire meeting of ten after a joyful greeting he remarked, "I don't days without an action in that way. Her know what I am here for. Shortly after I condition had become more and more serious, took the train at Grand Junction, on my and the crisis came at last. The forces of way to the grove-meeting at C. L., some- nature were exhausted; it seemed that an thing said to me, 'Go on from there to Bay ' inflammation would set in and take her away View, ' and here I am. ' Like Mary, of whom very soon. I, too, was nearing the same con- we read, T pondered these things' in my heart, dition. but I said nothing. He went out for an hour It was a solemn time with us. I said to or so to look around the place while I was busi- her, "Emma, you must die unless the Lord ly engaged preparing the dinner. ' delivers speedily, ' for as yet we had no lead- When all was over we came together for ing from the Lord. The next morning, as a talk. I then rehearsed (from Emma's youth she was sitting on the front porch, and look- up) how she had suffered from this affliction. ing down the street, to her great surprise she and of the extremity of her condition at thai ' saw Bro. E. E. Byrum coming. She said, time, and of my own case also. I said, ' Now, "As soon as I saw him, I felt within myself Bro. Byrum, from the fact that she has had there was help coming." He had never been special prayer and the laying on of hands in this part of the country before, and he was more than once expecting to be healed, I want the last person we had reason to expect to see. vou to go alone before the Lord and inquire 260 TESTIMONY OF MRS. JOSEPHINE E. COURTNEY. of him if it is liis will to heal her now." He our confidence in God's word, and whether stepped into an adjoining room and we sat in or not we will shrink or distrust him. We silence, waiting to hear the word. Coming are to be "a tried people," and every trial out shortly, he said, "All I can get from the will develop an increase of faith, and a better Lord is, 'These signs shall follow them that understanding of the devices of Satan, whom " ' believe.' An inspiration of faith stirred we are to resist steadfast unto the end. ' That our hearts at once. Advancing to her he the trial of your faith being much more pre- anointed her head with oil. We laid on hands. cious than of gold that perisheth, though it He offered a simple petition, and with Holy be tried with fire, might be found unto praise Ghost authority said, "Emma, Jesus Christ and honor and glory at the appearing of Je- maketh thee whole." Immediately she arose sus Christ." and walked about the room praising the Lord. The reader will remember my first experi- Then I was anointed likewise, and the pres- ence when my eyes were healed. That was ence of God filled the room confirming the eighteen years ago. How my faith was tested work wrought. Bro. Byrum returned that and tried when writing a letter to my sister; evening, and, like the prophet of old, went on and how the pains came in my right eye. The his way rejoicing. right eye had been much the weaker of the The life of faith is a life of development. two during the years of my affliction. The For every work wrought in either soul or devil always aims at what has been the weak- body we shall be tried like Abraham to prove est point, and (for a purpose) he was per- TESTIMONY OF MRS. JOSEPHINE E. COURTNEY. 261 mitted to touch that right eye; but it simply ing an oculist to test my eyes to fit them with worked out a blessed lesson for me. There glasses, I expected that he would tell me that have been times (at long intervals) that the the right eye was the weaker of the two, and devil has thrown his cruel darts upon that that it would need a stronger glass (as I was right eye; but the Lord has made every such feeling pains in that right eye now and then, experience to work for good in some way. and I knew there was another trial near at One time I went quite a distance to where hand). To my surprise he remarked, "Your the saints were holding a meeting. My right eyes are both alike and need the same strength eye had become so pained (and the other of glass for each." This set me to thinking. weakened in sympathy) that I was barely On returning home, I thanked the Lord for able to travel alone; but with the united an understanding. Then I turned upon the "prayer of faith," I was instantly set free, devil and gave him such an all-sufficient and the Lord was glorified. Again, in the rebuking that he fled and left me to claim my course of time, in a similar condition, I could freedom which I enjoyed for a long time. scarcely keep the walk when going to ask a Something over a year ago, again, I be- sister to pray with me, but I was instantly gan to be limited in that right eye. This delivered as before. I have been healed many time the trial came on very gradually. T times when alone of various afflictions, but seldom noticed it, only when reading. Being in this matter I seemed to need special help. occupied the greater part of my time in vari- At another time, in later years, when hav- ous ways, month after month passed by till 262 TESTIMONY OF MRS. JOSEPHINE E. COURTNEY. the fall and winter season came on with the ture very forcibly: "And from the days of long evenings, and the special opportunity John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of for reading and study. I then realized, how- God suffereth violence, and the violent take ever, that I could only read a little while until it by force." that right eye would ache so I had to close He showed me that these afflictions are ex- my eyes and rest them. Sometimes I would pressions of the devil's violence thrust upon look up. and beg of the Lord to strengthen the children of God, and that we should be- that eye so I could read his precious word, or come so possessed of a holy violence as to the Gospel Trumpet. He would answer my assert our rights, and take (the benefits of) request by enabling me to read an article or the kingdom of God by force. I began at so, but there was no freedoir. once to pray God to fill my heart with a holy Ere long I was impressed that I should be violence. Again and again I prayed for art redeeming the time. He had promised to infilling of holy violence. Toward the close supply our every need, and I should look to of the day I felt assured that "all things are him at once and give him no rest until his now ready." I gave the devil an everlasting word was fulfilled in my case. Accordingly, rebuke with all the violence the Lord had T set to work in a business-like way. I began wrought within me, and claimed my freedom the next day with fasting. I gave myself in the name of Jesus Christ, to whom be glory to much prayer and meditation. During the and honor and praise henceforth and forever. afternoon the Holy Spirit gave me this scrip- Amen. I am enjoying the unlimited use of TESTIMONY OP MRS. JOSEPHINE E. COURTNEY. 263 my eyes. I am free, yes, free indeed, and the as the other, and shortly the temptation or devil is a conquered foe. trial vanished away like a vapor. For a little while after I felt a slight ache In conclusion this thought comes very forci- pass over that right eye at times, but it had bly to my mind : These things have happened no force whatever. I was instantly reminded for ensamples, that he that runneth may read, that that eye was healed just the same as the and more readily discern the points of attack. other; that eye was just as strong as the and how to deal with them while traveling on other, and that eye must do just as much work the King's highwav. : "THEN THE EYES OF THE BLIND SHALL BE OPENED." That the day of healing and miracles is kiah of old, see their tears and hear their past is a very common expression in these cries, and extend his mercy unto them and last days. Even those who profess to be fol- heal them, for his mercy endureth forever. lowers of Him whom the apostles said is Among the thousands who have believed and "the same yesterday, and to-day, and for- received the healing touch by the power of ' ever, ' declare that the prophecies concerning God in answer to prayer is Emma Miller, healing were fulfilled during the beginning who was healed of blindness in June, 1883. of the Christian era and the promises are no She has since been married to P. G. Elwood, longer fulfilled. Regardless of faithless pro and resides at Battle Creek, Mich. She relate? fessors and doubtful minds, and those who the circumstance as follows ' abound in unbelief, God is faithful, and will ' With praise and thanksgiving to God Al- fulfil his promises to his faithful children who mighty, I write the following: I had been an believe his word and act upon the same doubt- invalid for nearly three years. My eyes soon ing nothing. He will, as he did with Heze- became so weak and sensitive to the light LUCY M. LEWIS, LANSING, MICH. EMMA (MILLER) ELWOOD, BATTLE CREEK, MICH. 266 'THEN THE EYES OF THE BLIND SHALL BE OPENED. that I was helpless, and had to be led about "Continued prayer was offered in my be- wherever I went. I had not read a line in half, and the laying on of hands. On the three years, lacking one month. • fourth morning of the meeting I was im- "Nine months previous to my healing i pressed that I would be healed that day. was converted to God. Two days after my The same illumination was repeated, and I conversion 1 was forcibly impressed that I was filled with the glory of God. Heavenly would be healed. I did not know when or breezes passed over me from time to time, where, but I knew the work would be done. until about five o'clock in the afternoon while "In the month of June, 1883 I received an seated with the congregation, on the platform invitation to attend the annual camp-meeting where I had been requested to sit that all at Bangor, Mich. I went to my room and in- might see, suddenly my eyes were opened, quired earnestly of the Lord if it was his will and I gazed upon the audience, praising the for me to go, and if that was the place where Lord, to whom be glory forevermore. The he would be pleased to heal me. Suddenly people stood in amazement, some shouting, a brilliant light, like a flame of fire, encircled some trembling and crying. Many believed me, and the Lord assured me that I would be unto salvation when they saw the miracle. healed at that meeting. I told my friends The loud shouts of the saints were heard over what the Lord had showed me, and on making two miles. ready to go, requested them to provide me "After we had praised God for an hour or with paper and envelopes, telling them that more, I went out into the bright sunlight when healed I would write to them. without any unpleasant sensation, the first THEN THE EYES OF THE BLIND SHALL BE OPENED. 267 time for nearly three years; also wrote two weak and sensitive, getting worse each day. postals. Glory to God forever and ever! T did not know what to do. While in this con- "My eyes were very much inflamed and dition, a sister who had passed through a sim- granulated, but when the work was done the ilar experience, came to see me, and soon inflamed and granulated condition left them, assured me that it was only a trial of faith. and they cleared away perfectly natural. We knelt together in prayer, and asked the They are bright and strong. I enjoy the un- Lord to give me faith and strength to en- limited use of them each day. I acknowledge dure the trial, and when I had been tested the hand of a wise providence in my afflic- sufficiently, to remove every symptom of dis- tion, and thank God for it, for by this means ease. We claimed perfect victory, and I at he brought me unto himself. once began my usual labor, and resumed my "Before I was afflicted I was one of the reading, which I had laid by for three days. most worldly, but now I am absorbed in di- As I ventured upon God and his promises, vine things. Jesus is all and in all to me. It new strength was given, and my eyes were is like another world, both spiritually and phy- fully restored in every respect. I have had sically. Glory to his name forever and ever! similar experiences in other forms of afflic- I will praise him while I live. tion, and have always found him faithful to "About one year afterward my faith was his word. From a sister saved by power severely tested. Within a short time my eye- divine, Emma Miller Elwcod." lids became badly inflamed, and were very Battle Creek, Mich. THEN THE EYES OP THE BLIND SHALL BE OPENED. amined her; none could help her. She cams CORROBORATING TESTIMONY. to the meeting to have her eyes opened, and In corroboration of the foregoing testimo- glory to God ! she went away seeing. We ny we have a letter written from Bangor, laid hands on and prayed for her, but there Mich., June 26, 1883 to the Editor of the Gos- was no change. We kept on trusting God pel Trumpet, by a brother who was present. until Tuesday morning, June 19, when the Tins letter was published in August of the burden came on me, so that I lay on my face same year. In describing the work done at the during a long time. The wonderful power camp-meeting, he says, "Most who came and of God came upon me. I arose in agony of heard the word were astonished and believed. spirit, but was again prostrated, after which More especially because of the miracles of I soon received the witness that she would healing which the Lord wrought before our be healed that day. I told the sister to so eyes. A sister, whom the Lord healed last announce the fact to her, and tell her to be year, brought Sister Emma Miller, of Battle prepared to receive the Lord, and witness Creek, Mich. She, knowing what the Lord had his miraculous power. The forenoon passed, done for the sister, was persuaded that the the meeting closed. After noon I went to Lord would heal her also. She had been blind their tent and prayed, laying hands on her. three years, not being able to open her eye- The Lord opened her eyes four times. I told lids ; caused by general prostration. Her case her she must keep them open. She said she had baffled all the physicians who had ex- would by the help of the Lord. We then went BOOK AND TRACT DISTRIBUTING OFFICE, WOODBURN, ORE. ! 270 'THEN THE EYES OF THE BLIND SHALL BE OPENED." into the tabernacle, and I delivered a discourse given in the word of God for the healing of on God's promises respecting healing. We their bodies. then had altar services, and at about half past five o'clock the Lord finished the work in the HE IS JUST THE SAME TO-DAY. presence of saints and sinners, her eyes being fully opened and made perfectly sound. Have you ever heard of Jesus, Wicked men who had watched her from the How lie came from heaven to earth, beginning, some of whom had also opposed With a name of mighty virtue, and reviled us, now believed, wept, and Though by very humble birth? When the world was held in bondage praised God. The loud shouts of the saints Under Satan's dismal sway, were kept up for a long time, there being many Jesus healed their dread diseases— present. She stood upon a bench praising He is just the same to-day. God, while some helped her to keep her posi- tion midst the surging crowd, all being eager Do you see the people gather to reach and see her." Round that great and holy man, Bringing all the sick and suffering, Jesus Christ is the same loving Savior, and Coming to him all who can? is ever ready and willing to help all who will See him look with great compassion, unto him. following Bro. come The poem by As they fainted by the way; J. W. Byers has been a help to many dear How he called them gently to him souls, enabling them to grasp the promises He is just the same to-day. ,TAS. BAMFORD, WOODBURN, CBE. J. L. GREEN, MILTON, ORE. ! : — — 272 THEN THE EYES OP THE BLIND SHALL BE OPENED. See him touch the trembling leper. Instantly the Savior heals him Hear the words, "I will," "Be clean"; "Sin no more," I hear him say. See the suffering one with fever This he says to every sufferer: Rise and go about again; "Rise!" He's just the same to-day. See the palsied man rejoicing. Take his bed and walk away. See the woman, weak and fainting, What a wondrous man was Jesus Pressing through the restless throng He is just the same to-day. See, she only touched his garment, And her sore disease was gone. Do you hear the blind man calling, See, another bound by Satan, Crying out with all his might, Eighteen years, I hear them say; In his sorrow plead for mercy, Jesus touches her, she straightens Son of David, give me sight? He is just the same to-day. Jesus stopped and called the beggar, ' ' ' 'Tis by faith, ' I hear him say, Thus he went about his mission, And he healed him in a moment- Healing lame, and blind, and dumb, He is just the same to-day. Casting out all evil spirits, Saying to the weak, Be strong. As he went up to the city, Then he died on cruel Calvary, See him at Bethesda's pool, Sin and death to put away; With the man so long in bondage, But the tomb could not retain him Asking if he would be whole. He's our living Christ to-day. ————i—^^-— i Hi ^v .SB ' ' ' H E. A. REARDON, CHICAGO, ILL. ANNIE SHIPLEY, MIDWAY, KAN. , ; : 274 THEN THE EYES OF THE BLIND SHALE BE OPENED. Jesus died that he might ransom Hear the blessed invitation, Every one from Satan's thrall, Whosoever will come, may, But he rose a mighty conqueror, And receive his healing favor; Offering1 life and health to all. For he's just the same to-day. Up to heaven he ascended, Sent the Spirit back to stay. Is it true that every sickness Dwelling in his holy people, May be laid at Jesus' feet, He is just the same to-day. All my trouble, care, and sorrow, And I rest in joy complete? See him now with John and Peter, Yes ! my brother, every sadness, And the lame man as he lay If by faith to him you pray, Who Avas healed through faith in Jesus He'll remove, with tender mercy; He is just the same to-day For he's just the same to-day. As he was to his disciples, If we but believe as they, Just the same to-day, my brother; He is not an absent Savior; Saving, healing, cleansing all. Brother, he is here to-day. Ready, willing, calling, cheering, All who seek him, great and small. Oh, that precious, loving Jesus, Come to him, poor weary sufferer, His compassion still the same Not a moment more delay, T'ward poor sinful, suffering mortals He will give you boundless blessings Who seek refuge in his name. For he's just the same to-day. j .w. b. THE MOUND, MOUNDSVILLE, W. VA. ANCIENT MOUND AT MOUNDSVILLE, W. VA. Many people from a distance often wonder man who saw it, so far as known, was Joseph and enquire why Moundsville was so named. Tomlinson, who built his cabin near it in It received it from the large mound which 1770. Soon after, while hunting, he came stands near the center of the city, about one- upon a strange-looking hill rising abruptly half mile from the hanks of the Ohio river. from the level plain. Proceeding to his cabin, There are several of these mounds in the be returned with his wife, and the two made Ohio valley, and a description of this one the ascent, where they stood upon the summit may be of interest to many. The following —the first English-speaking people on the description is from "History and Govern- top of this, one of the greatest mounds on the ment of West Virginia." continent. From that day to this it has stood "This mound is one of the greatest pre- the wonder of all beholders, and such, if not historic monuments in America. It is two destroyed by the hand of man, it will contin- hundred and forty-five feet in diameter at ue to be through centuries to come. The the base; seventy-nine in height, with apex mound was opened in 1838, a tunnel ten feet flat and fifty feet in diameter. The first whiti wide and seven high being made along the ANCIENT MOUND AT MOUNDSVILLE. 277 natural surface to the center (a distance of Europeans visited this continent before the one hundred and eleven feet) to a vault. Then coming of Columbus. But who were they? a shaft was sunk from the apex to connect with No reply can be made beyond the fact that the tunnel. Two large vaults were discovered they were of those acquainted with some an- which contained human skeletons, copper cient alphabet known and used along the rings, bracelets, plates of mica, ivory beads coast and among the islands of the European and ornaments. Within two feet of one of the continent. Powell, the antiquarian, says: skeletons was found the Inscribed Stone. "Four of the characters correspond to the "This stone was found in the Mammoth ancient Greek, four to the Etruscan, five to Mound in 1838. The inscription is in un- the Norse, six to the Gaelic, seven to the old known characters, resembling those used by Erse, and ten to the Phoenician." Certain the Scandinavian priests before the intro- it is that these characters were those of the duction of the Roman alphabet. It has never ancient rock alphabet consisting of right and been deciphered, and nothing like it has ever acute angled strokes used by the Pelasgi and been found in America. It has attracted other early Mediterranean people, and which more attention from scientists and antiqua- is the parent of the modern Runic, as well rians at home and abroad than any other relic as of the Bardic. How came this stone to be found in the United States. The characters in a West Virginia mound is a question which are now conceded to be of European origin, scientists and antiquarians will continue to and, if this be true, then there is evidence that ask, but one which will never be answered." THE CASE OF STATE HENRY. There is no prisoner now confined behind the dered near the Short Line railroad in Wetzell dark, gloomy walls of the penitentiary o[ County, W. A^a. There was a large number West Virginia who has attracted more atten of both white and colored men from different tion than State Henry. His name has become states at work there, many of them living in very familiar to the readers of the Gospel shacks, and the district was almost a lawless Trumpet, and many prayers have been of- one. Quarrels and disputes were settled with fered to God in his behalf. In the state of bowie and pistol; murders were frequent. North Carolina lives a devoted wife, longing The circumstances of the murder in question and praying that the life of her husband mav were veiled with mystery. There was no di- be spared. The picture of his little babe, his rect clue that would lead to the disclosure of only child, whom he has never seen, adorns the guilty person. Several men were seen the wall of his prison-cell. The circumstances with him that night, as was usually the case.. which placed this man behind the prison-bars He lived in one of the apartments of the same are as follows: shack with State Henry and others, but was About the twentieth of October, 1900, a man found murdered in a field quite a distance by the name of John Richardson was mur- from the place. State Henry was arrested, R. J. SMITH, CHARLESTON, S. C, STATE HENRY. Under sentence of death in West Virginia [State Prison, 280 THE CASE OF STATE HENRY. and upon circumstantial evidence was charged he said, led him to seek the Lord, whom he with the guilt, and sent to the State Peniten- found to be a perfect Savior from all his sins. tiary at Moundsville, June 17, 1901, where Since his conversion he has been very active, he was to be executed September 27, 1901, by both in prayer and exhortation with his fellow hanging from the gallows. An appeal was prisoners, and by his holy life he has gained made to the Supreme Court for a new trial and the confidence and highest respect of the the execution did not take place. The Supreme guards and prison officials. His labors are be- Court, however, sustained the verdict of the ing crowned with the salvation of souls. Circuit Court, and his only hope is leniency After his conversion, he, with others, began on the part of the Governor and Board of to pray the Lord to bring to light the myster- Pardon. ies of this case. On December 12, 1901, a man In the meantime he has been kept in prison. by the name of Win. Allen was executed at There is something of unusual interest in this Uniontown, Pa., for the murder of a man in case. During his stay in the jail in Wetzell that state. The day before his execution he County a brother and sister visiting the pris- confessed to the prison guards and others that oners gave him the book, "Secret of Salva he had murdered two other men, one in West tion," which awakened in him a special inter- Virginia, for which an innocent man was suf- est concerning his soul. Soon after his arrival fering the penalty in the penitentiary at at the Moundsville prison, some one else gave Moundsville. He said he would make full con- him another copy of the book. These books, fession on the scaffold and reveal the names ' : THE CASE OF fcTATE HENRY. 281 of all the parties. At the time of execution The following is taken from a clipping of the sheriff utterly refused him permission to the Moundsville Daily Echo of April 1, 1902 make any public confession, thus leaving the STATE HENBY WILL HANG. ' matter still veiled in mystery. When these ' By a ruling of the Supreme Court, the ver- proceedings were published it was agitated dict of the AVetzell Circuit Court in State will through the newspapers in various states, Henry's case holds good and Henry pay the penalty for the crime of murder on the and the case became quite a noted one. A gallows. ' brother who had become interested in his The following poems fully express the di- case, visited Uniontown, Pa., to make inves- vine work that has been wrought in the heart tigation. Depositions were taken of the death of the man: watch, or prison guard, of Win. Allen, also of the news reporter and others who heard the Warden's Wife— "Kind warden, name that stalwart colored man; confession. A photograph of the executed His tender eyes seem clear with holy light; man (Allen) was obtained and taken to the And as I heard him sing, my heart began Moundsville prison, where it immediate- was Recalling mother dear and heaven bright." ly recognized by State Henry and three oth- Warden— ers, as being the same Wm. Allen who worked "State Henry is his name, and he must die with them on the Short Line railroad in Wet- Upon the prison-scaffold's shameful height, zel! County and whom they saw there the night To pay the penalty of those who lie of the murder of John Richardson. In wait for blood, and murder in the night." ' '; ; ; ' ; ; 282 THE CASE OF STATE HENRY. Wife— NOT COMFORTLESS. "Oh, tell rne not he's guilty of the crime! For oft I've heard him praising Jesus' name Am I sad, oh, am I lonely, To groups of shackled men, whose tedious time ' Here behind these prison-bars? Was turned to pleasure when he 'mong them came. Am I by my friends forsaken? Warden — Are there none but dreary hours? "Condemned to die he is, but, madam dear, I will not say he's guilty of the deed, No : I am not sad or lonely For he declares he's innocent and clear; Christ I 've found to be my friend But die he must, for thus the court decreed." He has borne my griefs and sorrows, He'll be with me to the end. Wife— ' ' He prospers not who covers up his sin, God is able yet to free me And surely Christ has blessed that joyous heart ' ; ' I can say, ' Thy will be done If he were guilty he could not thus win If I die upon the scaffold, The grace of God, and find life's better part." He will take my spirit home. Warden — ' 'Tis strange indeed, and gladly would I see If he grants me yet my pardon, His days prolonged if it were mine to say; He shall have my lasting praise For in this great wide wcrld, it seems to me, And most faithfully I'll serve him There's room for him, to labor, love and pray." The remainder of my days. ROBT, ROTHMAN N, H, BYRUM. INDEX OP ILLUSTRATIONS. PAGE PACE pagi! Achor, G. E 167 Byers, Delia F 73 Coplin, G. Q 21 Austin, E. L 12 L Byers, J. W 93 Coston, Emma 1 127 Axup, E. J 175 Byers, Jennie 93 Courtney, Josephine E 251 Bailey, Geo. W 39 Byrum, E. E 45 Crowell, Julia K 91 Baldwin, W. J 153 Byrum, Ehoda K 45 Daugherty, Jno. W 115 Bamford, Jas 271 Byrum, N. H b Davis, Martha E 91 Bateman, Cornelia 147 Byrum, Isabel C 3 Davison, W. A 125 Bennett, LB 203 Byrum, Lucinda 183 Deloe, E. G 169 Billig, Emma J 25J Carey, G. W 189 Dillon, Jno. A 109 Blaney, Jno. G 155 Carter, Thos. and Wife 211 Dillon, Alice 103 Blewitt, Chas 121 Chapman, O. A. and Wife 221 Dodge, C. O. and Nora Debolt Ill Bolds, Geo. E 135 Chase, J. E 201 Downer, W. A 135 Bolds, Otto 85 Cheatham, Wm. H 139 Drew, Wm 157 Bolds, Lillian M 85 Cheatham, Anna 139 Duncan, N. 8. and Wife 209 T Boyer, Geo. M 15 Clayton, G. T. and Wife 105 Duncan, W. E 19 Bragg, Wm. H 167 Clifford, Paul V 133 Ebel, Wm 69 Bright, Chas 125 Cole, G. L 63 EUiott, B. E 83 Brown, Willis M 199 Cole, Mary «°. Elliott, Georgia C 83 Bryant, S. G 151 Cook, Lorenzo 145 Ellis, Edward 173 Byers, A. L 73 Cooper. Lena 147 Ellis, T. E 173 284 INDEX OF ILLUSTBATIONS. PAGE PAG3 PAGE Ellison, A. J 175 Hines, Sophia 83 McCully, S. P 97 Elwood, Emma Miller 265 Hoffman, H. A 57 Merica, J. H 39 Ferrill, Jas. D 149 Houghton, E. F 101 Merritt, Wm. H 151 Fink, Birdie E 109 Howard, J .N 35 Michels, Sebastian 163 Fisher, J. C 49 Hunter, C. E 89 Miller, W. H 185 Fisher, Allie B 49 Hunter, Paul 89 Mitchell, J. L. and Wife 105 Ford, Samuel 213 Hunter, Nora 89 Moyer, David H 171 Forrest, J. E 33 Husted, Fred 191 Moyer, S. S 63 Frame, J.J 137 Jacobson, F. N. and Susie 201 Moyer, Lydia 63 Fry, Geo. W 27 Jarvis, Bobt. and Wife 181 Myers, Julia 187 Fry, Addie 27 Kaser, Lodema 103 Naylor, C. W 03 Fry, Delia 27 Keeling, G. P 217 Neff, J. G 141 Gast, B, N H3 Khan, A. D 217 Nelson, Harry W 110 Green, J. L 271 Kilpatrick, A. J 43 Nelson, Thos 177 Grover, W. B 137 Kinzie, A. A 207 Orr, Chas 19 Hale, J. B 79 Kreutz, Emil 23 Owens, B. H 149 Hand, W. A 215 Lewis, Lucy M 26;" Palmer, A. B. and Wife 83 Hans, Thos 69 Leininger, David 113 Pike, J. L 215 Harrington, J. M 157 Long, Wm. P 159 Pine, Jas 57 Hatch, J. D 141 Lundy, J. F 59 Porter, L. L. and Wife 211 Haynes, W. A 201 Martin, Jno. B 75 Potter, Arthur S 81 Hechler, H. W 35 Martin, Fannie B 75 Poulson, A. J 145 Heldenbrand, Mary 205 Martz, Samuel 203 Badebaugh, A 61 Helm, S. M 107 Masters, E. G 169 Ramabai, Pandita 205 Henry, State 279 McAlister, Samuel and Wife 18': Beardon, E. A 273 Henry, W. J. and Wife 27 McCoy, I. S 119 Biggie, H. M 17 Hill, Elizabeth A 103 McCreary, Jas. S 115 Boberts, Jno. E 67 INDEX OF ILLUSTRATIONS. 285 PAGE PAGE LAEGE SIZE CUTS. Bosenberry, Franklin 185 Trent, Ella and Drusilla 109 PAGE Bothman, Bobt 21 Tubbs, G. H 117 Library and Home of D.S.Warner. 15 Eowe, A. T 67 Tubbs, Mary 117 Tomb of D. S. Warner near Grand Butty, Jennie C 25 Tuff ord, Arthur 20 7 Junction, Mich 31 Sehell, W. G 123 Tufford, Emma 207 Camp Ground and Lake near Grand Schell, Adena 123 Tufts, G 23 Junction, Mich 37 Schwieger, F 50 Uber, Mahala 25 Trumpet Family, 1895 i) Sheldon, Leroy and Wife 53 Van Velden, F. J. and Wife 221 Gospel Trumpet Office, 1889, and Shipley, Annie 273 Vielguth, Geo 161 Trumpet Home, Grand Junction, Shoffner, Lena L 187 Warner, D. S 13 Mich 47 Simmons, F. W 107 Warner, D. Sidney 13 Gospel Trumpet Office, Grand Junc- Smith, F. G 79 Warren, B. E 33 tion, Mich. 1898 51 Smith, J. A 191 Warren, Wm. E 213 Auditorium where annual camp- Smith, Jno. E 171 Weikel, B. F 153 meeting is held at Moundsville, Smith, E, J 279 Welling, Yens M 133 W. Va 55 Smith, Sarah 183 White, Jno. W 99 Private Office of E. E. Byrum. . . 65 Smith, Wm, N. and Wife 89 Wiekersham, H. C 43 Bookstore and Order Department, Speck, S. L 17 Wilber, J. A 131 Gospel Trumpet Office 65 Stanberry, A. B 101 Williams, Jno. L 177 First Home of Trumpet Family in Strang, S. P 155 Williams, W. 131 Moundsville 71 Sunderland, 0. A. and S. S 109 Williamson, F. M 199 Sutherland, Wm. A 159 Willis, James 209 Group of Workers, Trumpet Home, Tasker, Geo. P 81 Wilson, Ostis B. and Wife 189 and Office, 1900 71 Teasley, D. 29 Wooden, Byron 161 Present Office Gospel Trumpet Teasley, Ora Howard 29 Yoder, Simon A 97 Pub. Co n Thiell, Earl 99 Front View Trumpet Home, Titley, W. W 61 Moundsville, W. Va 77 286 INDEX OF ILLUSTRATIONS. PAGE PAGE Department of Bookbindery, Gos- Office of the Scandinavian Gospel Children's Home, Grand Junction, pel Trumpet Office 87 Trumpet, Grand Forks, N. D. 17.) Mich 219 Side View Trumpet Home, Mounds- Scenes on the Burket, Ind. Camp- Company of Workers with D. S. ville, W. Va 97 ground 2 -:!3 Warner 193 The Floating Bethel 129 The Ancient Mound, Moundsville, A Group from the Church in Liver- A Group from Calcutta, India. . . 195 W. Va 275 pool, England, 1894 143 The Gospel Van, Birkenhead, Eng- Book and Tract Distributing Office, Old People's Home, South Haven, land, 1894 197 Woodburn, Ore 260 Mich 165 LIST OF CONTENTS. PAGE Preface I "Workers together with Him" 9 A sketch of the Life of D. S. Warner 12 History of the Gospel Trumpet Publishing work 40 Experience of Mother Sarah Smith 182 Testimony of Josephine E. Courtney 219 ' ' 1- ' Then the eyes ofthe blind shall be opened ' 2G Ancient Mound at Moundsville 276 The case of State Henry 278 Index 283 AUG 2 1904 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS * 021 064 294 8