the same plane as those at Waupun.  The Elder preached the Word, “in the demonstration of the Spirit, and with power.”  But the meeting reached its climax in the Sabbath morning Love Feast.  The house was filled, and many were compelled to sit on the writing desks at the side of the room.  The meeting was opened in the usual order, by passing to each a crumb of bread and a sip of water, in token of Christian regard.  Christian testimonies followed each other in rapid succession, interspersed by singing spiritual songs, for a full hour.  At times the tide of feeling rose, like swelling billows, to a great height, threatening to carry the meeting into disorder, but by giving it a happy change at the right moment, the Elder was able to maintain a complete mastery.  There were two periods specially critical.  One, when a young lady, one of the converts at Waupun, gave her testimony.  Standing on a seat, as there was no other place to stand, she first related her own experience, and then, turning to the young people, she delivered an exhortation that thrilled the audience with overwhelming emotions.  The other was when a Brother Mosher, somewhat eccentric in his exercises, gave his experience.  As he advanced in its recital, he grew excited and eloquent, and the “Amens” and “Hallelujahs” came from every part of the audience.  Now, leaping upon the tide of feeling he had raised, he passed from one to another, shaking hands and congratulating them, until he came in front of the desk where sat my father and Father Smith, the two Patriarchs of the occasion.  Throwing his arms around their necks, he fairly lifted them from their seats, but in a moment, he discovered his awkward position and resumed his seat.  Instantly the clear voice of my father was heard in one of those outbursts of song, which so effectually kindle the fervors of devotion, or if needed, stay the flow of feeling.  In a moment more, the meeting had passed the crisis.

The Mission was now put under a new plan, providing for alternate appointments, each preacher making the round in four weeks.  But while this arrangement was the general order, the numerous calls received from various localities required frequent changes.  In most cases, however, the new appointments were crowded between the others.  To meet them, it required three sermons on the Sabbath, besides many others during the week.  As to myself, I sometimes rode forty miles on the Sabbath and preached four sermons.

On one of these excursions, I became very much exercised on the subject of Christian holiness.  I had before given the subject special thought, but now it seemed to assume unusual importance.  Not only did the teachings of our standards bear an unwonted clearness to my perception, but my heart began to realize its essential value.