306 THE LIFE OF E. J. PECK 



and soul-refreshing incident happened. One of 

 the women came of her own accord to see me. 

 She stated that her heart has been moved by the 

 Word of God. I have noticed her for a long time, 

 and believe that God by His Spirit is leading her 

 on in the way of life." 



But this woman was only the forerunner, so to 

 speak, of others. She was the one bolder spirit 

 who was enabled under God to give courage to 

 others. The breach had been effected in the walls 

 of Satan's stronghold, and then others were willing 

 to enter through the way that had been made 

 possible. 



January 13 was a day of much blessing. Mr. 

 Peck says, " I was led to speak at our evening 

 meeting regarding the subject of baptism. I 

 pointed out to the people the necessity of confessing 

 their faith in Christ, and invited those who wished 

 to be baptized to come to me to-morrow." 



Two wonderful days followed. " No less than 

 two men and twenty-four women came to me wishing 

 to be enrolled as candidates for baptism. I had 

 private conversation and prayer with each one, 

 and I was indeed thankful to notice in not a few 

 cases a real desire to cast in their lot with Christ's 

 people. I told them that it would be necessary 

 for them to be fully instructed in some points, 

 especially the absolute need of the Holy Ghost 

 to teach them and sanctify their lives. I propose 



