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less of his feelings lie attended all the early 

 morning meetings and was present for a portion, 

 at least, of every ring meeting and street meet- 

 ing, besides almost all the preaching services. 

 One night long after evening services had closed, 

 the tenters who had almost all retired and fallen 

 asleep, were suddenly aroused by loud shouts, 

 singing, etc. There had been a person on the 

 grounds at different times, who had endeavored 

 to scatter "wildfire." Brother Showers did not 

 know but that this person was the cause of the- 

 noise. He immediately arose, dressed himself, 

 and went to look into the matter. He found that 

 an earnest and persistent seeker after holiness of 

 heart, had received the blessing and together 

 with his tent company was rejoicing over it. 

 He rejoiced with them and returned to his bed 

 to get the rest he so much needed. He seemed 

 so gentle and unselfish. During this meeting one 

 of his ministers asked him how he was feeling in 

 body. He replied that he was feeling very poorly 

 but added " don't let the pilgrims know it. " He 

 feared that it might in some way detract from 

 the interest of the meetings. God's blessing 

 rested upon him in an especial manner. 



On the last Sabbath of the meeting he gave 

 opportunity for any who might desire to do 

 so to unite with the church. A successful 

 revivalist and his wife and six or seven others 



