A History Of The Rise Of Methodism In America - Media Sabda Org

"At Cole's the congregation was large. In class, the friends wept greatly while they heard each
other tell of the goodness of God to their souls. The comfort I felt that day would make amends for
the suffering of a thousand troubles.
"I was sent for by Mrs. Parks, who was very ill, and unprepared to die. She exclaimed against
herself, saying, "I was once near death, and I promised God, that if he would raise me up I would
serve him. But as soon as I recovered I was as careless as ever. To her husband, she, said, "Don't
grieve for me; we cannot stay always together"; don't do as I have done; by putting off repentance
for a death-bed. She then requested a near neighbor of hers to be called in. To her she said, "I thought
there was a coolness between us; and I want to die in peace with all persons. She then charged her
husband to bring up her children in the fear of the Lord, and keep them from Sabbath breaking. Her
words affected all in the house to tears. I could not bear the thought of her dying unprepared. I
therefore knelt down, and prayed for her again, and wept before the Lord, beseeching him to pardon
her sins before she left the world. After prayer she looked more lively, and from that hour began to
revive.
"I preached at Jersey meeting house. I was happy in God. After preaching, Col. G.____'s wife
came to me, and began to cry, and said, "I am the worst creature in the world; my heart is so hard I
don't know what to do;" and begged me to pray for her.
I preached at Tulman's. There was a gracious move among the people. I wept over my audience
for some time; none but God knew how I felt; my heart was ready to break with grief, on account
of poor sinners that were perishing in their sins.
"I preached at a new meeting house to a large company. The people wept greatly, and one woman
professed to be converted.
I preached at Costus', and held a love feast. All eyes were bathed in tears. An old man who was
seeking the Lord rose up and spoke, while tears were streaming from his eyes, and said, "I am almost
in eternity, and am not prepared to die;" and you may judge how I feel! It was a melting time to all
present, and a day of comfort to my soul."
On the 12th December he was officially informed that Dr. Coke had arrived in America, and he
was requested to attend the Christmas Conference; but did not get to it on account of the shortness
of the notice, the distance, and ill health.