Phineas F. Bresee - A Prince In Israel - Media Sabda Org

night Mrs. Bresee was detained by some family cares and came a little later than usual. The crowd
was all around the door, extending out into the street, and they said nobody could get in. One fellow
swore that he could get in; that he never saw a place so crowded that he could not force his way
through. He no sooner said this, than he crowded through the people, reached the door, pushed it
open, and got in.
Rowdies Nonplussed
Such a gospel campaign as this, is sure to arouse more or less opposition. One night some rowdies
were disturbing the meeting. Dr. Bresee was dwelling for a moment on the objects of worship of
different people. He said that some people worshipped themselves, whereupon the rowdies made so
much noise that he stopped and told them that he would sit down a moment, and, if they had
anything to say, to get up and say it to the whole congregation, after which they would have quiet
and he could go on with the service. One tall, lanky fellow, arose and said: "I was just saying that
that is us; that is me; I worship myself." By the time he got that far, his ideas ran out, and he sat
down; but one of the papers of the town took it up and told how this fellow, giving his name, stood
up like a kangaroo on his hind legs, and said he worshipped himself. The paper continued to ridicule
the poor fellow until he fled from the town.
William Clarke
As an illustration of the zeal and fervor of some of the men of that church, William Clark might
be mentioned. He lived about three miles in the country, and scarcely missed a meeting in all those
months. Frequently during the winter it was so cold that he would not bring his horses and leave
them standing outside, but came afoot so as to be there and help push the battle. He was a most
effective and blessed man of God.
One day in the afternoon meeting they were planning for the night campaign. Dr. Bresee
explained the modus operandi to be followed, as heretofore stated, and further said that all those who
were pledged thus to do, would not require any special notice from him, but would carry out the
plans spontaneously so far as movement was concerned. Among those present was one old brother,
a man of some prominence, but rather uncultured and peculiar. The next day, when they came to
discuss the matter, he arose and said: "Last night when Brother Bresee asked those that would arise
at once and go back and try to find somebody that they could bring to the altar, I rose up. I had right
smart faith that I was a-lyin', but I was not. I went. The Lord blessed me." The success of the meeting
from the human side, was the result of continual perseverance. Of course, there entered into it much
of prayer and sacrifice, but stubborn perseverance, and determination to do God's work, were the
predominating elements, under God, in accomplishing such glorious results.
During his second year in Red Oak, Dr. Bresee was largely occupied in conserving the results of
the great revival. That summer, the Presbyterian pastor, whose church building was larger than the
Methodist church, was compelled to be absent from the city, and his people, instead of seeking a
supply, invited the Methodists to occupy their church, stating that they would work with them. The
Methodists accepted the invitation, and Dr. Bresee preached during the summer in the Presbyterian
church, both congregations worshiping there together.