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

Psalm 102 :13. At the close of the sermon, Brother and Sister Helm, two aged saints, gave their
testimony in glowing and triumphant words, and six were received into the church. Hundreds
partook of the sacramental service in the afternoon. Jesus presided and fed His people with His own
life. Testimonies followed, and it was near nightfall when, their hearts all aglow with holy love and
joy, the people dispersed. Brother Shepard preached in the evening, the Spirit wrought mightily, and
five seekers were blessed. Dr. Bresee recorded this as one of the best days he ever saw, and humbly
and gratefully gave thanks to God for it.
On the afternoon of Sunday, December 21,1899, the sacramental service was a season of
remarkable blessing. There was a deep, mighty tide of spiritual power. The invisible verities seemed
nearer and more all-controlling than visible things. The presence of God was singularly manifest
throughout the day, not only in refreshing and anointing the saints, but in saving and sanctifying
souls.
Of the Christmas services on December 28, 1899, Dr. Bresee said: "We have never known a time
when all the fountains of love seemed so wide open. All the services were crowned with the presence
and blessing of the King of Glory."
The love feast on Christmas morning was a remarkable service. After a few introductory words
by Dr. Bresee, he was presented with a fine overcoat, and Mrs. Bresee was remembered in the gift
of a beautiful purse, with its contents of money. The tears began to flow, and when the pastor
thanked his people for the tokens of their appreciation, there was hardly a dry eye in the audience.
Five, who were present at the first of these love feasts eleven years before, gave glowing testimonies.
Among these was Brother Marsh, who sang and shouted the praises of God. Then the great tidal
waves of testimony, song and victorious hallelujahs began to roll. Dr. Bresee said that it was one of
the great gala days of his life. As the testimonies began to multiply, two spoke at once, then three,
then four, until at last the mighty throng of joyous worshippers rose to their feet, and in a voice like
many waters burst forth in one loud, happy acclaim, "Glory to God in the highest!" If the transition
of the great day had suddenly burst upon that glad multitude, they would have joined without
embarrassment in the singing of the new song.
The Friday night meeting on April 27,1900, was a memorable occasion. The divine presence was
manifested in a marvelous manner, and the saints were overwhelmed with the blessedness of the
power of God. Wave after wave of glory swept over the people, until all seemed filled with heavenly
awe and rapture. There was a sinking down into the fathomless, boundless ocean of divine love.
Victory Day
In a preceding chapter I have given a brief description by Dr. Bresee of this notable day, which
I shall here supplement with extracts from the Nazarene Messenger, of May 24, 1900. In the morning
Dr. Bresee spoke of the victory that is won before the throne, in answer to the abiding faith of God's
holy people. In the afternoon the mighty manifestations of the presence of God are thus described:
"We have seldom witnessed such a time of glory. After the opening of the service and prayer for
special cases, Dr. Gregory addressed the meeting for a few minutes in a very interesting way, in the
interest of the Boys' Home, at Artesia. Then came most heart-searching and triumphant testimonies.