- Preface
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- Chapter 6—My First Vision
- Chapter 7—A Vision of the New Earth
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- Chapter 10—The Sabbath of the Lord
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- Chapter 12—The Heavenly Sanctuary
- Chapter 13—Gods's Love for His People
- Chapter 14—The Sealing
- Chapter 15—The Trial of Our Faith
- Chapter 16—To the Little Flock
- Chapter 17—Shaking of the Powers of Heaven
- Chapter 18—Preparation for the End
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- Chapter 21—Prayer and Faith
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- Chapter 26—The Two Ways
- Chapter 27—The Two Crowns
- Chapter 28—Modern Spiritualism
- Chapter 29—Snares of Satan
- Chapter 30—The Shaking
- Chapter 31—Traveling the Narrow Way
- Chapter 32—Preparing for the Judgment
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- Chapter 34—God's Love for the Church
- Chapter 35—Missionary Work
- Chapter 36—Broader Plans
- Chapter 37—Extension of the Work In Foreign Fields
- Chapter 38—Circulating the Printed Page
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Chapter 2—Conversion
In March, 1840, William Miller visited Portland, Maine, and gave a course of lectures on the second coming of Christ. These lectures produced a great sensation, and the Christian church on Casco Street, where the discourses were given, was crowded day and night. No wild excitement attended the meetings, but a deep solemnity pervaded the minds of those who heard. Not only was a great interest manifested in the city, but the country people flocked in day after day, bringing their lunch baskets, and remaining from morning until the close of the evening meeting.CET 16.1
In company with my friends, I attended these meetings. Mr. Miller traced down the prophecies with an exactness that struck conviction to the hearts of his hearers. He dwelt upon the prophetic periods, and brought many proofs to strengthen his position. Then his solemn and powerful appeals and admonitions to those who were unprepared, held the crowds as if spellbound.CET 16.2