Much did I see then, and much have I seen since, that I consider to be fanaticism; but this should not condemn the work.

The devil has always tried to ape the works of God, to bring them into disrepute; but that cannot be a Satanic work which brings men to humble confession, to forsaking of sin, to prayer, fervent praise and thanksgiving, and a sincere and affectionate exhortation to sinners to repent and come to Jesus the Saviour." Profoundly impressed by what he had seen and heard, Pastor Stone returned to his double parish in Bourbon County and rehearsed the story of it.

"The congregation was affected with awful solemnity, and many returned home weeping." This was in the early spring.

Not many months afterward there was a notable springing up of this seed.
"A memorable meeting was held at Cane Ridge in August, 1801.
The roads were crowded with wagons, carriages, horses, and footmen moving to the solemn camp.

It was judged by military men on the ground that between twenty and thirty thousand persons were assembled.