As already stated, the action taken by our people in 1853 to send forth only approved ministers, resulted in unity among the believers. With this unity came also increased zeal to bear the truth to others. At the same time there was, on the part of the people, an increased desire to hear the truth. In the summer of 1854, Seventh-day Adventists first began to use large tents in which to hold meetings. It was a rare thing in those days to see tents used for such a purpose, consequently crowds of people came to the tent-meetings. COOD 103.2