Many of them half believed the Great Manitou had come.
Heckewelder, the acknowledged leader of the western Moravian Mission, visited the village at this time, and, struck by the young missionary's success, arranged a three days' religious festival.
Indian runners were employed to carry invitations to all the tribes.
The Wyandots in the west, the Shawnees in the south, and the Delawares in the north were especially requested to come.

No deception was practiced to lure the distant savages to the Village of Peace.

They were asked to come, partake of the feasts, and listen to the white man's teaching..