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drunkards have been hopefully delivered from the snare of the Devil, and the bond. age of sin, and brought into the liberty of the gospel. The change in this little vil lage is surprising. There is but one house left, where the morning and evening sa crifice is not offered.

The number of pupils enrolled in our Sabbath schools is about 80. All the teachers and about twenty of the children are now cherishing a hope in Christ. The members of my Bible class were the first subjects of divine influence; nearly all of whom (about 50 in number) are hopefully brought into the kingdom.

We have admitted to the communion of the church, 65 on examination and two by letter. By this addition our little church is inreased in number from 34 to 101-and the male members from 7 to 41. Many others are cherishing hope, who will doubt. less, in due time, be admitted to the church, but how many it is not ascertained. Eight have joined the Baptists. The whole number who are cherishing hope as the fruit of this revival is not ascertained, but may be safely estimated at 130. This good work appears to be still in progress. It is the Lord's doing, and marvellous in our eyes!

which resulted in the organization of a society of 42 members, which was soon increased to 103. About this time an increasing solemnity under the preaching of the word, began to be visible in the congregation. A few were known to be anxious, but nothing special occurred until the middle of December. At the close of worship on the Sabbath, an appointment was made for an inquiry meeting. That evening an unusual solemnity pervaded the Bible class: and many of the youth were evidently touched in the heart. At the inquiry meeting five only attended, two of whom were cherishing hope and appeared well. The others were deeply affected. A few Christians were met under the same roof for prayer. The next morning, at our select school, (taught by a pious young man,) about a dozen of the scholars were so deeply affected, that, when they arose to read, not one of them could speak; and they all sat down and wept. These were all members of the Bible class. The next evening was our weekly prayer meeting. Very few had hitherto attended. But now the scene was suddenly changed. The house was crowded. An awful solemnity pervaded the meeting. The Spirit of the Lord came down, and many were melted under the word. An intimation was given, that if any desired the prayers of Christians they might rise. About two thirds of the whole congregation arose. This was Thursday evening. On Saturday evening another meeting was attended, which was equally crowded and solemn. On the Sabbath the sanctuary was a new place. The Lord was there, and every counte. nance was changed. Many hearts were pierced with the sword of truth. On Monday evening about 40 were found in the anxious room. That week the school house would not hold half the people who pressed into the prayer meeting, and we Rev. and dear Sir-Since my last comrepaired to the church, the lower part of munication to you, God hath performed which was nearly filled. The next Mongreat things for us, whereof we are glad. day evening about 60 were found in the Our Sabbath school children, early in the anxious room-a number of them rejoic-winter, began to be uncommonly serious, ing in hope. Since that period the Lord has moved onward in this mighty work, with such a convincing and overwhelming power, as to constrain even Universalists and infidels to acknowledge, "this is the work of God."

The subjects of this blessed work are of all ages, from the child of ten, to the gray. headed of 70 years. The moralist and the profane have alike been convicted of their enmity against God, and brought to bow and melt at the feet of Jesus And in some instances, even Universalists and

Revival in Ripley, Chatauque Co. N. Y.

From Rev. J. Marsh, Mina.

I have just returned from "a four days' meeting" at Ripley. In that place there is one of the most powerful and interesting revivals that I have ever witnessed.Forty or fifty are hoping, and probably one hundred are anxious. It does appear to me that the Lord is about to perform a great work of grace in this county.

From Rev. E. Mason, Le Roy.

and a number of them were hopefully converted to God. It is necessary to state here, that the revival a year ago numbered among its subjects almost exclusively those who were heads of families; among the youth and children instances of hopeful conversion were lamentably few. This could not be overlooked, at the time, or afterward easily forgotten. It created, in the minds of God's people, deep solicitude, and called for unwonted prayer and effort. To gather into the fold of Christ these children and youth, was the great object

the Methodist church. Quite a number, I should say from fifteen to twenty, have manifested hope in Christ, who have not as yet publicly professed their faith. Between sixty and seventy of our Sabbath school children are on the Lord's side; in many instances, whole classes; and we have now, a multitude of young and tender lambs to protect, watch over, and rear up for the Lord. Three fourths of the inhabitants in this society are now pro

peace prevail among us; our religious meetings continue to be well attended; and Christians have covenanted together, not to cease praying for those who still continue in their sins. We have believed, that God will, in answer to prayer, do great things for his people, and we at tempted to do our duty, and behold he hath excceded even our expectations.Bless the Lord, O our souls, and forget not all his benefits!

From Rev. Samuel Parker, Apulia, N. Y.

and, blessed be the Lord, by the power of his Spirit, we have been enabled to do it. As the first fruits of this revival, upwards of twenty of our Sabbath school children were gathered, three or four adults, and two or three heads of families; but the most of our youth who were advanced beyond the time of attending Sabbath schools were left; and their obstinacy bowed the hearts of Zion. Many cries, with bitter tears, were poured out "between the porch and the altar" and that too with increas-bably heart Christians. Great union and ing earnestness. The four days' meeting, which commenced in the village of Le Roy on the 27th of January, was attended by many members of this church, and served greatly to augment their faith, prayers and efforts. On February 17th, we commenced a four days' meeting in our church; the brethren from abroad were generally present, and began to preach the gospel of the blessed God. During the first day the effect was small, only four desiring an interest in our prayers. On the second day our meeting house was crowded with professors and others from abroad; about 30, mainly strangers, were deeply impressed, and begged an interest in our prayers.The solemnity increased, on the third day, and about 50 arose for prayers; but few,|| however, of our own congregation were included in the number. The Sabbath was a day of still deeper interest. 25 were called to the church, and, in the evening, a number apparently regenerated. On Monday morning, after sermon, prayers were offered for a crowd of anxious sinners, and many arose from their knees, among our own people, rejoicing in hope. The most of our visiting brethren then dispersed, and I was left alone with my own people. Up to this hour the ranks of our youth remained almost unbroken. Af. ter sermon they were affectionately invited to come forward to the anxious seat and give up their hearts to God. The church, in the mean time, were pouring out their souls in silent prayer for their salvation; when, to our surprise, the youth came forth like the bursting out of water, and before the congregation separated, 45 or more were gathered hopefully into the fold of Christ. The work, up to this date, has gradually progressed. Not long since there were twenty conversions in a few days.

For two or three months past my la bours have been greatly increased, by the Lord's pouring out his Spirit in this place. The first indication of any thing special, was seen about the middle of last November, in an increase of the spirit of prayer, among some of the members of the church. This spirit gradually increased into a deep and agonizing wrestling with God, that he would glorify himself in the salvation of sinners. It was not long before there were some, who began to inquire, what they should do to be saved. Nothing very special appeared, until about the middle of February last, when the Spirit of the Lord came down and wrought wonders among us. From that time down to the present, we have had an interesting state of things among us. Conversions have been frequent; more than fifty in. dulge hopes. Whether these all have a good hope through grace, is known only to Him who searches the heart.

The work has, in its character, been still and deeply solemn. A sober and pungent exhibition of divine truth, accompanied with fervent prayer, has been the means employed. The work evidently commenced, and has been carried on, in anSince this revival commenced, we have swer to prayer. Among the hopeful subadded to the church between sixty and jects of the work, are found persons of all seventy. A number of Sabbath school classes, from the gray-headed, down to children and youth, belonging to Metho-the child of the Sabbath school. Gene. dist families, perhaps fifteen in number, rally in revivals, a large proportion have are subjects of this work, and have joined "been females, but here, about two thirds

are males, and many are heads of families. In twelve families, the altar for prayer has been erected.

The work is still going on with deep interest. Pray for us.

From Rev. L. Johnson, Brunswick, N. Y.

remained, generally, quite stupid, until last Thursday morning, during prayer, while he was pleading for the life of their souls, he thought there was an unusual solemnity upon the minds of these young immortals. There was nothing peculiarly interesting, however, until the school had nearly closed for the afternoon. He saw one little boy, about 9 years old, in tears. He went to this boy, and inquired what was the cause of his weeping. He could not answer. He saw others in tears. His own feelings, as well as what he witnessed in others, convinced him, that what he saw was from the Holy Spirit. He remarked this to the school, and from almost every eye there was a flood of tears. He knew not what to do-they could not read their lessons-it was a

scene, he sent for me. And as I entered the room, I said to my soul, "How dreadful is this place; this is none other than the house of God, and this the gate to heaven." Almost every one had his face covered in his hands, and weeping bitterly. I told them it was God's Holy Spirit that made them weep, that they must repent of their sins, and give their hearts to God, &c. I then prayed, conversed with them individually-had two prayers more, and the school was closed. Several boys met in the schoolhouse after dark, and had a prayer meeting by themselves, only one of them at that time having any hope in the mercy of God. And yet they could not rest-they must come and see me once more.

I have the pleasure of communicating to you the intelligence, that God is reviving his work among the people to whom I minister in holy things. The work of God's Spirit, in convicting and converting sinners, .commenced about the first of February, at a three days' meeting, held in this place. Previous to that meeting, however, there were a few who were convicted of sin; and some in the church, be-house of weeping. In the midst of this gan to awake out of sleep. As God was! doing great things in Troy, and as we were so near, that we could almost hear the song of the redeemed ones, and the cry of the anxious, we dreaded to meet the responsibility at the judgment, of having the Lord come so near, and we have no refreshing from his presence. Many began to cry, something like the begging blind man, when Jesus was pass. ing by, "Jesus, thou son of David, have mercy on me." In these circumstances, and with these feelings, we said to the ministers and brethren of sister churches, “Come over and help us" for three days. They came, especially from Troy, in the spirit and power of the gospel. The last day of the feast was the Sabbath; the Lord's supper was administered; two were added to the church on profession of their faith, and when the covenant was read, the church rose and renewed their covenant with one another, and with their God. It was a solemn time. The ever. lasting doors were lifted up, and the King of Glory he came in, even "the Lord, strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle." Many felt his presence, and the arrows of conviction pierced many a flinty heart. That evening, as we trust, two surrendered themselves and their all, up into the hands of the King of Glory, as subdued and redeemed sinners. Several others, during the week, thought they obtained a good hope through grace. We endeavoured to prepare the way of the Lord, and make his paths straight.

The Spirit of the Lord came down upon one of the schools, in a peculiar manner. The teacher is a pious man. There had been, some weeks ago, a few instances of conversion among his scholars; the rest VOL. IV.

I conversed and prayed with them. Two thought they submitted to God that night. There are now seven of these scholars, who are indulging hopes. Five, the last week, began, as we think, to love God. There are within the bounds of this society, from fifteen to twenty who give evidence of a recent change of heart, and fourteen of these either belong to the bible class or the Sabbath school.

From Rev. Jephthah Pool, Sennett,
Cayuga Co. N. Y.

There appears to be the commencement of a revival of religion. Within a few weeks, twelve have obtained a hope of an interest in Christ; others are troubled.

From Rev. G. K. Clark, Spencer, N. Y.

The Holy Spirit has been shed down upon us suddenly, and many seem anxious.

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Fourteen or fifteen are now indulging nately, as I do. We unite in the 7 and the Sabbath hopes. We have had frequent meetings,ance cause; and they have been crowded and solemn. which meet in different districts, al Whether the work will spread and become posed promiscuously of all the chila can collect-and it is difficult to det general, we cannot tell; we have some faith to believe, that the whole town is definitely how many belong to our about to be visited, and that the Lord tive societies. And in the pleasing will establish his church in this place. with which the Great Head of the ‹ has favoured us, during the past winter, both denominations have

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From Rev. W. H. Whittemore, Rye, West-Some of the hopeful subjects of ren chester Co. N. Y.

By the report of Mr. W. for the quarter ending April 1st, we learn that an interesting state of things existed in his congregation, and that many were rejoicing in hope of salvation, through the Lord Jesus Christ, and that others were anxiously inquiring the way to Zion.

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grace have united with each of the cl es, while others have not as yet m public profession. Although few have brought in, compared with those who throng the way of death, we can truly that we have seen great things, w we are glad. Some, who had for a time manifested great hatred to the t and, like the master they served, had almost every device to persuade othe believe a lie, have hopefully been made by the truth, and are united with the

[In the statistical table accompany the foregoing, the number of hopeful c versions is stated at not far from thirty

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From Rev. Joel Campbell, Honesdale, Pa.ple of God. During the last quarter, we have enjoyed some special manifestations of the Lord's presence, in the out-pourings of his spirit. The church has been revived, and some souls hopefully converted. Meetings have been frequent and well attended. I think there are indications of good for Zion in this region. The work which appeared to commence in this place, two Although I am not permitted to repo or three months since, is spreading around the existence of a revival of religion as. The church at Bethany is revived. this place at this time, yet we think the Some souls born again, and many appa-is ground to hope that the day is near whe rently inquiring the way to Zion.

Carbondale, Pa.

From Rev. S. A. Loper, Hampden, M

the Spirit will be poured upon us from o high. Of this, however, we would not L too confident; for we remember that ou hopes have often been raised, and as ofte dashed. Then we were not prepared fo the reception of so great a gift, and we fea that we are not now. Still, we cannot bu hope. We are greatly encouraged.

The congregation at Carbondale, aided by the A. H. M. S., has also been refreshed by the Divine Spirit within a few weeks past. It has become necessary to erect a The signs of the times seem propitious. more commodious place of public worship, Appearances have been growing more and and efforts are now making for this pur-more favourable for several weeks past. An pose.

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