Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1836-06-30
REVEALS.
From the Christian Watchman.
PROVIDENCE, R. |.

In the month of February some account of
the Lords work in this city was given to
the public. Since that time many have
been the tokens Of redeeming love among
US. On the 21st Of February Al happy dis
March 80 more. Our communion season,
the 1st Lords day in March, will long be
remembered with gratitude to God In the
the hand of fellowship was given to 40, who,
sat down for the first time at the table of the
Lord. Many were almost overwhelmed
under sense Of Gods unbounded goodness
and love. We were made to sit in 'heav-
enly place in Christ Jesus" Gods mercy
has continued even until now. Our bap-
thing seasons have been solemn, useful and
joyful; our meetings frequent, crowded, and
| interesting. Sinners have wept, prayed,
repented, and then lifted up their hearts and
voices in praise to God The work has
continued five months. Some sinners are
still inquirng after eternal life, and a few
have recently been made to rejoice in the
grace Of God. I54 have united with our
church by baptism, and number by letter.
We expect others will obey the command of
/ Christ soon. Some have been converted
among US, who belong and remain with 9TH
er congregations. But few have. as vet.
united with other churches. A number of
congregations have shared in the gracious
work, but not as much as we expected and
desired. Some who have INDUCED hope in
i the grace of God will neglect duty and not
unite with any church at present. How
many have been born Of the Spirit, we are
not able to tell, but we hope, in the whole
| city, about 400. The truth of God has found
Judgment in the hearts of sinners from
abroad, and they have returned home to
weep, and SEX salvation through the Lord
Jesus Christ.
The still but powerful work Of the HOLY
| Spirit has been clearly and abundantly man.
ifest. Bible means have been employed
but God alone has performed the blessed
work To his holy name be all the glory
20 that men would praise the Lord for
his goodness, and for his wonderful works
to the children Of men," The work has
spread among all classes, ages and colors
In the Sunday schools the Lord has wrought
wonders. In our colored Sunday school
there have been between 80 and 40, and in
other schools between go and 20 hopeful
conversions. Some whole classes have re-
ceived lessons at the feet OF Jesus, and be-
came wise unto salvation. From one class
of lads, six were baptized at one time. In a
number of the Bible classes there were elev-
en- conversions. Fhe songs Of praise from
these young disciples, sound joyfully in the
temple Of God. One aged man, convicted
and converted under the hOnored Whitefeld
slxty-three years ago, came out with hoarv
locks and followed his Master into the bap-
tsmal waters. Among the baptized are
forty-slx heads of families, including eleven
husbands with their wives, and about forty
| young men. Thus far we are led to hope
that the young members will persevere in
duty, and do much in the cause of Cod
Some have been received soon after they
expressed hope in the grace of God, but be-
fore baptism, we have diligently sought, anc
obtained satisfactory evidence of their vita
union with the Lord Jesus Christ. While
under conviction for sin, some of US were
often with them in the inquiry room ano
other places. When they expressed hope
we repeatedly heard them speak in our small
meetings, and conVersed with them person,
ally. They were then examined carefully
by large committee, and when that com
mIttee were satisfied, they came by recon-
mendation before the church. Under such
circumstances we,have had good opportu
nifty to learn the character and feelings OF
those who have obtained a place at the
Lords table. Still we may have in some
cases erred in judgment, and we fear some
will turn back and wound the cause Of God
We close by inviting our dear brethren
in the Lord to unite with US in praising God
for his abundant mercy and grace, and in
asking their prayers, that we, as a people,
may be grateful, humble, and active.
Yours a1ectionately in the Lord,
JOHN BLAIN.
Providence, r. l., June 7. 1886