Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1837-04-26
II Z VIVALS.
From the Christian Waterman.

REVIVAL IN WoRcEsTER.-Asn no in
telhgence is more interesting to the friends
Of Zion than that of religious revivals, |
regard il a pleasure to communicate a
briefstatement Of the work Of grace among
the people Of this favored town. The
work commenced about the middle of
October last, and at time when, by a
very large proportion Of the church it was
least expected. Having been deprived of
orr house Of worship by FIRE, no place
could be obtained sufficiently large 10 ac-
commodate more than about halfthe con-
gregation. Many therefore were obliged
10 resort to the houses Of our neighbors to
enjoy the privilege of hearing the gospel.
In The midst of this dispersion, and many
disheartening circumstances, God was
pleased to reveal his arm, and subdue
rebels to his authority. The work COM
menced in one of our families, and for a
time appeared to be confined to that
family and one other in the same dwelling;
and, as far as we can Judge, by the instru-
mentality of single individual whom
God he'd quickened in the divine life.
After a season, however, it extended to
other families, and continued 10 prevail
with increased interest and power for
some months. For few weeks past, it
has been declining and we have no diff
hcnlty in understanding the cause. Our
sins have separated between God and
ourselves, and hid his face that he will
not hear. I am happy to state, however,
that the work OF saving mercy among US
has not entirely ceased. At the Manual
Labor High School established in this
town, number OF the students have been
brought to rejoice in hope within few
days past, aud the work is still going for.
ward there with delightful interest
The fidelity Of the Principal has been
greatly blessed as the means Of the good
which has been accomplished. The
pious students also, connected with the
institution, have been very devoted, aud
labored faithfully to impress eternal things
on the minds OF their ellow-studens. Let
me bespsak the prayers Of those, who are
waiting for the consolation Of Israel, 10
behalf Of this important and hourishing
institution, that all its members may be.
cone savingly acquainted with the Son Of
God.
6incs the first Of November last, have
had the delightful privilege of baptizing
irty-seseA. Lhirty-tkrse ofwhon are males
and nearly all of them in the morning o.
life. Others are expected to come forward
coon. From the first. we have been deep,
lysensibIe that the work was the Lords
and advanced by him. He has. it istruc
employed inst.umentality but it has
been such a. 10 secure all the glory 10
himself No extraordinary means have
been employed; the preaching Of the gos.
PEI. the prayers and pious efforts ofpriEate
Christians, and especially of the new con-
verts, are the means by which God has
advanced his work among us. At no
period. has there been any outbreaking Of
Keeling, or any special excitement. The
heaving sigh and silently flowing tear
have told the sadness Of the heart occa.
sioned BY conviction cftheir outlines
and need or pardon. The evidences Of
conversion have been unusually safisiac-
tory to the individuals themselves. and 10
ths sainis who have become acquainted
with them. Many Interesting facts con-