Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1837-02-01

Revival IN WooDsTocK. u c.
RlcHLAND, N. WE have a word of
encouragement for Christians. None
need despair Of revival Of Gods work, #
they are sincerel faithful in the use ofthe
appointed means. In his great mercy he
has visited Woodstock and its vicinity
with the outpouring of his spirit
Woodstock is a village in the town of
Oxford q. c. and from Several circun.-
stances we have looked upon a revival
there as an almost impossbiIity. Pbe
letter containing the cheering intelligence,
is from Elder w. II. Landen, a Ere,
Communion Baptist. He SAYS,
1t may not be uninteresting to you to
hear that the Lord has been pleased t.
visit this place.-Long and drcarv has
been the darkness that hung like a
threatening cloud over US. 1t is nearly
seven years since any thing like revival
occurred and for the last two or three
years, every circumstance appeared to
unite III saying that our candiestick was
soon to be removed The most zealnns
members ofour own church were cold or
lukeWarm-an overwhelming tide of en-
igration flowing in upon US, and brinrino
all Kinds OF characters except religious
ones together with the jeaIousies, envy
Ings, dlsputings, civil, political and reii-
glous, that existed among usand all around
u.s. as well as the great spiritual death
that spread over the. whole land: These
and many more d1scouragememk appeared
too great to be speedily removed. But
"wlth God nothing is i'm possible.r For
several months, they of prayer with
tears and strong crying" has been heard
in Zion. The PRAYERS and aIns-deeds of
few individuals have gone up as memo
rails before God. A desire was express
ed by some to build house for his wor-
ship. The attempt was made-succecd
Cd. The house was opened for divine SER
vices on Sat. the Sd inst and the meeting
was continued till Tues. the l3,b and 81,
though the instruments were most feeble,
--perhaps lin the judgment of the worid(
desp'cable, yet God was pleased through.
out the whole to pour out his sn;2;t
The church was revived, nn;tsd adffad
oacksllders were reclaimed and sinners
converted. About thirty, perhaps more,
profess to have found peace in believing,
l ne work IS still progressing-Many arc
seeking the Lord sorrowing."
God has also been pouring out his sp;7-
II IN Rlchland N. Y. Scores that had
once known the Lord, but who had turned
away from him, have taken words in their
mouth and returned to their Fathers
mouse. Sinners have been alarmed and
nave fed for refuge to the Savior. ED.
"A; Hopkins is labouring with thcm.-
Morn. Star.
In Derry, this state. Zion 10 being re-
ieesned-2O have protested faith in the
Lord Jesus, among whom are three color
ed people, who are said by some to have
no souls-I6.
DEAR BRoTHRR.--The Lord is ora.
eousIy visiting this Station, bv his ava
kening and redeening Spirit. From -
to Is individuals have recently protested
to experience religion. We hold meet
lngs every night and for TIVE weeks they
have Increased in power and interest.
Much desire is felt to know the blessing
of saneti6cation. Prayer is offered BY
many without ceasing, to Him who is able
to save, for all the fallness of the blessing
ofthe gospel. @s>..
Yours, SC. FRuE,
Middletown, Jan. 10 n. Her.