Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1837-06-14
II EVIV A LIS.
REVIVAL IN oLnEYv1LLE, r. 1

REVIVAL In OLNEHNILLE, X. L.
A correspondent, in Providence has com
municated the following. Mr.. Cheney
is an esteemed minister 10 the Free vii
Baptist connection.-Chr. Watchman
4 1t was my privilege on the 81 Sabbath
8 in May, 10 witness the solemn ordinance
of baptism administered on forty-sere'
happy converts, by the Rev Martin Che
ney, at OlneyvilIe. These persons were
the subjects Of pleasing revival which
has been enjoyed for several months past
in the Baptist church and society in thai
village. As the Rev. Mr. Cheney has
been in impaired health, their baptism had
been deferred until he was better, and
was grntifed TO find that be was enabled
10 attend as administrator Of the ordinance.
The candidates were mostly young per,
sens though several were more advanced
land heads Of families. Thus while most
gof the churches in this city have been
languishing for several months past, God
who is rich in mercy has been pleased 10
revive his work in this village, & greatly
TO bless the laborS OF his faithful servant
The weather was drIightfuI, and the so
IDENTITIES Of the occasion were witnessed
by very large audience. b. H. ii.
In consequence Of the crowded state OF
our columns for a few weeks past, revival
Intelligence has accumulated upon US, so
th1t we are under the necessity Of con
densing it in brief abstract.-N y. Eron
In New Bedford, Westchester Co., N.
Y, the Methodists held a protrlcted meet
ing in the north part of the town, which
was blessed to the hopeful conversion Of
a large number; after which, they held
aANther in the south part Of the town,
which was also blessed. On the 4th OF
March, the Baptsts commenced a meet
ing. Thirty seven united with the church
rs the fruits Of this meeting; and many
more were regarded as hopeful converts.
Rev. Mr.. Robords, who conducted this
meeting, says 1t was my constant prac-
lice to oTlay as far as possible all heated,
Unreasonable hurried feelings and actions
no persuade them to seek the salvation o
their souls Immediately, in the use o
sound reason, with full determination
never to give up their pursuit, until they
lave attained the object. | wns pleased
q see the happy effect which this course
produced on the congregation. All bus
lie and confusion was happily avoided
lhe house was still and solcmn-convIc
lions were pungent and rational, being
produced by the great motives Of The
gospel, rather than by the art of man
While we employed these means, th'
Spirit Of grace found way to the hearts 0
he enlightened and rejecting part Of com
nunity Several men Of high respecta
bility, among others, were converted t
God Another interesting feature of tn
uork was, the lively faith and detcrmin
q action Of the church. The member
|elt the worth ofsouIs pressing them dowr
ID the fear Of God, they visited the neigh
bring families, praying them to be re
cpnciled TO God. and attend meeting, an
Lon Of their souls. In most instances
rhere they faithfully discharged thei
1oty in this department, they were nc
only successful 10 procuring their attenc
oncs on ale services, but had finally tn
happiness to hear them express the JOY
ofsalyation, by the blood Of the Lamb
One gentleman was decidedly opposed I
Tie meeting-(his wife being a membe
be the church, and his daughters attenc
ing with her,) at length his rage was s
kindled that he sent for his children t
ave the meeting and come home-ob,
|'ent to his will, they returned-when on
q them, about twenty years Of age, bein
onder deep conviction, knelt at his feet, an
Begged her fathers forgivnrss for all III,
Inc bal done amiss, and exhorted him
eek the Lord, and then prayed God
lave mercy on his soul When she hs
ceased praying, he attempted to set h,
hind at rest, by advising her to stay
bome and read her Bible, and reflect upc
De m,tter day or two, adding that rel
hon was a good thing, and be hoped 81
Hould obtain IL. but thoughtit not adVis
BE for her 10 attend the meeting, lest s
shouh be improperly excited. While
was thus addressing her, Gods Spirit ;
rested him--and he saw, as he said, Il
he was standing like guide-board, poi
ing the way for his daughter, but negIe
ing to walk in il himself. He now
the house in anguish, and sought pla
10 prsy--afer two days painful cow
ton. he was happily conve-ted-and
mediately took his family and several
his neighbors 70 the meeting house, wht
he publicly renowned bis unground
prejudees against the meeting, and
joiced in what the Lord had done for hi