Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1839-12-18

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aD'e ELIJAH PAINE,
President of the Vt. Col. Societu
Wllilamslown, Dec. 6, 1889.
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For the Telegraph.
Passumpsie, Dec. I2, 1899.
Dear brother Murray:
AS il is always a source of rejoicing to
the children of God, to hear of the pros
perlty of Zion. will now send YOU a
brief account of what God has done for
this church and people. He has truly
appeared in mercy; and mis- work has
oeen glorious. For long time some of
GODS people have been holding on to the
promises by faith, and earnestly prayipo
Tor The out-pouring OF the Holy Spirit
God has heard s. answered their PRAYERS.
poured out his spirit, and sinners have
been converted.
On the third Sabbath in September we
commenced series of religious meetings,
which were highly blessed of God 10 the
qulckening of his people, TO the reclaim,
ing of backsiders; and to the salvation
of many precious souls. Brother Grant
labored with US four weeks. His labors
were very successful, and blessed of God
TO this people. And as a servant of
Christ, we esteem him very highly in
love, for his works sake. The plain and
faithful exhibition of Gods truth, accom-.
panied with earnest, importunate PRAYER.
have been the principal means EMPLOYED
BY the spirit of God christians have been
awakened TO see the alarming condition
tnat sinners are in. They took hold by
the hand of faith on the immutable prom.
ises of Jehovah. and poured out their
souls desires in prayer for the CONVEX
sion of sinners The Lord heard and
answered. Salvation came out of Zion.
The truth Of Gods word was preached
IN very simple, plain, and pointed man.
ner. and directed at once to the heart. and
was by the spirit made powerful in slay
ing and making alive
We have enjoyed the privilege of re-
pairing to our beautiful Passumpsic.
where the ordinance Of baptism has been
administered for ten Sabbath's in success
ion, In the presence of large and solemn
audience. Fhty-6ve have been buried
with Christ ia baptism and ten have
been added by letter and experience
Others are expecting TO go forward in
this ordinance soon. How many have
passed from death unto life, will be known
at that day when God makes ~ his
jewels.
In this revival, quite number OF Young
men have professed Christ and united
with the church who appear promising
We hope that God has called several Of
them into his vineyard to sound salvation
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to their lying felow-men. The good
work is still progressing around US. Our
brethren of other denominations have
been provoked to good works. Thew
have In several places been making spe.
cial efforts and the Lord has blessed them
Sinners have been converted o NAV
the Lord still bless them abundantly.
In view of what God has done for us
we are led to exclairn, Bless the Lord
O our souls! and all that is within u,
bless and praise his his holy name. fol
his goodness, and for his wonderful
works to the children of men.
Lear brother, pray for Us, that the gooc
work. may progress and spread until ;
mullilude of souls shall yet bow to tn
mild sceptre of the Savior, and be redeem
ed with his precious blood
= Yours. truly,
/ BAXTER Burrows.
Revival IN BALTIMoRE.-We wer
pleased TO learn from hrniher Knan.