Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1839-04-17
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From the New-York Evangelist.
evivaI i'm Old Greenwich, ct.

Mr.. EDIToR-Since giving some ac-
count of the revival in Stanwich, where
AZ persons have already been propounded
for membership in the church, | have
been assisting the ministers in two or three
other churches. One of these is Old |
Greenwich. During forty years this
church was destitute ola settled PASTOR
Three years ago there was not a single |
male member in the church, and only
about fifteen female members. A new
meeting house was then erected, and the
Rev. Thomas Payne invited to preach to
them. He was installed two years since.
Under his labors the church has eonsid-
erbly increased, so that it now numbers
about 35 members. During the long cap
tivity of Zion, Infdelity, Deism, and
Universalism, had become very prevalent
within the bounds of the society, and
threatened the entire overthrow OF Gods
heritage among them. The disciples of
Jesus were driven to the throne of grace
TO seek help from God. And it proved
that mans extremity was God opportuni-
ty. at sha'nt be said that praying breath
was ever spent in vain" 1t was my priv
) ilege to labor with them earnestly more
than fortnight. For several weeks pre-
vious, there seemed to be an unusual So
! lemnity on the minds of those who attend
ed divine service. Sometimes many in
the congregation were seen in tears, but
> only two or three were induced to Weld
to the claims of God, and repent and be-
ieve the gospel The interest has been
sustained. under the labors of their pastor
by evening meetings and family visitation
to the present time. He has found excel
lent helpers in his church members, and
t In the recent converts, and especially in a
s good Baptist brother who lives in The So
S ciety. About 40 profess to have decided
to serve the Lord the rest of their lives
( 80 have already been examined by the
1 church for membership, and their exam
lhatlon sustained. Among the hopeful
e converts are considerable number Of
prominent men, some of whom were Uni
n versalists and Deists few weeks ago.
: Many new family affairs have been erect.
e ed, and the moral aspect OF the communi
!, ty is yery essentially changed. While
k this work was in progress, some of the
/ good people could not help thinking OF
a the text, "Great and marvellous are thy
works, Lord God Almighty" 1t seemed
J. evident, even to the most skeptical, thai
e this was the finger of God. To him be
g all the glory.
1t After laboring some time in Old Green
It wlch, | accepted the very urgent invita-
e ton of the Rev Noah Coe, pastor Of the
e church in West Greenwich or Hors,
d Neck, and commenced preaching to his
n people in the afternoons, while continu
n ed laboring at Old Greenwich in the eve.
II nings. After four days spent in this man
:, ner, | preached afternoons and evenings il
g brother Goes church, and continued to de
e this for two weeks. There were man,
/ things quite dishearening in this com
/ munity. Many professors ofreligion har
bored Ill will against each other-so muct
SO that they had not spoken in friend,
l. manner TO each other for months or wears
!, ihe society, too. was in jaagte abou
T, the location of horse sheds. These diff
:, cuties and unholy excitements were sc
v great, that it would look like rashness tc
: commence protracted meeting, if Goo
! had not seemed to point It out as plain du
/ ", oy awakening number of sinners ID
different parts of the congregation 10 in.
!. lqulre, Men and brethren, what shall
d we do!" These persons had been inlu
g enced by the revivals in Stanwich North
: Greenwich, and Old Greenwich. Thus
! Mr. Coe felt that his church were situated
: like Israel at tbe Red Sea, hemmed in on
n all sides; bat he seemed to hear God say
: ing to him, as he lid to Moses, command
the people that they go foraoGrd. The
; meetings were well attended from the
: very first We very soon invited those
WHO were willing to have conversation