Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1841-11-17
(To be continued.)
Letter From brother Denison.
Derby, Nov. 10, le4l

Derby, Nov. 10, l84l.
Dear Brother Murray: #...a lii.
There are but few articles contained in
religious periodical more heart-cheering
to me, than those conveying intelligence
that God is pouring out his spirit, and his
work is beng revived among the children
OF men. 1t may be so with others. AS
men, we love variety. Still, that which
is food for one may not feed another.
You, Si-. are to be the judge as to what
is worthy OF a place in your paper. Cir
cumstances may cause events to be inter
estlng to persons in one place, that may
not be interesting to one at a distance.
For your consideration, then, submit the
following:
In the month of June last, as there was
considerable interest awakened, and some
conversions, in the town of Charleston. It
was thought best BY christians generally
to have Protracted meeting held among
them. Accordingly, brethren J. Baldwin
and R. Godding, Baptist, and J. Morse,
Cong:egationalist, were invited 10 attend,
and souls were converted as we trust.
As there was only one Church, a Free
Will Baptist, in town, it was thought best,
after consulting for time, to organize
Baptist Church. This was done in july,
the church consisting of eight members
since increased TO fifteen. and several 9th.
ers waiting for a suitable Opportunity to
JOIN, which We trust will be granted soon.
We enjoyed very solemn and ple1s-
ing interview at our last baplizing -one
trust long to be remembered by some then
present. Notwithstanding it rained most
powerfully during the afternoon, MANY
were out, and after the conference, nothing
daun.ed by the rain which descended in
torrents, we repaired 10 the banks of the
Clyde, and there with head uncovered and
on Bonded knees we were permitted to
thank God for past Gvors, and solicit a
continuance of his loving kindness, and
then to behold the beautiful ordinance of
Baptism administered. God seemed tru-
ly good in sending both his spirit to en-
llven US and also his rain to water and
refresh the then parcheG earth, and to his
name be all the praise.
There has also been a conversational
Church organized in ,owE since the meet
Ing, consisting Of eight members There
IS at present very interesting state of
feeling In town as to religion. A good
degree of union among christians. Many
seem to be anxious as TO the things that
pertain to their eternal welfare. A faith
1ui minister is very much needed among
them at present, 10 order to have The
work progress. In this entire region the
harvest may t:uly be said TO be plenteous
and the laborers few.
Some of the readers of the TeIeoranb
may De glad to hear that meeting has
been held for some days past at Coventry
Center, by brethren Godding, Fisher and
some assistance rendered by brother Bald.
win, that has evidently resulted in good.
For some days the prospect was truly dis.
couraging, still the friends of Zion seeme,l
determined to prepare the way of the
Lord and obtain the blessing. God, ever
true to his promise. in answer as We ,rps,
TO fervcn., faithful prayer, together with
corresponding effort on the part OF the
christian, was pleased to come by his
spirits influence and awaken the care.
less to sense oftheir danger, while with
out God anc without hope 10 the world,
And as consequence they soon began to
hee Tor refuge to lay hold on the hope SET
before them in The gospel. Evening
meetings still continued by brother Fish. |
er. Although there are many bopefui
conversions, still there are others that |
seem to be determined 20 have no part nor |
lot IN the religion of Jesus Christ. at Ieas,
at present. May they like the Psalmist,
Think on their ways and turn their feet
unto MS testimonies" and like him snake
haste AID make no delay to keep bis CON-
mandments. n
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