The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1876-04-05
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EROM THE SOUTHERN sTATEs.

Revival in Moorsfsld, West vi ginia The pastor
Rev. George w. White, writes under date Of
March 27th and though the letter was not pre-.
pared as a communication, we know not how to
present the contents more appropriately than given
by the writer. He says:
| We have been blessed with q gracious outpour.
| ing of the Spirit upon our congregation Ii came
gradually, Tell gently but steadily and copiously,
and still continues to refresh. The first evidence
of its coming was in the large and attentive con
gregations, both on Sunday and at our weekly
prayer meeting. Within the few preceding
months there had from time to time been added
one or two to the church. This increased interest
justfsd me 10 appointing special services which
Immediately developed very deep and pervsding
spirit of Inquiry. These special services were dis
continued three weeks ago, blu. the spirit of reli
cious inquiry did not cease. Yesterday our con-
gregaton was witness to q scene Of tender solem
nifty which it is not our privilege often to behold
Thirty five we're added to the church. thirty-three
of these on examination, embracing the most In
teresting characters mostly varying from seventeen
to thirty years OF age. Seven are heads of fami
lies one venerable father of 6S years, three or
four under Is years; eight we're baptized. There
would have been several more, but they were hin
dered by high water aud sickness And still quite
number are seriously considering the great ques-
ton, OF WnOEl uust d SOou mauy VIII sOOu COu-
TESS Christ
If YOU think proper you may make an item for
your paper of these facts. 1t is cheering fact in
these dark days of corruption that God is signal
ziop his grace unto the churches--thus illustrating
as he so often does that when we are weak then
are we strong" Four months ago the Christian
heart of our community was never more oe,pond.
ing and we never so felt the prevalence and pow
err of iniquity. But God heard the prayer OF his
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threatening evil and the great mountain" of op
position has become plain" The happy iraa.
ence is seen and felt all over the community The
same blessing was granted to the Methodist church.
and even large numbers we're added to its com.
munion.
Let the churches be looking for the Masters
presence As was the case with poor, desparing
Mary, John XII He is often near and ready 10
bless when we are weeping in sinful doubt | do
not like premature notices OF these things, as is
the practice of some of our papers, but if you think
there is anything to encourage Gods people in this
letter you may use its contents tor information.
Second Presbyterian Church, Petersburg, VA
correspondent gives information that there is evil
dence of a good work in this church. For some
years they have held morning prayer meetings q
week before the April communion 1t is delightful
to have the pastor and brethren Of the Tabb Street
church unite with them in this service At the
communion last Sabbath twelve were added upon
profession, and the meetings are continued this
week.
Alexandria, Va "A correspondent of the Chris
tan Observer says: ut may perhaps be pleasure
to you to learn that our church is in very pros.
porous condition. Since the installa ion of Mr..
Dinwiddie, formerly of Lexington, KY, who is
greatly beloved by his people, in the fall of 1874,
over one hundred have been added to our member
ship. At our last communion two weeks ago, |
thirteen, ten on profession, all adults but one, were
added. To God be all the glory"