The New York herald., 1877-01-21
REVIVAL NEWS.

very widespread revival prevails in the churches
OF all denominations throughout the country. From
religious exchanges collect the following facts
and ngures:-ln Blalrstown IN. J) Presbyterian
church, Al persons have lately been received the
fruit In OF revival in progress there Thir
teen persons have lately united with tho Forty first
street Presbyterian church, Chicago, and spirit of
earnest inquiry exists among tho congregations the
First ana Third Presbyterian churches OF the
city AZ Dixon H., where the evangelist, II. r.
Welton, has been laboring the revival prospects
very encouraging, ana at Ash Grove H., 81
persons have been receivod into the Church proes
sion. Religious services recently held in Fairview
Presbyterian church, Iowa, have resulted in the
version Of 10 souls, and In Lono Tree Lake Prcsby-
terian church. Dakota OF 20 persons IN four weeks.
The good work progresses also In tho Methodist
Episcopal church at Churehvic, Va In the Baltimore
Conference (South, where 40 conversions arc re.
ported. Washington, 10. G. correspondent writes
that in years. residence in that city he had
witnessed gracious and unusually prosperous
spiritual condition of tho churches than exists this
time Without any great excitement overwhelming
spiritual power thero has been general awakening
and converting power manifested in all tho charges.
The congregations OF the churches full, the people
interested and attentive and the aggregate con-
versions number about 100, Of whom the Foundry
church received II IN one week. Forty have
been received probation In tho saltwater charge
Newark Conference, N. j., and others are seek.
Ing. Al Somcrton, Philadelphia Conference, II
have been thus received. In the newly dedicated
A,amngo church, Philadelphia Conference, so
there is good feeling manifested in in
the Marlborough church, North Philadelphia.
ence Pa, 20 conversions The interest IN tho Seventh
avenue Methodist Episcopal church, this city, in
crcascs under the mnstrations "f Rev William Tay-
lOr, OF India, during the past week. There is good
feeling manifest also, IN the Methodist Episcopal
church at West Dandy, N. Y, ana the new house Of
persons interested In the great salvation. Meetings
held III Tacony Methodist Episcopal church, Philade
A. Moellng writes that the LORD has greatly blessed
his little mission In Hoboken n. j., OF that "a
have already joined the church, and that ~ more have
been converted Over 90 persons have been
in series OF meetings Just closed in the Methodist
Episcopal church IN Yatesvle, N. Y Al Falls Meth
odist Episcopal church, Wyoming Conference, N. Y,
lis conversions reported with ''morc follow
Dr. Montgomery's Baptist church, in Lyncbburg
Va. has recently been blessed with season Of 70.
frcshing which resulted 80 conversions, after SIX
weeks extra meetings A correspondent notes the
sudden taking on OF two young men as having u
wonderful and powerful influence on the minds and
hearts OF the people OF this church aud negnborhood.
One OF the young men was railroad engineer and the
become Christians, but had refused; ana night,
whom both were IN the church together, tho CORE.
spondent had urged to decide tho great question
thon, but would not rho other refused tho urgent
appeal Of his and silenced her by saying ali
ever killed by the train Let my blood be upon me-"
The week following. as the train OF those young
stood q side track TO allow another 10 pass their
engine exploded and both were hurled into eter-
nity THIS event, ike divine judgment, had u
very solemn effect upon the people aud
tho means of leading many to Christ. There
Is a marked spirit OF inquiry In tho Fourth
Baptist church, Philadelphia, and baptisms occur
very frequently. Crowded congregations attend tho
ministry OF DR.. Peddie. The churc in Shcrburnc,
n. Y, enjoying precious work OF grace under the
Leadership OF Rev. A, Is. Earle. evangelist Rev. j. {.
Rooney missionary OF tho State Convention at Can.
dor n Y, writes that about 40 have prOicsscd
iah in Christ during the last few weeks. series Of
meetings has uocn Tor some time held by the Baptist
church at Bcnnettsburg, n. Y Over 80 have been
hopefully converted. Fifteen have recently been
added by baptism To tho church at Atticn. N. Y The
additions to the Baptist churches Of Michigan
this year $500 IN number, an increase Of nine and
one.half per cent. Al New Brunswick, N, j.,
both tho FIRST and the Remson avenue churches
are favored with the tokens Of tho divno favor.
The igious interest In Newburyport connection
with the abors of Rev. II. T. Hammond. rs greater
than any known In that city for forty ycars-s0 the
pas say. Night after night the largest audience
room Is too small to admit all who come. Hundreds
were added to the Washington Heights New York Pres.
bytVran church last Sunday Dr. Z. A. Stodard pastor.
The Rev. George j. Mingns has held revival services
In the Central Presbyterian church OF this city WIN
very marked success during the past two weeks The
results not stated. Faith chapel MISSION OF tho
West Presbyterian church OF this city. under the pas
torae OF Rev. j. H. Hoadicy, has been very successful
creased by l30 and now numbers $50 souls ana It's
Sunday school numbers nearly l,OOU scholars, "
Of whom added during the year. The
ligious interest Is increasing Tho Memorial Presby-
terrain church at Rochester, n. " Rev. e. r. Colt pas
tor, increased It's membership by 81 last year Rev.
last Thursday evening in tho Westminster church Of
len