Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1881-01-28
The Revival at the Baptist Church.

Inc Revival at Tile DdUGASG OuuICu'
Rev. J. NJ. Frost, the pastor, has been
for three weeks carrying on a moss inter
esting and successful meeting at the Bap-
list church in this city. There have been
up to this time forty-six additions to the
church. On Monday night eleven were
baptized, on Tuesday night, thirteen, and
Wednesday afternoon, six, the crowds
having become so large that it was found
necessary to make division of the meet
ines, the rite of baptism being admins
tered in the afternoon and the regular SER
vices being held at night.
An interesting feature of this revival is
the very large proportion of young peo-
ple and members of the Sabbath School,
who are brought into the church. about
two-thirds of the additions being Sunday
School scholars. Mrs. Stockdon's entire
class and all of Mr.. Henry Summerson's
class, who were not already members, are
among the new converts. Three brothers
were baptized at one time, also three sist-
ers of another family. The church is gen.
erally crowded to its full capacity, num-
bers often being unable to fnd standing
room. On last Sunday night, Mr.. Frost
preached startling sermon on the sub
iect. 1.-The man who was forsaken by God"
It was most able presentation Of thoughts
suggested by the desperate state to which
King Saul was brought when he went to
consult the Witch of Endor. One OF
the largest congregations ever gathered
in Stanton listened with wrapt attention
to the impressive discourse from the be-
ginning to its close, and when an invita-
ton was extended, some fifteen or more
anxious persons presented themselves and
requested the prayers of the church.
The meetings continue to grow in inter-
est and will be continued during the COM
ing week. The pastor has announced that
he will on next Sunday night. preach on
the subject 'sWhen and why men are I'M
der condemnation A large congrega-
ton is expected.
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