Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1882-08-12
The Gospel Work on Maui.

WArLuKu, H. l.. August 4th 1882.
EDToR PREss Brothers Halcubeck and For
hes arrived here on the II inst and began
their Gospel Services, in the native church, the
same evening before n crowded house consisting
of many natives and a good representation of
foreigners.
The crowd much greater than tho church
could contain and the attention to the sermCl and
service was marked. Brother Forbes enters SO
heartily into the work interpreter that he takes
the thoughts and lnteprets them in such manner
thHtu comes home to the native heart with "a new
power; the songs were we'll rendered under the
leadership Of our native Saukcy, and Gods Spirit
was present to carry the truth home and when the
invitation gwen for those who wished the pray
ers OF Gods people Ii was responded to by one
foreigner and several natives who expressed them
solves rs in earnest to find Jesus AZ their Saviour.
Bruther Halenbeck is master workman in the
vineyard and no doubt will have many stars ADDED
10 those formerly gathered To his crown. The poo
pie are praying and working, and the prospects
most encouraging. Last night the services were
more marked by the power of God than ON the
former evening.
Tho word was preached in power, and several of
our representative people among the foreigners
publicly announced their determination TO accept
Christ, and two especially expressed themselves IA
having found pohco IN believing. Many Of the
natives are coming out boldly AS seekers and uthcrr
both foreigners aud natives are thinking seriously
an0nt tue great question OF permanent salvation
We are looking tor glorious work OF grace here
such as has never boen witnessed on tins island.
We ask the prayers OF all the friends of CHRIST
in Honolulu, and throughout the entire group of
these Islands, that these services may DO abund-
antly blessed to all the people.
Tue sudden taking away of the Young man, Mr..
Merchant, at Haiku the day before yesterday by
drowning while bathing with a party of young
people has cast gloom over the eullre island. lie
u fine young man, noble and very promising
His mother, widow, is now left childles5 and
heart broken; she has tho warm sympathy Of ALL
August 10Th, 1882
Mr.. EDrroR.-Since my last the revival services
have been progressing favoraOly, even more 50
than the most sanguine had expected. Friday
night there was gocdy number of seekers and
the eagcr1eSs manifested on the part OF many to
hear the good worls OF life, spoke favorably for
the earucstucss of those who had resolved TO find
the way Oi lite.
Sunday services were held in the churches as
usual by the pastors in the forenoon, and Mr..
Hllenbeck and Forbes Mt tue request of the native
church at NaIhpla held services there. At ~ p
m. amid the ram, which fell literally nearly nll
night, u much larger audience gathered thnn could
reasonably have been expected, and the fact that
some came from several miles distant in carriages
speaks truly of the interest which must have
moved them 10 such a task. But when the heart
~ moved sufficiently no task is too hard, and 40
sacrifice too great to satisfy its demand. The SER
vices were most soleinn and impressive, and the
response IN the invitation TO rise for prayers was
earnest appeals OF the speaker.
Monday aud Iuesdty night the attendance was
KEEP; up and the interest maintained, although
MI. Halenbeck WAS suffering from severe cold,
and each night many arose for prayers aud several
oppressed themselves AS having found Jesus full
and perfect Savior
Last night the building WINS literally crowded
aud many stood around outside unable To fluid
comfortable accomodatlous within, The attention
WAS profound aud at times for fully u quarter of
an hour the interest in the speakers words WIS
complete that no noise could be heard save a dob
here and there the evidence of suppressed feel
/ ings. More ar sc for prayers at the invitation
/ than at any former service, and the inquiry
meeting revealed the fact that the Holy Spirit had
carried the word home to the hearts OF the people.
| May foreigners have been constant attend
/ ants upon these interesting services and several
conversions have resulted among that class that in
/ SOME Instances are remarkable. The number in
I cludes all conditions and the testimonies given
/ show marks ut gcDaineuess. All are encouraged
20 Look yet for greater things ut the hands of
I covenant keeping God. Our hearts are chCercd
aud faith strengthened TO learn Of ihe progress
4 Of the word At KaumAkapll Church in Honolulu,
and We hops 20 be able to rejoice with you all in
I tue coming home OF many prodigals who are now
/ away from the Fathers house. Prayets are being
offered for great work here.
] Brother Hallenbeck holds another revival service
at the native church tonight, aud on Friday night
| he Will hold Gospel Temperance Service 40 the
I Forlgn Church, aud on Saturday night at the
EARNEST solicitations az many interested ones ne
Will relate his experience at the same place. aud
I hold q farewell service ON sunday night ~ the
native Clutch. May God bless Nou and Us it'll a
pentIoostal visitation that .hnli reveal his power
4 20 save and his love FOE the lost sinner.
| sAs FR.soIsoo, July 2oth.--It is given out tina,
John Bright Intends visiting the United States lie
hss alWays been friend aud adni.er OF this conn.
/ Try, its inhiIusiona. and will receive q cordial
welcome. The gentleman who could speak well a
US from nero hearSly, wall have an opportunity to
zoe Tor h.lsselt aaa ID plrtake OF a hospitality
which will know ne Siint N It's bes,owaI.