Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-05-15

arared and for time u looked like a regu-
Ipr "snrmh up" The LORD kept me in
"perfeot peace, knowing was in the right;
and when, after my sermon, q confessed
the desr Name ofJesus-s9me Of them very
notable csses-and these were followed by
the 2s,h in the person Of my text man de.
clsring himself savcd forever by grace, the
tide II battle turned and athe red Geld was
wun." Praise The LORD for giving the
victory. II was the Crecy Of the Hoxton
Hall meeting-victory over fearful odds.
Saturday night, 2lst.-A Saturday night
meeting in Hoxton was unknown; but Bro.
Noble told me ! could have the Hall II l
wished 10 try the experiment gladly &C.
cep,ed and the result was gloriously sue.
cessful. preached on the Prodigal Son,
and there was good deal Of "strong meat"
in the sermon, but the last nights triumph
for Jesus, told on the audience Of this, and
they all stood il well; 81 precious souls was
the harvest, with splendid congregation.
The brethren took note oft" for future
reference, that Hoxton would turn out .
little better Saturday night than any other,
il interested. ..t..
Sunday 22d-.Being my seth birthday, the
dear LORD gave birthday gin in the
shape Of blessed wages, II the terms be not
contradictory. We had two services. In
the morning at / l and at : o'clock at night.
London sleeps heavily and late on Sunday.
Thank God there is day Of rest for the
overworked millions Of this great city. The
morning service therefore was thinly at
tended. The organ again brought down
to the "Pit" A lot Of little fellows from
the morning Sunday.school fringing the
front seats, helped ont our congregation
wonderfully. | preached a sermon half
child's and half grown folks, from Our
Father, and the LORD gave full blessing
in reeults; 80 confessed Jesus-about twen-
ty Of these children and three mere babies.
The grown people we're much affected by
the bold confessions Of these little darlings,
having never seen it in this fashion before,
Monday night, 3d. Had long before been
appointed as a night for Bro. Noble TO re.
peat Coughs Grafton on the "Power Of
Habit" He lss an amazing memory and
he did this verbatim with Coughs tone and
gestures thrown in, in very wonderful
manner. gave little talk after the lee
ture, but no chance to draw the net for
souls, as It wss a temperance meeting
strictly. Many signed the pledge though,
and put on the blue ribbon.
Tuesday night, 24th.-The gospel, pure
and simple, again to the 'front.' A good
meeting and the LORD gave liberty in the
conversion Of Saul Of Tarsus; % confessed
the Savior.
Wednesday night, 25lh.-This was a
meeting "for men only" as Sister Noble
had a meeting by long previous appoint
ment in the lower Hall for women only"
A good time at both places; Marie doing
service in both Halls; 81 dear souls came 10
the call Of Jesus.
Thursday night, 26ih.-Preached on
Zaccheus-Luke XIX, to a fair congrega-
tion, despite a rainy night; II confessions.
Friday night, 27th.-This was another
Praise. Prayer and Testimony meeting, and
greatly blessed One brother who discov-
ed that he was saved last Friday gave joy
full testimony Of continuous blessing, thrill
ing all hearts to hear him. talked again
on Our Father and 20 souls responded in
confession Of the son.
Add these scattered items, now, dear
reader, and you will find that in IL days
the LORD has given 296 souls, which is
quite up to the Kentucky mark and aver
age. PRAISE THE LORD.
No one can tell how glad We are to get
to work again. Marie, dear child, had lon
ger waiting than /. for could not get her
in at the FIRST meetings where opened my
mouth, but in Hoxton she has had full
swing and is very popular. Most Of the
confessions come after her touching little
solos. Many Of her songs are quite new
here, we are surprised to find, and "take"
wonderfully. Praise the LORD for using
singer and preacher.
We are all well and happy. Letters
from across the water come in regularly
and delightfully."-. len
Weather still cool. We had quite fall
of snow on my birthday, and heavier one
on the next day.
DIR. Stoddard is quite we'll again. He is
just back FROM Paris, where he spent a
week, and sails in the Egypt" from Liv-
erpool on the 9th prox. for New York.
Our faces are Eastward "till Jesus comes"
Light is from the East"--as many know.
Pray for US. Ever in HIM, r
.lr i.t.f tf GEo. o. BARNES.
MI VERNON DEPARTMENT.