The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1883-03-21
MISSIONS.

In Marsovan (Western Turkey Mis-
stony there are special Indications, and have
been for weeks of revival Two prominent
men have been converted, and were recently re-
ceived, with eight Others, into the church Seve-
raj others seem to be under conviction of sin.
During the week of pray ~
daily prayer meeting in the carry morning was
about 300. At Adana Central Turkey Mission)
the 22d of January was appointed as day of
fasting and prayer. During the morning SER
vice the young preacher, an Armenian, from the
Marash Seminary, was vislbly affected by a
strong influence, that seemed to carry him out
OF himself; and the whole congregation seemed
suddenly to be brought into sympathy with this
influence and bowed in confession and
prayer, like field of grain under a strong
wind The preacher was compelled to stop his
exercises, and the service became transformed
into prayer meeting, where, with tears, men
long alienated met in offers of reconciliation and
in confession. Three hours was not sufficient
for the expression of the feelings so strany ely
aroused. The day was spent in prayers from
house to house, and in the evening another
tender, powerful meeting was held, which the
people would not allow to be closed until nearly
four hours had been spent in earnest pleading,
In confession of sin, and in acts of renewed con-
secraton. The value of the soul, the terrible
nature OF sin, the blessedness of salvation were
the topics OF common conversation in the
houses. The meetings were crowded so that
two overflow meetings had to be established
near the shapel Eight hundred persons were
In attendance at these meetings About one
hundred persons were under conviction of sin :;
many had come to the light and had Instantly
begun to work for others Several Greeks and
ATmenlans, who had never before entered
Protestant chapel, had been brought to accept
the simple Gospel. One man. a prominent in
idel and opposer of the evangelical work, had
been converted, and the work was still going
on, amid Joy and fervent prayer A mere out,
line journal will suffice to show the reality and
the power of the awakening.
January 26h.-Two prayer meetings. full of
fervor, in the evening. Six non-Protestant
women implored help, since they desired to find
Christ.
january 27h.-Thlrteen neighborhood PRAYER
meeti gs, In different parts of the city. we'll at
tended all warm and interesting.
28h, Sabbath To-day service was held for
the first time IN the new church, although it
still lacks windows Attendance, 800 in the
morning; 200 in the afternoon and, in spite
OF a driving rain, 500 at night 1t became ne
cessary to hold little gatherings for prayer in
the corners of the church. after services in order
to help those who were crying for light and re-
lief. In the evening thief and gambler
made public acknowledgment of sin.
29h-Visits with inquirers all day. An in
huOhDictl maui WuO lOI hbNbu years mas STOOD
aloof breaks down in confession and finds peace
in Christ.
30h.-Prayer meeting for women. A man
for ten years backslider (trom Harput region).
comes to say what the Lord has done for his
soul in these meetings.
3lst-A letter comes from one who dares not
confess his foul sins in any other way. He suf-
fers fearful torment from his conscience, tells
the horrible story, and asks if there is any CLEAN
Of hope for him
February 1st-Two hundred and fifty women
present at noon meeting thirty-six-most OF
them under conviction Of sin-took part. In the
evening meeting was held to organize work.
ing parties, to 90 about the city in small groups
Seventy-6ve persons came forward for the work
deputation is to be sent to Tarsus, near by to
see if there is not blessing in store for that
place too.-Independent
In recent country trip in Japan,
Miss Clara A. Sands, with her helpers, made
the largest sale Of Scriptures that was ever made
in that country in the same length of time.
Three hundred and fifty copies Of the Gospel
were sold in an hour and half, in the interval