The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1891-01-31

Johns, one hundred and thirteen; tota
for this charge, one hundred and seventy
three. An Epworth League is in work
ing order in each of the three churches
benevolences are in advance of last year
a needy itinerant in the West has beer
aided no one has been burdened by tax
or frightened by an unfair apportion-
ment, but all seem to think that the
J people, has but begun to be realized by
! themselves Bro Wood reported one
hundred and ninety-two pastoral visits,
in his country work, and expressed the
| opinion that those who would have re-
vivals must pay the price, in earnest Cos
pei preaching, faithful pastoral visiting,
and persistent personal effort.
Because of the storm, the conference
had to be held without representatives
from St. Johns and Ebeuezer.
Hopewell, Geo. P. Jones, pastor, re-
joices in great prosperity. The quarterly
meeting was of unusual interest, not
withstanding the storm and sleet, which
winter had woven into most beautiful
robes.
The heralds of the ice king blew their
gusty trumpets; frost giants paved the
highways before him with blocks of crys-
tai; covered the meanest weeds with tin
sci, tipped the tree tops with silver, and
bowed their branches with brilllants,
mong which flashed diamonds, with
many another gem. When the light was
turned on, and the King of Day witnessed
the scene, it was beyond the power of
pen to portray. While beauty reigned
without the Kings daughter was all
glorious within. She spread her feast at
9.20 am. Her guests were full of JOY.
Many babes in Christ were present and
testified of their joy in the Holy Ghost.
Eight received water baptism, while up
on the whole church was poured out
baptism of the Spirit.
Four persons from the regions without
found welcome refuge within. The
Lords table was spread before all, and
never did this sacrament seem to repre-
sent our suffering Redeemer more i'm
pressively, nor did his people ever more
lovingly remember their dying Lord.
The service closed with free will offer
ing, and a gospel sermon.
Why such triumph? Forty seven
had been led to Christ. A sister who
had been praying thirty years, for the
salvation of her loved ones, was able to
rejDice over seeing five of her family
brought in during the revival.
Bro. Jones, now closing his second
year. under the elder, was unanimously
recommended to the Wilmington Con-
ference for admission on trial. | was en-
tertaned Saturday night in the home o!
Bro. Edward Barnes, whose son isa ply
stefan, and has begun practicing the
healing art, at Summit Bridge, Del.
With the pastor l enjoyed a noon re-
past at sister Susanna Jackson's whose
sou Clinton Jack son, took me to Priuci.
pic Furnace. where | was entertained by
Mrs. Geo. P. Whitaker, The evening
services at Principle church were spirit
ual, aud financially successful The con
ference showed good degree of success
on this charge. Bro. E. H. Hynson, the
pastor, has bad about twenty conversions
at Asbury, and the meeting at Perryville
has opened with great promise; ten were
forward for prayer, Friday night, ard
the altar was crowded Sunday night.
The parsonage has received attention
from the ladies and has been greatly i'm
proved, with paper, paint, and furniture.
Bro. Hynson was unanimously invited to
return.
w. l. s. MURRAY.