The American Missionary — Vol. 33, No. 3, March, 1879 — John Shaqi
The American Missionary — Vol. 33, No. 3, March, 1879Various
Religion
The American Missionary — Vol. 33, No. 3, March, 1879
Various
Congregational churches -- Missions -- Periodicals; Home missions -- Periodicals
than in some previous revivals; but when the position and influence of
those who have been reached, one-half of them heads of families, is
considered, the general result is highly important. A few instances
will illustrate the nature of the good work. During a previous revival
a fair young girl was one of the joyful converts. She has been a
steadfast Christian, honoring by a consistent, holy life her vows as
a church member. One year ago she was married to a young man of many
attractive qualities, and the centre of influence in a wide circle
of friends. During this revival not only the husband, but the mother
have found Christ, and to-day there is great joy in that household.
On the night when the mother uttered the exultant cry, “Christ has
set me free; I am redeemed!” the child, who had prayed for her
husband’s and her mother’s conversion, fainted from excess of joy and
emotion. Another mother is made happy by the conversion of her son,
and expresses her joy with fast-falling tears. Now a student from one
of the country parishes yields to conviction and takes his stand as
a Christian. Another, a painter by trade, who says he knew nothing
of Christianity before, seeks earnestly till he finds the Saviour. We
shall never forget his impassioned eloquence when he announced his
conversion. It was the utterance of a deep, overwhelming joy. A young
man, whose home teaching has been all wrong, walks for days beneath the
dark shadow of doubt and fear. On one night he rose in meeting, and
weeping freely said, “Why do I not find peace? Why will not God have
mercy? Oh, pray for me and help me!” Such agony of soul cannot continue
long. It was the profound darkness before the dawn. To-day his faith is
strong and joyful.
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