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ANGLICAN.
ANGLICAN. Dr. Purey-Cust has been celebrating the twenty-fifth anniversary of his appointment as Dean of York. The date of the Church Congress at Wey- mouth will be October 3 to 7. The Bishop of Salisbury will preside. The Bishop of Norwich, addressing a church extension meeting, said he would not consearate a. new church in which the sit- tings were not all free. A sum of between k6,000 and zC7,000 has been contrihnted to provide a Rugby memorial to the late A rtih. bishop Temple. A further appeal is being made, and if the necessary funds a.re ffurthcoming a, new speech-room will be provided. Wakefield Cathedral, which has been enlarged and restored at a total cost of about £ 50,000, t'he work being a memorial of Dr. Waisham How, the first Bishop of the diocese, is to be opened in Easter week. About £5,000 is required to meet the deficiency oa the £ 50,000. The annual Welsh service in St. Paul's Cathedral on St. David's Eve attracted an immense congregation. The service, which was in Welsh throughout, was conducted by the Rev. J. Crowie Ellis and L. Roderick, one of the lessons h-niving been read by Sir John Paleaton. The organ was accompanied by the ba.nd of the Gremiadaer Guards. The Archdeacon of London pronounced the bless- ing in Welsh.
BAPTIST.I
BAPTIST. The Rev. J. D. Bees, of Craigcwmpark, has been ordained to the pastorate of Zion Church, Gt. David's. CaTvary Welsh Ohuroh, Wattstown, has invit-ed the Rev. Owen J. Owen, of Bethanda, Porch, to become its pastor. Mrs. Davies, wife of the Rev. David Da vies, of Llandudno, while conducting a children's service in the Tabernacle Chapel on Sunday morning, and shortly before its close, was seised with a ftt, a-ad became unoonaeions. She died on Sunday evening from heart failure. Baptismal services were held at the Mount Pleasant Baptist Church on Wednesday evening. Three converts were baptised, one young lady being from the Church of Eng- land. On the previous Sunday eight were immersed. This brings the total for this year to 38. Good results are continuing to be felt in the Water-street Baptist Church, Aberavon, in consequence of the Revival spirit. Twenty. eight were received into Church fellowship by baptism and two by restoration, and 2S are now before the Ohuroh, making an in- crease of 80 in two months. Evangelistic services have been held at. the Baptist Church, Troedrhiwgwair, Tredegar, conducted by the Misses E. Lewis and B. James, Tredegar, whose services were much appreciated by the Church and congregation. The meetings were well attended and charac- terised by much fervour. There were 81 con- verts. 52 desiring to become members of this Church. At the annual meeting of the Newport, Mon. (Commeroial-etreet;, Church reports were given of the various organisations, all of which were in a prosperous condition and increasing in numbers and interest. The Year Book had been circulated among the members, which showed a total of contribu- tions, for all purposes, of £ 694 2s. Id., and a dear increase in membership of 37, notwith- standing the transfer of a large number in the formation of the new Baptist Church in Llanth ewy-road. The Allocation Committee of the Twentieth Century Fund will meet on Wednesday, the 22nd inst. to determine the allocation of the balance of EA,905 of the £ 125,000 set apart for the evangelisation of our native land and a gTcat forward movement." All applications for assistance in the final allocation must be received by the Rev. J. H. Shakspeare, M.A., not later than the 15th Inst. It is stipulated that the scheme provides for a genuine exten- sion, and for aggressive and evangelising work, No application for assistance will be entertained from any church wlr"æh is not in membership with the Baptist Union. Revival and Church Accommodation Monmouthshire hae had under considera- tion the question of additional accommoda- tion in the chapels to provide for t)he sudden increase in Ohuroh membership due to the Revival. The Rev. John Williams (secretary) reported that of the 82 Churches in the asso- ciation 66 had sent in returns slhowing that 2,437 new members had been baptised, 747 per- wvjshad been restored to Church membership, and there were 3,276 candidates for baptism and 238 old members seeking restoration, repre&enrtinig an approxi-mat-a total of 6,698 persona for whom accommodation had to be found. PermitsBion for extensions of build- ings was granted in several cafes.
CONGREGATIONAL
CONGREGATIONAL The Rev. O. L. Roberts, Liverpool, is writing the biography of the late Rev. Edward James, NEfyn. The Rev. W. Hopkin Reee, of Chi Ohou, is on his way to this oountry for a period of furlough. Principal Fairbaim is to deliver a aeries of lecturer at this year's meetings of tho Sourtili Wales Sumnier School of Theology. The Rev. J. Purdy-Williams, paetor-elect of Christ Church, Rhyl, has closed his sixteen years' ministry at London-road Church, 'Derby. The Rev. T. Eynon Davies. Beckenbaan, Kent, has accepted an invitation to deliver the annual collegiaite address to the students of Carmarthen College. The annual report of the Welsh Indepen- dent Churdh at Pomtycyrazner (pastor. Rev. David Hughes) shows a membership roll of 364, this being a net increase of 78, while the total income was about JE300. The Welsh Congregational Church at Horeb, Llwydooed, Aberdare (pastor, Rev. W. S. Daviofl) had a.t the end of the year 223 com- municants, aa compared with 196 art. the end of the previous year, or a net increase of 27, while the income was £ 243 4s. Std. Midnight Processions The remarkable Revival a.t Kiogswood, near Bristol (the Rev. F. Hugh Smith), con- tinues, and night after nighit the church is crowded to excess, and hundreds are turned away. The Revival began on February 5, and nearly 700 conversions have already t&ken place in this ohuroh aJone. Midnight processions ha.ve becm formed on the Satur- day* alter the closing of the public-houses, and scores of pledges hove been token by the men, many of whom had been hard drinkers. Mid-day prayer meetings are held jn some of the factories.
CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOUR.
CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOUR. The Bishop of Durlham haa beooane a patron of the Church of Engkwnd Denomina- tional Union. At the quarterly meeting of the National Executive Council it was reported that 110 societies, with 4,007 members, had been regis- 1 tared in the British Union during the past eleven weeks. The "Endoeavoi-ir peony" has been oomtribruted by 996 societies, from whicfli 43,656 pennies have been received. For the first time In the hietory of the JhtUoaai U<oacn» the executive reoamtiy Wøited, 1 Dlanelly. At present only one Qhnstiam j Endeavour Society eriate in the town, but it1 gives to the Welsh Christian Endeavour Executive one of its best lady workers in the person of Miss Maggie Griffiths, and largely through her efforts tbe official visit was most admirably arranged. Every committee was aJble to present an excellent report of work ac oamp-lisQie d. The welcome grant from the British Execu- tive will enable the Welsh Union to proceed with a much needed work-rameiy, the intro- duction of Ohristian Endeavour into the churches situated in the Northern counties. Special attention is to be given to the churches using the vernacular. Certain cen- tres have been indicated, and arrangements are at this moment in progress for a very compilete distribution of Welsh Christian Endeavour literature. To the Welsh Union's roll two now strong societies have been added—namely, the Nantyffn, Cwmtowe. Welsh Baptist-, with 40 active and ten aasocisute members, and the Siloam, Pentre, Swansea Welsh Congrega- tional, with fifty active, forty-one associate, a.nd thirteen honorary members.
I CALVINISTIC METHODIST. !
CALVINISTIC METHODIST. A new church has been opened 8It Panty- ffyfion, Carmarthenshire. It is feared that legal difficulties will frus- tra.ta file amalgamation of BaJa. and Tre- vecca Colleges. The Rev. John Jones, of Hebron, Anglesey, has been inducted minister at Brynrodyn, Carnarvonshire. The Rev. Philip Jones, paster of the Welsh Chapel, Lliandilo, has been presented with a study time-pieoe by the young people of the Church. The death has occurred of the Rev. T. F. Roberts, of Machynlleth. Mr. Roberts was a native of Llanmeohllyn, and had been in the micnistry for over "40 years. The Rev. Peter Hughes Griffiths, of Char- ing-croes Welsh Church, London, is now pro- nounced to be out of danger, and the doctors are sanguine as to his ultimate complete recovery. Mr. John Hughes, J.P., 62, Port Dinorwic, died suddenly while on a visit to London. Mr. Hughes was one of the best known men in North Wales, and was connected with every public movement in Carnarvonshire. The Rev. Richard Burgees, tho General Secretary of the Sunday School Union ion i Indi-a., is now on a. visit to Wales. Mr. Bur- gess is a native of Port Talbot, and had his training in connection with the Forward Movement at Cardiff. In India, Mr. Burgess travels on an average 8,000 miles a. year in connection with the work of the Union.
PRIMITIVE METHODIST. 1
PRIMITIVE METHODIST. 1 The iRev. J. M. Craddock, of CwrrKtiUerry, w!U fill the vacancy at Nelson caused by the death of the Rev. È. A. Davies, D.D., Albert-ill-ery circuit, whidh will thus be unburdened of a second married preacher, will call out a, pro- bationer, and, with thiis reldsef, (hasten the ereotion of a. new oh/urdh. A eraocessfuil missionary conven/tion has been hold in the Isle of Man, The Rev. H. J. Taylor was the chief speaker, and all the Manx circuits took part.. A missionary demonstration was held at Dariaston on Monday, at which tihe Rev. Jam-ea Pickett, general secretary, spoke.
IWESLEYAN.!
I WESLEYAN. I A new English ohapel is to be built at Holyhead. As the result of evangelistic services at Penzance, 60 persons have joined the Church. The Rev. Peter Welseh's ten days' mission in the new chaircih at Durfoam hae been remarkably successful, over a 100 persons hav- ing entered the inquiry-rooms. The Rev. D. Gwynfryn Jones, who is at preeent in charge of the Welsh Ohuroh at Oa.pe Town, wall return to Wales in a few months, and settle at Llandudno. For over a month North Seaton Church, in the Blyth Circuit, hae been crowded every might, and overflow meetings have been held on Sundays. Altogether 80 adults and 120 young people have professed conversion. The Revs. F. Bawden and G. Lang, .assisted by Sister Annie Lowden and Miss Helen Stranger, a frequent soloist at West London Mission services, have conducted a successful .eight days, mission at Great Yarmouth. The professions of conversion numbered 36. The spiritual energy generated in the Wig an Mission services conducted in the Hippodrome has spread to the Standiahgate Circuit in that town. At Goose-green, A ppley abridge, and Lamborhead-gTeen upwards of 150 professions of conversion have been recorded, a.nd during an eight days' mis- sion at the mother chuirch 80 persons entered tihe inquiry-rooms and a number of pledges were taken. At Chdlvers Coton, the mother ohuroh of Nunieaton Circuit, 50 persons have entered the inquiry-rooms and 60 pledges have been taken at a ten days' mission conducted by Mr Joseph Stinger, of Doncaster. At Ather- stone when the Rev. E. H. Maggs opened a series of special services, 60 Sunday scholars and 40 adults professed conversion. The visit of the Gospel car Grace" to Stackinlord during the past monith has resulted in the addition of 100 professed converts to the church. The Rev. Wallace C. Cook has held a. mission ait Exeter, in Mint Ghurcih, and 350 peensoon* have professed conversion. At Bristol the Revival spirit increases in foroe. The neigh- bourhood of Kingswood, the scene of John Wesley's earliest triumphs, has been greatly affected, the converts numbering 700. At Bed- minsiter nightly prayer meetings have been ,held for six consecutive weekB, and striking oases of conversion have occurred. For the past fortnight Cotihaan Church, in King-street- oorsrt, has been the scene of remarkable meet- ings, Miss May John, one of the Welsh Revival stingers, taking part. Wesleyan Church, Cheadle Evangelist Fear has just conducted a won- derful mission here, this being in the Stock- port circuit. The ohapel has been crowded amd scores turned away, and nearly a hun- dred converts have been made. It is the greatest Revival ever known in tiie nagh- bourhood.
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I A Glorious Work in Middlesbrough The Middlesbrough. Wesleyan quarterly meeting was unique in many respects, but the most striking feature was the desire for prayer. One of tOO brethren referred to the gracious work God was doing in Wales, and he had not been speaking long before the meeting was on fte. The Rev. Bamford Bur-I rows, after a few prayers, asked the members to get through the business with all the des- patch, so that a. prayer meeting might be held, and for a long time supplication was maode to God. It was a heart-eearching time; fresh resolves were made. Mr. Burrows called togertfoer all the mem- bare of tho quarterly meeting for prayer and counsel. The outcome was two proposals that have revolutianriseid the religious life of (Middlesbrough- One was tho eetablMwaeBt of a. united prayer meeting on Friday even- ings aA Wesley, the other a. mid-day prayer meeting at Wesley from 12.30 to 1.30. The meetings bave ga&ned in power amd influence. Those who atte&ded on Fridays aek-ed for the ohapel to be opened on Saturday nigtot also. Now two prayer and testimony meetings are carried on, the ohapel being full downstairs for both. Conversions at these services are the rule. People have frequenttly epoken of tihe glorious days of long ago, but nothing has been seen like Lb is in Mi-ddleebrough before. These meetings ha-ve been going on for eigiht weeks, and the interest is greater than ever. A host have joined the League of Intercession, fund more are coming in. Con^versions all over the circuit are the order of the day. At some oi the ordinary eerviOO6I as many as fifteen conversions have taken place.
I-SALVATION ARMY. I
SALVATION ARMY. I The Dowager Countess of Seafield has written an article on Why I Joined the Auxiliary league of the Salvation Army." Lady Scaffold has been in close toucih with the Army for some fourteen years, and has seen with increasing admiration how effec- tlve is its work The purpose of the auxiliary is to bring into closer those people who, while not necessarily approving of all the Army's methods, desire to help its work by giving theux prayers, influence, and money.
Y.M.C.A.I
Y.M.C.A. I Thm-e hag been a remarkable spiritual movement amongst the junior members of Birkenhead Association. A number have pro- fessed conversion. French Switzerland has now 98 boys' branches. A travelling aecreta-ry has been appointed to extend the work to every one of the associations in this district. The work of the association in Norway htas largely increased during the past year. The central committee has received permission to organise in all the churches of the country special collections for the development of the work, xuid the whole of the money so raised will go to the jubilee fund. The jubilee has just been celebrated of Philadelphia, Association. The work in Philadelphia was organised in June, 1854, and is now carried on at 21 different centres. Fifteen buildings are owned or controlled by I the association, the present value of whose property exceeds £ 200,000. The total member- ship is 6,625.
GENERAL. I
GENERAL. I It f8 proposed to raise a sum of LIO,000 in connection with the opening of the new Assembly Hall of the Presbyterian Church at Belfast to wipe out the debt on foreign mis- sions and on the y buildings. Presbyterian churohes throughout the world are being urged by the Scottish and English, Moderators to celebrate the 40Crh -MXY of the birth of John Knox on May 21, or a day as near as possible to that date, The premises of the Kingham Mission for the deat and dumb, organised in 1898 by the late Mr. John King-ham, form a religious and educational centre for the 300 Presbyterian deaf mutes of Ulster. In the past year a home for the aged and infirm, and for appren- tice girls, has been established. At the 35tli anniversary of Norwich First Day Schools of the Society of Friends, an increase of 67 members waa reported, the total being 1,057, with an average attendance of 803. All the provident agencies had been largely supported, and 1,320 members joined the Christmas olub, into which £1,003 was paid. At the annual meeting of the London Gaelic Service Comaniittee, presided over by the Rev. Alex. Macrae, of Crown-court Ohuroh, arrangements were made for conducting the Gaelic service3 during the present year. It was started that the services were now estab- lished on an enduring basis. The fact t-hat Gaedic-epeaking Highlanders in London, representing the Established and Non-Eetab- liahed Churohes heartily supported the etsr- vioes, was regurd-ed as a significant omen of happier days for the Churches in Scotland. 3,000 Converts at Newcastle-on-Tyne The great united evangelistic mission in the Exhibition Hall, Newcastle-on-Tyne, has been brought to a. close. It is estimated that some 3,000 converts have been received into the various Churches or are ..now under the care of Christian workers as a result of the four weeks' Revival services. The final meeting will long be remembewed by those privileged to be present. Revival Per Telephone One of the features of the Revival is the mid-day prayer-meeting at the slate quarries in North Wales. Hero the quarrymen gather in the various galleries at noon, and pray and sing. The sound of the music as it echoca and re-echoes through the galleries in the vast amphitheatres of the quarries is thrilling. A gentlemain engaged at the quarry offices in the Nantlle Yale rang up a Carnarvon man by telephone the other day. "Idrten to the singing, he said, and the man at the other end placed the receiver to his ear, and could clearly hear the Revival music a,nd the I strains of "Diolch Iddo" ascending from the deep quarry pits.
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'Col YOUNGHUSBAND'Si INTERVIEW WITH MR. DAN ROBERTS. Among the distinguished visitors who have ] been anxious to witness the character of tho great revival moveju-ent in Wales may now be included the name of Colonel Sir Frank Younghusband, whose intrepid march through the desolate and dangerous country I which lies between our Indian possessions and the country ruled by the Hamas of Tibet. has made him famous in the history of the British Empire. His settlement of the Tibetan difficulty led to the opening up to trade and, indirectly, to the influences of Christianity, a huge country from Which British and Indian travellers were scarcely ever allowed to return, and never permitted to fully penetrate. Taking a deep interest in religious matters, Sir Frank Younghusband decided as soon as he arrived in this country that he would endeavour to see and hear for himself the character of the Welsh revival, and try to come into direct contact with some of the leaders of the movement. He, therefore, accompanied by his cousin, the Rev. Oswald Tounghusband, of Clifton, came to South Wales on Tuesday, and, on learning from the newspaper reports that Mr. Evan Roberts was now silent, visit-ed Pontypridd, where Mr. Dan Roberts is now conducting a series of revival meetings. Having been honoured by a call from Sir Frank Tounghusband, I obtained for the visitors an introduction to the evangelist (writes our special cor- respondent) and was present during an interesting interview which took place between them. Colonel Tounghusband expressed at the outset great pleasure at meeting Mr. Dan Roberts, and declared that he took very great interest in the revival, and would have been very glad of an opportunity of meeting Mr. Evan Roberts as well, but being obliged to leave for London, and thence to proceed to Scotland, he was sorry he could not wait for the expiration of the period of silence imposed upon Mr. Evan Roberts. He made inquiries as to the story of Evan Rooerts a life, amd waa much interested in the bio- graphical details furnished him. There were, he said, manifest signs of a religious awaken- ing and expectation, quite apart from the revival in Wales, and he asked whether Mr. Evan Roberts and Mr. Dan Roberts were of opinion that the revival was destined to spread abroad to other countries. "Yes," replied Mr. Dan Roberts; "my brother thinks it will spread all over the world." "I am glad to hear you say that," remarked the soldier, "for I take a deep interest in these matters. I know there is a distinct awaken- ing in many countries, and especially in the East. People in India, for instance, are growing to think more of the influences of Christianity than they used to do. They do not a.coept the doctrines of Christia-nity so much as the great principles of it. The life of Jesus Christ is studied and accepted by many in India who have not yet entirely abandoned Buddhism." After asking further questions as to the character of the gatherings and as to how the revival movement had come to spread, and on Mr. Dan Roberts promptly stating that there had for some time been expectations in various parts of Wales for some such awakening, the visi- tor remarked that that sort of expectation seemed to be very prevalent just now. Hte added that he had seen revivals of various kinds during his long stay in India, and what had struck him was the seeming spon- taneity of the outbreaks and of the services held, and which seemed to him to be very much the same in that respect as the revival in Wales. In conclusion, Sir Frank asked Mr. Dan Roberts to tell his brother, when he had the opportunity, of the visit, and the great interest which he (the visitor) took in the revival and the revivalists. Mr. Roberta promised to do eo. Reviva!s in the East I In the course of a subsequent interview with me. Sir Frank repeated his references to the revivals in the East, and readily consented to express his views more fully. He said that very often in the vast country in which he had spent so much time a youth or young ma.n, more spiritualised than his neighbours or colleagues, would arise and be talked about in his own village or district. People would discuss him and his views, and it would become a matter of notoriety that a "good man" had arisen in such and such a place. Then he would be invited to speak to the people, and larger and larger gatherings would flock to hear him, and the religious revival caused by his teachings would improve the people. The climatic conditions being different from those in this country, the gatherings were in India invariably held in the open air, while here, obviously, the opportunities for open-air revival services were not numerous. But the spontaneity of the proceedings in those Eastern revival meetings was very much the same as that which he had read of in connection with the Welsh revival. He referred specially to two such revivalists who had made a great stir within recent years—one of them had been to this country and could deliver English addresses on his return to his native country. They were religious reformers, amd introduced many of the features of the Christian religion, but could not be described as Christian religious teachers. "It would not be right to describe such people as heathen, I suppose?" I asked. "Oh, no," wais the reply. "They are FLEE -AS A BIRD. I exceedingly intelligent, and many of them learned men, and they are difficult people to deal with upon the point of abandoning t,heir own religion and accepting Chris- tianity in its entirety; but, as I have said, there is a, tendency to aocept and apply many I of the teachings of Christ in preference to some of the things taught by their own creeds, while retaining Buddhism as thedr outward religion and Buddha as their God." "Do you think there is any probability of this revival spreading to the East?" I inquired. "Well, I can only say," was the reply, "tihat the expectation of a great religious awakening is such that I am hoping it will. I am most deeply interested in it." Later on Sir Frank attended the meeting addressed by Mr. Dan Roberts a.t the Temple Baptist Oha.pel, and when leaving, towards the close, to catch his train he said he had been very much impressed. The spontaneity of the proceedings; the manner in which 'tbout mii-trol by Mr. everything went on without control by Mr. Roberts or anyone else; the singing, the addresses, and the prayers had all made a deep impression on his mind. Some of the Welelh prayers and addresses were inter- preted to bJim, and the major said, no doubt, the originality of the remarks, due to the burning enthusiasm of new converts, helped to give the service the "swing" which was so noticeable. He had been very anxious to see all he could for himself, and he ha.d seen and heard more than he had hoped possible to get in a hurried journey euch as he had been obliged tr,) pay. Had you heard of the revival before you oa.me home to this country?" I asked, and the reply was, I think I first heard of it in Egypt, and then when I came to Liver- pool there was a great talk about the Torrey-Alexander revival meetings, so I determined to see those and the Welsh revival if I possibly could. But the Welsh revival is evidently the most spontaneous in character. Of course, there is very much left to the congregations in the Torrey- Alexander services, and the great work done is very impressive; but there is a stated or understood, time at which Dr. Torrey delivers an address, and there a.re times when hymns axe sung and expected to be sung, and when hymn and time books are used, and the con- gregation is led; but here the whole service seems to be going on without any conductor or control, and very beautiful and impressive it is. But, if I may say 80, the prayers that were most striking to me were, not those of the practised speakers, but those of the people who evidently were not in any way trained, and especially of the yoang women."
Distinguished Visitors.
Distinguished Visitors. The earnestness and enthusiasm which have characterised the services held. in con- nection with Mr. Dan Roberts's visit to the outlying new districts of Pontypridd con- tinued to mark the gatherings which took plaoce a.t the Graig, where, at the Baptist Temple, there were large congregations on Tuesday. It appears that the local com- mittee had not made arrangements for an afternoon service, and the evangelists having been so advised did not put in am appearance. In the midst of a fall of snow, however, there gathered outside the closed doors of the Temple a considerable crcxwd, and when a message had been sent to the chapel-keeper the doors were thrown open and a most interesting and impressive service followed. The Rev. E. Lewis (Calvary) and the Rev. P. CaHier (Wesley Chapel) invited visitors to give as well as to receive by relating experiences. The Rev. Mr. Scott, Ipswioh, and several ministers and evangelists from London and the Midland Counties spoke, and among the I looaJ speakers were recent converts, whose I testimonies aroused much interest. One of them, who declared that a few months ago he was one of the greatest drunkards in the district, said he was a living monument ol the saving power of the Gospel. He was, he said, for some un,&tplained reason, for three weeks prior to his conversion so troubled over his condition that he had frequently to go to the mountain side to weep. When he heard of Evan Roberts's meetings at Ponty- pridd he started three times, and actually turned back home twice, and when the third time he got to the lobby of the chapel he could not enter, but hearing Evan Roberts .say that the singing of Diolch iddo with the whole heart was sufficient to drive the devil away, he went out, and, prone on his face on the Pwllgwaun tramroad, he gave his heart to God, and subsequently entered the chapel and declared himself a convert. In the evening Mr. Dan Roberts, accom- panied by Miss Maggie Davies (Maesteg), Miss S. A. Jones (Nautymoel), and Miss Mary Davies (Gorseinon), conducted a service in the same cha-pel. Among those present were Major Sir Frank Tounghusband, the leader of the successful expedition to Tibet (who has recently returned from India), the Rev. Oswald Tounghusband, of Clifton (his cousin), a-nd a number of visitors from England. Ireland, and Scotland. There was a crowded congregation. The meeting was certainly one of the best type of services yet Jield in the district., and the declarations of conver- sions were hailed with fervent Songs of Praises" and ^Diolch iddo."
Impressive Services. I
Impressive Services. I Mr. Dan Roberts continued his mission at Coedpenmaen Baptist Ohapel, Pontypridd, on Monday afternoon and evening, and the services were throughout of an impressive and interesting character. One peculiarity of these gatherings has been their duogiot character. The meetings have been held in three English and three Welsh chapels, and at each place both languages have been freely used without any apparent friction or dissatisfaction, thus proving once more the cosmopolitan character of the revival. The service on Monday afternoon was quieter and calmer than either the Sunday night or Friday night meetings, but a deep spirit of devotion prevailed. One of the petitioners, referring to the awakening which has taken place amongst the Qraruhes of the various denominations in the district, said "the cobwebs of indifference were so thick about our spiritual sight as to prevent us from seeing Thy face." Mr. Dan Roberts delivered a brief Welsh address, in the course of which he again emphasised the need and the power of prayer in drawing blessings. English and Welsh prayers followed, singly and simultaneously. A blind man who had become a oonvert about a week ago, delivered a brief English address, and declared that salvation was like a plum pUdding-nobody knew what it really was like until it was tasted. Another English prayer which aroused a, ohonis of "Amens" was one by a. young man who fervently aekted for the conversion of his own father, and that it should take place that night. During a wave of simultaneous prayers shortly after four o'clock there was intense fervour, which was only interrupted tempo- ra-rilyi, but very sweetly, by a gentle outburst of song, a praying lady striking up, in the midst of her English prayer, the hymn, Nothing but the blood of Jesus," and, as soon as the singing ceased, the simultaneous prayers were continued in Welsh and English. A Welsh convert urged members of Christian Churches to be careful not to keep away from the services of the places of worship to which they were attached, for, he said, they had no idea what consequences would fol- low. He himself had only intended keeping away from chapel for a Sunday or two because of a little tiff he had had with a brother in the church, but he drifted and kept away from God for twenty years. He was thankful that the revival had come, and that he had once more been brought to the fold. Another convert from Ystrad said he had been connected with various kinds of sports and a bit of pugiiifiim, so that he had been on the verge of destruction, and if any- one bad told him three months ago that be would to-day be addressing young men in a religious meeting he would have flatly con- tradicted him. and that in no choice term. In tine eveaiang the service, held in, the same chapel, was crowded, and again a deep spiritual feeling prevailed. The service began some time before the hour announced, and Mr. Dan Roberts, on his arrival, delivered a very impressive address in Welsh. The three young lady evangelists—Miiss Maggie Davies (Maesteg), Miss Mary Davies (Gorseinon), and Miss Jones (Nantymoel)-were present. A conwrt of only three wee!ifl addressed the meeting with an eloquence which was evidently begotten of sincerity. The meeting went on, prayer, praise, and testimony in I English and Welsh alternating. It was nearly ten o'clock before the meet- ing had become particularly warm and excit- ing, and by this time the simultaneous prayers, accompanied by tender singing, had become quite prevalent. When the Benedic- tion was offered it was thought that the con- grega,tion would disperse, but no sooner had the lobby become pretty closely packed than "Diolch iddo" and "Songs of Praises" came from the lobby, and it was declared that further converts had been enrolled on the way out from the biildinz. Anither fJtart was made with the meeting, and subse- quently, at nearly eleven o'clock, a procession was formed, which marched along Coedpen- mae.n-road, Trallwn, and into Taff-street, Pontypridd, where, in front of the house of Mr. R. Davies, the hcst of the lady evangelists, hymn-singing was continued for a consider- able time.
REVIVAL HARVEST.
REVIVAL HARVEST. Conversions numberover 84,000. The appended list of Revival converts, which shows a total of 84,628 has been. compiled from returns furnished by correspondents throughout Wales. As the number of conver- sions is continually being added to, the list does not profess to be quite complete, but is as up-to-date as possible. Aberaman 510 LI anally, Tjoufllor, I Aberavon 525 and Felinfoel 1,756 Aberbeeg 203 LUnellv Hill (Brecon) 90 Aoeicarn 280 LUngattock 53 Aberera.ve 83 Liameitho 45 Aberowmboy 156 LI?n?mm?rcA 20 Abe.reynon 720 Ldangennech 66 Aberdare 726 Llsngyfelach 24 Aberg-wynfi and Blaen- Llanharan 245 jpyynli 420 LlanUi'Heth —. 251 Aoerkenfig 256 Llanishen 27 Abernant 104 Liannon 17 Abernant .1 0 4 Ll.n-,unlt Abersyohan Pout- Liariarnlet 235 aewynydd, Taly- Llawhaden (Pern.) 8 wa,m, Gsmiiaai-th, I Ua.ntwit }f¡"jOT 145 and Var-teg 453 Ivlwvdoood 93 Abert Inery, Sixbells, LJwyjiheiidy 170 and Cwmtaiery 5,467 Llwynpiod Z5 AbertrA,,r 124 IJwynypla 464 Abery?twyth Md di»- Machon 21'? trict 20 :(; -1 district 2,091 Ammanford .119 Maenolochogr 6C 676 Maeovowmmcr 1St! Bargoed 191 Maindee (Newport)- 6 Bmuf,?t 23? Ma;dy <? E î.5 &vr" B^dwas 50 Merthyr Vale 913 ■Bofctws 15 ilichaelstcne 25 ¡ Bircbgrovo 33 Middle Hill (N-ADr- Blackwood 3e8 36 BIaea?vtm I.2V MÜford H?vec.?.. 100 Blaengarw 533 Miskin 12 Blaenp-scual 15 Morriaton 1,M6 tJal. 1,065 S:'¡; i: Bontaewydd (near St. Mv?rdabMh 14 ?itfph). 15 Nantymoel £ 8 &-&con 51 N?tt-?lo Ml Bridgend 307 ¡f\ M Briton Ferry 4M Na th 1,300 BTvrncethrn and Dra- X&tl1 Abbey 92 trict. MS N>ison w Bg: ¿ Newbridge 500 Bryn (Port Talbot) 70 New yuay 350 Bryasoioii & Caryan Newport 1,759 d:)eJl1.). 23 :P' 1, 404 Buath Wells and dis- Milford MO trict 2H New Inn (TPcartrpool). 68 3urry Port 290 usrmore Vale Bwlohyllain 3D Pembrey and Pwll. 160 CAertu 57 Pembroke 70 Caerphilly 570 Pembroke Dock 150 Capooch. 51 Penartb 600 Cardifl 2,753 Penciawdd In Cardigan and district 55 Penooed 250 Carmarthen 312 Penderyn (Aberdare).. 10 OIlncriùbwr 75 Penrhiwoeiber 397 Cefngarmydd 7Pentre 1,364 Cilfrew and Coynant.. 122 Penywaun (Aberdare). 50 Ciitynydd 72 1Peteistone 1' Clydaeh (Brecon) 70 Peuyjraiij 749 Clydach-on-Tawe 200 Pc.nyfy¡ 25 ClYdach Vale 650 Pontardawe 212 Coedpoeith 70 Pontardulat. 435 ooity 24 Poutlottyn 242 Cowbridge 28 PontneAydd 82 Coyehurch, Treoi, and PontrhydfendigaJd 30 Liang-an. 70 Pontrhydyfen 75 Crickhowell 156 Pontrhydygroea 20 C r o s s h a n d s. and Pontyberem 130 Tumble 339 Pont.yclun and di»- 120 CroMkeys 600 triet 120 CruniHn  18 Fontycymmer  971 oryn?t 70 Pontygwatth 351 Cwmamaia 670 Footypool .oo. 440 Cwmamman (Carm.).. 559 Pontypridd Cwmavon (Port T?- Pomyiliyl 92 b-?). 6M ¡Porth. 658 Cwmbach 402 Porthcawl 43 Cwmbrn 18b Pulf-Ps&'nt (Car.) — 21. Cwmdare 94 BcsolvNi .02 Cwmgwrach 141 ReynoMston ^em.).. m CwmllynleU 1 ?o Rh?y?.der 100 CtfmpMkzndBhth- Rhuddlan  14 dir 135 Bhymney 8od Cymmer 791 PiEc-a 654 Dm&s .??.. 64 Bobertstown 67 Dowlais and reny- &! I Ro^erstone 426 darren 1,365 Rudry 50 Draythan 10 St. 2y Drsfach and Velindre 89 St. Clean M Ebbw Vale 1,720 St. David's M Ferndale and BLien- St. Fatran's 5G lleehau 673 St. MeMon's 52 F;dt en feardis (Pem.) Fforeettwh & Cockett 2?6 ¡ Eenghenydd 525 Fiahgu?rd. 120 Seven Sisters and Fl<'ur-de-I?e.Pen?.tm, OnUwyn 121 MdGilfach. 214 Skewein 502 Ftt! 2M Sutton (Pem.) 27 (indlys 195 Swansea 550 G-arnant 132 Taibach and Margam 210 Gelligaer 17 Talgarth Mddt?tnct 84 CHlfachgoch 451 Taiyw?iTt. 74 Gilwern and district.. M Templeion, (PBm.).. 30 G?namM 6 i •••••— 1? Glyncorrwg 135 Tonna wwi Aberdulaifl 1^7 Glvn-Neath 470 Tonypandy 6^6 G<x<dwick. 20 Tonyrc{'U. !01 Gorseinon 3^8 Trealaw  184 C-o?ilon 6o Trebanos 50 Gowertoil and Waun- Trccynon M' M;wydd 141 Tr,dep,r .i,ko &o.W€r. ,5 T f, r?.t and Rhyd Gwa<tn-CM-Gurwm 150 ilcn 589 iM?fod M2 Trc?rcm 60 Haverfordwest 1 50 Trsharris  2,000 Rcmdro and d?strict.. 102 Trehrber1;, Blaen- 2,000 .,rN,??iu and district 36 t rhondd?, and Blaen- .Hopkinsto\Vll 134 ycwm. 1,164 Kenflg Hill, Cefa, Treorky 1,486 K:ggp)'l;r. t08 Troedyrhiw I,m Kidwftly 278 Tylorstown 757 Lampeler and district 130 Walton West (Pern.). 50 Landore  792 Watford (near Caer- L?u?h*rne t P)Mket M I philly) ■ • B7 Llanboidy and di»- West Hook (Pem.). 36 tri,, 19 Whitchurch 163 Ll.nlt ,rad?ch k64 V,?hitiand 24 Llanddewi-Brefi 40 Williamstown 11 Llandilo (Pem.) .?..? 12 Ynyshir 458 Ll.nd?m?lio 23 YnysybwI 747 Llandovery 89 yst??lyter 392 '-y WeHt &nd Ystradgynlate 56? Howey Village 22 Ynystawe 70 Llandysrul and dia- triot. 114 Total 77,258 South Wales 77,258 North Wales 7,370 Total for Wales 84,6 2 8
SUNDAY SCHOOL WRINKLES.I
SUNDAY SCHOOL WRINKLES. The Stormy Day Brigade" was originated to discourage absence on the stormy days, when the temptation to stay at homo is strong. The condition of membership is the promise to be present every stormy Sunday, and each member is given a badge to wear on those days. It is made of bright-coloured ribbon with the name of the Brigade and school thereon. The idea ie a. good one, and is quite popular with the children. All chil- dren are pleased when recognition is made of any little act of eelf-sacrifice which they may have performed. In slarting the Rooruiting Legion," re- ferred to last week, a circular letter was poeted to all the members of the Church, who were not connected with the s-oijool, explaining that the purpose of the society was to enrol evrey member of the Church and congregation on the Sunday School register, and inviting their oo-operation. The plan was tried for three months. It was upheld with enthus- iasm and pleasant rivaJry, and at the end of the time set more than three hundred new members had been added to the school. They were then formally welcomed at an enter- tainment, and a banquet was given by the Sunday School to all those who possessed buttons.
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The centenary of the birth of Dr. James Martineau falls on Good Friday, April 21, and it is proposed to celebrate the everut at Octagon Church, Norwich, ootlh on that day and Easter Monday. Dr. Maj-tineau was born at Norwich, and as a ehiild and young man was connected with Octagon Church. Mamy of his moot distinguished s-tudente and many of the living representatives of his family will attend, the celebrations.
CHURCH MISSION.
CHURCH MISSION. A SUCCESSFUL REVIVAL AT CARDIFF. I The New and the Old Methods There is a tendency to regard the revival in Wales as a religious movement which finds expression in (1) singing, (2) praying aloud in a public assembly, (3) in intercession for others, and (4) in public ooafession of sin. Preaching we are told plays a, very sni3.ll part in it. The sitiging, praying aloud, inter- cession, and public confession are extern- pore, spontaneous, and follow no order. The simplicity aind reality of those affected eeoure reverence. There is no direction from a minister, and no uniformity in the pro- ceedings. The revival we are told is a reli- giou.3 movement which has dethroned for the time boing the minister, and, as the services in Churoh have always been under the ooutrol of the clergy, the Church is unable to reap the fruit of this particulax movement because it can only express itself in the ways already indicated. Thus is (sayfi a correspondent) an LcK-urate description of what the Man in the Street thinks and eays. And some Churchmen have acquiesced, shaken their heads sadly, and said what a pity it is we cannot feel the influence. There is, on the other hand, con- siderable evidence for believing that this view is untrue. Many Church missions have been held lately at whioh there has been unusual earnestness, and these have been conducted on the old lines under the direc- tion of missioners. The latest example is the mission recently preached in Canton. This was prepared for in the usual way. The arrangements were made some nine months ago, long before the newapa-pers had discovered the revival, and Mr. Evan Roberts had, through his mag- netic influence, popularised the methods indicated above, which are believed by very many to bo the only possible methods. At Canton a letter was issued from the late bishop containing his blessing on the mission. This was followed at an interval by one from the clergy to the parishioners, containing more definite statements as to wha.t was going to be done, and asking for the prayers of all. Then, after an interval, oame a letter from the miaskmers. Then ihe time-tables of the services were issued, and were delivered at each, of the 4,000 houses in the parieh by persons who asked the house- holders to give their kind thought to the letters, to read them, and to pray. Then, when the mission came nearer out-of-door processions were organised to certain spots, wherft a stand was made, and out-of-door addresses delivered. These were continued even &fter the missioners' arrival, and pre- ceded the mission services on the first six nights of the eleven days during which the preaohing lasted.. The rervioes dur-ing the mission were:— Holy Communion, a.t 7.30 a.m. A devotional address, at 11.D am. Services for women, at 3.0 p.m. Services for children, at 5.45 p.m. Mission services, at 8.0 p.m. On Sundays there were services for men only at 4.0 p.m. Dinner Hour Services I Arrangements were also made for dinner- hoar services at the various works in the parish. The time-table was the usual time- table of a Church of En.gland mission. There was nothing distinctive of the methods so popular elsewhere, and believed by many to be essential in order that the spirit of the revival should be caught. The results were amazing. From the very first the churches were filled at night, while morning after morning men and women in ever-increasing numbers came to the 7.30 a.m. and the eleven a.m. services. The attendance of women only in the afternoon was very large. The children thronged the three churches—for this programme was carried out in each of the three churches in the parish—at 5,45,- while during the later nights of the mission hun- dreds were turned away from the eight p.m. service. The parish church was filled with men only at four p.m. on Sundays, and peti- tions to come again and again to the works for dinner-hour servi-ces could not be acceded to because the physical strength of the mis- sioners would not permit of their accepting all the invitations. The sermons were not eenaaitional. They were those of skilled craftsmen, it is true; but they dealt most simply with "the old, old story," with the facts of our Faith, with baptism, confirmation, communion, the love of God, the help He gives to man, the hate- fulness of sin, man's need of repentance, and the aids he may receive. There was everywhere evidence of a revival, a deep aeriousness, and iu tense earnestness. Men and women who had not darkened the doors of any place of worship came, and came again, and at least 1,000 resolution cards were given to those who definitely determined, by the help of God, to maJie a step forward in their lives. All this was effected under the providence of God by the ordinary methods adopted in Church missions. May we not ask the Man in the Street to re-consider his conclusion that the spirit of the revival can only find expression if the pews are unfettered and the pulpit is gagged? A Deep Religious Movement I Is not the revival a deep religious move- ment going on around us, and one for whioh expression can be found in the Church as easily as in the chapel? Is it not an expres- sion of man's longing for the love of God, for help from God? Of man's awakening out of a slumber of satisfaction at his great achievements in the material world to a recollection of the spiritual side of his nature, whose needs can only be supplied by appeal to God? The hundreds of intercessions offered by the missioners, who read out from the little slips of paper dropped into boxes near the doors, intercessions for husband, or father, or sister, or mother, or brother, for those who had fallen away, for those in bodily or spiritual sickness were so numerous and so varied as to cover a large area of the ground of human need and human sorrow; and the many thanksgivings for prayer answered were read out in the same way. Do not these strengthen our contention that the revival is a revival of faith and earnest- nees, that it is not bound down to any par- ticular religious body or any particular method of expression, but that it affects us all. that Churchmen can catch its power without departing from ways familiar to them, and that it is their duty a.nd their wisdom to vivify their lives, and to afford I every opportunity and encouragement to all members of Ohrist to catch the contagion of spiritual earnestness and joyousness which are characteristic of this outpouring of the Spirit which is filling our land with gladness.
DR, CYNDDYLAN JONES ON REVIVALS…
DR, CYNDDYLAN JONES ON REVIVALS I Dr. J. Cynddylam Jones, Cardiff, the orga- I nising secretary for South Wales, was the principal speaker at the annual meeting of the Tredegar Branoh of the British and Foreign Bible Society at Saron Chapel, Tre- degar. The Rev. D. M. Rees presided. Dr. Jones referred to the various Welsh revivala since 1700 to the present time. Wales had benefited in different ways from each of those revivals. In 1700 the benefit was hym- nology, in 1800 theology, and to the revival of 1859 might be attributed the rise of edu- cat,ion.-The report of the local secretary (Mr. J. Lloyd) showed that £23 as. 9d. had been handed over to the society as the result of last year's collection in the town.
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Mr. Dan Roberts' Success
Mr. Dan Roberts' Success Mr. Da.n Roberts continued his mission in the Graig district of Pontypridd on Wednes- day, the services in the afternoon and even- ing being held at Temple Ghapeol The evening meeting waa very largely attended, tie ohapel being quite over-crowded before the announced time of opening. As usual, there was very little time wasted, and the proceedings soon commenced with the sing- ing of a hymn, and once a start was made there was no cessation to the flow of song and prayer. An aged gentleman, praying very fervently, seemed to kindle the "fire" at the beginning, for the meeting and the sub- sequent proceedings were of a fervent charac- ter. Though thete were none of those over- powering scenes which are often auch out- standing features at Mr. Evan Roberts s meetings, the revival spirit was mcst pro- nounced, and there were occasions when the service was of a very impressive character From beginning to end English predomi- nated, and in this respect it was gratifying to note that the meeting itself was also reflective of the character of the Graig sec- tion of Pontypridd, for there is hardly any other part of the town eo pronouncedly Eng- lish. The evangelist had evidently noted this, for he often tra.nslated his remarks in the vernacular into English. Mr. Roberts was accompanied by Miss JIaggie Davies, Miss Mary Davies, and Miss S. A. Jones, all of whom took a very effective part. The meeting was, perhaps, remarkable for the number and fervency of the interces- sory prayers offered. One woman prayed very earnestly for the reformation of her brother and his family; another prayed for a brother who was bent upon "going to China" to be a missionary. In ardent allu- sion to this feature Mr. RoBerts subsequently encouraged the people to pray for those near and dear to them, but it was, he said, quite unnecessary to mention those prayed for by name. God knew whom they referred to, whoever and wherever they might be. A m?n got up to the front seat to say that he had noticed the other day that there were 100,000 applicants every year for enlistment in the Army "of our n<? King 1 Edward," but of there 62 per oernt. were declared unfit for enlistment, whereas during tlfo last few months through the revival no less than 80,000 had applied for enlistment in the a.rmy of King Jesus, and not one was regarded as unfit-tihe maimed, the lame, the blind, all who had a soul to save, were welcomed. Miss S. A. Jones, taking the cue from the last speaker, made quite an eloquent appeal to all "to join this army." Instead of the "King's shilling," they would bo given (>f the .King's shilli"n 9 a "crown"; instead of a small wage per day, they would be given "100 per cent, of the blessings of this world and eternal life in the world to come." In the course of his address Mr. Dan Roberts emphasised the absolute necessity of prayer. But let no one do anything to show himself. Let man be out of sight, 80 that God might be revealed. He also aeked that people should widen their petitions. Let them pra.y not only for friends and relatives, but let them pray for other people and other countries. Prayer was all-important—it was prayer which reached Heaven. The meeting proceeded very finely on the usual revival lines. Miss Maggie Davies's sing- ing of Oh, Iesu Mawr rho tha-nian bur," and Hen Gerbyd yr achub (" The old chariot of salvation "), and a brief address by Miss Ma.ry Davies being particularly effective. A ready and unforced responsiveness was a marked feature of the meeting. A woman praying that "the power" might be sent to save her brother and his family was the signal for the immediate and prayerful ren- dering of Oh Lord, send the power," whilst a particularly earnest prayer of another called forth For you I am praying." Mr. Roberts's emphasis on the need and importance of prayer evidently had a wonder- ful effect on the audience. Usually" a word of prayer" culminated in song, but at this meeting the order seemed to be reversed, and more than once the singing had to give way to the praying, Mr. Roberts incidentally urging that the singing should always be of a. quiet, plaintive character whilst prayer was going on. The meeting was prolonged till nearly ten o'clock, and its close was again marked by some more beautiful singing of Welsh as well as English hymns.
LOOKING BACK I
LOOKING BACK I Looking back along life's trodden way Gleams and greenness linger on the track; Distance meets and mellows all to-day, Looking back. Rose and purple and a silvery grey, Is that cloud the cloud we oatled so thick? Evening harmonises all to-day, Looking back. Foolish feet so prone to halt or stray, Foolish heart so restive on the raek! Testcrday we sighed, but not to-day, Looking back. l —Ohriebina Roeaetti 1
REVIVAL FERVOUR IN DURHAM
REVIVAL FERVOUR IN DURHAM Rievival fervour still spreads in North-Weet Durham. At Conaeitt services have been con- ducted by the Rev. W. H. Lockhart, Sister Jennie, and several locail preachers, with greutifyirig results. Those connected with the cause for a lengthened period remember no suoh general awakening during the last twenty years. Men converted at the Saturday mid-night, meetings have gone home to distant places, given up their dogs, and commenced to work for Chirist. Ait Lanclhester, Sister Mairy (Mrs. Woods), of the Newcastle Mission, has had grand time- described as an "upheaval," which has been the general topic of conversa- tion in the village and district. Oth-eir places in Durham arc witnessing marvellous scenes. At Brandon Colliery, where Messrs. Willis and Holland are labouring, the chapel has been packed nightly, and many converts have come forward; the work they began at Frajn- wellga-te Moor continues.
THE FIRE AT BLACKWOOD
THE FIRE AT BLACKWOOD The number of decisions up to date is 368- The movement has by no means finished in this locality. At Penmaen twelve new mexn- berB were received. At Jerusalem six recent accessions are reported, a.nd a prominent member said that the change in the devo* tion displayed by the congreg-ation was simply remarkable. The Baptist Church has been active in providing meetings, where nevr converts would be able to express their new- found joy. At the Wesleyan Ohuroh a Wesley Guild has been formed, and the attendance of the young people has been moat enOOU- ranging. At one place of worship the person pubtlioly announced to conduct the service was regarded ae outaide the range of re- ligious influence until three months ago. At a recent Revival service in the Weeleyad1 Chapel one of the hearers, who had travelled from Dowlais specially to be present, took the congregation into his confidence with engaging frankness. While the prayer meet- ing was progressing ha said, loud enough for all to hear: "You must excuse us going now, for we have to catch the train for Dowlais- We came this morning expecting to have a good time, and we got it.
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READER! FREE, TE' SALVATION (l:E, THROUGH THE BLOOD OF JE8US. —Eph. i. 7. "H09 that believeth on the Son hath ever" lasting ldfe.Tohn iii. 36. Owe No Man Anything (ROMANS xiii. 8.) My practice has been to help myself by living within my means, and, if I couid not do that, to add by tentmaking, according to Scripture precedence (Acts? xviii. 3). It is a greater honour 90 to ao than go The labourer who gtves this advice has been a worker in the field .for iffty-three years. He says: "We always lived within our means: wo never spent money befor4e we got it. and we never spent more than we got." A wise man this. We commend his counsels a.nt examples to all workers in financial diffi- culties. John Elder, 139, Berkeley-st., Glasgow e827 DD ARLLENYDD! RacT^ lachawdwriaeth ?Dragwyddol lachawdwriaeth TRWY WAED IBSU GRIST. -Ephes. i. 7. "Yr hrwn sydd yn oredu Yn y Mab, y wee ga-nddo fvwyd tragwYddol,Ioan jil. 36. Na Fyddwch yn Nyled Nebo Ddim (Rhu.f. xiii. 8). Fy  ^fy hunan trwy Pv^oi i ^wL^ ? nad a«af wnend hyny. 1 ycJ¡a.nu ?? ?"? ?D??'- Pf?yH.  y&g ,Y"?I (Act. xvui. 3). ?Ma??r? ?wvy?S ?P? gwnend hynv na myned ^rdota Y iKH sy'n ??L? :v C hwzl W,,di bod y? sweit?o yn y ??r)  d,%ir Mynedd ar ddeg a denguin. ?vwed "YIP bob '??' ? ? 0 fewn ?h&c?w?/ Sld ydym by^h ? ??-?o aj-?n ?vvnnxMa?°?w ? ? swa,ric mwy na? ydym ^dw^? o ei *ele wr ?- Yr ydym yn cymer-  ??'' ?'' ?unpl i b?b ?wejHuwf sydd mewn anhawsdemu arianol. John Elder, 139, Berkeley-st. Glasgow THE REVIVAL NUMBER OF THE "EVENING EXPRESS" IS ISSUED EVERY MONDAY. The present issue is the eleventh we have published. Copies of all the previous numbers can still bo obtained through newsagents of from the publishers at Oardiff. Printed by the FroprtetOM, WwUrn M.II Limited, S04 published by them at their *Mom, 8\. MMy-stf?t. Ctrdte; Castle B&iley-otreet, Swansea; vi.t= erthyr Trdfù; at the shop of Mr. Wesley William ,,or,,iLrZ., the county of Glamorgan; at the? cSws, 22, High-stroet, Newport; at tbe shop of Hr- J. P. Caffrey. Monmouth—bcth in the county of Mon" mouth: at .he shop of Mr. David John. LlaneUy- 18 the County of Carmarthen; and at their ofBoe*. 1W Bulwark, Umem, In the County of Brecknock. FOB THE WEEK ENDING MAWR 11U? 19W