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Letter to Editor
February 28, 1833
Morning Star
Limerick, York County, Maine
What is this article about?
Willard Bartlett reports on the revival and growth of the Freewill Baptist church in Melbourne, Lower Canada, from 14 to 44 members over the past year, with 40-50 conversions amid opposition from Episcopalians and Roman Catholics. He credits the labors of Br. N. J. Robinson and describes it as the most solemn reformation he has witnessed.
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For the Morning Star.
Melbourne, L. C. Jan. 8, 1833.
Dear Brethren,
There has been a Freewill Baptist church in this place about 13 years. We have met with considerable opposition and discouraging events; but hitherto the Lord has been our helper. Previous to the late revival, our church consisted of 14 members. About one year ago we had some refreshing from the presence of the Lord, and one or two were converted. On examining ourselves, we found a good union in the church, and the members appeared to be waking up. The little praying company took hold together in the cause of the Redeemer, and we can truly say that we have seen heavenly seasons since that time. Our country is thinly settled, and we are surrounded with Episcopalians and Roman Catholics; but our brethren and sisters are bold in their Master's cause, and stand fast in the liberty of the gospel. 40 or 50 have been hopefully converted within a year. I have baptized 28, and there are others, I think, that will attend to this sacred ordinance soon. I experienced religion when about 13 years of age, and have seen a number of reformations; but this is more solemn than any other that I have witnessed. The labors of Br N. J. Robinson, of the Sebec quarterly meeting, have been very useful in this work. The revival is not entirely over, though it does not progress so rapidly as at first. Our present number is 44.
Yours in the bonds of Christian affection-
WILLARD BARTLETT.
Melbourne, L. C. Jan. 8, 1833.
Dear Brethren,
There has been a Freewill Baptist church in this place about 13 years. We have met with considerable opposition and discouraging events; but hitherto the Lord has been our helper. Previous to the late revival, our church consisted of 14 members. About one year ago we had some refreshing from the presence of the Lord, and one or two were converted. On examining ourselves, we found a good union in the church, and the members appeared to be waking up. The little praying company took hold together in the cause of the Redeemer, and we can truly say that we have seen heavenly seasons since that time. Our country is thinly settled, and we are surrounded with Episcopalians and Roman Catholics; but our brethren and sisters are bold in their Master's cause, and stand fast in the liberty of the gospel. 40 or 50 have been hopefully converted within a year. I have baptized 28, and there are others, I think, that will attend to this sacred ordinance soon. I experienced religion when about 13 years of age, and have seen a number of reformations; but this is more solemn than any other that I have witnessed. The labors of Br N. J. Robinson, of the Sebec quarterly meeting, have been very useful in this work. The revival is not entirely over, though it does not progress so rapidly as at first. Our present number is 44.
Yours in the bonds of Christian affection-
WILLARD BARTLETT.
What sub-type of article is it?
Religious
Informative
Reflective
What themes does it cover?
Religion
What keywords are associated?
Freewill Baptist
Church Revival
Conversions
Melbourne Lc
Baptism
Religious Opposition
Christian Affection
What entities or persons were involved?
Willard Bartlett
Brethren
Letter to Editor Details
Author
Willard Bartlett
Recipient
Brethren
Main Argument
the freewill baptist church in melbourne, l.c., has experienced a significant revival, growing from 14 to 44 members with 40-50 conversions in the past year, supported by united prayer and the ministry of br. n. j. robinson, despite surrounding opposition.
Notable Details
Opposition From Episcopalians And Roman Catholics
Baptized 28 Individuals
Most Solemn Reformation Witnessed
Labors Of Br N. J. Robinson Useful