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Domestic News March 6, 1876

The Daily Free Press

Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey

What is this article about?

At Central Methodist Church in Trenton, 52 names were added to probational membership yesterday during a service led by Preacher Waiton, marking continued success in a revival emphasizing traditional Methodism.

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Central Methodist Church.

Preacher Waiton's Central Methodist Church was a scene of great interest yesterday. Fifty-two names were added to the probational membership, and the happiest man in Trenton to-day is the good preacher himself. Truly he deserves the great success that has thus far crowned his unflagging zeal and laborious efforts. The good work still continues, and the end is not yet. Old-fashioned Methodism is, after all, the only safety for that church. There is no use in trying to improve upon the methods of old John Wesley. The great needs of the poorer kind of people in religious matters were not met until this great apostle came to their rescue. Men and brethren, remember the pit from whence you were digged, and never "go back" on the teachings of the grand old heroes who rescued you therefrom!

What sub-type of article is it?

Religious Event

What keywords are associated?

Central Methodist Church Probational Membership Trenton Preacher Waiton Old Fashioned Methodism John Wesley

What entities or persons were involved?

Preacher Waiton John Wesley

Where did it happen?

Trenton

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Trenton

Event Date

Yesterday

Key Persons

Preacher Waiton John Wesley

Outcome

fifty-two names added to the probational membership; the good work still continues.

Event Details

Central Methodist Church was a scene of great interest with fifty-two names added to the probational membership. The preacher is described as the happiest man in Trenton due to his successful efforts. The text praises old-fashioned Methodism and the methods of John Wesley as essential for the church and the poorer people.

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