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Domestic News
May 15, 1840
Southern Christian Advocate
Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina
What is this article about?
Religious revival at Athens, GA, gaining momentum with numerous young converts, including 24 Franklin College students. Letter dated May 3 reports about 50 approaching the altar the previous night amid deep religious feeling.
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THE REVIVAL AT ATHENS, GA
We rejoice to learn by a private letter from a friend at Athens, that the revival at that place, has been going on with increasing power and interest. A very interesting feature in this good work, is the number of young persons who are the subjects of divine grace. Our friend has kindly given us the names of 24 of the students of Franklin College, who are numbered among those professing conversion. With most of them we are personally acquainted, and rejoice most sincerely at the good news. Our letter is dated, May 3, and says, "About 50 went to the altar last night, and a deep feeling seems to prevail among the members of the Churches here, and among the people." May the Lord most graciously be pleased to carry on and extend the influence of this work yet more and more.
We rejoice to learn by a private letter from a friend at Athens, that the revival at that place, has been going on with increasing power and interest. A very interesting feature in this good work, is the number of young persons who are the subjects of divine grace. Our friend has kindly given us the names of 24 of the students of Franklin College, who are numbered among those professing conversion. With most of them we are personally acquainted, and rejoice most sincerely at the good news. Our letter is dated, May 3, and says, "About 50 went to the altar last night, and a deep feeling seems to prevail among the members of the Churches here, and among the people." May the Lord most graciously be pleased to carry on and extend the influence of this work yet more and more.
What sub-type of article is it?
Religious Event
What keywords are associated?
Athens Ga Revival
Franklin College Students
Religious Conversion
Altar Calls
Where did it happen?
Athens, Ga
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Athens, Ga
Event Date
May 3
Outcome
about 50 went to the altar; 24 students of franklin college professing conversion
Event Details
Revival ongoing with increasing power and interest, featuring many young persons as subjects of divine grace, including 24 students of Franklin College professing conversion. Deep feeling prevailing among church members and people.