(To Mr Thomas Owen, prisoner in France)
Llanfechell 26 October 1822
I am going to Dolgelley Association today. I am very glad to hear that you go on so comfortably in the new chapel. I hope all things will continue pleasant till it is finished; and that the Lord will shew His approbation of the work, pouring His Holy Spirit on the means of grace, blessing the preaching of the Gospel for the salvation of many sinners.
The revival goes on very delightfully in this island. The kindness of the Lord towards us is wonderful. His visits and the convictions under the Word are truly powerful. Very wild and hardened sinners are alarmed and converted; multitudes are made willing in the day of Christ's power. I have had the privilege of receiving hundreds into church-communion. I received one hundred at once in a certain place; in another place fifty, in another thirty, and in another thirty, and many in several other places. Besides, other ministers have received a great many into the church. This is the Lord's doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes. Indeed the church in our country is ready to cry out in wonder, asking, 'Who begat these? and from whence came these?' Let not my brethren in London be discouraged; God is the same with you.
I am going to Dolgelley Association today. I am very glad to hear that you go on so comfortably in the new chapel. I hope all things will continue pleasant till it is finished; and that the Lord will shew His approbation of the work, pouring His Holy Spirit on the means of grace, blessing the preaching of the Gospel for the salvation of many sinners.
The revival goes on very delightfully in this island. The kindness of the Lord towards us is wonderful. His visits and the convictions under the Word are truly powerful. Very wild and hardened sinners are alarmed and converted; multitudes are made willing in the day of Christ's power. I have had the privilege of receiving hundreds into church-communion. I received one hundred at once in a certain place; in another place fifty, in another thirty, and in another thirty, and many in several other places. Besides, other ministers have received a great many into the church. This is the Lord's doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes. Indeed the church in our country is ready to cry out in wonder, asking, 'Who begat these? and from whence came these?' Let not my brethren in London be discouraged; God is the same with you.
(To Phoebe Williams - his married daughter)
Fron 10 February 1832
The news I have to communicate now is delightful and heart-cheering, especially in these evil and perilous times, and when so much bad news comes from every part of the world. I am very happy to inform you that there is a very great revival at Nebo, near Amlwch; more than fifty have been already added to the church there, in a short time. The most ungodly in the neighbourhood have been alarmed and soberised. The pillars of the kingdom of Satan have been thrown down and shattered, not by the pestilence, but through the Gospel. Now, instead of the laughter and idle talk in the corners of the chapel, the sighing of the penitent, the groans of the convinced, are heard; yea, most earnest prayers and hearty thanksgivings ascend to heaven. O! most delightful change. O! may it enhance and spread throughout all the Principality. The glorious work of grace in converting sinners is going on in other places; souls were added to the church at Pare, Gorslwyd and Pen-gorffwysfa,' and many were received to the society at Bethesda, and some at Llanfechell. Great rejoicing took place one night at W. Parry's premises at Llanfechell, when Mr. W. Roberts of Llannerch-y-medd, was preaching there: W. Morris and Ellen, formerly of the old shop, as well as others, entered the church. Very powerful revivals are carried on in several parts of Caernarvonshire, such as Llanystumdwy, Brynengan, and other places! It will be a wonderful thing if Wales should be favoured with such gracious operations as these, instead of the awful judgments that afflict many countries these days!
Oh may we long more earnestly and ardently for the gracious visitations of the Lord to our country and neighbourhoods, but especially to our own souls. I hope, my dear Phoebe, that you, my dear child, are not destitute of these delightful visits of heaven these days. May the Lord speak to your precious soul as you read His holy Word, and as you hear the preaching of the Gospel; and may you draw near to Him as a Father, through the blood of Christ; yea, may you come boldly to the throne of grace, to receive grace and mercy to help you in the time of need: help in need as wanted, according to circumstances and necessities, and in time, that is quite enough; no more is required. It is most profitable to take every trial and burden unto the Lord, to set before Him all your complaints, and to cast all your care upon Him, for He careth in a very kind and tender manner for us. We may safely entrust Him with the concerns of our bodies and souls, our temporal and eternal interests. He is very kind and pitiful, and ready to hear different cases of distress; able to bear all our burdens, to relieve all our wants, and wise to lead us through the intricate wilderness, and guide us safely to the end of the journey.
Fron 10 February 1832
The news I have to communicate now is delightful and heart-cheering, especially in these evil and perilous times, and when so much bad news comes from every part of the world. I am very happy to inform you that there is a very great revival at Nebo, near Amlwch; more than fifty have been already added to the church there, in a short time. The most ungodly in the neighbourhood have been alarmed and soberised. The pillars of the kingdom of Satan have been thrown down and shattered, not by the pestilence, but through the Gospel. Now, instead of the laughter and idle talk in the corners of the chapel, the sighing of the penitent, the groans of the convinced, are heard; yea, most earnest prayers and hearty thanksgivings ascend to heaven. O! most delightful change. O! may it enhance and spread throughout all the Principality. The glorious work of grace in converting sinners is going on in other places; souls were added to the church at Pare, Gorslwyd and Pen-gorffwysfa,' and many were received to the society at Bethesda, and some at Llanfechell. Great rejoicing took place one night at W. Parry's premises at Llanfechell, when Mr. W. Roberts of Llannerch-y-medd, was preaching there: W. Morris and Ellen, formerly of the old shop, as well as others, entered the church. Very powerful revivals are carried on in several parts of Caernarvonshire, such as Llanystumdwy, Brynengan, and other places! It will be a wonderful thing if Wales should be favoured with such gracious operations as these, instead of the awful judgments that afflict many countries these days!
Oh may we long more earnestly and ardently for the gracious visitations of the Lord to our country and neighbourhoods, but especially to our own souls. I hope, my dear Phoebe, that you, my dear child, are not destitute of these delightful visits of heaven these days. May the Lord speak to your precious soul as you read His holy Word, and as you hear the preaching of the Gospel; and may you draw near to Him as a Father, through the blood of Christ; yea, may you come boldly to the throne of grace, to receive grace and mercy to help you in the time of need: help in need as wanted, according to circumstances and necessities, and in time, that is quite enough; no more is required. It is most profitable to take every trial and burden unto the Lord, to set before Him all your complaints, and to cast all your care upon Him, for He careth in a very kind and tender manner for us. We may safely entrust Him with the concerns of our bodies and souls, our temporal and eternal interests. He is very kind and pitiful, and ready to hear different cases of distress; able to bear all our burdens, to relieve all our wants, and wise to lead us through the intricate wilderness, and guide us safely to the end of the journey.
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