Extracts of a letter from Brother Day, August 15, 1853

Bexley At Bexley an interesting season of revival in the church has been enjoyed. From brother Day, our missionary there, we learn that he baptized ten individuals at one time, and that still deep interest seems to prevail among the people. Respecting his health, under date of August 1 5Ih, he says: I received yours of the 15th May last, and rejoice that you are still in the field waving the banner of our dear Saviour. I have had for a long interval of good health for me; but from December until June I have been at the top speed of my ability in labor, until in June I sunk like a bruised reed under the weight. Referring to his field of labor he remarks: I had begun to feel that providence was directing my steps to another field; that I was about being crowded out of this, and began to look towards Monrovia. But at a quarterly meeting in June the Lord poured out his spirit, and so wonderfully revived his work, that I feel again encouraged to go on, feeling that my labor is not in vain in the Lord. Speaking of the religious interest in his congregation, after a meeting had been continued several days, and he by excessive labor was compelled to remain at home in his bed, he says: Brother Cheeseman at night said in the congregation that if there were any anxious souls who wished the prayers of the people of God they would manifest it by rising from their seats. Seventeen arose, bathed in tears, among whom were three old hardened sinners. When brother Cheeseman came to the house and told me, I felt like the good old man who embraced the infant Saviour. Brother Cheeseman remained with me Monday and Tuesday, visiting around, and having prayer meetings at night. Wednesday morning he left for home. At night my chapel was full for prayers. I left my bed, wrapping my cloak around me, and went to the chapel, where my entrance seemed to be a signal for sobs. 1 first praised the congregation for the orderly manner in which they had worshipped God. That their solemn and orderly way of conduct would do credit to the most intelligent Christian congregation. To the anxious I said, I rejoice to see you weep,