You will, I doubt not, be glad to hear that a revival of religion is now taking place amongst us. The cause of Christ here had been in a very languid state for some years, and until Mr Wall came our average attendance at the sabbath services did not exceed thirty! The scene, blessed be God, is now changed; for we have more than double that number at our weekly prayer meetings. Many have become impressed under the preaching of the word, and others have given themselves to the Lord and to us. On sabbath-day, April 19, three believers were baptized; and on sabbath-day, May 17, four more thus put on Christ. In the evening the chapel was crowded, even to the doors of the pulpit. Mr. W., who has scarcely been with us two months, has yet upwards of twenty "anxious inquirers." May many more be saved and added!
"The Baptist Reporter," July 1857
We have lately had two baptismal services. On the last sabbath in May, two believers thus put on Christ; and on Wednesday evening, July 1, five more followed in their steps. Mr Wall baptized the candidates.- The Lord is blessing his labours. He has lately preached in the open air on one of our eminences, beneath a noble birch tree, to large assemblies. The scene was very interesting. We had the Malvern hills on our right, and the distant Welsh mountains on our left. We hope good was done among the attentive listeners, I may also mention that we lately had a social team meeting of 300 friends. All these things encourage us.
"The Baptist Reporter," August 1857
Six more were reported in September.