MR HASLAM continued his mission services in the parish of St. Mark's, Lyncombe, during the past week with most encouraging results. On the evening of Sunday week, he preached from John v. 25, a most solemn and searching address, delivered with great power and earnestness. The church was crowded to its utmost capability, some 1,500 persons being present, and large numbers remained to the after-meeting.
On Wednesday evening the mission was brought to a close with a special meeting of prayer and thanksgiving. Many had previously given their individual testimony to the blessing they had received during the twelve days' mission, and the evidence. of the real spiritual awakening and strengthening produced on the crowded audiences was very manifest.
One feature has been most marked throughout this mission—the hearty union of God's people. Ministers both of the Church of England and Nonconformist bodies have been present at each of the services, and many zealous workers in the Master's vineyard, as well as anxious inquirers, have come from distant localities to hear this outspoken and faithful preacher. We are all deeply grateful to God for his visit, and for the blessing already vouchsafed.
We also thank God for the addresses given by Mrs Haslam. Many were drawn each afternoon to the Temperance Hall to hear the "old, old story" so simply and sweetly told by this lady. The crowd that came, especially on the last day Wednesday (the 26th), when there was not standing room, and numbers had to go away, testifies to the power of Holy Spirit.
On Thursday evening, after the close of the mission, a meeting for praise and testimony was held in the school room. On this occasion, the most unexpected persons stood up and bore witness to the blessing they had received.
It is thought that upwards of 150 testified. To God be all the glory.
EDMUND J. WEMYS-WITTAKER,
Vicar of St. Mark's, Lyncombe.
"The Christian," October 1882