BRO. FORNEY: Over three weeks ago I commenced a series of meetings at Kirby. At first matters looked rather dull, as you can hardly ever get a revival started in one place three years in succession. However, by prayer and faith in God, and by earnest persuasion, sinners will give up to God. Up to the present date eleven have been to the altar for prayers, and three have made the good profession, and last evening five arose for the prayers of the people of God. The church also is must revived. We earnestly request every one to pray for the salvation of souls in this place.

[The Church Advocate 40 (December 22, 1875): 5.]

      Jacob Van Updike's "From Kirby, O." was first published in The Church Advocate, Vol. 40, No. 34 (December 22, 1875), p. 5. The electronic version has been transcribed from a copy of the article printed from a microfilmed edition of the newspaper held by the State Library of Pennsylvania. Thanks to Adams Memorial Library for arranging for the interlibrary loan, and to St. Vincent College Library for the use of its microfilm reader/printer.

      Inconsistencies in spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and typography have been retained.

      Addenda and corrigenda are earnestly solicited.

Ernie Stefanik
Derry, PA

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Updated 15 July 2003.