MESSRS MCNEILL AND BURKE.
ABERDEEN AND STIRLING
A friend in Glasgow has supplied the following interesting particulars with respect to Mr McNeill's visits to Aberdeen and Stirling shires:-
Many of Mr McNeill's friends thought that he made a grave mistake when he resigned charge in Regent Square in London. But those who have had the privilege of following his work in Scotland will thank God for setting free such a man to awaken the conscience of many sinners and lead them to the Saviour.
Mr McNeill's work has been deep and real, and very much fruit has been gathered as the result of his faithful preaching. His three weeks' mission in Aberdeen was blessed in a most remarkable way; and one of the best testimonies that we could have was the sharp criticism that was passed upon his work by the secular press. Those who are interested in the Lord's work there have acknowledged that the "Granite City" has never before been moved. Christian workers are still coming across many interesting cases of conversion under the preaching of our friend. After a few days rest Mr McNeill had a week’s mission in Stirling. The large Albert Hall was filled in the afternoon, and crowded every night. It was the privilege of the writer to visit Stirling on Sabbath, February 14, and he saw unmistakable signs of times of blessing. At the after-meeting, held in connection with the Railway Mission evangelistic services, 160 young men remained, and thirty-three in that company testified to blessing received during the services of Mr McNeill and Messrs Moody and Sankey; and from what we could hear we understand that scores of others have been savingly converted.
One of the striking features of the preacher's power is the wonderful way in which the Spirit owns the message as it is being spoken. Many of the conversions that take place happen while the address is being delivered, and we feel sure that the Lord is using his servant. We request Christians to remember our brother in prayer and to ask that he may be anointed with the Holy Spirit for this great and important work in Scotland.
From, "The Christian, February 25th, 1892.