This hall was used a lot during the Revival
London.—MESSRS. RADCLIFFE AND HENRY AT ISLINGTON.— Sir,—You will perhaps be glad to receive an authentic account of our meeting in Myddelton Hall on Monday evening (15th inst.) This hall is computed to hold about 900 persons, but before the hour fixed for the meeting (half-past seven) it was crowded with 1200 to 1300 persons; hundreds went away unable to find adtmittance. Messrs. R. Radcliffe and T. S. Henry arrived accompanied by a large party of friends punctually to the time; and as soon as room could be found for those who had entered with them, the chair was taken pursuant to notice by Wilbraham Taylor, Esq., and the Meeting was opened by a hymn and prayer by one of the clergy of Islington. After a very suitable and interesting introductory address by the chairman, Messrs. Radcliffe and Henry spoke with much earnestness and power, and the former at great length to the assembled multitude, urging upon them the necessity of prompt and hasty attention to the all important subject of personal religion. Christians were reminded of their privileges, warned against formality, lukewarmness and occupying themselves about sectarian and secondary matters, and called on to exert themselves for their Saviour's glory and the salvation of souls. At the same time the unconverted were warned. of their danger and guilt, and exhorted to flee to Jesus for refuge from the wrath to come, and for a present salvation. Several interesting anecdotes were interspersed with the addresses; two hymns were sung at intervals solemn stillness pervaded the meeting throughout, and at its close when Mr Radcliffe requested. any who felt the value of their souls, and desired conversation with Christian friends, to remain after the others had left, a large number of persons not less than 150 remained behind, and of these a considerable proportion seemed deeply affected and anxious for instruction and comfort. Many Christian friends occupied themselves in conversation with these anxious ones, and though it is undesirable to speak too strongly of the effect produced, yet the fruits of the meeting were undeniably of a very hopeful character, and such as may well cause abundant thanksgiving to God. It is much to be desired that another meeting of the same character should take place in Islington on an early day, and if possible in some building which will accommodate a far larger number than the hall in which the late meeting was held. I trust that ere long we may have greater things to tell of the Lord's doings in this parish, and most earnestly do we ask for the prayers of Christians that the Holy Spirit of God may be poured out with power on both the church of God and the unconverted masses in our parish and neighbourhood. May the readers of your valuable paper be stirred up to pray for this. I remain sir yours in the Lord Jesus, W. V.
From the 'Revival Newspapers', Volume IV, page 131.
MRS CATHERINE BOOTH
The services of this lady in Myddelton-hall were concluded by a friendly tea meeting at a schoolroom in the locality. About 300 persons were present. After tea much important truth was spoken, and the friends very reluctantly said farewell to the friend through whose ministrations they had been so much blessed. On the preceding Sabbath the hall was full in the afternoon, and so crowded in the evening that it was necessary to lock the gates. The Lord blessed his handmaiden greatly in speaking, and the word appeared to solemnize and impress everyone present. At the close, some most precious and hopeful conversions transpired. The effort has been largely undenominational. At each service almost every section of the church of Christ has been represented. Among others the friends rejoice greatly over the conversion of some young men, referred to by the secretary of the Islington Branch of the Young Men's Christian Association, after the tea meeting. For them he and others had long been praying, and with glad hearts they are walking in the ways of righteousness, Mrs. Booth is at the Assembly-rooms, Horns, Kennington, where a still greater measure of blessing is being given. Last Sabbath evening, numbers went away unable to obtain admission.
"The Revival," October 26th, 1865.
The Hall was where marked.