Rev. Moses Ellis, of Mynyddislwyn, Monmouthshire, says: -
"The Lord has in mercy blessed me in witnessing several revivals in the course of a ministry of thirty-five years. This differs somewhat from any other I ever witnessed, both in depth of feeling and the gift of prayer in the new converts. Never shall I forget the blessed Sabbath when the first twenty of the converts stood as candidates for the fellowship of the church. A church meeting is held for that purpose, after the morning service, on the Sabbath. In explaining to them the nature of the covenant into which they were entering, a spirit of deep solemnity fell on the whole church. Loud sobbing was heard through the whole chapel, which continued for about half an hour. We were constrained to break up the meeting. Perfect silence followed the sound of weeping. Not a word was said on the way home. Silence was continued for some time, even there.
Soon after another twenty followed; and then another twenty; each time with the the same effects. These made an addition of about sixty souls to the church. In our small sphere, this was wonderful in our eyes; and led us to thank God and take courage. Things are still progressing favourably with us. The chapel is crowded with attentive hearers, and many appear in a hopeful state. The gift of prayer in the young converts is a matter of deep wonder. This produces great effects on the unconverted, as some of these disciples are not more than fourteen years of age. Whatever diversity of opinion may exist about this great thing, as there was when the Spirit of old came with power and might, we who have watched its rise and progress in these parts can but say, 'This is the Lord's doing; it is marvellous in our eyes.'
With devout gratitude for past mercies, we look with ardent hopes to the future. We ascribe all honour and glory to Him who sitteth upon the Throne, and to the Lamb forever and ever!"
From, "The Baptist Reporter," January 1860, page 21-2.
Erected 1765