November, 1876.
The following is a very full report of the most of the addresses delivered at the Manchester Conference. This will give our readers a taste at least of the spiritual things that were then presented to the saints of God who were present; and though the circumstances of the hour, the manner and voice of the speakers, and the breathing of the Spirit cannot be transferred to paper, yet the truth as far as conveyed, may, if prayerfully perused, be enjoyed in the Spirit, and may be received into the soul in similar power to that with which it was given out by the speakers. It was certainly a time of rich blessing to many; and we have no doubt but that the Lord will own the truth then uttered, to the refreshing and edification of those who read it. May the Lord grant it may be so; and to His name be glory, both now and forever. Amen.
The first morning began with the hymn, “Brightness of eternal glory.” A brother (C. S.) prayed, and then Mr. C. McAdam, London, read Num. 21:3-20, and spoke as follows: —