Missionary Appeal Aids Barbados Revival Effort
The piece notes strong affection for preachers Turton Talboys Whitworth Riley Gilgrass and Jackson in Barbados mission work. Congregations grow as old chapel decay prompts building a new church with subscriptions led by 1001 401 and multiple 20 and 101 gifts, showing support from respected Barbadian society.
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Nova Scotia Minister Reflects on Drought Fire and Disease
An 18th century letter from Mr Knowan, dated Shelburne September 14, details his return to circuit work in Nova Scotia, praising renewed health and spiritual energy. He reports crops ruined by a three month drought and locust-like fires, plus dysentery and typhus in the region. He recounts a fearsome Cape Niger fire threatening Barrington and the surrounding settlements, with only the river offering relief.
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