al
object sought in the meetings was brought home to every member of the
College and Church. When we had the list of names (with hardly an
exception they furnished their own names), we were vividly reminded
of the individuals for whom we were working and praying, and they
knew, every one, that we were definitely working and praying for
them. This gave a feeling of practical, concentrated work, such as
seldom attends such meetings.

Excepting this, there were no unusual means employed. The truth was
very earnestly and simply preached. Immediate decision for Christ was
pressed. Personal efforts were conscientiously made by teachers and
students. Little prayer meetings, where from two to a dozen met for
special prayer, were frequent, and the Lord blessed all the means
used.

Since the close of the protracted meeting, each Sabbath-school class
has had its own weekly prayer meeting--a means of great good. Also a
general young Christians' prayer meeting has been held weekly. In it
effort has been made, not only to lead these new converts to take
part in prayer and conference, but to instruct them upon some points
too often neglected. Those who on this day united with the church
could each, I think, give an intelligent statement of reasons why
they should unite with the church; and, in so uniting, why they gave
public assent to a confession of faith, and why they joined in
covenant with God and his people.

MASON NOBLE.

* * * * *

LETTER FROM REV. J. H. PARR, AUSTIN, TEXAS.

Marked revivals have been in progress in all the colored churches of
the city. With all the noise and superstition, we cannot doubt that
there are not a few genuine conversions. And yet, while our students
attend these meetings only to a limited extent, the influence upon
them tends to interfere with our religious work.

Last week it was my privilege to attend the meeting of the North
Texas Association, held at Cleburne. Tillotson church, on
application, was cordially admitted to membership. The same
cordiality and courtesy were extended to Brother McLean, late of
Talladega College, who applied for membership in his own behalf. Rev.
J. W. Roberts, representing the colored church of Dallas, was also
present. The dignified, scholarly bearing of both these brethren won
for them golden opinions from all who listened to their reports and
remarks. Not a few of those who were present at the various sessions
were Sout