The Ulster Revival of 1859 - Chapter 2 Preparation For Revival

A visible propriety, as well as spiritual life," says an aged minister, "was obviously penetrating the great mass of our people for a year and a half or two years previous to the revival, from the proper organization and training we had got into by the establishment of regular prayer meetings and other kindred agencies. A Young Men's Christian Association had been also established, whose monthly meetings for mutual improvement contributed not a little to inspire our youth with confidence and zeal.