The Ulster Revival of 1859 - Chapter 4 The Revival Has Come!

"At these meetings many convictions have taken place. From one up to ten and twelve have been arrested by the Spirit of God, through the word and prayer of these honored brethren.
Even strong men have staggered and fallen down under the wounds of their conscience. Great bodily weakness ensues. The whole frame trembles. Oh ! it is a heart-rending sight to witness. With wringing of hands, streams of tears, and a look of unutterable anguish, they confess their sins in tones of unmistakable sincerity, and appeal to the Lord for mercy with a cry of piercing earnestness. I have seen the strong frame convulsed; I have witnessed every joint trembling; I have heard the cry, as I have never heard it before, ' Lord Jesus, have mercy upon my sinful soul ; Lord Jesus, come to my burning heart; Lord, pardon my sins; oh, come and lift me from these flames of hell!"