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 and shining lights are now members of it who have been brought from darkness to light, and who will ever regard Mr. Gardner with affection. In reviewing the labors of Mr. Gardner, we are strongly reminded of the interesting reviving times of Mr. Gloucester, for during the pastoral oversight of Mr. Gardner the congregation presented a cheering and highly gratifying appearance. The church was not only numerously attended, so that there was not room to contain the congregation, but the press of young people from the respectable and intellectual portion of the community, was encouraging. These finally became so deeply interested in his exposition of the doctrines of Christ, that scores of them gave their hearts to God and connected themselves with the church. I assume that no church of color in Philadelphia, and I omit not one, could compare with this church at this time (1843), for the number of young intellectual persons that were members of it. The frequent revivals that took place in 1842 were soul-cheering and reviving, showers of refreshing from on high came pouring down during the major part of this year. I will give a few of the number received into full communion on an occasion or two: Jan. 5, 1842, 8 received; Jan. 17, 14 received; Feb. 15, 12 received; Feb. 23, 20 received; April 3, 11 received; April 6, 3 received; May 11, 27 received; and so during nearly the whole of this year, it was the day of God's power to make willing the hearts of the young. Here in four months ninety-five young interesting per- sons were brought by the power of the Word of Christ. As a matter of course, we are not to suppose that during these twelve years there were no trials to endure by Mr. Gardner and the elders; to presume it, would argue but a very shallow insight into human affairs, and I am yet to learn from the present constitution of things by