Nov. 6, 1904
To my mind, this was a most remarkable day. An ordained clergyman from
another town occupied the morning pulpit, as such had been arranged
beforehand. Young Evan sat and listened to the message. The reader must
remember that these meetings, which were to mark the mightiest
manifestation of the revival, were neither advertised nor organized.
The pastor was simply giving the young man Evan an opportunity to obey
God in giving his witness. On this Lord's Day morning, it was announced
that Evan would preach in the evening.
Nov. 9, 1904
Evan Roberts preached at Brynteg Congregational chapel.
Nov.10, 1904
The revival meeting was held at Brynteg again. At this meeting, the
audience was completely carried away by spiritual emotion. It was on
this day that the first public reference to these remarkable scenes was
made in a secular paper, which from this day onward for several months
devoted almost the entire paper to the amazing scenes taking place in
their midst. A short article appeared in The Western Mail of Cardiff.
We know the readers will treasure it, as it was the first of thousands
which would come later in papers all over the world:
Nov. 13-15, Trecynon, Aberdare
This Sunday morning, Evan
Roberts and five young ladies (Priscilla Watkins, Mary Davies, Livinia
Hooker, Annie M. Rees and Anne Davies) were driven with horse and coach
by Mr. David Highs of Loughor to meet the train at Swansea for
Aberdare. These young ladies were from nearly Gorseinon and had each
entered into a blessed experience of the Spirit-filled life. They were
to carry the flame of the revival all over Britain during the next 18
months.
During the space of three months before the mighty outburst of revival
in Loughor, the young prophet enjoyed glorious communion with his
heavenly Father. During this time he had very little sleep, for the
burden of his belovedWales prostrated him low at the throne of grace.
Besides this, there was the overwhelming joy of the sweet seasons of
fellowship in the secret place. Then, during the months following the
outbreak, he could scarcely find time to eat or sleep, as tens of
thousands crowded the villages and towns wherever it was known that he
would appear. By the end of February, 1905, he must have been exhausted
in mind and body.
