As a result of this true sight of himself and his seeking reality in his life, he came into a glorious experiences of the fullness of the Spirit. At once, his preaching took on a new note and a new power. Immediately, he became burdened about his beloved Wales, and upon resigning from his church in Scranton, he soon set sail for his homeland. To the consternation of the religious people in Wales who knew him before he left for America, the preaching of this young minister now had a sense of urgency. No longer did he preach for effect - to stir the congregation to great heights, but he preached for results - the salvation of souls and the awakening of the Lord's people. "It was" as one had said "indeed a strange thing to see Welsh preaching-festivals converted into what approximated very nearly to Holiness Conventions when he was there!" 

"All believed in the sincerity of the preacher; most failed to explain him; many became definitely hostile." 

All this went on from 1879. The preaching of this dear brother was deeply felt among the young ministers of his own denomination. In the providence of God early in 1903, they found themselves occupying pulpits near each other, and they began to have holy fellowship with one another. This intensified their desperation to have all that God had for them, and they began to be conscious of the presence of God in their midst. One of these young pastors recounts how he would be so overwhelmed after his sermon preparations on Saturday evenings that there would come upon him a mighty anointing of the Spirit, which led to a period of agonizing intercession. The following day, he would notice that he preached with unusual power. 

Such glorious experiences beget faith, and soon this little group of young ministers became definitely conscious that something glorious was going to happen in their midst. 

Dr. F. B. Meyer had been greatly used to fellow-preachers in South Wales, and so they wrote to him and invited him to come and minister to them concerning the deep things of God. He replied that there would be a "Keswick Convention" at the beautiful Welsh spa of Llandridod Wells that year and invited them to attend, which they did. Here they came into an even deeper knowledge of the things of God. A mighty work was wrought in many hearts. 

In August 1904, a second convention at Llandridod Wells took place. The Spirit of God broke forth once again in glorious power during that momentous week, and none will ever forget the closing morning service when Dr. F. B. Meyer and Dr. A. T. Pierson ministered. So overcome were these clear Welsh saints with the glory of God that they sang again and again with great exuberance, "Crown Him Lord of all!" 

This is copyrighted material from James Stewart's book Invasion of Wales by the Spirit through Evan Roberts, available from Revival Literature, PO Box 6068, Asheville, NC 28816