Let us not be satisfied till we are sure that, when the revival comes, we
shall be ready.
Let our Class-leaders make enquiry how many of their members are praying
and working for a revival. Let everything be done to make our ordinary
services very attractive. Let our Choirs, and those who have charge of
the musical part of the services, do their part to make the singing
pleasant and lively. It is a grievous thing to note how slovenly this
part of the service is in some places. For instance, in many chapels
where they have a chant-book, the run is on three or four. It is a
symptom of inertness when STELLA is sung as though it were the only 6-8's
tune. Will someone see to it, that a ditch is dug to every singing pew
in Methodism?
We repeat the question. Are we ready for an outpouring of the Spirit?
Have we all the channels cleaned out which our fathers dug, and are we
digging fresh ones? Do we look as if a revival would be welcomed? Does
the enemy know that he may expect an attack, or is he chuckling over our
rusty spades and swords?