What Spiritualists expect to reap from the Revivals.
FROM a writer in the Spiritual Age of Apr. 10th, we take the following, which shows that Spiritualists are expecting, as the result of the great revival movement, a tremendous reaction in their favor. He says: "I think the spiritual waters are making a very decided movement, the result of which will be seen with much astonishment ere many months have passed. "The great so-called revival in the churches everywhere, is but a great step, under spiritual influence, in the direction of that great end. Formerly, churches were particular to receive none within their pale but those who would give conclusive evidence of a radical and unmistakable change; but now that ceases to be a prerequisite. Let the individual only express "a desire to be religious," and they say, "Come in, and we will trust to God for your conversion afterwards." Formerly, none were admitted till they were of age sufficiently mature to at least in some degree appreciate their obligations; now, the merest children are received, and the largest portion of those admitted, so far as I have been able to learn, throughout the West, are between the ages of seven and twelve years, and many have been inducted into church-membership at a yet earlier age. Now this is a very significant fact. It is a desperate struggle to save a sinking vessel; but in doing so is it not plainly to be seen that they are running directly upon the rocks they desire to avoid? The lack of wisdom they have shown in thus throwing open without restriction the doors of church-fellowship, will necessarily engender a lack of respect for and confidence in the churches themselves. Those who have lightly entered will lightly withdraw; and in one short year, I much question if three per cent will remain. And this is not all. Those who have been members for many years are realizing a feeling of disgust for such proceedings, and many will, under that feeling, disentangle themselves. And what then? The more spiritual minded must look round for a home; and since all churches are nearly in the same position, they will be drawn to examine the claims of Spiritualism upon their confidence; and finding an unexpected and inestimable treasure, they will gladly embrace it.