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Hawke's Bay Times, Volume 5, Issue 271, 29 May 1865, Page 3

Manifestations Exteaobdinaet. —Under the heading “Extraordinary Supernatural Manifestation in a Baptist Chapel,” the Portland Qardian gives the following“ On Easter Sunday morning Divine Service began in the Baptist Chapel here, in the usual manner, and was conducted by Mr Guineas—the 20th chapter in John’s Gospel expounded, and prayer engaged in. Mr Guineas, on rising, was awed and stunned by an angelic personage standing some yards distant, and about six feet above the floor of the building, and holding in his hands a white cross, bearing an inscription in red letters. Mr G instantly sunk into a chair behind, covering his eyes with a handkerchief : twice he attempted to address the congregation, but failed each time. For a moment it was thoght the reverend gentleman had fainted. but this delusion was instantly removed by Mr G. again standing up, and requesting his audience to unite with him in silent prayer. This done, Mr G. appeared much exhausted, one of the congregation gave out the hymn, ‘ Christ the Lord has risen to-day.’ While they knelt apparently under great excitement. Mr G. again engaged in prayer, and made another attempt to address his audience j but, after a few words, was compelled to sit down quite exhausted. The congregation quickly dispersed. At the revernen gentleman’s requsst, he was left alone in the building for some time. In the evening. Mr Guineas officiated again to a crowded audience, many people standing around the doors outside. On this occasion the reverned gentleman was so gifted as to repeat a whole chapter in the original language of the Scriptures; after which, he gave an exposition of the chapter read, and preached. During the evening service, Mr G. behold, for an instant, the personage he saw in the morning, and was for the moment quite overcome. The impressions made on the congregation on both occasions were deep and solemn, and will long be remembered. Mr G. is now recovering from the exhaustion he experienced. The reverend gentleman has received a deep earnestness, fluency in address, and freedom in prayer never before experienced.”