A call for prayer ... “Feeling the need of definite action and co-operation on the part of those who believe and preach the Evangelical truths of the Gospel, the following Brethren met together at Sandfields, Aberavon, on Tuesday, December 30, 1930, to consider means for promoting a Revival of Religion.Rev. Dr. D. Martyn Lloyd Jones, ConvenerRev. F. W. Cole, PenarthRev. A. Wayne Thomas, CardiffRev. D. W. Howell, PencoedRev. Eliseus Howells, HerefordRev. W. R. James, B.A., PontardulaisRev. Ieuan Phillips, B.A., NeathMr. Abel Ffowc Williams, LlansannanMr. T. King Davies, BridgendMr. A. E. Dalton, SwanseaMr. W. M. Jones, PenygroesThe following matters were agreed upon:1) That we pledge ourselves that in all our meetings together for fellowship, we shall frankly exchange with one another our thoughts and experiences, paying special attention to the confessions of our faults and failures.2) That we pledge ourselves to abstention from any practice which is not of faith, “for whatsoever is not of faith is sin”.3) That we pledge ourselves to wait upon God for one half-hour daily, in particular for, (I) A revival of religion, (II) For one another. 4) That we accept and subscribe to the Brief Declaration of the Presbyterian Church of Wales, but feel that in addition the following matters be especially stressed and emphasized in our ministry. (A) That the call for decision, conversion and re-birth be pressed upon our congregations. (B) That all believers should have full assurance of forgiveness and salvation. (C) That all believers be taught and instructed that it is the will of God that they be sanctified, that they receive the Holy Spirit, and that the fruit of the Spirit may be manifest in their lives. Gal. 5:22.5) That the churches be cleansed from all worldly and doubtful means of maintaining the cause, such as Bazaars, Concerts, etc. 6) That we meet at Pencoed, Friday April 30th, 1931.”The above content is from the biography D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones, The First Forty Years 1899-1939 by Iain H. Murray.In terms of revival, the above Pastors recognized without a greater presence and work of the Holy Spirit their efforts would be in vain. Richard Baxter's 10 Directions:“I charge you in his name [Jesus Christ], … that you faithfully and constantly apractice these ten directions” - Richard Baxter, 1615 - 1691 1) Feed on the Word of God - Labor to gain true knowledge and sound judgement. Bible should always be in your hands and close to your heart. Listen/read divine preachers. Maintain a rhythm in your faith by keeping the Sabbath devoted to pursuing the things of God. 2) Find a faithful minister who shepherds souls to Christ - 1st Peter 3:18. Acknowledge him as your teacher and overseer. 3) Put into practice what the Lord has taught you. Good theology is good application. 4) Faithfully and diligently teach your family, friends, neighbors, … the ways of God. 5) Beware of extreme points of religion. Don’t go beyond or fall short of what the Bible teaches. Avoid the pitfalls of distorting and/or denying the truth. The Bible has authority over us, we don’t have authority over God’s word. 6) Maintain peace and unity by maintaining a charitable tone even when confronting disagreements. Beware of a censorious, self-righteous spirit. 7) Above all, be sure you get down the pride of your hearts. No sin more natural, more common, or more deadly.8) Be sure you keep the mastery over your flesh and senses. Sin always causes harm, always leads to death and destruction. 9) Admonish others lovingly and modestly, but be sure you do it, and that seriously. Don’t commit the sin of being silent. 10) Lastly, be sure to maintain a constant delight in God, and a seriousness and spirituality in all his worship. Think it not enough to delight in duties, if you don’t delight not in God. “… be not slight in secret prayer and meditation … let most of your daily work be on your hearts …”

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