Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1838-10-11
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AdE.-A2reeablyt the nuric6s re Tinusiyl
gwen, the Senior Editor uf flis: ia t,srs TO-
gether with The Rev. Mr. Siililns aa,iiihiss
tered the Sacrament of the Ler,iS StIpper
last sabbalh' III the church nsarsthb flet55
outage. ~. 4ss;;:: q
This churctris known on onrpi B 1sbiierinn
records by the name OF Eplesis:s Il, ssxas 4
erected many years siuce nn$ tile slof3aIi ap-
pertaining I" the iiermitage, prihriDsilyby
It's venerable proprietor. the Il K fs5aiep Of
Tie United States. 1t is beautiliilfy loea,
ted, and though not spacious, via, finish.
Ell yc, is il delightful suilliner,3Sahtste, I6r
the cam end pure Worship of ihs tfiane
God. such. at least, il seemed tos jlis, Ju-
ring the services of the late sOiemi,jty, mud
especially so, when u became ill& abudeiOf
the communion of redeemed spirits, !, arouud
the table oi their preseul Lord aud SayiIur,s
While sucl' seasons are geueraIip The most
joyous and eievating, which believers eau
ENJOY on earth, the one To whiclSsys have
alluded, afforded more than ordinary, ,inier-
es' because among several interesting ac-
cesslous To the church was nuiiibered one
pccu'arly interes,ing-we mead, lille Ex-
Pr.sIdcn: himself. 70 the Chrisij;,S every
spiritual accession to the army ufihe,liying
Gud ~ ground oil JOY, because every soul i,
ot infinite value, and in its redempti0n, the
spiritual empire. and cnrse quently the de
claraiive glory of tho Great Captain of his
sal, alton. are augmented. Sill, 1cn ac-
count al the amount of commanding influ-
cnce. which distinguished individuals art.
capable "f exercising in the Cause of reli.
gon. " hen truly converted to God-ihrir
conversion To all Christians, cannon. be
otherwise than Il matter hf far more than
ordinary interest and rejoicing. This, ir-
respective ui all other considerations, is cal
cuIalcd to yieki uncommon qualification, 10
all who feel interested in the Kingdom oi
Christ below, when they learn, that Gen
rral JACKSON has s0l-mnlv cuiistcrated
himself to The promotion of lis in,arests du-
ring the remainder of his days 1T may
well he iiIaS Sincd, that the scene was thrill.
ling. when this veteran in years, and in the
service of his country, professcd allegiance
To the Sovereign of all worlds, aud dpmnise,I
an eternal fidelity ,o Him. who demands
the homage 0f all created iniellieent es.-
How could 1t be otherwise! A form Of no
common appearance for inspiring venrra-
lion. was standing before the assemhlv.-
1T was the form Of one, who had been long
among the most distinguished Of his coun-
'ry's soenerals-who had often pcriieti his lif.
in her defence, ard who under Cod, had
ries recorded in The annals Of modern war
fare. Nor is this all. The saieyenerable.
form had filled as a tatesman, the hiphcs,
seat IN the government of his country and
had hren cohed with The highest tiyic hon
nrs, which that country in all its iinequallcr:
freedom and Independence cOnldbesiow.
lie had passed through u life 0f most
cvcntlul scenes-he had returned ID his own
hermitage--ioth the tomb Of his he hvetl CON-.
s9gss--,l9. ..lle; fnsE ia % his,
fnfnier days--to SOME OF the -sdfVfSins chit
dren of these friends. and in their siep, was
about to pledge himselfio become a soldier
i'll a new army. and to engage imihe perfnr.
nance Of duties, Of higher importance, Than
ever commanded the attention of earthly
thrones or Con!ederated s,aies. And to add.
iipnssibc to the impres,ivcncss of The scene,
the partner of his adopted son, dear'ro 10 him,
indeed as n daughtcr, together with "A he
loved niece. were also about to seal with
him their covenant, for the first time, 10 he
the followers of the Prince of Pence. The
whole oi the preparatory service was deep
ly interesting, bun when the time arrived,
for him and his relatives, and friends, to
arise, and take their seats at the table of
their asccndcd Redecmer, Il scene of weep
ing gratitude, and joy. seemed TO pervatc
the whole congregation.
To see this aged veteran. whose head had
stood erect in battle. and through scenes of
fri.l'tIul hearing, bending that head in hum
bic anh adorable reverence al the table of
his divine Master, while tears pf peni,euc,.
and JOY. irirkled down his care worn cheeks.
was indeed spectacle Of most intense
moral interest. No one. indeed, could
question the sincerity Of his profession of
faith in the son of God. The whole world
acquainted with him, whether friends or
foes, must acknowledge thar his lirs have
spoken in all its varied difficulties, the mean
ing "f his heart, and thar his acriOns. have.
always r"rrcsrondrl with his sentiments.
May God bless and uphold him in his la,r
days. aud make them his most comfortable
mi happy davs. And when the time for
his departure shall arrive. may he come to
his grave, not only full of years, hut full of
peace, and joy, and holy triumph.
In all real conversions TO God, let ,s ever
renemher, thai ''it is not bv nigh, nr hv
power, but by. my spirit saith the Lord."-
j" hs grace then he all the glory.
,. The health of the general has been
generally comfortable during this season.
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AZURE, as tending TO promote discomfort,
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