Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-08-09
from the NaairtHe Presbyterian.
THE SACRAMENT NEAR TIE HERMl-


TIE SACRAMENT NEAR TIE HERMl-
TAGE.
! Aarreabl, to notice previously gwen, tie Senior
Editor ol this paper, together with the Rev. Nh
Smith administered the Sacrament OF the Lords
sumner last Sabbath, in the church near the Her
mltaec
/ TINS church is known on our Pfesbyterial records
by tie maine 81 Epcsus, aud erected many years
: nee on the domain apperaining 10 the liefD'-
taee principally by frsyencrabe propntt the TX
/ President al the United States. II Is beautifully
located. aud though not spacious, or even finished,
vet Is a delightful summer temple for The calm aud
! pure worship Of the tiune God. Such, at least II
seemed Ia Us during the services OF the late solemn
~ especia, 80 when it became the abode Of The
HHn,0n Of redeemed spts, around the table ol Their
! present Lord aud Saviour. " he such seasons are
generally the most Joyous aud elevatingwh1ch beev-
cis can ENJOY ON earth, the one to which VIC have
| alluded afforded more than ordinary interest, be-
cause among several interesting accessons 10 the
/ chuich WIS numbered ono pccuhaiy interest sng-"c
mean, the Ex- = resident himself. To the chris
tian every spiritual accession to the army of the Ii
wing God IS ground Of JOY, because every soul Is of
infinite value and IN its redemption, The spiritual en-
pre-, and consequently the decaratiye glory Of the
great captain of ms salvation, augmented
Stll, On account Of HE great amount ol commanding
influence, winch distinguished individuals are oapa-
pie OF exercising IN the cause Of religion, when truly
converted 10 God-lhcr conversion, to all christians,
cannot be otherwise than matter of far more than
Ordinary interest aud rejoicing. THIS, Irrespective
Of all other considerations, Is calculated to yield I'M
common gratlic1tiou, to all who tel interested in
the hingdom OF CmIst below, when fhey learn that
General Jackson has solemly consecraied himself
to the promotion OF its interests, daring the
der oil his days. II may well be imagined, that the
scene VAS thrilling, when this vete IN years. and
IN the service oil hls country, protested ale glance to
the Sovereign OF all worlds, and promised eternal
fidelity IN Him, who demands the homage OF all ere
ated ilteIligences. How could II be OF otherwise! A
form OF no common appearance for inspiring venera-
ton, standing before the Assembly. 1t was the
torn OF one WHO had been long known amongst
the most distinguished OF his tountry's Generals
who had often pered his life IN her defence. aud
der God, had achieved one OF the most memorable
victories recorded IN the annals OF modern warfare.
Nor is tins all. The same venerable form had filled,
as statesman, the highest seat III the government
of his country, aud had been clothed with the high
est civic honors which that country in all It's unequal
led freedom and Independence could bestow.
lie had passed through lite of most e,enttul scenes
lie had returned 10 ms own llcrmItdgc-o the tomb
OF his beloved consolt-to the few remaining friends
OF ms former days-to some OF the surviving children
OF these friends aud in thcrvlew was about 10 pledge
hmstl 10 become a soldier IN new army aud to en-
gage III the Performance Of duties OF higher impor-
lance than ever commanded the attention Of earthly
thrones confedcrated states. And to add if posi-
bile, to the lmrressvcnCss of the scene the partner Of
ms adopted SON dear to him indeed a dan gher
together with beloved niece, were also about 10
seal with I'm, then covenant, for the first time 10 be
the followers OF the Prince OF Peace. The whole of
the preparatory service was deeply Interesting but
when the tine arrived, for him aud his relatives and
ficnu, 10 allse aud take then seats At the table of
Their assembled Redeemcr, scene of weeping, grat-
nude, and joy seemed to pcryade the Whole eongre-
CATION.
To this aged veteran, whose head bad stood
erect in battle, aud through scenes of ieailul bear
ing bending that head ia humble and adoling revar-
ence at the table of his Divine Master, wlle teas
Of penitence and joy, rlcked down his e-woru
checks, was indeed spectacle OF most int NOR
al interest. No orc, indeed, could question lhc
sincerity ol his profession oiiah in the Son OF God
The whole world acquainted with HIM, W!;e,i
Trends fi9es, must acknowledge tnat his lips have
spoken, In all his varied difficulties, the meaning OF
his heart, aud thai his actions have always cores
pondel with his sentiments.
| May God bless and uphold him in his last days
and make hem his most comfortable and happ,
DAYS. Aud when the time for his departure shall
arrive, may he come to his grave, not only full Of
years, but tu OF peace, and JOY, and holy triumph
la all real conversions to God, let us ever remem
Der, that ut not by might by power, but by my
Spirit saith the Lori" To his grace then be all the
glory.
+. 5. The health of the General has been gen
orally comfortable during this season.