The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-08-08

I'd spns around the table Of their present Lord and
Saviour. While such generally the most
joyous and eleyxing, which believers enjoy on eanh
the oas 10 which have alluded, afforded more than
ordinary interest," because among several interesting se
eesslons 90 the church numbered one, peculiarly IN
teres,ihg~-wc the Ex President himself 10 me
Chrstisn, every spiritual accession 10 The army Of the
living God ground Of oy because every soul Is OF W.
hnHe value, and Ca its redemption, the spiritual empire
and consequently the declarsiiys glory oil The Great
Captain OF his sslvHiioa augmented. Still, on ac
Of the great ainsuat OF commanding influence
which individuals capable Of exercising
ia the cause Of religion when truly converted to Cod
their 81 Christians. cannot be otherwise
than MISTER Of Ear than ordinary interest and
joicng This, irrespective Of oil other considerations,
calculated 90 yield uncommon qualification, TO all who
feel interested IN the kingdom Of Christ below,
when they learn, that General Jackson has slemnly
coDsecraed himself TO the promotion Of its interests,
during tho remainder Of his DAYS II may well be
imagined, that the thrilling, when this veteran
IN years and the service Of his country, poiessed al
lrgiance 10 the Sovereign Of all worlds, and promised
eternal fidelity 10 Hun. who demands the homage
OF oil created ntelgehces How could 1t be other
wise A form of no uncommon appearance for in
spirng seueraIion, standing before the Assembly
IL was the form Of one, who had been long known
amongs the most distinguished Of his country's Cen
eralswho had often perled his life IN her defence, and
who under God, had achieved OF the most neInora-
Bile victories recorded in the annals OF modern warfare
Nor is this ell The same venerable form had filled,
statesman, the highest in the Government Of his
country and had been clothed with the highest civic
honess which that country IN oil its uneqpsed freedom
and independence could besow. a
He had passed through lie OF most eventual scenes
--he had returned 20 has hermitagA--to the tomb
Of has beloved ccnsouo the few friends Of his
former daysto some Of the surviving cafen Of these
friends end On their view, about 70 pledge himself
TO become soldier n ths nsw sruy, and 70 engage IN
the performance OF duties Of higher importance, than
commanded the attention Of earthly thrones
federated states And to add. possible the impress
sveness Of the scene, tho partner Of his adopted
dear to him, indeed daughter together with be-
loved niece also about TO seal with HIM their cove
nant for the frs, ,ime be followers Of the Prince Of
Peace. The whole VI the preparatory service was
deeply interesting ba when the time arrived. for
him and his relsyes and friends arise and take their
seats at the table Of their ascended Redccmer
Of weeping gratitude and Joy, seemed 10 pervade the
whole congregation.
To this aged veteran whose bead had stood
battle, and through OF fearful bearing, bending
that head in humble and adorng Ut the table
Of his Divine Master while tears Of penitcnce aud joy,
trickled down his cheeks, indeed spec
tacle Of most intense moral interest No ono, indeed,
could question the sincerity Of his profession Of faith in
the Son Of God. The whole world acquainted with
him, whether friends foes must acknowledge that his
lips have spoken, in a his varied difficulties the mean
ing Of his heart, and that his actions, have always
responded with his sentiments.
May God bless and uphold him in hs last days, and
make them his comfortable and happy days. And
when the time for his departure shall arrive, may he
to his grave, and not only full Of years. but full Of
peace, Joy, and holy triumph
In al real conversions 10 God let remember,
that it Is not by might or by power but by my Spirit
saith the Lord" To his grace then be all the glory.
p S. The Health Of the General has been generally
comfortable during this season.