Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-10-25
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DEPARTURE OF THE OREGON MISSION

Wednesday was bright day in the hsto.
~ ofsihe missions Of the Methodist Episco.
pal Church. More than 6fysindividuals
coqnected with THAT body embarked from
this port in the ship Lausanne, CAPTAIN
Spaulding, for Oregon The day itself was
very fine, and at an early hour the Board of
Managers ofthe Missionary Society of the
Methodist Episcopal Church accompapied
the mission family and many friends Of mis-
sions 10 the White /. Hall dock, where the
steamboat Hercules, was in waiting
TO receive them. Here they were Joined by
the Rev. Mr.. Dibble. his lady and their
friends. Mr.. D. is missionary Of the Amer.
lean Board aud is on his way to the Sand.
wich Islands. where the Lausanne will
touch. fa.issse pr
About len O'CLOCK the steamboat left the
wharfand proceeded TO the anchorage ofthe
LAUSANNE, when Manipulating the ship in
tow. she proceeded seward. Soon after
they started the religious services common.
ced-they were the most solemn and inter
esting character. Prayer was offered BY the
Rev. Dr. Bangs, Of the Methodist Episcopal
Church, and the Rev. Dr. Anderson, OF the
Presbyterian Church.
The addresses ofthe reverend gentlemen
although short. were most exce!lent-5reath.
ing the true missionary and catholic spirit
creditable alike 10 their minds and hearts,
Ihey spoke OF their common cause---their in
teresi-their common duty their common
reward. They rejoiced that, in this under
taking, although ministers OF different relig.
lous denominations were found, there was
no rivalry-no sel6sbness. They went forth
under the same commission, and they were
sustained by the same promises and consola-
lions. They were BRETHREN, and would
co-opeate cheerfuliy and affectionately to-
gether IN their common work DR.. A., ac-
ting IN behalf ofthe American Board OF Com
missioners Of Foreign Missions, assured the
mission family that the missionaries Of the
Board at the Sandwich Islands would rejoice
10 receive them, and would extend to them
every facility in their power He hoped
that the missionaries Of the Methodist Epis-
copal Church would Otter find it convenient
to call upon their missionaries there and else.
where, AID assured them of cordial welcome
and cooperation.
After the addresses two children of the
missionaries were solemnly consecrated 10
God IN Christian baptism one OF them a
child of the Rev. DR.. Richmond, born while
the parents were on their journey 10 thisci,y,s
was named OREGON An appropriate fare.
well hymn. written by Mrs. DR.. Palmer, Of
this city, was sung-,he apostolic benediction
pronounced--the mission family wen, on
board their ship in the midst OF the sympa
thies, Tears and prayers of their friends-the
vessels separaied-a mutual adieu was wa
we'd, aud they went forth on their way, trust
ing in Him whom the winds and the sea:
obey" in the hope of turning many from
darkness 10 light" May the richest bles
sings Of Heaven attend Them
Never have we seen a more beautiful OK
hibrion OF the true. enlightened Christian
spirit than on this occasion. Thus ought i
ever 10 be. II is scenes-t is Spirit i.
sentiments like these, that il any thing can
must convince the world that the Christian
religion is glorious reality. Long will III.
memory OF that hour live, exerting mos
salutary influence over the hearts and live.
oil multitudes.
The bour Of parting came, and the scene
became touching beyond description Her,
a father gave his pairing benediction TO
daughter who went from him TO land o
strangers. TO toll and die-There a brother
tears together, probably for The last time OF
earth.-There friend and friend wept in eacI
others embrace and were only comlorted il
the hope olmeeiing again in brighter worlC
"a happier state OF being ~
We breathe our fervent aspirations 70
their happiness and welfare. From ou
hearts we wish them God-speed.
| bo N III f.
The child WIS born on board a canal boat, an,
I chrisened on board steamboat.
Religion enough to fit us for heaven vii
prepare us for death Sin disqualifes U.
for heaven. and this is the sting of death
Therefore that which qualities us for a sea
with Christ. will certainly prepare us tc
leave the world. And we may rest assured
tina, if there are earthly objects too dear fol
10 leave, or if eternity presents object:
that Brighten us back from the grave, We
have not that grace which is requisite TO Fl
us for world of bliss. The soul that j:
prepared for the haven Of rest can rejoice
as heis about to launch away from the shore
ofiime-and like victorious Paul say, 4
am now ready TO be offered &C. for like
dying Stephen he sees (if net literally, BY
an eye of faith) the opening heavens presen
ting 10 his vision those glorious beauties and
eternal realities, that cannot be found this
side the grave. Reader are these your fee,
lings, and can you thus resign yourself into
the arms OF death. Ifnot beware, lest at asl
you fall short of heaven. o how impor.
tant that you know well your standing
Then search well your heart and let the
solemn inquiry arise. and never let il be
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