Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-11-07
EcH;cr3 Conference.

We had the pleasure OF being locker
on. at the close Of the late session of the
Indiana Conference. which was held al
Rising Sun. The Ministers q the Me
thodist Church Of Indiana. for talent, ma
tural and acquired-for energy ADJ enter
pcisc-tor p.ety and selt-sacr4hclng devo-
ton-for digniied and courteous IePort-
mentor tina, philanthropy which IS
directed by wisdom. is not probably eN-
celled by any body Of men en- earth.
They have the tact and talent. were they
10 compete in the marts Of trade. 10 heap
up golden cares and treasures Of wealth.;
but they resolutely turn their backs on
these. and glory only in the Cross olChrlat-
We looked upon their thoughtful faces.
and bright countenances, with awe and
reverence. None but the pure IN heart
snail see God in peace. and can it-oe pos
sible that these noble hearted men. VINO
are willing 10 sacrifice 50 much OF ease,
and comtort-drag their families from
pillar to post. from the cradle TO the grave
these men. who have neither home nor
house, except that which they see-can It
be possible that one Of them can be i'm
pelled by impure motives, or that there IS
not q reward for such, after lies ftfal
dream is over.
Bishop James presided lie IS appar-
emily the Youngest Bishop, small in stature,
with pleasant round face. and lnusi-
cal feminine voice Notwithstanding TINS,
he IS an able and CIigniGed presiding o..icer.
His manners are casy-his head clear,
and his decisions prompt and courteous
ruis is his first visit TO the Indiana Con-
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preston. Ills closing remarks 10 the
Ministers, who were about to leave and 90
10 their respective fields Of labor, were pc
culiarly appropriate and touching. Could
we hope 10 catch the first inspiration O
their beauty and purily-;heir truth and
cloqucncc, we would give sketch. We
shall not attempt IL.
Before the benedctton the Ministers
partooll of the sacrament After this the
most affecting and solemn scene we even
Witnessed ensued.-Thc Bishop invited
the Wives Of the Ministers to come for.
ward by themselves and knee at the altar
to partakc of the sacrament. The wives
and companions Of Methodist Minister'S
the companions Of their grieis. their Jour.
!.eys and their labors. Oh i was {
solemn scene to see those devoted. cross
bearing. and seli-denying wives Of timer
ant ministers hu.nbly bow at that altar
Having allied themselves TO the men 0
their choice. they have left their fathers
comfortable homes, 10 enI1re thc tolls
sacrifices and achievements Of the mes
scnger Of the cross. They have torsaker
friends they loved tenderly, laid aside tn,
comforts and conyenienccs Of life anC
gone among strangers to comfort and sus
tain the companions and husbands OF the!
choice. They have 10 encounter new
faces and strange looks, and for a shor
time surround themselves with friends
only again in c few months 70 be tor,
from them tad this renewed and en-
dured. until the grave closes tie scene
No well furnished house, and neatly ar
ranged garden II cheer their spirits il
darker hours. But they So where thei
husbands 20. only wishing and hoping
that they may die where they de II
this they endure for the sake OF their hus
bands and the hope Of that crown that i
in reversion for them. Angelic devotion
Where is there fountain SO dry as no
10 she'd tear, when troop Of these devo
ted ministers of mercy come forward t.
lsneel at the table Of their Lord and Mas
ter. and ask his blessing to rest upon them
This was a scene such as is seldom wit
messed on earth. It's sublime grandeu
made an impression on our mind, that vii
be forgotten only when all other thing
BrookriUc .imcrjcan.