Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1858-11-25
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Since theast dfSept IdAss hbofed msdft
in buggy, and in the roughsr mountains, OBJ nhls
back Andday after day Iwent on foot in order, to
reach the poorer cabins. OF the 562 families visi-
ted lfoand 172 who never had . religious visit and
prayer before, and many had not attended preaching
from months to years, because of the distance,
or affection, ignorance Of the duty, or prejudice,
or love OF grog shops and places
nents which are resorted to on the Sabbath BY pa
rents and children. was kindly received by an at
their fresides, where could adapt both talk and
books to their wants and they made to feel that they
were cared for by pious and intelligent christians be-
longing to more than 20 denominations who seutme
to their houses. Which fact being made known, the
most ignorant is vorably impressed with christian
ity: ~
In this general work of christian effort I was
warmly received by ministers of the different de-
nominations, who expressed, and acted out, their
increasing convictions of the necessity for this work.
by which most effectually to 60 everywhere 'prea-
ching the word' A prominent itinerant minister
writes, = love the American Tract Society. 1t is
good work. and we should cooperate with it and all
similar agencies that reach the population of
our, as yet, unexplored and neglected country
This minister enabled me to get abou. $3.50 in three
of his feeble congregations. Another writing to his
parish says, II very heartily commend the work of
supporting Colporteur to all who desire to dis
charge duty to the ignorant and destitute among
u.s." He gave me $40 and soon about $50 were
given.
In many of the thickly settled sections there
are churches well attended by pous intelligent peo-
pie, who are having good schools.
was frequently told that our Colporteurs' visits
from house to house had awakened an increased in
terest in going to church and reading
learned of oyer 70 Sabbath Schools resulting,
more or less, from Coiportage. In one county
where there only Sabbath Schools there
are now SO. In this county, as far as known every
w ViSito lied
pei truth by sale or grant and over 800 converts
are reported from it this year. The work in this
county is supported by few benevolent persons of
moderate means In many counties from 200 to
800 have been hopefully converted this year, many
of whom attribute their awakening to tracts and
books One lady thanks God for raising up the
American Tract Society which sent her t'C Come to
Jesus" by which she was led to Christ. Her pious
example and teaching, in answer to her prayers has
been blessed in the reformation of her drunken hus
band, to whom she afraid even to speak about
religion But the truth she taught the children
and their love of prayers, efectually reached the
drunken fathers heart and he has embraced Christ
and been consistent member of the church several
months, conducting family prayer.
Such facts should stimulate each person, whether
| in or out of the church, to prompt and continued
action either in giving to support Coporteur who
will carry the Sabbath School and Gospel to the
fireside of rich and poor; or in buying books and
tracts to distribute among the people, the influence
Vi winch VIII commune LOT the gOOd OF souls ana our
country. One of moderate means, obtained by dali
ly labor, gave me 800 by which children are
made Life members who draw annually 1900 pages
gratis while they live. Many others are doing the
same by giving $40 each. Others are giving 80
| So and down to the widows 80 cents. One of whom
sent with her 30 cents these lines Enclosed is
the widows mite. 1t is the last cent have which
God enabled me to earn with my fingers and lay by
to make tracts. Although little trust it will b.
acceptable" Such are precious jewels in the church
to bless and the world, and showing that each
lay man and woman can and must exercise his anG
her talent to aid the ministry in spreading the Cos
pei.
shall ever owe debt of gratitude for the kind
and hearty cooperation of the many friends il
the different counties in the extreme western par
of N c. That section is highly interesting ant
promising, and trust we shall soon have a Col
porteur in every county there to reach the scatter
ed and otherwise almost inaccessible families Ou
Colporteur Convention which met at Baltimore, Md
the 4th of Nov, must result in great good in pro
noting the efficiency of this book and freside prea
ching system for the salvation of souls.
Our warmest thanks are due the different Raj
Road officers, who have shown us great favor, which
will enable to furnish hundreds of our poor ant
needy with Bibles and religious books. Each on
may do something for Jesus and souls and let it b.
done quickly and continually, as the day of lif
with each one will soon be gone, and souls gon
eternally. Yours truly,
W. wv. CROWDER, Gen Agt
of Am. IT. Soc. for N. c.
Raleigh, Nov. oath, 1858.
eW Editors of the State will please copy.