Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-07-13
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10 tic Pastors and Congregations Of The P"ri""S
Denominations Of Protestant Christiansin South
Carolina:
At the last Annual Convention Of the Bible So
ciety of this State, South Carolina was unanimous
" pledged by her assembled delegates, to rnise fve
thousand dollars for the distribution Of the Bible,
through the American Bible Society, in foreign
countries Tho undersigned were appointed a
Committee to address the State ut large on this
important subject The facts which induced this
resolution and now form the basis of this appeal
are as follows: Intelligence has been received by
tho Parent Society that thero are not few places
in tho West Indies and in Spanish and Portuguese
America whore the Bible can bo prohtubly circu-
lated, to tho removal Of superstition and error,
| and tho salvation Of souls.
An appeal comes likewise from France for aid
to give the Bible to the many there who are ready
and willing to receive it. Eight or ten thousand
dollars ore wanted for this field alone, by the
American Bible Society. France, with oil hor 20
anements aud superior civilization. needs md now
asks for the Bible; shall We refuse it Germany,
too, we are credibly informed, furnishes mn inpor
tant field for this work. Tho lnnd Of Luther asks
again for tho Bible. From Cunstautinoplc comes
up u most urgent demand for tho pure word of
aGud. Transitions, requiring at lenst 5 H. OOO, arc
wanted in the modern, AmcAiap, Turkish,
and Bulgarian languages. Here, then, is n wide
and ctIectual door" Get open for tho entrance Of
Gods sanctfying word Here in tho very heart
of the Mohammcdan empire, multitudcs arc ask
ing for the pure truth of Jesus Nowhere, we arc
assured, is the Bible more desired or better used.
In Syria, too, on Arabic Bible is nearly ready for
the press and widely called for. India and Sinm
aro asking for the everlasting Word, md now
China and Japan, with their untold millions have
boon opened by miracle Of Providence, for the
free and unobstructed spread Of Gods merciful
truth. Here tho spiritual sunbcr Of ages is to be
broken. How may this be done, but by the light
and powcr of Gods quickcning word.
The great question comes up, shall these widc
fields of gracious opportunity be occupied or no
Men, sinful immortal men, uro asking Of US the
bread that came down from 1Ieaycn, and which
we, under our Fathers bounty, have and "to
spare." Shall VIC deny it2 shall wo cast before
them only tho stone Of our unbelicf? The whole
missionary world is now arranging itself for the
fuldlment OF that glorious prophecy, "The earth
shall DO full Of the knowledge Of the Lord as the
waters cover the sea-" What shall be our relation
to this grand result?
The Diblo Society of South Carolina has already
answered the question before God. 1t has pledged
this Stnto for .fre thousand dollars towards this
great and blessed work. Christisns Of South Caro-
lima, We ask now your cooperation in raising this
amount We look for liberal response to this
call for the Bible, renching us from every quarter
Eof our globe Let US in gratitude for our own dis
rstihgaishing mcrcies an enlightened and Chris
tian people, give "tho word Of the Lord free course
Let us soutter broadcast this seed Of life, rs tho
plough.share of Divine Providence prepares the
way. Then shall harvest Of righteousness and
peace suon wave luxuriantly over the wide fields
OF our wasted humanity, and Gods promised king
dom come with power. One in our common love
and estimation of the Bible, wo ask Of You as
pastors and Gods people IN immediate md liberal
response to the noble resolution OF your own So
coty. Respectfully,
j. JOHNSON, Of Episcopal Church,
t. A. H0TT of Presbyterian Church,
C. MURCHIS0N, of Methodist Church.
W. X. IIEMPHILL, Assucaic Reformed,
Z. a. B0LLES, Of Lutheran Church,
Committee.
N. B--A collection is respectfully and urgently
desired from each Congregation of the State before