Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-06-27

titiN WllHr i"r punNc opJeets, especially Tor the
rclef Of sick anl wounded volunteers A por-
ton u. the Lust anniversary offering WIS given
to the purchase Of the Soldiers Prayer Book for
thr surrly Of the lst and Cd Delaware Regi-
ment..
Our pledgs to support a scholarship Mt the
Gnpr Pnlmas Female Orphan Asylum, has b,en
pnncinally redeemed Amount Of contributions
for the last year SljG.l6. This has been main
ly the free will offering to the lords Treasury of
those who have not much of this worlds goods
to bestow
II would he highly interesting, could We fol-
low the subsequent course Of those who have
been our pupils, through this Chaugeiu world.
Doubtless We should learn much TO surprise u.s.
some things to sadden onr hearts and other things
to fill them with joy. We should find much to
awaken gratitude and encouragement that 80
many of the Young, before they were launched
irrth on life's stormy aud teacherous sen were
furnished with The helm and ballast of Christian
principle, and with the needle that points stead
ily tile heavenward course. We cannot but
REGAL to-day, as we meet with ioy aud piaise in
titse hnliowed courts, that many who have been
recently OF in years past among our pupils, and
who have often participated with us on these
pleasant occasions are now exposed to the per
lila of the battle fed With hearts fall of devo-
ton to thoir beloved country they have volun-
teered in its defence. Some of them have al
ready faced the death storm of flame aud iron.
Some have been already wounded in the strife.
God shield those noble young breasts in the day
of peril, and give his angels charge concerning
ihem. 1t is IN nn spirit of reckless adventure,
Under no maddening impulse of hatred aud re-
yenge, that they have FASTENED 10 the field but
at their country's cali, ialluenced by the pobltst
mud most generous motives. They leopard their
/ Lives to d tend every thing that is dear to tie
\ ciillen and patriot. Their swords are drawn in
high and holy cause, and pr law aud liberty,
humanity mud mercy, order aud security, for
tue permanent happiness of this great American
people, and for the interests of freedom, civili-
2ntun and religion throughout the world, they
press to the scene Of conflict. Oh that the
Lord, whom they were here taught 10 praise
may defend them with his loving kinduess rs
/ with n shield, restore them safely to the homes
/ which their return will make t0 bright md per
hit them long to enjoy the gratitude of Il cuuL-
| iry which they have helped torescue and to save
ON, that he make them all good soldiers of Jesus
4 Christ. help them to tnllow the great Captain OF
Salvation to nnh'cr victories than those gained
/ over misguided AMI erting brethren, and make
\ them iinally more than conQuerors through Him
who loved them and died for them.
After the reading nf this very interesting Re
1 port. the Calvary Chapel School sung "A Hymn
written for the occasion by lady teacher
Hymn by the Robert Smith sabbath School
Missionary Offerings were then brought to the
altar. AZ luilows =
Mis- Ward Society Desigu--a Harp, praise.
90 Praise the Lord, all Je nations praise
him, all ye people.
For his melcful Kindness is great toward us;
ani the truth Of the Lord endureth forever
Praise ye the Lord"
Mrs. Wade Society. Desgn--A lindOo idol.
" For in that day every man shall cast away
his Idols Of silver, and his idols of gold which
yonr own hands have made unto you for u sin. -
Isaiah 81 chapter, 7th verse
"iori wayearan thy Christening rod,
liil every l0l throne
ttnmhih to dust, and ThOn q God,
Reign IN our hearts alone"
Mrs. Townsend Society. Motto Memories
0f The wi derness. Design IA Booth from the
Feast OF rnhprnncles.
Text" Seven days yc shall offer an offering
made by fire unto the Lord. Aud SO shah take
you on the first day the houehs of goodly trees,
branches of Palm trees, aud the boughs of thick
trees, aud willows OF the brock and ye shall
rejoice before the tori seven days.
"le shall dwell in booths seven days. ."--Lev
-, 40 4.
Mrs. Lee Society De.ign--A scene from
Pilgrims Progress. illustrating Christian coming
to the Gross, and released from his burden.
" Cast thy burden upon the Lord and He shal
sustain thee ."-Psnlms, %, -
" Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisheI
OF our faith who, for the joy that was set be-
fore Him endured the Cross. Heb II: ..
THY sins be FORGIVEN ee.'-AInrk .; 8.
"Thus far did come, laden with my sn.
Mr. could Nusht ease the grief that was in,
Must here be the beginning fny bliss
Must here thu burden fall rom off my back
Must here the strings that hound 1t 10 mr crack
Bltst Gross Blest scpuehrel Ble,t rather he
The man that was put 10 Hhtine for llte'
Mrs Lawrence Society. Design Flowers.
Motto-Solomon, in all his glory was not array
cd like one OF these Mutt. 6 {; 30.
"The flower il but little thing,
II perfumes all The gale OF spring;
God feeds II with his dew-drDps bright
Aud never Yet the heart has boat.
Too young, too iowiy, too unmsrt,
To do its proper part Hrght
Nor hand has ne4ii too weak small
To work for Him, whl Wurgs for ALL
Mrs. Hin Society Design-A Bible an,
Sword.
" For the word Of Tod is quick, and powerful
and sharper than any two edged sword, piercini
/ even to the dividing asunder Of soul mud spirit
/ md of the joints md marrow, aud IL discernC
Of the thoughts and intents ol the heart"
Hebrew 4 -
Jesus Saviour aud our lord,
Ih Thee We In our t4rsj
Teach and Instruct us by tDy word
Aud make us truly wise.
Harriet Newell Society, Dtsign--A Cros
i with Rock at its base. Motto--Cbrist is On
hock.'-l Cor, lU -. "liis Gross is our con
tdence Rom. / IL.
$ Mrs. Payne Society. Design-A Fortress.
4 Motto" have set thee for tower and IL for
'ress among my people, that thou mayest knol
( and ny their way. ."-Jer,miah chapter, 27ll
+. verse.
r Mrs. Spear Society, Desgn-A sheaf 0
, Wheat.
a "say not ye, there are yet four months, AM
then oOneth harvest? Behold, say unto you
lift up your eyes, und look On the fields TO
:, they are white already TO harvest.-St. JOIN
q 4th, 55th.
n sow thy seed, be never weary
q let no fears thy soul annoy
lie tho prospect teer draary
Thou shalt reap the fruits OF Joy.
: lie that gOelh forward weeping,
. Bearing precious seeds in love,
:, Never firing, never sleeping,
fiu'leih mercy from above,
n Mrs Henning Society. Design-a wreatl
f Of Laurel NlottO-1he victory of Faith
a +" This is the victory that overcometh the world
1 even our isith."--l John 3 4.
e Mrs Williams Society. Design-A Cros
e wreathed with white flowers. Motto--Fath an
o Holiness
r And he said unto me, these are they whic
e came out Of great lribulaton, mud have washe
n their iobes aud made them white in the blood O
l. the Lamb. Rev. Z; A.
Il Miss Sophia Smith Glass. Desigu-A pai
Of Scales. the Cross Outweighing the GLOBE
4 Motto" What things were gain to me, those
# counted loss Tor ChIist."-Phil. 3: Z.
n Forbid 1t Lord that should boast
10 save In the cross OF Christ nay God,