Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-06-25
For the Standard.


BY this shall all know that We are my disciples if
ye have love one to anothsr."-JoHN KILL IS.
1t has ever been the practice of the religious So
ciety of Friends when convened in the capacity of
Yearly Meeting to communicate by way of eps-
tOlary correspondence to their brethren of other
Yearly Meetings.
But in consequence of the distracted condition of
country Friends Of North Carolina at their last
annual assembly were favored with none OF those
tokens of christian fellowship FROM their brethren
on this continent except the following which, being
read, met with cordial response; and by COM
mittee appointed for the purpose. essays were pre-
pared, usual, for the brethren of the several
Yearly Meetings Yet should they never reach
their places of destination the assurance of Gods
omnpresence Is a soothing balm to the Zion trav.
cler, resting upon the firm conviction that the
"Foundation of God staideth sure, having this seal
The Lord knoweth them that are his"
&c.
From the Yearly Meeting of Friends, for New
England heM on Rhode ktand, from tile 18th
to the 2UA, inc!usire. Of tile 6M month, 1861.
To North Carolina Yearly Meeting Of Friends.
DEAR FmESDs:-Being again permitted to assem-
ble in the capacity of Yearly Meeting, we have
thankfully to acknowledge the continued mercy and
loving kindness of our heavenly Father, in afford
ing us, though unworthy, fresh tokens for good.
Our meeting has been well attended, and the i'm
portant subjects which have claimed our CO. sidera-
ton have been disposed of in harmony.
Your cpistle of llth month last, with similar
tokens of love and christian interest," have been re-
ceived from each of the Yearly Meetings with which
we correspond; by the reading Of which, our breth-
in their different locations have heen brought
near accompanied with the feeling that is "our
Master even Christ, and all We are brethren"
Faithful and true is He who hath called U.s.
! That which lie hath begun in our hearts He will
, T..
disposal and resist not the operations of His holy
Spirit in its work of publication, 5y which we are
justified freely through the mercy Of God in Christ
Jesus are sanctitied and made meet for an inherit
ance incorrup:ibe, undefiled and that fadeth not
away.
In every age of the world the people of God have
been objects Of his peculiar regard. When Israel
groaned beneath the accumu'ating burthens of their
Egyptian task-masters He heard their cry and came
| down and delivered them.
During their sojourn in the wilderness the pillar
of cloud by day and pillar Of fire by night with
| them, the stream out of the rock quenched their
| thirst, and bread from heaven was not withheld.
Many and precious promises are recorded on the sa
cred page for the encouragement of all who trust in
Israers God
"Fear thou not for am with thee; be not dis.
mayed for am thy God; will strengthen thee
yea, will uphold thee by the right hand of my
righteousness "ueti tuOu plSSeSt through Ctie
| waters will be with thee and through the rivers
they shall not overflow thee; when thou walkest
through the fire thou shalt not be burned, neither
shall the flames kndle upon thee"
In your various trials and deep affections we are
afflicted. ard tenderly sympathze with you, GU,
beloved brethren in the Lord. We would extend
to you the word of encouragement and of hope
The Lords name is strong tower into which thu
righteous run and are safe 1--WE will rejoice il
Thy salvation, and in the name of our God we vii
set up our banners"
When the ship which bore the disciples of Jesu
was in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves they
were troubled, but not forsaken, for "He went unit
them walking on the sea" and consoled them will
words Of comfort, saying, "be of good cheer, it il
|, be not afraid.
Jesus ever lives 70 make intercession for hi
people. Will he not bring them safely through
every trial, however severe, and cause all things
work together for good to them that love God!
Finally, brethren, farewell Be of good comfort
be OF oae mind, and the God Of love and peace sha
be with you. The grace of our Lord Jesus Chris
and the love of God, and the communion of the Hol
Ghost be with you all. Amen.
With the salutation of love we are your friend
and brethren.
Signed on behalf and by the direction Of, til
meeting.
SAMUEL BOYD TOBY, Clerk