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

hE, courts HNl TUE hhullThliOn ~ INV MNlN't ~
carried on IN the shad W rather than il the
sunlight. For its re ward we are content to wait
--not despOndent or impatient, II we 10 MT
sse ut once MI the success we desire-but calmly
resting on The taithiulness OF the great Promser,
md casting hopefully our bread npon the waters
Ii is not Always those operations Tint enRrosa
the public mind, aud nre lrumpetel by the many
tongue press, that are cSerting the widest and
most lasting influence, which shall lie had in
freshest aud most honorable memory, which
sha cause the greatest iny to those engaged in
conducting them, " prove the chieiest Blessings
to mankind. The Sunday School, humble and
uuohirusiye, nay ia many things imperfect, is
duing an nmount of good that eau only he known
in he day when all secrets shall he disclosed,
and reaching the minds and hearts Of multtudes
that no man can number 1t is work that
helps to speed the everlasting gospel in its flight
aud to rescue immortal souls from deprAyity aud
perdt on Were there no stteamlets an foun-
/ inins that run among valleys and hills little
ilyulets trickling down the mountain side, cool
shaded springs gushing out beneath the rock and
gliding through the forest, there would he no
majestic rivers sweeping proudly on through
regions and States, which owe to them fertility
wealth md grandeur Sunday Schools are the
tributary rills that 20 10 swell the Church Of
Christ and dilTuse relgon, morality, social
ytme aud general improvement throughout the
| lAnL
We lnos hack 10 day upon thirty four years
ut .,hool itc-and il is something TO make ~.
cold If, that during tie whole period, never
haze the exercises Of the School been omitted
lara angle Lords day. During nll stagcns aud
u wcaihers our doors have blen opened and
whatever he riR0ia of wintiy cold or the ardors
Of summer heat, whether the skies we're bright
mud genial or the clouds poured down water
whether the world without was Tranquil or We
hemently excited. there have always heen some
present to learn and some to teach. Oar Super
iutend nt whose memory extends over nearly
the whole period, is not aware that ltnle No l.,
The School shall be opened every Sunday with
religious exercises" has ewes been departed
from.
Our numbers have not materially varied for
two or three ytOrs past. There nre now en-
rolled
Ia School no, |, which meets at st. Andrew Is
On SUNDAY afternoons,
Teachers, Male, 10; Female, %; Total, II
scholars, lG0; 93O 100.
Ia this school the average attendance for the
year has heen 1'eachers, 80; Scholars l9G -
Average for last ak months, Scholars, 200
Not the least interesting or hourishing lie
partmenl is the Infant School, containing about
100 Of the lambs of the flock, with an average
atendauc, Of 10.
School No =, Calvary Chapel Mission School,
au otlshoot from No. l. meets at the commodous
basement loom of tne Chapel on Sunday morn
ngs, Several Of the teachers are alsn teachers
Hnl some scholars IN tho afternoon school. II
reports
Teachers, Male, l0 Female. 10; Total, %.
Scholars, 9G " III; 8 223.
Robert Smith School No. 3, was instituted lJr
the Instruction and spiritual Improvement ef a
class Of our community, much neglected, yet for
whom our Lord Jesus Christ She'd his own pre-
cious blood, and to whom he has thrown open
the same heaven for which we nre invited IL
strive II is IN the truest sense hume mis-
sion, and we have felt greatly encouraged by
manifest evidences Of Gods blessing upon IT,
The repaft mentions
Teachers, Male, = Female, lS; Total, %
Scholars. g 9S; " los;
lnlant Gj Total, 81
The aggregate is Teachers ~ Scholars, Ss1
Making M allowance for Teachers and Scho
lars engaged in more than one School, il il sup.
posed thar The whole number connected with the
Schools, mpart'ng and receiving instruction, T.
ut least 300 The average Attendance during
the last year, has been an alyuuct upon ricyionl
years.
Tne great proportion Of our teachers are con.
staut their posts unless prevented by illness OF
9ther real hindrauce. About so of the teachers
attend tile exposition Of the next Sunday lesson
At the Rector's Bible Class. lunsmuch AS one Of
the grand objects Of the Sunday School, which
no faithful teacher Can overlook, is to bring the
youog to taste a Saviors love, and early yielt
themselves To his service, we are naturally lct
u enquire what fruits are horne hy the tree
which We are so carefully cherishiug We or,
=, very sensible that this i,n mntter which in in
extent is far beyond cur cugnizAnoe SUNDAY
School instruction is emlneutly Il work OF faith
Its harvest Is not Immediate. ln many instances
the teacher VIII never AnUw iii this world the ful
results They will be among the delightful ds-
cOveries OF the heavenly state Jewels vii
glitter in the celestial crown, that will snrpris,
and gladden. the heart that once lamented ant
desponded over supposed failure Still to gathe
some present reward is the anxious desire nn,
fcrycnI prayer Of those who SOW the preciou
seed.
Greatly dOes il cGcourage faith anil anmal
; eXerti0n to wiinea- The choice hy our yonthfn
3 charge Of the Ponl part that shall never b.
taken awaY. the year. has not passed withuu
, awnkaHiUg our gratitude to tho Dispenser nj
ey ~ good gilt, for tokens of his blessing. a
the reccat confirmation in st. Andrew Church
many henfts were filled with grateful joy t
witness seven of the present or torme. pupils u
= our principal school, and three from the H0ber
snih School, coming forth before men and au
= gels to coule,s the iAith Of Christ nhl ackuow
ledge the ms Of the Lord who b0ught them
This dedication of themselves to the Savior was
we have ason to believe, no hasty, incousiderat
q act but serious. intelligent, decided enirunc
H.. into the covenant Of redeemlng love- the resu
oi scrptursl instruction, calm reflection all
u sincere acceptance Of the invitations Of the gns
I pei, AZ connection with the Sunday School i,
d through the divine blessing, one OF the meau
most successful in bringing the young To th
foot o the cross, sn il ~ believed the continu
ance ol these links Of hnllowei influence is Z
l. very great advantage in keeping young Chris
tians seadiaqt aud faithful. When those VIII
n rs scholars have learned the preciousness /
IN Christ, engage zealousy as teachers in the wot
:, OF mparung TO others the blessings they ha,
u received, we are encouraged with the eOniilenC
l. that they will never dishonor their christia
lie profession, or desert their Lords banner II
Ia law Of our spiritual life, that to increase VI
must impart TO gain We must give, to lay u
treasures IN heaven, we must freely spend
!, enjoy the gospel hope, we must extend it. Il,
ligion that is selfish and narrow staguates, dwar
fl, ens and dies; while active, self-forgetting, iii
w interested love, brings to the soul health, an
u peace, and w. The Sunday School is OF il
st estimable advantage, inasmuch Rs it affords 5
l. ready, attractive aud delightful II method
m employment In the service uf God, and dcv0tu
fresh youthful energies and affections 10 a
&c enabling and holy object IL is fitted tn gy
l. scope ahd opportunity To the feelings Of 10,
ir and gratitude that animate the newborn soul
- enliyen and strengthen them, and prevent the
- being chilled and smothcred by the atmosphel
lr of an untriendy world. Thus it will ohtc
es make the difference between the ukewarm, lai
Of guid, joylcss, unstable disciple, and the 1ealou
Vi useful, happy, persevering and triumpha
- christian.
a As an encouragement to diligence in this goC
- work, We mention the cheering fact that out
ma one female class that has been for eiahtpJ
-. years under the care Of the same teacher, duril