Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-06-25
For the Standard.


BY this shall all know that We are my disciples if
ye have love one 10 another."-JoHN XIII, 35.
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 epis-
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
this continent, except the following which, being
read met with cordial response; and by COM
mittee appointed for the purpose, essays pre-
pared usual, for the brethren of the several
Yearly Meetings. Yet should they never reach
their places of destination, the assurance of Gods
omnipresence is a soothing balm to the Zion trav-
cler, resting upon the firm conviction. that the
Foundation Of God Standeth sure having this seal:
The Lord knoweth them that are his"
J.C
From the Yearly Meeting of Friends, for NeU
England. held on Rhode Island. from the 18th
TO the 20A, iaclusire Of tic 9Th month, 1851.
To North CajOliHu Yearly Meeting Of Friends.
DEAR FRIENDS Being again permitted to Assem-
ole 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. sdera-
ton have been disposed of in harmony.
Your epistle of llth month last, with similar
tokens of love and christian interest have been
ceived from each of the Yearly Meetings with which
we correspond; by the reading CT 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 lie who hath called US.
That which He hath begun in our hearts He will
perfect to His praise, we yield ourselves TO His
hOl.v
Spirit in its work of publication, 5y which we are
justified freely through the mercy Of God in Christ
Jesus, are sanctted and made meet for an inherit
ance incorruptible, undefled 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 accumulatng 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 was 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 sac
cred page for the encouragement of all who trust in
Israels 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; when thou pasSest through the
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 sympathize with you, our
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 the
righteous run and are sale. I'VE will rejoice in
Thy salvation, and in the name of our God we will
set up our banners"
When the ship which bore the disciples of Jesus
was in the midst of the sea- tossed with waves they
were troubled but not forsaken, for 'He went unto
them walking on the sea" and consoled them with
words of comfort saying, "be of good cheer, it is
|, be not afraid
Jesus ever lives 20 make intercession for his
people Will he not bring them safely through
every trial. however severe and cause all things to
work together for good to them that love God
Finally, brethren. farewell. Be of good comfort,
be of mind and the God of love and peace shall
be with you. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ,
and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy
Ghost be with you all. Amen
With the salutation of love We are your friends
and brethren.
Signed on behalf and by the direction Of the
meeting.
SAMUEL BOYD TOBY, Clerk.