The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1863-11-18

repe"'sd many promises Of the scriptures
suited 10 his case aud interceded at the
Throne Of Grace in his behalf. "You are
the best friend have ever met" said he, at
the close, 81 feel so much com mforted." On
the snne side Of the aisle lay man sf many
grey hairs. Said he, II was once a Baptist
but ! suffered myself to bsco,ns co i'd and
indifferent in the good sause." On being
asked, may II not bs the Lord has sen, this
affiielion to reclaim you from your back.
sliding. "rhst," said no, "is the view I
take oft, and by the aid Of divine grace
will SO improve il. To those at home I
would say, ihero is abundant reason to be.
!iere (in references to many your husbands.
your fathers, your sons, and your brothers
vii return from the war wiser and better
men or transferred from the field of bloc.
dy strife to that land OF pure de.igh: where
saint. immortal reign.
My countrymrn,I would remind YOU Of
debt OF gratitude you owe TO "Uncls
GEORGE, tho affectionate, intelligent and
pious nurse at McPhersonyiI!e. H.. i. +.
defendant of liam; bu, in every rosp.c, un.
like his wicked ancestor. Ilei. kind, unre.
lax'ng and interchangeable in his attention to
the wants Of tie sick body. And his soul
burns with zeal and uuremit,ing efforts for
the salvation OF their precious, immortal
souls. The atmosphere arouni him is red
o!ent with benevolent and holy influences
go, said lie, one evening, IL wish you wenld
procure more Tes;amsnts for the hospitar
Nine is going from morning till night by the
soldiers: have no opportunity to read an, !,
improve myself. iio is certainly tho ripht
man in the right place. And hts memory
well deserves n'onumen, m ore lasting than
brass
In camp had the very great pleasure OF
meeting Rev DR.. Banks Of Chester-the
smiable and excellent Chaplain Of the 4,b
Regiment OF Cavalry. IN the army as well
as nj home, he is extensively known and
universally admired and beloved. Ills re
hned christian courtesy and superior social
! qualities have not been the least im,,ir.d
by the rodeness Of enmp. life That zeal
which famed with dazzling effulgsnce a,
home 10 now stimulated to greater effort,
by the numerous md pressing wants Of the
soldier. His learned and faithful. exhibi
lions Of divine truth aud his persovennr
attention 10 all the duties of his high yoca
ton have been greatly blessed BY the King
and head Of tho Church. A large and IN.
tere-ling list of converts have been added
AZ the Lord through his instrumental labors
10 him may be appropriately applied the
beautifully descriptive Ines Of Cowpsr-
He's in his duty, prompt to every call
To watch and pray and weep and feel for ALL
And As a bird each fond endsarrnents tries,
To tempt Its new hedg'd offspring to the skies;
He tries each art, rep-oves each dull delay,
Allures to brighter worlds aud leads the way.
In conclusion permit me TO make an af,
fcetlonate and respectful appeal 10 all the
chrsiisns and patriots of our District Ia
take mp contributions, liberal contribution.
to fuInHh preaching, Ts.tamenis, Tracts
and other religious reading for. the soldiers.
respectfully request all the congregation.
OF all IT. denominations to come up to ,hi.
phl!anthrophic work-to this christian and
patriotic duty. Aud your heavenly father.
who seeth in sscre: viii reward YOU open.
~. This IL one OF the most efficient means
Of bringing To c'o-e that unhappy war
with which We have been 30 long chaslised.
God has said them that honor me will |
h"nos. It j, only thsm that de.pise him
that are lightly esteemed.
ID p. ROBINSON.
-Irisiird the negroes Oh the Island,
and am sorry 10 say the pledges given by
tue Go'ornIn-nt authorities have not been
redeemed