Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1863-05-21
ORAser, NAY zsb. 1855.

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ORAseE, May 4tb, 1855
/ To rHE RRv. Nh. BLAEE-Dear Sir
Yeus touching appeals for religion
reading for your Hospital, have reselieI
the hearts Of the Ladies Of the Oranr
Army Relief Association of N. j., ID
results Of which. two boxes have beel
semitic the Quartermaster at New York
to be forwarded to you as soon as pos
tsible; one box contains books, DC, Oh,
other q few comforts for the sick anC
wounded. We hope they will reaci
you in safety, and with them we senC
many prayers that they may prove ,
blessing TO our poor suffering soldiers
Your appeal touched chord in my
own heart, which perhaps, will not be
uniDteresting to you to know now that
your location has always caused chord
TO vibrate for many years past in my
heart. Twenty yesrs ago my only son,
a young man Of ee years, with bis
young wife, left US to become farmer
in Illinois. He commenced his Journey
with right principles, and with a firm
determination that be would not travel
on the Lords day. He met on bis
journey discouragements which would
have shaken the resolution of a more
experienced christian. But he was
firm. There were no facilities for
travelling then as there are at the present
day. The second Saturday evening
found them at Gallipolis. They left
steamboat, and on the Sabbath morn
ing went to the Presbyterian church.
As they were there some time before
the service commenced, gentleman,
seeing they were strangers spoke to
them, and enquired where they were
from, and finding their object in staying
there, told them that they must go
home with them, as they never allowed
any to stay at the public house who
tarried with them over the Sabbath for
convenience sake. He took them
home, and they forgot that they were
strangers, and on Monday they pursued
their journey refreshed in body, and
greatly comforted by this act Of chris
tian hospitality. You will not doubt
that act Of christian love touched his
mothers heart; and Gallipolis has been
a place Of deep interest ever since
The next Sabbath they spent at Shaw.
neetown, sick; but there they felt they
were strangers, for no kind deacon took
them by the hand. The next Sabbath
was spent in st. Louis, where he re.
mained but II days. and then entered
into bis everlasting Sabbath of rest and
JOY. When | knew you had Hospital
at Gallipolis. l was delighted to feel
that / could, II even in a small degree,
repay the debt Of love owe. Our
hearts sympathize very deeply with. our
poor sick soldiers away from ali the
comforts and endearments of home.--
feel assured that the kind people Of
Gallipolis will do all In their power to
alleviate their suffetings. And tell
Ihem. my dear sir, that there are con-
slant prayers offered at the mercy-seat
for them. They are not forgotten.
/ am sure you will excuse this little
though from a stranger; and
be assured Of our constant sympathy
% your labor of love; and may you
nave the Joy Of seeing many, very
many under your care. laying down
he weapons Of this rebellion, and yield.
ng themselves in great obedience to |
Tesus, the captain Of their salvation.
With sympathy and respec..
! remain yours in the bonds Of
Christian love,