Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1863-01-07
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LIEUT.. SAMUEL PARK WEIR.

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LIEUT. SAMUEL PARK WEIR
Lieut. Samuel Park Weir was killed in the battle
Of FREDERICKSBURG, on the 18th of December, 1862
His name is now added to the roll of his country's
fame and to the list of her noble martyrs. 3Ae
memory Of bis quiet and gentle life is enshrlned in
tie hearts of all who knew him; and the influence
of his pure and holy example still lives TO beautify
and bless The world.
He was bort, in Greensboro, N. G., on tbs 18th
Of October, 1889. His pious mother early dedicated
him to God, who graciously accepted this offering
Of the hottest love- Like the prophet child Of Shi
loh this little Samuel always loved the courts Of
the Lords House, and entered its gates with thanks
irving and praise The High Priest within the
veil, loved him so well that He has called him to
Join his sainted mother and cherub sister and broth
ers in the ministrations Of the upper sanctuary.
at sixteen years Of age he Joined the Presbyte-
rian Church, and the whole of his Christian course
was indeed the beauty of holiness" In meekness
and humility he trod the " straight and narrow way
that lealeth unto life and now he wears the crown
immortal
He graduated at our University in June, 1861
His teachers and comrades will all say that he was
good and noble boy. His time at college was not
spent in vain. He had acquired many Of the treas
ores of learning and literature and his cultivated
mind was eager follow still farther the shining foot
prints Of masterspirits up the sleeps Of knowledge
come minister Of God. In September, 1850, he
entered the Theological Seminary, Of Columbia, to
prepare himself for that position of honor and use
fulness. In mind and heart he was we'll suited for
his high calling. How tenderly he would have
watched over the people of God, and the lambs OF
their household. How earnestly ne would have
called sinners to repentance, and pointed out the
way of salvation. How touchingly he would have
told the sweet story of Jesus and His disciples. -
With simplicity and force he would have expounded
the great truths of revelation, and often with poetic
fire he would have swept the harps OF lsraers
. mighty bards With words of comfort and with
heavenly charity, he would have entered the hum
biz homes of the poor, and filled them with hope
and 10Y. Like minstering angel, with messages
of clad tidings, he would have stood by the couch
of the diving, and then be would have poured the
oil of consolation into the wounded hearts to soothe
their anguish for the dead.
In April, 1851, he discontinued his studies in the
Theological Seminary, end joined the plsymates of
his childhood at Fort Macon. Here, for some time,
he was private in the "Gulford Greys" and he
also performed the duties of Chaplain and acquired
the confidence and affection Of every soldier. He
loved his country with all the ardor of warm and
generous nature, and he promptly and cheerfully
discharged his whole duty. lie was in the battles
of Newborn, Richmond, and Harpers Ferry. He
was wounded at Sharpsburg, but still fought on
during the whole of that dreadful day. Though
sometimes sick, and always weary, he continued
with the army in its rapid and toilsome Marches
His tender heart often bled Of carnage, but
was daunted by the presence of danger for it
was "staid on God" With fearful eye he stood by
the wounded and dying and, with ready hand, he
performed the acts of brotherly kindness In days
Of darkness he was always cheerful and confident Of
his country's ultimate triumph.
The Young Christian soldier ended his course al
Fredericksburg, and his body now rests by the side
of his mother and kindred, in the quiet churchyart
at home; and when the time of the singing o
birds is come" many sweet flowers will bloom owe
his grave.
Farewell! kind, generous noble hearted Sammy
Your brave comrades the weary march, and b.
the bivouac fire, will often think Of VOC and you
deeds of kindness, love and charity. The compan
ions of your school5oy and college days, viii oftet
think of You, and of their sweet communion Will
your guileIess spirit Loved ones at home have con
secrated your grave with many tear, and as loni
as their hearts are they vii fhuLof you, ALI
often weep for your early doou s
With an undonbting faith gsil2 fou VI
to God His rod and b yo'
through, the dark valley. bed tn
Celestial City, and in the Jig Ee bright
ness with harp and crown aned tn
oeaselsss choir of cheruhi1 and tn
redeemed ones ip the .iory, II