Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1863-11-25
Fer the Standard.

Fer the Standard.
At the last annual meeting of the Religious Society of
Friends in NOr-Caroina the following episte of last
year, from Friends in Indiana, was received and read to
our reminding nresh of the expression
of the Psanls Behold how good and how pleasant
for brethren to dwell together in unity! 1t is like the
precious ointment upon the head that down upon the
beard Aarons beard; that went down the skirts
of his garments the dew OF Hermon and as the dew
that descended upon the mountains Of Zon r there the
Lord commanded the blessing, even life for evermore."
From our Yearly Meeting Of Friends in Indiana,
held in Richmond from the let to the It'll inclas-
sire of the 10Th month, 1862.
To the Yearly Meeting Of Friends in North.
Carolina.
DEAR FR1ESps:-1 In this, annual meeting we feel
constrained again To address brethren Of the
houSehnd Of faith The failure to receive any c,muunca.
ton from at this time has drawn much sympa
thy Of feeling with you: you have occupied place in our
Affections and in prayers and is cur desire
that You may be faithful Remember thai "thsy are the
best citizens of earth whose citizenship heaven" And
the Lord in whose bands is the destiny IF nations SO
incline the hearts of fellow cOuntrymen that the great
calamites which abound in our beloved country may
soon be overpast.
Notwithstanding. meeting this year not 50 largely
attended usual yet have the comfortable evidence
that The Master of assemblies has been pleased meet
with Many In the younger walks oflife with
this time. who BY their attention and department. give
evidence that they under the preparing hand the
Lord for future usefulness in the Church and we very
much desire that this class everywhere be
these abide in Him, the Vine, and then He will abide in
them elf abide in me, and my words abide you
shall ask what We will, and At shall be done unto you"
In remembering that many of your meetings small
We feel TO remind the promise of the Saviour where
two three gathered together my name there nun
in the midst Of them" Being thus gathered we fulfill the
injunction of that worthy elder George Fox. Friends
hold all your meetings in the power of God"
The distribution of the Holy Scriptures and religious
tracts among those not members with concern that
is growing with increasing interest amongst u.s. aud we
believe the exerons of Friends in this field of labor will
be attended, with the Divine blessing, with much good
We have received encouraging account fiom com
mitee on Education Showing that the proper training
the youth, and their instruction in the principles Of The
Christian religion receiving lively attention. Our
committee of Frstday schools Of scrptul instruction
inform us that the good work is advancing We have had
hundred and thrtyeght such schools operation the
past year with six humid ed eschers.engaged Civ
ing instruction to than eight thousand pupils
would encourage our dear frends everywhere
in this work of the Lord believing that under His bles
sing many souls will be brought into the fold Of the Saviour
Let us not become discouraged If do not good ru
brought forth Immediately should obey the injunction
In the morning sow thy seed and in the evening with
hold not thine hand for thou knowest not whether shall
prosper either this that, whether they both shalt b.
alike good"
Finally. brethren farewell "Be perfect, be Of goot
comfort be Of mind live in peace, and the God Of low
and peace shall be with you"
With the salutatOn of love. your friends SHne
by direction and On behalf Of the meeting aforesaid
CHARLES Y. COFFIN, Clerk.