Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1863-01-02
Gbt StanSar0,
For the Standard.
LIEUT.. SAMUEL PARK WEIR.

LIEUT.. SAMUEL PAhA hGlh'
Iieut Samuel Park Weir was killed in the battle
If fredericksburg, on the 18th OF December, 1862.
T;s name is NOW added to the roll Of his ccuntry's
f.rDa and tn the list of her noble martyrs. The
meory of his quiet and gentle life is enshrined in
tie hearts of all who knew him; and the influence
of his pure and holy example still lives to beautlfy
and bless The world. =.
He was born in Greensboro, n. G., on the 18th
of October, 1890 His pious mother early dedicated
him to God, who graciously accepted this offering
of the hottest love- Like the prophet child OF Shl-
lob this little Samuel always loved the courts OF
the Lords House. and entered its gates win tnanHs
giving and praise The High Priest within the,
vel loved him so we'll that He has called MIN 10
}on his saiuted mother and cherub sister and broth
ers in the ministrations of the upper sanctuary;
At sixteen years of age he joined tne rFeSoyte-
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 leaieth unto life :" and now ke wears the crown
immortal ,ooo
He graduated at our University in June, 1861
His teachers and comrades will all say that he S'as
q good and noble boy. His time at college was not
spent in vain He had acquired many OF the treas.
ures of learning and literature, and his cultivated
mind was eager to follow still farther the shining foot
prints of mastersprits up the sleeps of knowledge
When mere boy he felt it to be his duty to be-
come minister of God. In September 1860 he
entered the Theological Seminary, at Columbia, 10
prepare himself for that position of honor and use
fulness In mind and heart he was well suited Tor
his high calling How tenderly he would have
watched over the people of God, and the lambs OF
their household How earnestly he would have
called sinners to repentance. and pointed out the
way of salvation How tOuchngly he would have
told the sweet story of Jesus and Ills disciples
With simplicity and force he would have exPounded
the great truths of revelation and often with poe;
fire he would have swept the harpS of lsraels
mighty bards. With words Of comfort, and with
heavenly charity he would have entered the hum
BILE homes OF the poor, and filled them with hope
and joy, Like ministering angel, with messages
of glad tidings, he would have stood by the couch
of the dying and then he would have poured the
oil of consolation into the wounded hearts to soothe
their anguish for the dead.
In April, 1861, he discontinued his studies in the
Theological Seminary, and joined the paymateS OF
his childhood at Fort Macon. Here, for some time,
he was private in the "Gurlford Greys," and he
also performed the duties of Chaplain, and acquired
the confidence and affection Of every soldier lie
loved his country with all the ardor of a warm and
generous nature, and he promptly and cheerfully
discharged his whole duty. He in the battles
of Newbern Richmond and Iarpers Ferry. He
wounded at Sharpsburg, but still toug ht 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 bed 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 be
performed the acts Of brothery kindness In days
of darkness he always cheerful and confident Of
his countrys ultimate triumph.
The young Christian soldier ended his course at
Fredericksburg, and his body rests by the side
of his mother and kindred in the quiet churchyard
at home and when 1.-The time of the singing of
birds is come" many sweet flowers will bloom over
his grave.
Farewell! kind, generous, noble hearted Sammy
Your brave comrades on the weary march, and by
the bivouac fire, will often think OF you and your
deeds of kindness, love and charity. The compan-
ions of your school5oy and college days, viii often
think of you, and of their sweet communion with
your guileess spirit. Loved ones at home have
secrated your grave with many tear, and as long
as their hearts warm they will think Of you, and
often weep for your early DOOM
With an undoubtinS faith we have given you up
to God His rod and His staff comforted you
through the dark valley. You have reached the
Celestial City, and in the light of its lneable bright
ness, with harp and crown, you have joined the
ceaselesS choir Of Cherubim aud Seraphim, and the
redeemed ones i'll the grand anthem of glory.
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