The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1865-11-17
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Dor, and thought, l knew the reason
why he should thank God for the en-
joyment of the fruits of his labor, but
never did realize the full meaning of
that portion Of tho Lords Prayer,
which says, "Give us this day our
daily bread" until i heard this-"Old
Fogy," thank God for the food before
him-if nothing else would have in
duced me TO accept the protfered food,
simple and plain as it was, q sense OF
politeness on my part and the sincere
ty Of the old Fogy, would have indu.
ced me to join in the repast, but after
listening to the devotions of my Fogy
friend, l really thought a relish was
given to the simple fare, that other
wise it would have lacked. Aftor par
taking of our refreshments and Civ
on our horses a little time to Craze,
we proceeded on our journey, the Old
Fogy remarking that he had an ap.
pointment few miles further on, and
invited me to stop during the exercise,
and being curious to see more of the
Fogy ways of the Preacher, | gladly
assented to become one of his hearers.
We soon arrived ut the Church which
consisted of small log house, about
twelve feet by twenty, without win
dows and only benches for speaker
and hearers. The congregation had
already gathered, numbering about
thirty persons of both sexes, from the
neighboring mountain glens all dress
ed in homespun
The "old Fogy," took his text from
that verse in Revelations, where it
says: There are they which came
out ofgreat triOulation, and have wash
ed their robes and made them white
in the blood of the Lamb )" but it will
take an abler pen than mine to describe
the effect produced on the minds of
the little audience, when the old Fogy,
in his earnest and impressive manner,
eXhnrted his hearers to bo of that
number, who would have their "robes
made white in the blood of the Lamb"
Not dry eye could be seen in the as.
sembly--having closed his sermon,
the old Fogy held a class meeting, { a
popularity of that class of circuit ri
ders.) Not person left the house,
and as he conversed with one and an
other with word of exhortation for
some, and reproof for those who did
not evince a hope, "both sure and
steadfast." / began to think that
some reply must be given by myself,
and I could not oquivocate, after listen
ing to the sermon just delivered, nor
could | say that | was unconcerned
While revolving in my mind what to
say, the old Fogy approached, and lay
ing his hand gently on my head, he
repeated these words, "may you be
one of those who come out of great
tribulation, having your robes washed
and made white in the blood Of the
Lamb, is the earnest and sincere pray
,r Of your humble speaker" This
short, but touching appeal to my bet
.er nature, produced such an Impress
on upon my mind as only an old Fogy
could produce, and which will not be
,ffaced while the lamp of life holds
)ut to burn"
After closing the services, the old
Fogy took from his cappcious saddle
pockets, n bundle of tracts and dis
ributed them among the crc wd, { an
,ther Characteristic Of old Fogy's,) TO
! young lady he gave that old tract
he "Dairyman's Daughtcr'-to
,oung man, the " Swearer's Prayer"
The old Fogy appeared to under
tand each individual case, and gave
o each, tract adapted to their stu
tion, and after shaking hands affec-
with those around him, he
gam mounted his horse, and started |
N his errand of mercy. Our next
topping place was at the house of n
ady, one Of the members OF his church,
Who was lying at the point of death.
IN approaching the bed side of the
ying woman, she made an effort to
Il up, but being too much exhausted, /
er attendants propped her up with
flows while she addressed the
Id Fogy. Bro L., " said she, iiE-
con years ago Mt - camp ground
was convicted of my sins and led to
he foot Of the cross through the in
trumentality Of your preaching, and
have. since that time, endeavored
, live tho life Of u Christian in my
'cak and feeble way, aud nowby the
race of God | can almost see Heaven,
nd bowing submissivcy to him who
oeth all things we'll ] can. and have
id farewell to husband, children. and
h Bro L., | have prayed that my
oor life might be. prolonged till /
ould take the hand Of my old paator
nd thank him for the good councils
. has given mo during my Christian
fe God has seen fit to answer my
rayer and now | can die in peace. y
The old Fogy then joined in prayer
nth the dying woman, and while all
neeled around the bed of death, no
ound could be heard except tho voice
Z the man Of God, save sobs of the
ripf stricken husbntd md hoart h,,