The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1867-08-07
:: For the Eewberry Herald.
An Kfseationate Farewell eli,

Whereferc.l / take you to record this
day, That I am pure from the blood Of
al meR. =
For have hot Stunned. to declare un-
to you the whole counsel, Of God.-AcTs
20, 26, 27 and 20
And row, behold. l know ye all, among
whom / bave gone preaching the king
dom ofGod, shall see my face no more.
Few can venture, or are authorized to
say, in a raledietory, all that the Apostle
Paul says 50 bis Ephesian brethren, in
the above quotation, from his valedictory
to them. He that writes would, but is
not prepared to say, that che, is free
fron the, blood of all men:"-knowing
his great want of fidelity, and here, with
the deepest sorrow, 'coufesses H.: ,.
The rest of the text. we feel author
lied to make our own, in taking last
adieu Of our many endeared friends of
New berry. And If We leave any enc
mics, we are glad not, to know thcm:
We we're a citizen Of Newbery from
March 1856 anti July 1867, making in
all nearly twelve years, five of"wbich
we're spent 1.-The, service Of the AEeleigh
Church. Much was transacted, and in
the course Of ihistime, much ,sranspired
of the gravest character, that must pass
in review at toe judgment scat, If: we
arc re-accountable beings, and that-we are,
the Bible, and enlightened conscience
both abundantly testify. And although
we part now we. shall meet aga.1i. y
may it be in the world of peace, without
a pang, or rep: oaet, to enjoy the smiles
Of an approving God and Saviour.
Adieu, beloved friends,-and may
prosperity attend your path through
iife-and to- know this, will be one great
pleasure Of my subsequent days, which
can be but few. For twelve years / have
enjoyed the privilege of praying for your
peace, prosperity and salvation, and it
shall be my pleasure to continue those
supplications, though far away. trust
they may be reciprocal prayers-and
though separated in body, trust there
will be communion of of-spirit, until We
meet to commune together in glory.
One of the great calamities that 6efall
men in this life is, to have their peace,
their rights, and their privileges assailed,
broken up, and encroached upon. But
such is the disorder and corruption Of
human nature, that We are often called
upon to endure these things. Such have
we been suffering for the last six years,
and yet the clouds of adversely lower,
and the storm beats vehemently. Lei
us still be patient; "the clouds ye SC
much dread, are big with mercy and viii
break in blessings on your head" Then
cheer up my countrymen, the heaviest
and Gercest storm that ever visited a
sin,stricken world, has spent its fury.
and great calm has succeeded. Trust
in the Lord, and he will bring tito pass
The same gracious Providence that rules
the raging storm, governs the nations O
the earth and the passions of, men. He
makes even the wrath of man to praise
him, and the remainder of wrath hs
will restrain. may not live to see it
but some of you and your children, vii
live in the day of great prosperity. 'Thi:
the Lord can and will do for penitents.
Once more NY friends: "a hearty-Fare
well-the hand that moves this pen anc
the heart that indites this adieu, viii
soon, yes, very soon, be still, and thu
places that have known him, know hin
no more. But my prayers shall be ii
your calamities, and Gods own hant
shall wipe away your tears, and dry W
all your sorrows, and you again sit un
der your own vine and fg-trce, and none
to make you afraid: for, these thing
have AL end. \. -. N.