The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1867-11-06
RICHMOND, VA, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1867

inverted by means of one sermon, and go
3 rejoicing in Christ, and afterwards live a
consistent with the hopes of salvation.
- memory of the preaching of MIR. Robin
as mostly passed from the earth; but the
of it were more slow in being swallowed
Me labors of his successors. While the
hon that heard him lived, there were
ing anecdotes of his usefulness to be gath
every side, particularly where his voice
yeen heard; not the witty sayings, or SIN
pr doings of Cary Allen which amused where
did not instruct; nor the humor OF Specie
could amuse and Instruct, but not win or
like Robinson; but always something OF
perienee of Christian life that followed an
View or a sermon. Nothing to make one
but something to make one pray and seek
sodly The writer of these lines, in his
istry, went over the field of Mr.. Rob-
or, and heard not single witty or hui
eh reported as coming from him, or
,tric action, except the expressions OF
that glowed from his eyes and coun-
deeply moved; if indeed that can
Ntric, which characterized he
dlAOu III ONOb""N- 1~N|
I.9S 70 "a as an earnest man under
ice of two passages of Scripture
6r thy life ~ 90 Brethren, the time is
inson's predecessor, Mr.. IrSin, and
ksor, Mr. Leake, were men of great
eeling and manner, and formed an
contrast with the vehemence of their
br. They moved gently, and the people
Eed slowly. He mounted his rapid horse
ID put spurs; and those that rode with him,
bde bravely; and those that listened to his
Reaching found themselves excited to action
inst all the repulsive emotions of their sinful
kre. They were satisfied if people listened
solemnity, because faith came by hearing.
pronounced himself forsaken of God, if he
b not feel in his own emotions that his hear
ere burning with the same celestial fires that
rd and consumed him. l never heard of
|dnders or swkwood positions, or acts, that
be brought up against him for ridicule-
build hear such as this from lady-"I
e sick, and he rode up from his home
mes to see me-(the distance was sixteen
though did not belong to his charge
lSsits, though short, were as light from
could talk and pray so."
ed daughter of his predecessor,
who possessed the piety and meek
father. Through their married life
"a gentle breeze, famed the strong
Asband's bosom. She made his
rest for him. She managed
ation when he was away on his
PRISONS. She was a helpmeet for
kof family, and as minister of
iet, unobtrusive, unpretending,
ce as the daughter of minis
her of family, and the wife of
n>-ied in the labors and success
no written account of the
ivals in his charges during
want of what might profit
ut for want Of the ready
nnts the events as they
'tlsOn~Sas content to receive
@ their professions of penitence
I'd admit them to the fold of Christ,
emation of what was well
DAY of the revelation of all
Is certain, that the pastor and
e and RockfSh looked for the
grace of God, and rejOiced
ydence that the Lord was with
was blessed in his session. He
ith him elders that honored
assisted in the great work of
<. They would visit the sick,
things, exercise needful discipline
Ind in the absence of the pastor
'orship with the congregation, and
IN with safety to make his frequent
iursions to preach the Gospel. One
drew Hart, deserves a more pro-
particular notice than can be given
e. It's proper to say here, that it is
question to decide which of the two
hlled the duties of his Office, Hart in the
;, or Robinson in the ministry.
pinson paid great attention to family
Ind set an example in his own house.
to live with his children and servants
" manner His children in early life
themselves to God, and tookupon them
VOWS made for them by their parents
tnslf infancy. Early left without father,
they maintained the sanctity of their profession
| of conversion to God.