The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1869-10-27

had gone through with its business, and was
about closing its proceedings, I believe the
unanimous feeling of both it and people, was
expressed in singing that beautiful and mem
orable Hymn,
"Blest be the tie that binds" &C.,
it was with difficulty that some Of us could
sing it through. Deep sobbings were heard
through the congregation, and while the
closing prayer was offered, with much inter-
est and feeling by their venerable pastor, we
could but feel how good and how pleasantit it
is, for brethren here, ''to dwell together in
fellowship of love-" and that "the fellowship
of kindred minds, is like to that above.
And when mothers, one and another come
to take us by the hand, and bringing their
children with them, to bid us good bye, and
with the tears streaming down their cheeks
calling us by name, and asking us when we
could visit them again, the thought came up,
and we could but dwell upon it, as we rode
away-"How happy will that meeting be in
heaven, where there is no more separation,
zln6h6cGu isGeod 1--we is never heard
Where an htsese'h' ia
heaven shall dwell together in NOR intidl.Ve''
union, as members of that great family of
which God himself is Father, and Christ
Jesus the first born" Although the distance
was great, the roads rough, and the heat ex'
cessive for part of the time, J. am glad that
[ went; feel that have come back to my
home, with richer experience of the love
of Christ in my own heart, and the sovereign
power of the love and grace of God, in the
redemption of the world from sin through
Him. How precious is the truth" lie
that seeketh to water others shall himself be
watered." May God bless that people, far
separated from their brethren in the Church
as they are send them refreshings from his
presence, and add unto the Church in their
midst daily, many of such as are saved
One word before [ close. 1t will be re-
membered that their house of worship is not
yet completed. They have, with little
help from our Missionary Committee, and
their own efforts and contributions in labor
and material, carried forward the enterprise
to where it now is. But they will want at
least 5000 more to complete the work. This
will have to come from abroad mainly. The
people are poor, and have no market for
their produce; and hence there is but little
money in the country. Even their minister
is paid, mainly, in produce, and the people
generally wear homespun. Some money
will be necessary to finish their house. Who
will send them aid Brethren, shut not up
the bowels of your compassion and say, "be
ye fed and clothed" while you withhold the
means of relief 1t is Christ's cause and
'Clniet'e peoPle, ot.d CvIe nleons arc
required to build his house. If you can
spare 81 send it. If you can spare SIS, $40,
$50, or 500, send it; make no delay.
Any means forwarded for this purpose,
may be sent to the Rev. ]. W. McCord, care
Rev. I. J. Long, Batesville, Arks. AS he
is the nearest minister to him, he will con-
trive it through. The mail is overland from
that point, and it might not be safe to send
money directly through.
That country is certainly one of great i'm
portance to our Church. 1t is destined soon
to be opened up, and when railroads are
built through it, as is now anticipated, and
it is made accessible to market, on account
of its healthful climate, springs Of pure
water, and wthal vigorous soil, it will be-
come one of the most desirable portions of
the State. May God prosper and bless his
Church, and thoroughly furnish us all for
the work he has given us to do.
PRESENTER.
Monroe county, Ark, Oct. 9th, 1869.
FOR THE CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN.
THE WORKINGS OF THE SPIRIT.