The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-11-23

teacher to educate us for our high destiny. The
glorious society and privileges TO WHICH Gods
children arc introduced arc thus described In the
Holy ScrtptGres 't Te come unto Mount Sion,
ano unto ihe ri Y of the living God. the heaveolv
jerusalem: en- ~ ma 70 an innrmerante eompanF ,b S
Gr>t-born. which written I'm Heaven, and to
God the Judge of ALL and TO the spirits Of Just men
made perfect and 10 Jesus the Mediator OF The
New Covenant, and tn the blood Of sprinking that
speaketh better things then that Of Abel
The consideration OF such nnspeakshie bless
irgs and privileges should affect rs with deep
feeling of gratitude to God, and with desire to be
holy He is holy. If these blessed privileges are
pleasures of thi, world with comparative indif-
ference. and we will also regard all atlictsons as
design for orr good, and as blessings In disguise.
session and In anticipation, we viii ever rejoice
in the Lord, and joy in the God Of our salvation l
IN conclusion. let me congratulate you upon the
organization of Il church in your midst. The
founding Christian church In this institution
Is an event Of deep Significance. Our blessed Lord
gathered together In my name nIn In the midst OF
them.' But where visible church IS organized.
and true believers. members OF Christ's nystical
body, unite In His worship, and participate In HIS
holy sacramcnts. we have the assurance OF His
cnn>t MT presence and blessing. He has promised
In send the Holy Spirit, the Comforter, to III ke
Ills glorious gospel cirectual for the salvation Of
souls. And here even in this prison The blessed
heams OF Divine truth IRE shed abroad to disperse
the dark mists OF sin, OF ignorance, and supcrst-
lon The Sun of Righteousness has risen with
salvation In its beams, aud you that enjoy this
blessed light should break inft!l III songs OF
giving and praise. May you all join In this hymn
both with the voice and with the heart:
"How happy are they
Who The Saviour obey.
And have !a!dup thcl: treasures above:
q. wh t tongue can express
The sweet coInFnr aud peace
OI i soul in its earliest love?
Twas Heaven below
Ny nc,icemti TO know.
And the ANGELS could 10 nothing more
Than TO fail at his feet
And the story repeat,
And the Lover Of Sinners adore.
80 the rapturous height
or thrthnly delight
Which fell in the lt'e-gtvtnG blood!
or my Saviour possessed,
was perfectly hlc>t.
As II filled with the fullness Of God.
''Thcn. Ill ,hs day long.
Was my Jesus my song.
And redemption through faith IN Ills name;
that al might believe.
And salvation receive,
And their song and their JOY be the same"
At tho conclusion or the exercises Major Ward
we'll the kird-heartc. efficient, and energetic slt-
perintendcnt, SPOKE as follows:
| Prisoners.-ThIs his been week long to be re-
mcnIhrrcd hy MS. Preaching twice last Sunday
preaching Monday. Tuesday. and Wednesday, for
which we thank God and the members of Tie Me-
| thodist Conference. =.
More rhrn a year ago you will remember that
spoke of having acamp-meetine In this inst'tntton
inst as soon rs could find man brave enough tn
| lead Now, men, I'm less than five years camp or
four days religious meeting VIII he hed In tle 'F-
ginin rcnltcutary. Mothers VIII b" heard to say
| 7 am going to the pCniinntiarv prarer-meetng
Wives sisters. and brothers, viii do that same
| thing. The mornlnEof light Is breaking: Rather
| " ;llett (rod bless himl IS with us. Daddy Moor
man lone of Gods hest menl IL ready and Wiling.
| Colonel Munford has shown that he Is colonel
| worthy of our confidence and respcct-ves worthy
| or our love. Rev j. j.. Gates hrs been tried--ls
brave and TOMBSTONE Of our best friends. william
| Howell Rned-I fapcvI I hear his voice saving In
| that gentle tone which we have so often heard ::
| .sT,ord let thy choicest blessing rest on the IN
| NJ atcs Of the Virginia Penitenttrry.' nav. NOT
| the lime To name al our male friends. Oh that
.onli say words that woud satisfy myself In rela-
| tiop to the fcmacs-nnt one of them, believe. are
home not one OF them. believe. has relative
here In the person OF officer. guard, or convict
| Ladies 7 love YOU. the convicts love you, the
| mothers of these prisoners love You. The love
| dres not stop here: God our Heavenly Fathtr
loves Won and loves everybody that tries to q" good
| Won .rr all from New Englnnd ''Oh -Nfp Eng
| |dHG Neic England my natlre home, love you
| ,hc u. ter wilrrev"rI -oam.H -
| y God hastcn thNt happy day when no unk'nh
feelings shall he felt IN tho bosom q! any American
| citfzcn towards his f.ll0w-man and thar thchaN
may soon come when such Z grand and glorious
thrnksrivlng may I've has, in America as was never
| had hy any other people upon earth.
| An abundance of food has hccn prepare,
| for Az As superintendent Of this institution ]
| now bid Won welcome to every nart oi the prlSon
| dwclIinr-house and grounds Every convict VIII
receive callers ut his cell. Thut this may he day
| Of thankfuness Is the prayer OF Your unworthy
| servant, AID " EL''