Delaware weekly Republican. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-188?, 1871-03-09

offered by Rev. NIT. tolWeh. Inv AAsS - 49,,
sang, 81 am Jesus Lamb" The contributions
were announced, amounting to S5l.oS for the
year. 3j2
AR Gracey observed that the Missionary
s,irit IL abroad in the land, and we had tea-
son 10 be thankful for this Offering. He said
that ~ had been contributed in the name Of |
little girl that had. been dead for some time;
Lat YEAR the parents had contributed ana
this year they felt it privilege to renew their
Offering. He observed that the missionary
cause R,eart work, and to inforce this idea the
schools sang the hymn, "Ihere is WORK 20
do for Jesus"
Rev. Mr.. clymer addressed the school, re7
marking that he wanted an earnest eye, AZ
attentive ear, and still tongue. one OIL me
greatest lessons Of the Sa5hrth school was 70
learn to give to every good work. he reisrrsa
10 the IMPORTANCE OF forming correct habits as
they exert o lasting influence, He related an
anecdote in regard to little Nelly who wanted
10 90 To- China and be little Missionary
Il Her grandmother informed her she couidN
he = l,ttla missionary at home. Her first ef-
fort was 10 induce Jack Snap to go to school
and for her pains the bad boy coveren nor
apron with mud. Her next effort was TO inena
her brothers. gloves, and when he came 70 use
them lac could not get his hands into thenS
she was so yexed at her failure as 10 think
there was no use trying 10 do good. her
grand. mother remonstrated, and iniorceq
the importance of doing little tts~ Ne
wished to Impress this upon the nt5 tne
children. 40 that they may contrib g
ery good work to the extent Of theif2
He recited the case Of little girl
presented with three oranges while she Hse]
III. These she sold for three pennies, and'
placed the same In her missionary box. sne
died il short time afterward, and 80 cents
were found in her box and handed over to her
Sabbath school. He commended her example
Of self denial, and expressed the hope that all
the children there would meet her in heaven
The school then sang 1.-THE earth Is the
Lord's." 80
Raw. Mr., Folwell of tina Baptist church
next addressed the sahcol. he observed that
SO years ago gentleman visited London,
when he met with friend, iapidary, VINO
showed him among other things. Two difty
looking stones. He expressed surprise =. ses,
Ing these among lot of jewels. HIS friend
| IN a few days after took him to Westminster
where the Queen was crowned, aud the great
est brillants in that crown were the Two
atones which he had supposed 10 be worth
| less, By labor in the Sunday sthool greap
| err work can be performed than that OF the
| iapidary, as would be found when the Lori
| shall come to make up his jewels. He asked
| If such results were notworth laborlns ana
hoping for By Missionary efforts some o.
| tho dark little boys Of India and other coun-
| tries will be found among the jewels in heaV-
i en-, and this should encourage all 10 perse-
we're, as It would be q great gratihcation 70 una
| that so much had been done towards the sal
| walton of nations involved in spiritual dark
ness.
After singing by the infant school class the
rchool sung, 'iThere Is q land forever bright"
Rev. Mr.. Shaw said he was ready to either
laugh or cry. Not because he was sorry, , put
/ because his heart was full of gladness. inc
/ scene made him think of heaven, all were OF
one accord, and nothing to harm us ne
compared the Sabbath school TO q secure fold,
over which faithful shepherd was placed,
and the wolves could not get or devour the
little lambs He exhorted all TO give them selves
To Jesus. so that they may shine among the
hosts ofheayen, He referred to the book en-
titled "Gates Ajar,'i which treated OF the
dress and employment of the angels IN heaV'
en-, and remarked that we need not trouble oni
selves about the snjoyments OF that blissul
abode, the great effort should be TO get there
The direct road should be taken, and those
who refuse TO do SO will have tortuoua
Youte even II they do not fail to enter there =
, | He loosely compared the school to an army
| styiiug Bro, Graoey and other ministers Ma]ol
0ensrsls, and Bro. Pickles Drum Major, aite
, which hs graphically slluded TO the piisnpla
( t.al march Of the army Of the Potomac
. through the streets Of Washington, and tn,
, pointing out6fsons, husbands, brothers an'
| relations by those who assembled TO gree
them; The object was to present pietur
Of the future life, and the recognition OF com
. | papious when they meet IN the shore on tn
j, | other aide Of the river.
Il After singing by the school, Mr.. Shaw pre-
q | seuted on behalf Of the school, g beautiful DO
: qust to Rev. Mr.. Gracsy.
Mr., Grscey responded in fitting terms, ate
l., which he presented q beautiful boquet to "
u D. Pioksls, on behalf of the school MI
vi Piekels returned thanks, after which eoilee
. disnoe dismissed,
II 4aniueysuYV,-st. Paul's Sabbath Schools ca
% ebrstsd their missionary anniversary isst Iue'
a day evening, The exercises were inaugurate
% by singing by the schools, and prayer by ne
ls Mr. LatimeF, the opening aaofesa was pi !
nounced by ", 8. Vernon. AFTER singing
i. the infant class, the contributions were amour
p csd fran each class with lite motto, the tniti
,. Iettar oftbe same being placed by MIR. Pyle upo
u an arch rnder which theirs was cross. uni
+, they formed the words 'i'The world is my Paris
!. The Gross an emblem Of power" The sebols
: sung "Rally round the Cross" Mr. rye pr
p sented handsome boquet and cross to Rev,
Vi (lymer. Ibe acknowledged the same IN NTH
terms remarkiug ''God forbid chat sbou
i- olory ssya In the cross q msmorisl wres
u Was presented by Mr.. Pyle to Mr, Mr.. Lambo
l. in memory Of his deceased wife, with the moi
!. HSbe Is not dead but sleepeth."
=. Little Jennie Parker spoke oesntiiui piece
~ regard 10 her mother and the old Sncheh, VIII
IL was warmly applsudedt' memorial Wres
was presented In honor Of the late Miss Ma
er Rates, aiter which the schools sang "Meet b
I'm vond tha River.n The closing scene was e
RESERVATION of the triumph of tbs gospel, rep
sr- sentatiyes coming from Esquimau3, Africa, II
M kew, and the forests OF our country, 10 costnn
hs and speaking their part, under the arch on Wh
were the flags of the di1erent nsuons, ~ "
lct and hiohly commanded, The exercises VI
in then concluded, and the assemblage dismiss
With The benedction The entire receipts III
lay the schools amounted to S8ST,6l
ing @ LOSING ,Se47noas--Rev. s. L. Grsces pfea
led cd his closing sermon III Union H. N, Chu
the last Sabbath evening In the course OF his
q marks he compared The church to the family
the Ia and spoke Of the interest that should be
tty IN ZACH others welfare. he alluded to the .
raj cess winch had attended his labors and the m
CO. mar In which his efforts bsS been sustained
srs. tbe members, SO that to-day the Union Chu
- has as bright future as any 10 tue totate.
oe Also REFERRED to the changes made by del
oo, and dwslt al some length upon the virtues
ara the late Asa Poinsett, who was one al the ca
'ow sst members Of that Church, and who had
ing 40 long time bsen faithful to the Redeem
"a cause. - ,,,
lo He also referred TO tbs death of MIR. Will
~, anu son and others whom he had mel In the ehu
AT and whom he hoped all would meet in stsrr
aha He alluded TO his labors in new field, and c
Jus, ,s cluded with inviting all who hoped to meet
Ieu in heaven to stand up, when the greater Pal
zen The congregation rose to their feet. Consid
pls regret Is felt In parting with Mr.. aracey
y at he has lsbored faithfully, and shows hlmoel
Esn, Be true Christian. he carries with him te
y to - aaid ~ Iahor the yVishAs ri ali for hsl