Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-01

[For the Alexandra Gazette.
Parsonage Papers, NO.8.
By Rev. DR. KILLaoRE, Pastor Methodist
Protestant Church, Alexandra, Va.
THE WOMAN OF sAMARIA AND HER DIVINE
TEACHER.
w. THE EFFECTS PRODUCED.
L. Onhe Wonan.-She became true convert
to Christianity, and labored to spread the fame
of Jesus We see in this woman what ought
to be witnessed in every Christian-a desire to
spread the truth. She no sooner was convinc-
ed that Messiah had made his appearance, than
she communicated the information to Others
In her haste, she left her water-pot at the well,
and fed to the city with the joyful tidings Of
salvation. You may not be called to leave your
secular appointments; nevertheless you are
called to preach Christ. You may relate to
others what great things he has done for you,
and, by consistent life, adorn the doctrines Of
Christ your Saviour.
Consider its effects
2. On the SGmdratans And many Of the
Samaritans Of that city believed on him for the
me all that ever did," Her statement was so
plain, honest, and disinterested, that they were
led to give credence to all she said. Her for,
mer course of life, probably would be well
known in the city; and now the change being
so visible, would tend more effectually to arrest
the attention of the people. Who could have
imagined, had they seen her vending her way
to the we'll at MONDAY, that before the even
ing shades rested on the city, she would be a
true convert; and, also, be successfully employ
ed in publishing Christ to others? 10 her own
sudden conversion, her diligence in setting
forth Christ, and the success that attended her
labors we have beautiful type of the way in
which Divine truth shall spread and prevail
throughout the world.
In the selection of preachers
"God moves in myster ious way"
frequently converting the most unlikely, and
sending them into the world as his own creden-
tialed ambassadors. Who could have thought
by Divine grace and transformed into an Apos.
tie of Christ to the Gentiles? Who could have
thought that Bunyan, the swearing tinker,
would become preacher Of the Gospel, and an
author, whose productions should live through
ages; and be beloved aud read by all sections
Of the Church? The author OF "Plgrim's
Progress has exerted an influence on
the world; its beneficial effects cannot be fully
estimated by finite beings. Who could have
thought that Cloves, equally proAgate, would
have become one of the most holy, respected aud
successful ministers 10 modern tunes. y that
such laborers were greatly multiplied What
melting, arousiDg, burning truths they, would
deliver What unwearied efforts would char:
acterize all their movements to do good, and
spread their Master $ truth, for the enlarge
,ment of his kingdom What wrestling, ago
nizing, prevailing prayers they would present
that their efforts might be crowned with sue
cess. How closely they would initiate their
Lord and Master, whose whole career was one
of untiring activity-his meat aud drink, the
will of his Father May such spirit be imbibcd
by his followers! May we all labor to copy his
example He was the compassionate Saviour.
His sermons were the overhowings of mercy.
What models for imitation He also preached
to solitary iudividual-what an instructive
lesson to his servants! He that watereth 9TH
while it is day.
In conclusion, we remark that the grace OF
God which effects such sudden and extraordi
nary changes as those mentioned, is still the
same and the promise is, ''whosoever shall call
Oh the name of the Lord shall be saved" Sin
ner flee to Christ. Thou art guilty, But He is
exalted Prince and Saviour. Thou art pol
luted. But He has opened fountain for sin
aud uncleanness. Backsider Thou art an uu-
happy wanderer from the fold. Conscience ac-
cuses. The law Of God condemns. The storms
OF wrath are gathering. But mercy Is stlli heiu
out to thee The Father waits to receive his
wandering child Hasten to his arms. Take
shelter. Expose not thy soul to the storm OF
Gods indignation. While He invites thee to
return, accept the invitation. Delay not another
hour. Behold now is the accepted time: be-
hold, now is the day of salvation.
RAILROADS. The editor of the Richmond
Christian Advocate has been to New York by
rail. and in this weeks issue of that journal
gives running account Of his trip, ln traver-
sing New Jersey DR.. Bennett observed the
rich land, fat cattle, fine gardens, cosy houses,
hid away in dark green foliage, aud all the
signs of stirring life on land and water At
ter viewing the New Jersey villages and towns
he came to the conclusion that railroad men
at the North have brains and know how to use
them. What helps he asks, to build up the
towns along the lines of New Jersey railroads!
The following is the answer: :,
Giving people facilities for travel at all
hours and at low rates This is the whole Sc
cret We took up time table, and noted the
number of trains on single line 10 one oay'
they mounted to thirty, and ran between the
early morning hours and twelve at night: REQ
pie are thus attracted from the great cities TO
cheap and pleasant homes in the rural districts,
Why cant ua have II an down in the South