Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-22


citation, who are also members OF the different
churches of the cityand the exercises are usually
singing, prayer and exhortatouS, AM! reading
the Scriptures and are in harmony. and do not
conflict with the church, and are SO held rs t.
time, as not to Interfere with The congregations
on the Sabbath day;and through all these varied
exercises our brethren take the old, old story.ln
the language Of the song, Il love to tell the
story
l love to tell the story of unseen things above,
Of Jesus and his glory, of Jesus and his love
l low" to tell the story, because know its true.
1t satisfies my longings as nothing else would do.
FINANCES.
The subscription to the monthly contribution
fund amounts to two hundred dollars, sufficient
to cover the working expenses Of the A>socia-
ton. ln financial point OF view the condition
Of the Society is more favorable than at any
time during its twenty years history.
THE ADVOCATE.
This paper, published by the Association,
has mouthly circulation Of 900 copies. dis
tributed gratutouSly throughout the city among
the members, on the steamboats,, the different
railroads. through the market, and to the pno
ole from the country. The publication IS with
out cost 10 the Society. the advertisements pay
ing the expenses. We would commend this pa.
per TO the business portion OF our Citizens.
TIE NIGHT SCHOOL.
for boys, is now in successful operation. The
committee who have charge of this work have
provided comfortable ROOMS, pleasantly located,
and secured the services Of DIR. Little, who
from experience is we'll qualified as teacher
to take charge of the school. The expenses Of
this branch of the work have been paddy the
voluntary donation OF few generous hearted
friends, of such boys desire an education, yet
have no other means OF obtaining such lnstruc-
ton as they now receive. The school Is now
held five nights in each Week instead Of three
as heretofore. the change being deemed more
advantageous to the scholars. whose advantage
alone caused the change. DR.. Little reports the
school in Il most prosperous condition, and still
increasing in numbers, in puncualty, and de
pertinent He also reports several conversions
among the scholars but the depleted condition.
Of its treasury calls for immediate help, or the
school, with ali its bright hopes for future good
cannot continue 1t is cheaper to educate ia.
boys of our city than to support prison. !nr
their punishment.
THE BUILDING.
The subject of a building for the use Of the
Association was first presented at the annivcr-
sary meeting last year. at which time $500 WAS
ditiona subscription list was afterwards made
up amounting to about S59u more, so that wr
now have on hand and promised the sum CT
about 81 900. The addition Of $1,000 Or
$1,000 to this amount would probably enable
the Association to commence the work At an
early day, aud it is hoped that liberal contrl
button may be made tonight for This purpose.
A noble citizen of this place. in the privacy of
truly benevolent heart, has sent his name,
lingering with the hours Of future ages Ii the
deyouring element shall 50 long spare the name
less monument his generosity has tcarcd in our
midst, which Heaven grant, and thus So.
cured the ever living gratitude and kind re-
membrane of the living and coming genera
tons of Alexandria, what blessed mcmorl-
al await him or them who in this cXigcnry
come forward and conSccrate the means adc-
ouatc to the erection of a dwelling place for the
unpaid laborers Of the Lord Jesus Christ. in
which to do His work and advance His cause III
the city of Alexandria.
\ building is greatly needed for the benefit
of the Association, to unite its members more
closely together. to give it more vigorous HE,
and ensure its permanent existence.
\ building is greatly needed for the hencf'
of the community, as practical expression al
the unity of the faith and the rowrr Of tie
religion Of Jesus Christ, in spite Of denomlna.
tiona prciudices and differences to unite the
hearts of His children in one common cau>r
against sin
\ building is greatly needed for the bcuci
of our young men. The special work Of the A.
ISOLATION Is 10 save young men, and yet IS"
have no adequate means Of bringing them with
in the circle of our influence.
On every hand they are exposed to tempta
ton; numbcrIcsS attractions are offered to lead
them astray, and money and labor is cxpcnd
ed without stint to accomplish their ruin.
Is it not our duty as Christian people to
make some effort to save these tempted ones
from these dreadful influences, to rescue these
priceless treasures which arc in danger? let IL
suppose for moment that the building should
be erected, and that in the years Of its cXls.
tence it should be the means of saving one
single soul. Would this result be sufficient
bestowed upon it ? If you think not, ask some
father or mother here tonight What if ,hi>
saved soul was that Of their own child. \ grand
opportunity is here afforded all to make Il
profitable investment Money, valucIcs> in it.
self may be SO invested as to return dividends
in Salvation and Eternal Life. Time, labor,
thought and prayers can be 50 invested a to
bring in rich returns through all the ages q!
Eternity
Citizens of Alexandria, give Us this building
for the sake Of the Association. that it may
nave increased strength for the conflict in which
it is engaged.
Give us this building that the community
may believe that Christians love one another
and are united in heart, though divided III
name.
For the sake of young men. your sons Whose
souls are in fearful danger, and need ever
saving influence to hold them back from De
structlOD.
Above all, give US this building for the Ma,
ter sake, that His kingdom may be advanced
and His name giorltied.
CONCLUSION.
In conclusion, friends time is rapidly baarlnt
Us onward. How inscnsibly are We carri"!
along and how little do we realize its tiIsit.
The mission on which We hive started i on
Of love; it is this which enables Us steadily To-
press forward. Let US remember that n
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