The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1874-03-14

The following is brief synopsis Of
Mr.. Swindells last sermon preached
March 9th, from the Text, !. Thess., W.,
23 verse
The discourse was introduced by .
reference TO st. Paul as an itenerant
minister, but this fact did not prevent
him from forming The strongest attach
ment for tie several churches he was
instrumental In originating, his epistles
becoming Important testimony upon
this POINT. In these written cominu-
nicatinns IL Seems to have been q habit
with him of wishing for the very best
thing for these churches, the text be-
ing an instance. The same sentiment
the preacher entertained for the church
of Lehighton, and thought that ain I'm
folding Of the passage quoted would
form an appropriate expressions Of the
Kindly feelings he experienced for this
charge.
The first idea of the text being de-
signation of the Divine Being Ms the
"God of peace was then bri, hy eiab-
Grated, in the course OF which occasion
was taken to congratulate the member
ship ON the pleasant, peaceful relations
which existed since his association with
them. While there had been difference
of opinion, 1t hnd not led to bitter recri.
milati0n aud shameful contentious, and
for the future of the church he would
quote as the expression of his feelings
the Psalmist's language Peace be with
In thy walls" &c. The question was
then raised how may this peaceful con =
diliOn be maintained through all the fu-
ture, which was answered by reference
to the broad statement Of the text, ma
inely. The experience of the sanctifying
grace OF the God of peace upon every
part OF our personality, and preserva-
tion In this state until the coming OF
Christ Upon this the preacher aain-.
ly dwelt, urging upon all the impor.
tanee Of living in the conscious knOwl
edge that they wpre doing theiI
best to please God. In conclusion the
church was reminded of its response
bility In relation 10 the community II
which they were living. The Sacra
mental service Of the Lords supper wa.
theI Entered upon, the number Of com
npShicants beeing large.
4 On Sabbath eyeningwe witnessed th,
last service OF Rev. j.. r. Swindells, o
the NJ. K. chuich. True to his sinceri
ty as . christian, he did not indulge II
the usual sentimental oratory Of q fare
well sermon, but very agreeably disap
pointed the very large audience by Civ
ing them a thoroughly practical sermon
as his parting adsice-both interesting
and iistructive-that we are certain
will prove effective and highly proft.
able to church and community. III
stay with us has been but three years
yet In that short time he has indelibl,
impressed US with his sincerity as
christian, his worth as gentleman, an,
his ability as pastor. His humble IN
pretending manner. dlsarmed prejudice
his sincere honest heart, inspired conf
dencei his loving gentle spirit. won tn,
affections " the people, and his abl
and feIyent preaching, gave him hIgl
place In the estimation OF the public
or his worth as gentleman. the man!
warm attachments formed during hi
residence with us, are the assurances
TO his value ae christian. his life an,
zeal in the cause he assumes testides
OF his ability as preacher, the larg
aud discriminating audiences whic
have attended him are the very bes
evidences. We regret his loss, but SUE
cumb to the Necessity, we eau only. will
the poet. bid him '''. '-'. "'t'.''-
Co, speed the stars OF thought
On to the shining goals
Tile sower seiltters biOltd his seed.
Tho wheat thou strewest be souls.
lie aud his family ttpk their ina
leave df 1Lehighton ON v ednesday. a
2:30 p. AZ 81 intense was the feeling
at parting with them, that large nun
brrl Ir their nienis accompanied then
Ia The depot, where they took tnv tran