The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1875-09-22
BROTHER LEYBURN'S LAST COMMUNI
CATION.

1t is probable that the communication from
the Rev. George w. Leyburn, published in
the Central Presbyterian of the Sch inst,
was the last contribution of the kind he was
permitted to write. Shall its voice pass I'm
needed? Now that it has pleased the Head
of the Church to transfer him to a higher
sphere of service, will not many Christians
feel that double solemnity is attached to
his earnest appeal. The communication ad-
dressed to H"-was to the Rev, Samuel
r. Houston, D. D., of Monroe county, West
Va. DIR. Houston was the companion Of
brother Leyburn when they went to Greece
in 1888. The response of DR.. Houston will
be found in this paper. The intelligence
that his fellow labOrer has been removed
from the work in which his heart was so deep,
ly interested, win be full of sOlemnity and
sorrow.
When brother Leyburn sent the commu-
nicatiOn already referred to, the following
brief private letter came with it. 1t is pub
Hshed now, as giving additional emphasis t.
all that he uttered.
Beginning letter due to brother Houston and
being led along by nay own aud by his supposed
interest in things related, have written him some
what fully about them. And, as l wish to reach
the eyes and hearts of brethren at home, in behalf
of objects Of the greatest interest just as soon as
possible, l have determined to send the accom-
panying direct to you, to go into the Central Pres
byteriaa.
Please print as soon as convenient, and give the
objects warm word of brotherly recommendation.
But if any extra contributions are made for the
purposes indicated, they can come through the
regular channels, f that be best,l and be counted
as adding to the general missionary contributions.
am very, very much interested In What have
seen in Macedonia; on small scale, 1t is true, but
very promising think for the future.
have Just been to Kassandra, peninsular on
this gulf, where, in a strange way years ago, a
leayen of Professionalism got in and 1t IS here yet
Oh if brethren Of our churches at home could only
have been by my side these last two weeks, and
heard the little band there begging me to come,
and heard some Of little band here, begging that
| would get them man to be the teacher Of al
evangelical school and their preacher, promis
ing to contribute something themselves. l think
the few hundred dollars that we need 80 carry out
our plans joyfully, would not be long wanting
Give US the means, especially TO let me come and
get that Thessalonica High School in operation,
aud | have the confident hope that in a few years
we shall see most decided and important results of
good.
have had some very pleasant intercourse with
the people in these parts, amongst others with two
or three Turkish gentlemen. l have had some
hardships of living, in travelling about; but my
health, thus tar has been excellent. l hope dear
Christian friends viii not only help US otherwise,
but send up their prayers for US and our beloved
missionary brethren in other lands.
If any Of our friends, anywhere, wish to send US
anything Of aoy Sort they can effect it by getting
the package to Messrs Reynolds, Norfolk, or to
headquarters at Baltimore, if removed there
Afeetionate regards to Mrs. b, DR.. HOge and
family, brethren Preston, Read, &C.
Your friend and brother G. w. L.