Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-08-25
Farewell Meeting for Missionaries to
Egypt.

Egypt.
At the close of communion services of
the United Presbyterian congregation of
St Clairsville, ON last Monday morning.
according to arrangement, there were
formal farewell services on behalf of
Rev. j. K. Giffin and wife, who expect
to start on the 25th inst. for Egypt to
engage in missionary work. The SER
vices were introduced by singing the
46th Psalm, after which Rev. VIM. G.
Waddle made short address only. be-
cause of the fact that he had participa-
ted in similar service recently at New
Athens, where Mrs. Giffin had her home
He was followed by Rev. Robt. Alexan-
der, ID. D., of this place, who made an
excellent address, at the close of which
the 11th and 18th verses of Psalm 102,
l.. NJ, was sung. Then letter from
Rev. r. G. Campbell, d. D., of Franklin
College. bat who is now visiting his
father, in York county, Pa, was read
by the pastor, and was listened to atten-
lively. The letter showed not ouly the
writer's sympathy for those now going
out, but also for those already in the
field of labor, and also stated the fact
that the congregation of st. Clairsville
was the banner congregation of the u.
t. Church, and the Presbytery of Wheel
ing was the banner Presbytery. After
the letter was read. Rev. VIM. Wier, pas
tor of Martins Ferry congregation, ad-
dressed the missionaries in a very appro-
pirate manner. respectfully enJoining them
to study Jesus" then the 4th to 7th
verses inclusive, of the Goth Ps. l.. NJ,
was sung, and Rev. j. R. Frazier, of Del
aware, was called out, and responded |
with much feeling in regard to parting
from friends and kindred-the work in |
which they were to engage, and the re- |
ward for their work.
Rev. j. 81. COnkle, pastor of the NJ. E. |
of this place, was then call
ed upon, and made a very interestingI
address to ali concerned in this occasion
also giving some history of the mis-
sionary work of the branch of the church /
to which he belongs, and he united with
Dr. Alexander in the expression of his
sentiments in regard to the good work
N which they were to engage-"that it
was cause of joy instead of sorrow,
hat they were thus called"-and "that
his Is blessed congregation, because
If the number of missionaries it has
'ent out to labor for the Master"
Mr.. John B. McMechen was then call
ID out as representative of the congre-l
,atiOn, who spoke of the many pleasant
md profitable meetings in the past, the
'arious ways and places in this place of ]
the Sabbath school, in the
'rayer meeting, in the social circle, and {
of he fol Of ho
+ the SORROWS of the parting. and also
t the joys prospective of its result, the
dvancement of the Redeemer's king
ON, in helping Ethiopia to stretch out
er hands to God-that this people will
ot forget you, neither do we expect you rs
D forget us, yet in token of regard for b
ou this congregation requested me to C
resent this watch to you-(handing a t
ne gold watch and chain to Mr. Giftin.) o
Miss Lima Brown was then called to a
epresenr the female part of the congre- d
alton, and with very appropriate re- tt
larks presented to Mrs. Giffin dressi,a0 d
use, which perhaps contained something
Iuch more valuable than is ordinarily q,
)und in such cases, and was doubtless h,
.ceived with more gratitude than such =;
fts are ordinarily received.
Mr. Giffin then rose in his place, almost
full for utterance, to respond, but said,
Words are too feeble to convey our dt
Ioughts, or to respond to The numerous s
of regard, of sympathy, 81
faith, of hope, of cheer, present here gi
day." Then the fearful eyes, the bro-fC
N voice, and the heaving breast, indi- al
Jed to the beholder that the thoughts
N a rfI i1on oil
ther, mother, sister and brothers, asI al
ell as many other near and dear friends,
as for the moment dominant in his
ind. But suddenly change seemed w
come over him, as if he had heard in
ice demanding the subjugation of his he
elings, and also saying, go far hence
ito the Gtntiles to declare unto them tIs
e way of salvation, and 10, am with wl
u will strengthen you, yea, | will lin
hold you" He then spoke of the work mr.
which they were to engage, their ina lv
ity, their need of grace, their need for Nv,
e PRAYERS of Gods people on their be- tb
lf-that he would need the prayers of mn
is people specially-that the blessing ar
God alone can make our work to Nv.
osper," SC, &C. in, in,
The pastor, Rev. Thomas Balph, d. D.,
3n made short address full of feel
;, tenderness and fraternal regard, and frC
an called on Rev. VIM. G. Waddle to XII
ID in prayer, after which. all joined in tel
ging the S7th Ps., 7s-"God's founda- ma
n stands unmoyed,' Sc. The benedic- ste
n was then pronounced by Rev. Con- as
J. rr0 VIC
leaye-taking was then the or nei
:, and almost every one in the house ths
TX each of them by the hand. and gave is
'artiDg kiss or. the kind farewell-the D.,
cd be with you," or the sweet "good- ~.
:, while many tears were visible, c;t
ny sobs were heard. ard many hearts ls nIs
re beating with emotion. 1t was 20 20
7 long to be remembered. This is but ~,
rief. summary of the proceedings on nn, No.
s occasion. SPECTATOR. nv
Means to Success.
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