Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1882-07-29
Watched and Chained.

Watched and Chained.
We take the following from the Cler.
mont CO., Courier, as being of interest tt
many readers. of the TRIBUNE, Mr.
Thompson being well known here, ant
as being of special interest at this time
in view of the fact that he is expected
here next week to take charge of an in
dependent church organization. The
occasion was an immense grove meet
ing held week ago last Sunday, and
was attended by 5000 people:
In the afternoon the Rev. r. M
Thompson addressed the vast assembly,
and for more than an hour held them
spell-bound under the silvery elOquence
of his gifted tongue. 1t was among the
last of his discOurses to be preached in
ClermOnt county. Mr.. Thompson,
though young, speaks with the expert
ence of years, and in manner so at
tractive, and an elOquence so impressive
as to enchain the attention and win the
hearts of his audience. He is making
rapid strides in career that leads ever
upward.
SURPRISE.
At the conclusion of his sermon a
pleasant surprise awaited the clergyman
and the greater portion of his audience
1t came in the shape of magnificent
gold watch and chain, the gift of the
members of his flock, and was presented
to him in the presence of the people in
speech so neat and happily-adapted to
the occasion, so eloquent, generous and
manly that we reproduce 1t in full.
JUDGE BRAUNAUGH SAID.
BROTHER THOMPSON: 1t may appear
to you and this large and intelligent
audience somewhat unwOnted that l
should now and upon this occasion, beg
your attention but for few moments.
l have been selected, and am here as the
representative of your neighbors and
many friends in Clerm0nt county who
have associated with you intimately
many years, who know you well, and
who are pleased to signify to the world
the profound regard, high esteem, and
ardent love which they have for you.
Their fond hopes of continued assOcia-
ton with you in the future have been
sadly disappointed by the unwelcOme in
telligence that you are called, and ere
long will go to other and new fields of
labor, but they are unwilling that you
Shall depart from among them until you
have received from them some teSti-
monial of their appreciation of your
merit, your zeal, and indefatigable and
successful labOrs i'm the cause Of Chris
tianity, Of yourself as Christian, a
citizen, neighbOr, a friend, man.
Permit me to repeat, stand here as the
representative of your numerous and
loving friends, who are fervently and
ardently attached to you. Friends did
say? Brother Thompson, as is said by an
other, friendship is the sweetest and
most satisfactory connection in life.
1t has notable effect upon all states and
1t reliaves our cares, raises |
our hopes, and abates our fears. Friend |
ship improves happiness, and allays |
misery by doubling our joys and divid-
ing our griefs. 1t is a sweet attraction |
of the heart toward the merit we esteem |
or the perfection we admire, and pro-
duces mutual inclination between |
two or more persons to promote each |
others interest, knowledge, virtue, and |
happiness. Brother Thompson, true |
friendship is everlasting. Its cord is |
never broken, its tie Is never severed.
"There are thousand nameless ties
Which only such as feel them know,
OF kindred thoughts. deep sympathies,
And untold fancy spells, which throw
Der ardent minds and faithful hearts
A chain whose charmed links so blend,
That the bright circlet but imparts
Its force in these fond words, My Friend"
The token that has been selected by
your friends as the earnest of their sim
cere, unaffected, and undissembled
friendship now hold in my hand. On
1t is inscribed, Presented to the Rev.
r. M. Thompson by his many friends in
Clerm0nt county, Ohio, July 18, 1882"
Accept it, Brother Thompson, as a Gift
from true and loving hearts, and when.
In the future, you shall have occasion to
look upon its face to observe the time of
the day may you be reminded that the
lay in ancient times was divided by a
certain designated class of peo-
pie into three equal parts, eight hours
Of which were devoted to labor. eight
hours to 1efreshment and sleep. and
light hours to the service and worship
II GOd-an example worthy to be inn
ltated by all Christian people. YOu will
perhaps be remined that time il feet
Ing..that infancy, childhood, the prime
II life, and old age wither as rapidly as
hey crowd upon each other. And again
while looking upon the face of this beau
,iful gift, may you be reminded of the
aces of old assOciates-Ol old friends in
Jlermont county. As was observed by
mother