The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1883-05-24
w. G.. T. U. of Bath.

The Bath W. c. II. U. employed woman for
three weeks i'll visiting those who need Chris
tian influence and sympathy, the sick and af-
nlcted, attending meetings, and in every way,
as far as possible. spending the time doing
good. The report of the visitor was published
in the Bath Times as follows
There have been thirty-tve calls made, twen-
ty meetings attended, and from the experience
III these three weeks it seems there is ample
work and much more than one can possibly do.
From remarks made by those called on, it
seems there are many who expect in sickness
and aff1ction to be visited by Christians, but
they are often disappointed.
one woman said 'do come often, feel that
L heed CHRISTIAN influences about me, and rs |
am sick, cannot go to church aud it does seem
TO me Christians ought to visit more" In
another place an aged sick woman was so low
we could not talk with her, but we sang some
hymns and she reused up and asked me to
pray. How blessed the work to carry consola-
ton to those so near the gates Of death.
Another woman who in health has always
been reserved. during sickness her heart has
seemed to be melted, and she now loves to hear
the Word, with singing and praying.
We have called on reformed mems families
where opportunity offered, and have always
been made welcome.
One sick man that we visited would make
the heart ache, if he could be seen as he ap-
pears to us. In the prime of life and the yigor
OF manhood, wasting away for the grave. How
IL rp
ligiOn.
EVENT. our Christian women visit such places
how few there are who are obedient to the
commands of the Lord, and read and pray
wherever opportunity offers. If all those wo-
men who have taken the vows and obligations
of Christians would make their calls in this
way, instead of making a call and talking about
everything but religion, how soon the standard
of religion would be lifted up. But there are
many who have their time filed with other
duties they cannot visit as they would like to.
Others whose health will not permit of it.
10 such would recommend the plan adopt
ed by the W. G. I. L., viz that of employing
suitable women to spend her whole time in
doing this work, and whenever you find fami-
lv, rich or poor, sick or well, that she can bene-
tit in any way, send her note with the partic-
ulars and a request for her to visit them.
Ii church members and all philanthropc
people will unite in the support of it, the work
can be carried on. for surely there can be found
a woman in every city, who can do such work
BY having headquarters and a superintendent
for such work there will be much accomplish
ed.
For instance. A very nice widow woman
left with four children, applied to the Woman's
Union in aneighboring city, for help. who was
very respectfully connected. and whose rela-
tlves assisted her Il great deal. She could not
make request for public charity, but by going
privately and asking for work or help, has
been able to get over the hard times in winter
very comfortably for number of years.
\ good way to assist the worthy poor is for
the ladies to send their cast off clothing to the
Union. that such people as are needy. can be
supplied without publicity.
In all eases where family asks for aid, the
ease must be investigated, and then the donors
are sure their gifts are not wasted In other
cities some people annually or monthly con-
tribute a certain amount for missionary work
and charitable purposes. and if persons come