The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-01-02

On this Joyous, happy night,
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Who has taught the way Of light. 4
We-are gathered here tonight,
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May God hless-our faithful pastor,
Whom We gseleeme here tonight.
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I Through our trials and Affections
Ever ati1al has he been,
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WeshaEe loved .hi4u - our guide,
T. .,5 God help usselfedr and comfort
Asii x Our dear pastor true and tried.
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81 In thatasweet nd blessed country
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ssIgeH done, good and faithful servant
i 1u3 Be his greeting on that shore,
And may we follow him to heaven,
To be parted nevermore.
!. After the S4th Psalm, the S05th was
lsung, and this was followed by recita-
tions by six tiny little girls, aud other
ceremonies. The feature OF tAe evening
iftheu followed, being an address on be-
l half of the Sunday School children, de-
liverei by Master Eugene Leland, con
, graduating DR.. Stratton on the attain
h ment of his foFt9eth anniversary as
pastor of the church, and presenting
him, as q token Of the loYes esteem and
& generation that the children have for
klIim, five asetdmes of that magnificent
art publication, Appleton's Art Journal,
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! ewes, the venerable and reverend gen
I'll tienaan whom. all were seeking to honor,
! rose up to thank the children for their
beautiful gift and for the manifestation
:, lof their Eope and reverence for him.
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e the tears and find 8 voice IN which e
u thank the Children. & He Acknowledged
n that fer once they hssd got the better
d of him. The Doctor spoke with al
e. emotion that showed he was deeply
r impressed wi1h3 the OCCASION and hi
# surroundings After thanking the iittl'
n pnes Esersa SON hling Is dc him honor
to and for the beautiful gift they had pre-
v senteds asftli, DR. STATION, while thank
5 ing God for permitting him to presid
d over his congregation for 50 many years
leIgape them mitch good fatherly an
r sniritua1 aalyiee. aud hoped that the
to4 would alssays follow the path that lead
toiun "a RIG usnesa and 70 heaven
.II Atstbe REQUEST Of Rev DR. Stfatten
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ct made q brief, but very elsq aent addres
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mi had meyer Witnessed : mare heautifl
I'd sigsht than the lIttleasnes gathered abot
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sc turned to New Orleans, he would te
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+. and loved thrnnalloass tho saihele State.
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