The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-10-20

Oct. l3. 1885.

Louisville.
Oct. Is, 1885.
Since my last our protracted re-
ligi0us services closed, last Tuesday
night after eighteen days and
nights services; conducted thirteen
days and nights by Rev. ]. A. Ru
BILE and four days and nights by
Rev. Nv. Carnes. No doubt much
good was accomplished by both Of
these worthy ministers. Never
have ! witnessed more zeal in the
good cause, and it was the Joy and
admiration of all good people to
see so much fraternal feelings with
those belonging to different sects
and branches of the Church. There
appeared to be no contention, no
jealousy, no envy, but all seemed
to enjoy the meetings and vie with
each other in cordial greetings and
fraternal feelings and sincere wOr-
ship. Meditation and reflection on
such meetings cause US to believe.
What wonderful works can be &C.
complished for good when all are
Of one mind on the all-important
duty Of serving the Lord ourselves
and encouraging others in the glo-
rious cause. If every man and wo-
man who tries to live a Christian
life would Danish from their hearts
all unkind feelings towards each
other who may chance to differ
with them on orthodox theology,
and let love and charity prevail ac-
cording to Christ's teachings, the
church militant might in time be-
come one in all practicable pur-
poses, and be made as beautiful as
the Temple, as peaceful as the Ark
and as sacred as its most holy
place; and the oblations of its piety
and praise become as grateful as
the incense that filled the House OF
the Lord in olden times, and its
love become as warm as its flame
I and its charity as diffusive as it,
fragrance, as extensive rs the dew
drops from the starry-decked heav
en-, and as constant as the return
ing wants of distressed Brothers
! and Sisters. Yea, the heart of thu
Church might become as pure al
the altar and its conduct as accept
! able as its Offering. Then higi
heaven would be its encourage
ment and the testimony of a cleal
conscience would be their support
and then, when the labor and tot
of all is ended in this earthly taber
nacle, they could reasonably hop,
| to be transported to that Taberna
+ Gle on High, where the God o
Peace and Good Will rules ant
governs in eternal joy and bliss
Some may differ with me in thes'
3 sentiments; If SO, I will have nj
: quarrel with them, but they will
| remain my opinions still. And
will further remark, that wher
there is unkind feelings, jealousl.
and envy existing among minister
LOT the Gospel, or members of tn
different churches, I think there l
4 more Christian spirit needed in tn
. hearts Of such, and that it Nigh
benefit them to read the 1887
Psalm at least once every day.
Leaving this subject for the pres
ent, continue this communication
by saying that on Sabbath evening
we had an interesting temperate
meeting, with an unusual large al
tendance. The good cause seem
to he on the increase. God speed II
During our religious meeting W
Q had quite a number in attendant
3 from other parts of the county, AM
? among them Col. Neff and lad,
T. from Maryville.
D The general business of our tow
); is lively, and peace and harmon,
. prevails.
q Mrs. Carrie Aurin and Mr.. E
Nance, of Knoxville, made Louis
vile a flying visit last Sunday.
n Mrs. H. Il. Cox is visiting he
8 daughter, Mrs. H. d. Smith, of Al
= lanta.
a Mrs. Jane Johnston, who ha
v been dangerously i'll, is reporte
t. much better, and hopes are enter
l. tanned of her recovery to usus
!" health.
Mrs. Minnie Love, who has bee
seriously i'll, is much improved an
h convalescing.
q Several weddings are on tn
'e tapis, so gossip says; but as m
ts better half is absent can't Civ
particulars-she don't allow me
q. say much about weddings and sue
like in her absence. and I receive