The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-09-08
WORDS TO THE AGED.
BY REV. x. slIlNDLER.

aged on the last Sabbath oil the year
Many whom he has SO addressed
have passed away-gone home. One
such very recently. Her last con
seious words were spoken to him, and
from his lip. she heard the last utter
ance of those precious words concern
ing the Fathers house. the house
not made with hands. eternal IN the
hssvens. - and the presence Of the Good
and Great Shepherd with His own when
passing through 1.-THE valley of the
shadow Of death"
Martha T. was not an extIaord'-
nary Christian, but she WAS true, real
consistent. earnest and faithful; true
disciple and faithful friend. She en-
loved a small income and a comfortable
home, left her by her sister, who had
nur.ed all the children of Queen Vic
toria. aud whose husband had been IN
tura gardener to George Ill. George
~. William ", and Victoria. Tho
Queen had given him a sum of money
in lieu Of a pension when he retired
from her service. lie built the cottage
home where he and his wifs. and now
her sister, ended their days.
Several other very Old people come
up in review.
In yisitiDg recently one Of the several
substantial churches founded by tho
apostolic John .Bunyau, two venerable
maiden ladies were introduced, grand
children OF Rsv. John Feard, who was
for more than fifty years pastor Of the
church Of which his grandd-ughters
are now among the oldest members.
Two places lamong others were vacant.
One that used to be faithfully filled b,
the senior deacon. Of whom hi. pastor
could say Il knew him infinitely, |
worked with him long, but never
had an angry VOID with him
or from him. For myself | must
say, rs iio Hiihist'i' ""''
worked with him for more than eleven
years, and he has never given me a mo-
ment : rain Tho other was ''the oldest
member" who united with the church
i'm 1892. Living within a walk
Of where | write is another vone.
rable Chistian-"a widow, indeed -
who united with the above church at
the same time. though for many years
removed TO another county. She IL now
in her ninth decade. found her sick
but calm, peaceful happy and hopeful
though now. rs for many years. living
apart from children and friends OF
former days. Ny visit To her aud &c
her more venerable sister. led TO Thu
letter.
Toe touching way in which the for
mer of tn. two referred to hymn wai
the point at which our hearts met. She
is seldom able 10 get TO the house o.
God. but she does not lack the presence
Of tho God of the house. She told m'
that the hymn. the first verse Of which
is given below has been Of unspeak
able comfort to her again aud again
and that it was the last she committed
to memory. The mention of the Incl
dent. and the reading Of the hymn II
the church where as a young girl sh
made public profession fitty-six year
ago, made profound impression.
thousands, o Lord OF Hosts, hi. day
Around Thine altar meet;
And tens Of thousands throng TO pay
7 Their homage at Thy feet,
The date OF this hymn. by Jane
Montgomery, Of Sheffield, England,
1885. He died in 1874, aged eighty.fiy
years. so he must have been slxty.si
D when he wrote it. His death was afts
: the manner Of another Of his excelier
HYMNS. He conducted family worshl
in the evening and was especially feI
vent in prayer; in tie morning he WI
y found in an unconscious state; IN III
| afternoon he passed away-home. II
$ entered Heaven with prayer.
The worthy and distinguished Pres
e dent Davies. who succeeded Joratha
c Edwards at Princeton, and whose &c
= mons the writer values very highl.
II preached New Years sermon on Il
text: This year thou shalt die. ="
1t was prophetic of his own departur
I which took place the same year. III
t brings US to the practical purpose
this article.
l Aged readers Of the Observer may
d divided into three classes.
o There are those who have goo
l. hope through grace, who cherish 1t al
z who enjoy it. Christ is evsrmore al
d Is all things precious to them. TIT
rest in the Lord, and wait patient
= for Him. They know in whom th
'e have believed, and are persuaded lh
He will keep the sacred trust they la
committed to His hands.
Is Jesus. my God. know His name,
vi Ills name IL all my trust;
az Nor will lie put my soul 10 shame
Nor let my hope be lost
,yl Dear friends, may you, under all c
cumstances, all changes, all moods al
lenses Of body, soul and spirit, st
r.. hope. and go singing on, as you lean
N the promise. Il give unto my she
10 eternal life, and they shall never p
lie ish."
Enough. my gracious Lord.
ITO Let faith triumphant cry.
* My heart can on this promise live,
r. Can on this promise die"
Then there are the timid and dou