The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-05-28

| upon the tone of the church has ALWAYS been
noticeable and the bond ofsympathy between
the church and the school is as strong to-day
as it ever was in the past.
Another Interesting fact in the history OF
this church s,that since the beginning of this
century it has had but five PASTORS Rev.
James Magraw, d. D., Rev. Prof. G. Bur-
rows, Rev Prof. A. A. Hodge, d. D., Rev. S.
A. Gayley, d. D.. and the present pastor.
Such record is as beautiful as it is rare. In
the comfortable home and ample grounds
W hich surround it. this church testihes to its
regard for the welfare of its ministers. So
far as | know. those who have served this
country church in the gospel, have never felt
that they had reason to envy their brethren
who might seem to have occupied a more
conspicuous place in the world. In the dark
hours which come sometimes to the manse
as well as to other homes, the pastors of this
church have been cheered by the most tender
love and sympathy Of their people. 1t is no
matter OF surprise to me that the only surviv-
Ing pastor OF my predecessors, looks upon
this as the most pleasant spot on earth to
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into the faces Of those among whom he lived
and labored for nearly forty years. Since the
present pastor came to this church he has
received most touching letters from former
members in different parts of the country,
assuring him of their unfaling interest in
the old church, and their prayers for its con-
tinued prosperity
- lngipU lie Il1rr ipI lyntn ~ !
able church may we not use as most appro-
pirate the words of the sweet singer OF
Israeli peace be within thy walls and
prosperity within thy palaces. For my
brethren and companions sakes 4 will now say,
peace be within thee"
Comment on the essay being in order. Mr..
Clifford sad one point in it particularly
struck him-how the city looked to the
country to replenish its business blood. He
recognized the fact that large percentage
of the business men of the city were country
bred men, and the live question was how to
save the farm from the drain OF the city upon
its young and progressive blood.
Mr.. Kitchener expressed himself rs very
much pleased with the essay. because it was
instructive as well rs entertaining. When
the essayist recalled the passionate of DR..
Burr ows, in 1919 he also was reminded
that he was growing old.
Mr.. Kirk said TINT he could only speak OF
the essay with words of praise. He thought
it would have a good influence on the club
in many ways.
Prof. Kendall said he felt much ut home in
Cecil county, and he thought the essay was
altogether in line with the object of the
Farmers Club. He thought Gods favor had
much to do with the success OF the farmer
in his occupation. A farmer who implicitly
relied on God was a more willing, more
hopeful, and therefore moro successful
worker on his farm. He believed that the
fly ravaged more, that the insects did more
damage in communities not under the ben
ificent influence of a strong religious sent-
ment, like West Nottingham.
Mr.. Wilson said he thought the subject of
the essay was particularly pertinent in a
farmers club. He thought the farmer more
dependent directly upon the blessing Of the
Almighty than any other occupation. ond he
welcomed any essay or treatise that called
men 5 attention to that fact.