The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1906-07-04

II all the ministers and elders, deacons and
members of the Southern PRESBYTERIAN Church
could know the needs of some of Chrst's most
worthy SAINTS, there would be no need for further
appeals for the of Ministerial Relief
If all OF us could appreciate the obligation rest
ing upon the church to care for her WORKOUT vet
Grams and to provide for the dependent widows
and little children of those who have ceased from
their labors," there would be occasion to dwell
upon these needs.
In all delicacy and tenderness vour Executive
committee is endeavoring to bring cheer and help
into these saddened and needy homes
We have on our roll 81 ministers whose aver
age age is 70 years, and who have an average
term OF 80 years of service to church, 12s
widows whose husbands served an average of 26
years, and 90 little fatherless children under "A
years of age.
In no case will the names of our benefciaries
be divulged but desire for minute to draw
back the curtain with which love and pride would
hide the want and suffering in these homes Of
refinement And then we would have each one
ask the question, "Have I done what could?"
Shall I hear the Saviour say Tnasmuch as We
did it unto one of these my brethren, even these
least, we did it unto me?"
Deserves Assistance
Rev 90 years old; in the ministry A
years; wife dead; lives with widowed daughter
lett with little boy. Chairman wrote: "He is
most worthy in every way. In his work he has
been faithful and jealous successful in promot-
ing the cause of the Gospel and is all in all one Of
Christs sincere, patient, tender and loving dis
c1ples. | think he will never have the strength to
preach again and believe that his life is DRAWING
to rapid close" His daughter wrote: INV
father appreciates the timely check He is resting
III the great God of Elijah, and on the promise
Trust in the Lord and do good and thou shalt
dwell in the land and verify thou shalt be fed"
Needs Aid
Mrs. widow, aged so years. seven chill
dren, a home with large mortgage; husband la
bored rs years in mission fields A COLLEAGUE
writes: He was fine man and loved him very
much He left helpless family" Chairman
wrote: "She was left without any means except
an insurance policy that enabled her to buv
small home. She has been trying to make Sup
port by taking boarders. One daughter is an in
valid, one son is studying for the ministry and
another son wants to prepare himself as med-
cal missionary. Besides she has another daugh-
ter and three small sons. She is in every way
worthy If she cannot get relief she will have
to let her home go for a support"
Pathetic Appeal
Rev. -, % years old in the ministry Ok
years Wrote sometime ago: "I was recommend
ed for 5000 year assistance and this by rising
vote Of the Presbytery. I do not see how we
can get along with less than that and keep out of
debt. am OF years old and my wife is 49, She
IS an invalid and has been for many years We
have a one-horse farm on which ! did most Of
ire blowing last summer. ] cannot repeat 1t this
summer. for / am too weak and feeble. If you
must scale my appropriation I will have to beg Of
the public go to some refuge or asylum"
Soon after this the King sent for him to come to
His Beautiful Country. lie rests from his labors
and his works do follow him
The Little Ones
Mrs. .-, widow, 70 years old, husband in
the ministry I8 years-spent his whole ministerial
life preaching to weak churches for very small
salary; children in school She wrote: knights
Of Pvthiarrad for books Of smaller children last
p term. Have managed by close economy to keen
out Of debt until now, but am falling behind and