Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-08-17
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BY T. MOSES JONES

ABOUT couple OF mOnInS ago Saw
Cousin Cora Smith Hicks of Hender-
son out at the Stovall church. / had
not seen her for the past several
! years. She said to me, Moses, GER
tainly did enjoy Cousin Marvin Hes
ter's letter in your column recently.
1t made me think of a lot of things
connected with Old Salem church and
my childhood days." Then 1 asked her
| to put some of those things down in
| letter for this column, which letter
I have just received.
Henderson, N. G.
August 3, 1888
My dear T. Moses:
never did like to be disappointed
or to disappoint any one, so here I
come. 1 most always know something
or somebody about which you write.
enjoyed Cousin Marvin's letter so
much it made me think of so many
things that happened when / was a
little girl. remember going to his
old home and playing under those
large oaks.
+ I also remember lots of things about
Old Salem church, where i was n
member until was twenty-five.
Joined there when child, where l
spent some happy days. often think
about your grandparents, Cousin Will
liam and Cousin Melissa Hester, who
would stand me on table to sing and
recite.
This was before / was six years old.
Your Uncle Bonnie Hester taught
school at Penny HILL At the close of
school l remember reciting the pieces,
II want a piece of calico to mako my
doll a Dress and another one, "Down
in a bright, green meadow. can
still recite those pieces.
+ remember going to Children's Day
at one of Cousin Williams churches,
Bethel, believe, and he stood me on
a table and sang two songs, '.Hear
the Gentle Shepherd, and Little
Feet May Find the Pathy" When 1
finished singing, I went back to my
seat I shall never forget some one
asked me wasn't scared, and said
no. But, oh! I never saw SO many bald
head men. Guess must have felt very
sorry for them, as forgot to be
scared.
1 wonder if any one can tell me
what the Bible says about bald head
and where to find it? This reminds
me of the first Psalm you and Mrs.
A. j. Davis wrote about. was very
familiar with it but had never memo
rized it until I saw it IN your column
and I read it until I could say 1t per-
feet. | am sure | shall never forget it.
I feel very grateful to you and Mrs.
Davis for having a part in my memo
Sc, rn a
one we should all give much thought,
and do our best to live up to the first
three verses. Surely not a one of us
wuold like to be chaff. And not stand
in the judgment, nor in the congrega-
ton of the righteous.
Coming back to Old Salem church,
not only do I remember things about
myself but so many things others did.
1 shall never forget how sincere the
people praised the Lord in songs, tes-
timonies, and prayers, and even shout
ing We had in those days so many
people that lived happy enough to.
shout. What would happen today if
one should shout in church? No doubt
some one would want to take them to
the State hospital. I especially renena-
Der your wife's aunt, Mrs. Wheeler,
shouting. 1t was sweet music to any
ones ear. I mean it would just lift
you up heavenly.
Personally, I think to find true
peace and happiness, people will have
to come back to the old time religion!
It would be the greatest thing that
could happen. For I know to live close
to God is the greatest thing any one
can do. and will give more joy peace,
and happiness than every thing else.
Since you are back from your trip,
I will finish my letter. / am so glad
you had such a grand time. I was
anxious to get the paper every day to
see what you all were doing. You GER
tainly did make it plain and interest
ing. i m ''
l must stop writing before you wish
you had not asked me to write this,
if you haven't already done so. Wish
ing you and your people much hap
piness and success, and may the peace
of God which passes all understand
ing, keep our hearts and minds in the
knowledge and love of our Lord and
Savior Jesus Christ,
Is my. prayer. AS ever,
Your Cousin.
CORA SMITH HICKS"
And now her Cousin Nose wishes to
thank his Cousin Cora for the nice
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