Home and Foreign Journal, January 1869

'\ HOME IFF 'f llEI'GN JOIJGIAL E\ERY CREATURE. --“FEED ИГ MJ1BS.-” — "MY PEOPLE ARE DESTROYED FOR LACK OF KNOWLEDGE.” •. : ' ‘ * v Vol. 1— New Series. RICHMOND, VA., JANUARY, 1869. Number 9. IPublisTiecL IVContlily by tlio Foreign. V- and ft gmign jjmminl TERMS! i ев» . . . — л TiJIIElwl ет со» репей, . - . — * s oo 3 00 - 6 oo - ....... 10 oo — . . 13 oo 0» <>»• penon- ' "* . ,v» little riieet b*a been lmi.l «ml nrewlng. It It n nWMltj- ■ ennml IS * .j Ilonnle, «Я well ля tliccnnlrbee of the South. Itj “• tll 'L. A*n be able to bring lefor» our leople the enrllret Infor- , «Ы' H0*- ... oMK-L. contempIatM by the Southern Itnptl.t Con- „■ 1 "-w11' ™:' ,Xoi-ine it Into their chnrchea will be able that to mats • with the «bole ml«lon»rjr enterprise, ami «еспге more ‘ ’imTiuhtbe Urge»! poaribU Ие^пвЛ «Ь» money eocIoeeeL ^ИнтЛ ' . . 4i-.tHr*- ПеМ on. F«n«s jocisav Rkhmoml, V». MARION, ALA. lev. -Cor. Secretary. • И.Т. SUMNER . ,,naaoic*iion» to the Domestic and Indian Mission Поапо c m iddreuri to tbe Secretary, Marion, Ala. ■ J, CJD be sent bj Express, Checks on New Vocfe, rost Selma, (nearest point,) or by mail. The Past and tlic Future. WV tare received many expressions of sympathy i interest for the work which Providence has as- jntii us, and from brethren whom we highly esteem, rail this we are deeply thankful — to know wc . jil degree, while the mission is passing through <rc (rials, and our labors are necessarily increased. I.t brethren must not forget that mere sympathy will „r f.v^tbe poor and clothe the naked. The stand- •i 'f God's tnith can never be planted in new fields, i ;'.«Me interests can never lie strengthened, without ■•material aid. The condition of our people has •'*ith«evete reverses, still there are but few of them mulii not add a little to tbe lord's treasury in raidst of their poverty. Toe year of our Lortl one thousand eight hundred -I -iitr-eight lias been one peculiar in many re- ■ while the work has boon hindered for the lack - .ins. the laborers have been remarkably blest — .’a; -access lias attended the proclamation of tho .•>1 upon the Domestic field, and we liave been ■i raped to press forward and improve every op- nmliy to give tiie word of life to the perishing Hivls of our unfortunate land. A new year i* upon ns, its history is untold, but we have every • i to trust God and stand at our post. It is ■;h !•• hear the command, we must obey. “ Lo, litii you,” gives fresh zeal and inspires the ■ : • renewed effort. While the Great Leader is •• we must have victory. Will not those who 'Mm something for Domestic Missions the past "ry .mil do more this year, and will not those .v. done nothing resolve to elo something ivor- ■; rli-ir high privileges ami sacred duty? With on die part of our brethren and sisters, "‘"Trained to do what they emu for the missions • *>nth during this year, the Board will be able ■'uatc all its obligations, ami renew its labors ' ""pc of increased usefulness. But without this manifested bv our cliurchcs, and actually re- 11 "'A'" rcsuR> mortification and disappointment But ive are confident that the piety and ’ ‘-«Is people are adequate to the emergency. ' U3 all go more frequently upon our ' <’'vcr of all blessings, and implore liis lwi "e ,na7 n<Jt be classcel among tbe idlers in •iwarl. "I Jesu3, we wish you a happy .New Year! • *«h all who love our Lorel Jesus Christ New Year’s Offering. -Ачт of gifts lias come, and friends arc ex- uiake use of this long established custom T'"'«rig their expressions of kindness and good The heart is made better, and tbe -motions are excited. Happiness at a small ronmoted. Anel who would feel more dc- ‘be family of the faithful and toiling t0 know ho lias not been overlooked in nlotion? The Board, tbe organ of many oi ^ fricada, desires to make such a renewal of its ' -hall enliven many a loved circle, whose r-4 Cone forth during the past vear to make Г' homes of the niII Unity Baptist Association, Alabama, Central Baptist Association, Alabama, and the Elkborn Association, - Kcnfucky. ll’e most earnestly request the brethren to send us copies of their Minutes for 18G8. ДГ. T Sumner, Marion, Alabama. Domestic, Boards of fclie Soutlierii Baptist Convention. Death, of Dr. A. P. Williams. We give tlic following notice of tlio dentil of this beloved brother, from the pen of Rev. J. B. Jeter, D. D., of the “Religious Herald.” We add our sympa¬ thy to the long list of sorrowing hearts. We com¬ mend the bereaved family of our departed brother to the tender mercies of n Kind Parent: Rarely has a distant event impressed us so deeply and sadly as the unexpected death of this excellent brother. Our personal acquaintance with him was slight. Whcnwc resided in St. Louis, lie was just rising into distinction. During our stay in tlic West, wc saw him but once, and that interview soon faded from our memory. Wc renewed our acquaintance with him, under pleasant circumstances, at the meet¬ ing of the Southern Baptist Convention in Russell¬ ville, Ky., in 1SGG. Our knowledge of Dr. Williams has been obtained chiefly from bis writings, which, for years past, we Imvc read with interest and profit. lie was an extra¬ ordinary man. Considering his lack of early educa¬ tional advantages, and his incessant pastoral and itin¬ erant labors after he commenced tlic ministry, bis in¬ tellectual culture and his attainments in knowledge, especially scriptural knowledge, were truly surpris- (ing. He possessed a clear, well-balanced, logical mind. We do not know a minister, of any denomi¬ nation, who, as a safe expositor of tlic Scriptures and a forcible rcasoncr, excelled him. lie was, in an un¬ usual degree, free from the blinding influence of pas¬ sion and prejudice. In all his discussions, be seemed to rise above party and section, and to seek for truth, with a determined, independent spirit. Wc have never seen any tiling from his pen that did not bear the unmistakable marks of careful thought, a sound judgment, and an unfaltering devotion to truth. His work on Campbcllism — the largest and most impor¬ tant of his published works — could have been writ¬ ten only by a master. It is the end of tlic controver¬ sy on the Baptist side. With calm self-possession, in a kind Christian spirit, with a full comprehension of his subject, and with rare tact and acumen, he un- w^regrel tho necessity of dccliriirig the asked. for aid. Tius ls'bne of tlic many- important points that have bech brodght to- out* attention and. which wc have not Direct — Ibcch aiile io' assht. ' Tlib Board had iriado appropria¬ tions prcyiouslyto this church, qnd desires. to strengthen its influence and secure to it a bright future. rA’ more inviting' field of liiboi? was never presented to tho Board tlwn at 'present is furnished us through¬ out tlio. Sou them country-.': All that is needed' isa- littlii aid to 'keep the laborers at. work. Our lircth’- rcn'encourage us to hold on in hope of inore ‘cheer¬ ing. tuncs-^r-Wo-do-not-intend. to give lipyb'ut'hope on, trusting in God. Jehovah reigns. years past wc have been in the habit ЩапУ such. But many, of these donors h "L ,0 cnj°y their rewards. Minutes.* ^ received the Minutes for 18G8, of the -'' иС'а‘:Га1 Association of Virginia, the Valley ' is3°dati°u of Virginia, Georgia Baptist State "1!>n’ New Sunbury Association, Georgia, Uncalculating- Piety. Oh, for the days of absorbing, uncalculaling piety! Ob, that we had such a "passion for souls” and for the Saviour, as not to ‘‘count the cost” of the work of the Lord, and to kcej) back our hands from it be¬ cause wc weakly deem tliat it exacts too much of us? Shall the ungodly consent to suffer for worldliness and vice; and shall wo shrink from tlic way of lioli- - :-‘~л it? Rev. D. G. D.vkniei.e, Missionary of the Board, within the limits of the Now Sunbury Baptist Asso¬ ciation, Georgia, has collected on his field, towards his salary, for the year ending September 30th, 18G8, §G3G. This is doing well, and commends the libc- ralityjpf flic people, impoverished as they have been. „? Progross in Maryland. TluL" Baptist visitor” by the way one of our best papers, furniSbte the following. “In 183G the Ma- lylamLBaptist Union Association was formal with only six churches and 300 members. Now, wc num¬ ber 38 'churches and over 5,000 members. Twenty- five new meeting houses have been erected — $7G,G33 expended, and 2,734 persons baptized by tbe mis¬ sionaries’.. This is encouraging?’ • fDcatli of Mrs. С. B. Murrow. IXEjEFENDEXCE, Texas, JY OO. 11th, 18G8. My Dear iBkotiier Sumner: Enclosed jilcase find an interesting letter from our dear missionary at Rchobotli Station, among the Choc¬ taws; it will explain itself, after it is understood that our dear ;d charted sister is the second devoted mis¬ sionary wife that lie has burial among tlio Indians. I wish you/would have the letter publislial in the Home and j foreign Journal, that all who love our Sa¬ viour and jtlie cause of Indian Missions, may pray for our bereaved brother and the precious cause for devoted missionary, an affectionate wife and mother, and one of tlic most amiable and exemplary women I over knew. You will see from tlic letter that the native preach¬ ers among the Creeks arc doing a great work. Affectionately, Ac. II. F. Buckner. We most deeply sympathize with our Brother Murrow of tlic Rchobotli Mission, in this another and severe affliction, and commend him and the mission so greatly bercaval, to the compassionate Saviour, who careth for us. Rkiiobotii Mission Station, A My heart is full of sadness, please excuse, more. Oil! pray for mo/ both bf you, and write tp me, and comfort my wounded heart. ' .Pray for my bakes, and ask your cliurclie^'to' remember them.- X'have been very s'ick; can •'nowscarcely crawl; Sdmuel"haS’ been at death’s doori Sickness all around a great, deal. Yours in love and trouble, ‘ J. S. Murrow. precious .angloT the sophistries of his opponent, BrScrA^u^rJ and moral endowments, the strongest resemblance to Andrew Fuller. They possessed alike the same mas¬ culine sense which enabled them to discern at a glance the strong point in the argument of ail opponent, seize it with a strong hand, and demolish it by a few well-directed, stalwart blows. We do not doubt but that the American, under similar circumstances, would have fnade an impression on his age as deep, wide and important, as that madeby the strong-minded English¬ man. Wc deeply sympathize with our Missouri brethren In the sudden death of their venerated standard bearer. Falling In the vigor of life, in the fullness of his in¬ fluence and usefulness, and in tko midst of his earn¬ est labors, his removal has created a painful chasm, and must be deplored as a great loss; out neither the loss nor the sorrow is limited to tlic Baptists of Mis¬ souri. Dr. Williams had acquired a reputation co¬ extensive xvlth the Baptist denomination of the coun¬ try, especially in the South; and all who knew, ad¬ miral and loved him. Ministers die, but Jesus lives. How fortunate it is that the cause of truth, righteousness and human salvation is not in the hands of mortals. Wc de¬ plore, and well we may, the death of ministers, espe¬ cially of those who are eminent for their piety, tal¬ ents and usefulness; but the cause in which they toiled is in safe hands. The death of Stephen caused great lamentation; but it was the commencement of tho spread and triumph of the gospel. Let us trust in God, take courage, do our duty, wait the develop¬ ments of Providence, and our reward will be sure. Mission Station, j • to Ka, P. О. C. N. } October 12th, 18G8. J ness, in view of the suffering associated with Shall they incur reproach in the service of Satan; and shall wc be unwilling to have our names cast out as evil for the sake of Christ? Shall they toil witli tireless energy, for vanity — for nothingness; and shall wc, with the prize of eternal glory before us, stand idle in the vineyard all the day? Perish the thought! The church will never subdue the world — never take possession of it for Christ — until its zeal for His honor and its pity for human wretchedness, become strong passions that do not calculate. When shall this * 1-J- -1I~ #1*Л onlnfo nn<! burr и sqjj u sorrowing and distressed. I ,iro Kindle m the saints, and burn up tlic dross of 'In 53 <Ncw Year’s Offering” for tho I sIot,l> aml 1511 tlle earth with its brightness, and draw ware w — u - , . ° t ] i | ац nations to Him of whose glory it is but a dim and shadowy reflection? When shall we awake to the sublime conviction, that to lose for Jesus is gain? Christian Index and S. W. Baptist. An Appeal. We have had an earnest appeal from a dear sister at Orange С. IL, Virginia, for an appropriation to enable the Baptist church there to secure one of Vir¬ ginia’s most successful ministers as pas tor. IIow much Dearest Brother and Sister Buckner: Kneel down upon your knees before you read any further and pray for your poor, strickcnod, widowed brother in Christ. God has again taken from me and my children, the light of my life, the support of my house, my precious, darling wife. Yes my wife liveth in Heaven. Her body was buried in the ground on the 8tli of this month; she died on the 7th at day-light. She had been feeble a long time, but took to her bed five days before her death. Her disease was typhoid fever. Her end was very happy; she rejoiced in view of death, declaring it to be a release Irom sin and sor¬ row, and an admittance into the bright Kingdom of Glory. Said she, “I never thought I could give my husband and children up, hut I do so cheerfully, in perfect confidence that my Heavenly Father will take care of them, and provide for them iccU.” “I trust in Jesus only.’’ “How sweet to reflect on those joys that await me.” Yes, her end was triumphant. I weep not for her, but for myself, and ray motherless children. Who will lovo them now? Who will watch over them? Who will train them? Oh I my brother what shall I do? Yet the “Lord is my Shepherd, in Him do I put iny trust.” I ran only write briefly, yet it is due to say, that I do not intend to break up house-keeping. I will keep my children with me. I have a good house, but it is in a sickly neighborhood, and I will be forcal to remove next year шау-Ъо. I want you to write an obituary' notice of my wile, for the Herald, or an article of her life and labors. I saw William F. McIntosh to-day. lie says the Creek churches arc very prosperous. All tlic native preachers arc busy constantly, and cannot supply^ the demand. They arc anxious for your return, especially that you may resume your work of translating. They need translations very much. “Wc greatly desire it, said lie, “I trust Providence will open your wav.” John McIntosh has been a member of the church two or three years; has been tried, and proved to be a changed man ; been preaching as an cxliortcr for sonic tunc, and recently called to ordination aud or¬ dained. I trust this is the work of the Spirit, and to God be all the glory. I saw Brother Peter Folsom recently. Ho is doing a good work and sends his respects. Brother Hogue was with me in my distress. He and family well. . . Call .for Bibles. , Brother E. L: Compere wants 850 worth of. Bi¬ bles for liis destitute, field in Arkansas. Who will send. us 850-for-ihis object? Will hotitlie 'litile chilj dren of some Sabbath-school make up this amount? and send it, to gladden tfio heart of this devoted brother? • t -* Brother M. Birr, Monroe County, West Vir¬ ginia, Bov. 10th, 18G8, says: “I have baptized more- ~ / than 100 in a little over a year.” Embarrassment of Mission Boards. Wo. clip the following from our exchanges. This is a .sad picture. Why is it? Is it owing to tho want of means? Is thcroa decline in the mission ^ spirit among the disciples of Christ, that, the work is hindcral? Is it not time to pray more and think, more of our duty to God and man? Our own Boards arc behind too in meeting their liabilities. We will . • not flatter ourselves to remain in tills condition be- , cause we arc no worse off than others, hut awake to our true positon, and rally to the cry of tlic nealy, and the vast importance of immediate action : .. Debt of the Methodist Missionary Board. The Zion's IJcrald says: “The Mbthodist Missiona¬ ry Board is wading deeper anil deeper into the dead sea of debt. The officers have just issuol a state¬ ment, which declares that at the annual meeting last November the debt stood 8178,524.87.- So far from this being diminished, it has been nearly doiiblal ; so that by the next annual meeting, unless a grand rally is made for its relief in the next thirty days, tho Board will be in arrears not less than 8350,000.” Northern Mcthodist'gencrosity seems to have exhaust¬ ed itself in .the centenary- fund. - Embarrassment of a Mission Board. — The . , treasurer of the Foreign Mission Board of the. Re-. formar(DliteIiTcbur^i ropor+i ndcbt of $35,000, "rind' the credit of the Board seriously endangered. The denomination is comparatively small, but very liberal in support of its missions. Seven missionaries arc ready to erner the foreign field, but are kept back by lack of funds. From E. L. Compere. Fort Smith, Ark., Nov. 11th, 18G8. “Received two more in this church by experience last Sabbath, that is 35 in all since our meeting be¬ gan. For all this the cloud over mo is very dark. What to do, is a daily inquiry at tbe Tlirone of Grace with me. How to support my family I do not know. I have been supported in the ministry so long, that it seems almost a second nature for me to “ live of tlic gos¬ pel.” Yet the Judge of all tbe еагф will do right, and I will try to say, ‘ Thy Mill be done.’ Pray for me to do it." _ _ Choctaws — Rev. R. J. Hogue. Wc have just received a letter from Brother Hogue, dated Armstrong Academy, Choctaw Nation, Nov. lGth, 18G8. He says: “I sincerely hope that tho time is at hand when wo can begin to operate more extensively and successful!}'. The Lord bless you and yours.” Choctaws — Rev. Peter Folsom, Native prcaelicr to the Choctaw Indians, Nov. 9th, 1868, reports tlic baptism of 17 Indians and 2 col¬ ored persons. He has supplied 7 churches and 3 out- stations, preached 27 sermons, attended 14 religious meetings, restored 17 Indians. Has 4 Sabbath- schools under his supervision, and has traveled in performance of labor 431 miles. He says : “I have been over to Brother Hogue’s station on Red River. I spent 4 weeks with him, lie is doing all lie can, but he is laboring under great disadvantage, having no good interpreter. Wo had a protracted meeting of three days at Ephesus church, 175 miles from here, (Scullyvillc.) Wc have organized a church, consist¬ ing of 11 members, near Fisher Frazirc, to be known as Bethel church. Wc have to organize another church shortly at Jack’s Folk, of nine members. Our people arc very poor, and arc not able to help our preachers, consequently our native prcachera arc preaching without any pay. In this part of the country our principal support before the war consisted in hogs, cattle and horses, but they were destroyed by the army, consequently wc live very poorly. Wc would gladly subscribe for the Journal if we had tlic money.” _ _ _ Christian Indians. Among tho Choctaw Indians thcro are sixteen Christian congregations, having 1,100 communicants and 1,500 Sunday-school scholars. The Bible lias been translated into their language,- and printed in New York under the supervision of . Rev. Mr. I3ying- ton, who lias labored as a missionary among this more civilizal tribe for forty years.