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out iii praises to God for Iris goodness to me a sin ner in sparing my altogether unprofitable life, when I deserved nothin? but death and banishment from o his preenee forever. “But God who is rich in mercy for the great love wherewith He loved us even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, for by grace ye are saved, &o.; for by grace are je saved through faith, that not of yourselves, it’ is the gift of God not of works, lest any man should boast.” I felt like I could adopt the language of the Apostle Paul, “ For I know that in me, (that is in my flesh,) dvvelleth no good thing,” &c. For the good that I would, Ido not, but the evil which I would not, that I do. — I kept all these exercises of mind to myself. I woukl go to meeting and the preacher would take up my case, (as he had often before,) and tell how the sinner felt under a work of grace ; I thought 1 could witness along until he would come to their deliverance, and I thought mine did not come up to the mark, and it would not do, and at other times it seemed almost like it would ; I had some trials on the subject for nine years. Sometimes at baptiz : ng I was asked why I did not bring my clothes and go into the water, I told them l was not fit, and thought if they knew my heart they would not want me ; many times did I go into mer ry company and try to give it all up, then I would think surely il I was a Christian I would not act as I do. After waiting several years to get a better hope, I had to go to the church with the same lit tie one I had had for years. On Saturday before the third Sunday in Dec. 1855, 1 related in sub stance what I have here wrote to the church at Harris’ Spring, was received, and on the day follow ing I in company with my wife was baptized by Eid. Isaac Hamby. At that time I felt anjease of mind, but next morning I became very much dis tressed, for I feared I had deceived the church, and if I could only have then called it back, I would have kept it all to myeelf. But oh, dear brethren, that night after lying down meditating, when all at once the love of God seemed to burst in my soul and the trouble I had about joining the church left me. these words came in my mind, “There is therefore now no con demnation to them which are in Christ Jesus who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.” Then I could see that I had been walking after the flesh for years } it appeared to mo that 1 then had a clear er view of the plan of salvation by grace than I ever had before. 1 thought I should never see any more trouble. But oh, how mistaken I was, I have daily passed through many troubles and trials, but if we are Christ's we shall come off more than con querer through him that loved us and gave him self for us, &c. As I have been much lengthier than I expected when I commenced this, I will close by saying, if I am a child of God surely I am the least and fartherest behind of all the flock. WM. ADAMS. The Editors being absent attending the Oconee Association, will account for the lack of Editorial matter in this dumber. Printer. SOUTHERN BAPTIST MESSENGER. Appointments. Elders Meadors and Culp will preach at Che walla, Marshall Cos., Miss., Thursday, Nov. 8. Tallaloosa, Friday, Nov. 9. Pleasant Grove, Saturday & Sunday, Nov. 10, 11. Bethesda, Monday, Nov. 12. Horn Lake, Tuesday, Nov. 13. Union, Wednesday, Nov. 14. Shiloh, Thursday, Nov. 15. Leaving home on tlfe Rail Road, we will be de pendent on the brethren for conveyance from place to place, throughout the appointments. PETER CULP. 0231TniLHIES. It is with a sad heart, and yet I trust with a re signed will that I write the following notice of my much esteemed but deseased brother Eugene. Mr. EUGENE E. Son of Eld. Benjamin, and Mrs. N. A. Lloyd, was born May 20, 1838, and died at his mother’s residence near Greenville, Ala., July 4th, 1800, aged 22 years, 1 month, and 8 days. When death enters our doors and takes from our arms our dearest friends, notwithstanding the conso lation Christianity affords, nature will melt into tears. In the abodes of sorrow Rachels are mourning, and too often refusing to be comforted because their chil dren and friends are not. For Eugene we “weep not as those who have no hope.” lie was next younger than mvself, and truly he was a dutiful son a kind and affectionate brother. And although he never attached himself to the church, yet for several years previous to his death, he oftentimes seemed much concerned in reference to his future welfare. — I have often seen the penitential tears chase each other down his youthful cheeks. For several months previous to his illness and death, he was a close stu dent of the Bible, lie was moral all his life, but for the last year of his life particularly, I suppose a more perfect pattern of morality never existed. We have a very strong hope that he is now in heaven.— During his illness of 4 weeks, he often seemed med itative and made remarks that led us fully to believe that he was prepared to depart. Avery short time before his dissolution, that mother who had so often prayed for him, and who had taught him when a child to pray, bowed by his bedside, and prayed with and for him, and when she arose from her knees, he exclaimed, “ Bless the Lord this night. ’ Brother Eugene had a mind well stored with useful knowl edge. Having been a student at College for several sessions, and subsequently a teacher, he had become familiar not only with the higher branches of an English education but with the classics also. His His station in life, his vivacity and amiableness, promised his family’ and friends many consolations for days to come. But alas 1 the blast of death has converted hope into calamity 1 His body is committed to the grave. 0 grave! Why didst thou receive that noble form? We are not accustomed to commit so precious a treasure to thy custody. Thou hast received an illustrious de posit, for death hath shown that he “ loves a shin ing mark.” My beloved brother, farewell but not forever ! Thou hast fallen in the vigor of youth but with thine armor on 1 Thou hast fallen beloved by thy family and friends. Indeed none knew thee, but to love thee. We see thee no more in the walk of life, but we shall see thee again. Jesus thy Sa vior and ours says, “ I am the resurrection and the life, he that believeth on me, though he vvere dead, yet shall he live.” Thou shalt live again ! Thy body so recently intered, will be reanimated and fashioned like the Redeemer’s glorious body. The ransomed of the Lord will up from the grave, inves. ted with the glories of incorruption, and sing with triumph, “O death, where is thy sting?’ O grave where is thy victory ?” Thanks be unto God, “ who giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ,” —victory through Christ —that is enough. God grant that we who live may meet thee, our fathers broth ers and sisters in heaven, and be a complete family in the realms of bliss. J, L. LLOYD. Dear Brethren : —At the request of the bereav ed widow and son of the deceased, I send you the following obituary for publication. Departed this- life at his residence, near Pine Lev el, Montgomery Cos., Ala., on the evening of Aug. 28, 1860, of Typhoid Fever, Eld. F. SWINT, aged 71 years, and 5 days. Bro. Swint was born Aug. 23, 1789, was raised in Hancock Cos., Ga., where he was united by marriage to Miss Rebecca Harris, Aug. 13, 1811. According to sister Swiat’s best re collection, (the records being misplaced,) he obtain ed a hope in the Lord about the year 1830, and was accordingly received and baptized at Darien church, by Eld. James Steallv, it being at that time unspot ted from the world. I mean Darian church was foreign from the institutions of men, and a stranger; to the New Hampshire confession of faith. lie remained there until the division of the Bap tists, about 1837, when he and his companion with drew, on account of the introduction of men-made societies into the church. Bro. Swint commenced exercising in the character of a minister about two years subsequent to his reception into the church, since which time he has been actively engaged in the vineyard of his Master. The humble writer has been intimately acquainted with the deceased since 1854, have traveled many j miles to different Associations in his company. I have stayed several night at his residence, and he has also stayed several nights with me, and I can say of a truth, that he has been to me not only interes ting company, but also a pattern of piety, and what I considered a model Baptist. Bro. Swint was re spected as a citizen, highly esteemed as a neighbor, and beloved by his brethren, lie was a kind Mas ter, an affectionate husband, an indulgent father, and we feel confident that a father in Israel has fallen. Elizabeth church feels the loss as irreparable. May the good Lord enable us to say with his servant of old, “ The Lord giveth, the Lord taketh away, bless ed be the name of the Lord,” “ But we shall see his face no more, Until we meet on Canaan’s shore, Where we’ll join with him and sing, Honor to our Lord and King. We have heard him preach and pray, Oft have heard our brother say, If on earth we meet no more, I hope we’ll meet on Canaan’s shore.” In his last illness which lasted about ten days, he complained of little or no pain, which brings to our mind the language of the Poet, which says, “Jesus can make a dying bed, Feel soft as downy pillows are, While on his breast we lean our head, And breathe our life out sweetly there.” Yours as ever,’ W. E. FREEMAN. Bamah, Ala., Sept. 10, 1860. 151