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EMORY COLLEGE.
Though far away I distant be,
Emory, dear Emory,
Thy name is still most de tr to me.
Emory, dear Emory.
Thy classic h ills and sacred groves
And green retreats my memory loves;
And oft in vision visit theo,
Emory, dear Emory.
Siloa’a brook.* I love, hard by
Emory, dear Emory,
Whose stream refreshed so constantly
Emory, dear Emory.
Bor ancient grove, nor vale, nor fount
Can tempt my soul from Zion's mount
Or ’bate the joy I have in thee
Emory, dear Emory.
Though absent far, I still may roam,
Emory, dear Emory,
Though years may pass and changes come,
Emory, dear Emory,
Strong “ ties around my heart are spun
Which will not, cannot be undone
Living, I sti 1 will cherish thee '
Emory, dear Emory.
Thou art our fChurch’s eldest born
Emory, dear Emory,
And though she’s smitten now and torn
Emory, dear Emory,
0B»y sons united now for thee
In ardent prayer and sympathy
Shall still protect and succor thee,
Emory, dear Emory.
To State and" Church alike endeared,
Emory, dear Emory,
**l2ndowed at last,” shall be the word,
Emory, dear Emory.
Thy future then, more glorious still:
Tby sons a nobler mission fill ;
And childrens' children cherish thee
Emory , Our Emory.
Young J Ai.len.
Shanghai, China, July 23d, 1806.
*“ Siloa’s brook ” —The Church at Oxford. j
f Georgia Conference.
Paraphrase of Psalm XXIII
The Lor lis my shepherd, I very well know : |
For lie leadeth me daily wherever I go ;
And when 1 am weary he layeth me down
In pastures that are with green grass overgrown. 1
When hungry, he feeds me ; —I never shall fear !
Either want or distress while my shepherd is
near.
When tliiisfy, he leadeth me on by the side
Os cuest beautiful streams, where the cool waters
glide.
He quencheth my thirst, lie restoreth my soul;
lie forgiveth my sins, and he maketh me who e;
He leads me in paths that the righteous have
trod !
In the strait, narrow way that leadeth to God i
Yeal the Lord, my good shepherd, my table i
doth spread;
And he feedeth me daily with life-giving bread:
The supply is so large that my cup runneth o'er,
And I drink and feast, till I hunger no more!
Surely goodness and mere}’ shall foilow me here, j
All the days of my life, if my shepherd be near ; j
Aud when hence my good shepherd shall call j
me to go, *
1 shall dwell in the house of the Lord evermore! !
I
Yea! though I should, now, have to yield up my j
breath,
And pass through the valley and shadow of
death, —
I would willingly go, having nothing to fear—
For the Lord, my good shepherd, even then,
would be near.
J. C. B.
Irwinton, Ga., Oct. 17/A, 1860.
KEtcius front Ijje Cjrartjjcs.
Fairfield Ct., S. C. Conference.
Mr. Editor : —By your permission I pro
pose to give a brief account of the work in
this part of the “ vineyard,”—it being in J
favorable contrast with other cases of 'which ,
we have seen in the Advocate.
I would mention that after the last ses
sion of pur Conference, there being no pub
lic transportation, the brethren of our Dew
charge sent their mules and wagons, and
moved us to a comfortable place rented for
us j the circuit parsonage having been de
stroyed by Sherman’s army. Perhaps there
is [not a people in our connection that
was more thoroughly peeled and prostrated
by the war than the Fairfield and Richland
people,and yet they were not willing with their
other losses to give up the gospel. Hence
they resolved in the first place, to send for
their preacher and his family, that being the
cheapest, and indeed the only, way to move
at that time. They resolved iu the second
place, that we should have the means of
living. Accordingly an appropriation of
provisions, as well as money, was made, and
as conscientious Christians, their
have thus far been executed, and we have
had a comfortable living. I entered upon
my work cheerfully, and it was not long be
fore we were favored with “ time3 of refresh-
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ing from the presence of the Lord.” We
held a meeting at Bethel early in the year,
(in which we were joined by our Presbyte
rian brethren) that was attended with the
happiest results. The membership was re
freshed; about a dozen souls were convert
ed, and we had several valuable additions
The increasing interest in our prayer meet
ings, and our large congregations, led us to
hope for stili brighter manifestations of the
divine favor. We were not disappointed
Onr third quarterly meeting was an occa
sion of uncuinmon interest. We were re
minded of old times when our Presiding El
der began the examination of the official
brethren one by one. It was conducted in
goo*f old class meeting style. Personal ex
perience, as well as official duty, was made
the subject of thorough and searching in
quiry. We were pleased and profited; it
was a feast long to be remembered.
Great prominence was given by our excel
lent P. E. to that all important —hut alas!
for us—much neglected doctrine of sanctifi
cation. He cave us one of the strongest
discourses on that subject during the meet
ing that we have listened to for years. It
was telling in its effect. It served not only
to strengthen the faith of our people in it as
a Bible doctrine, but to beget in the hearers
a desire for its attainment.
My brethren in the ministry, if we would
give more attention to this vital subject as
it respects our own experience, and preach it
more constantly and faithfully to our peo
ple, we would be happier ourselves, and
our usefulness would be increased incalcula
bly.
We held a meeting in July at Cedar
Creek, where the Lord was present to save.
Thirty were added to the church, and a
good Dumber converted. It was my privil
ege at that meeting to witness some of the
clearest conversions I have seen for years.
Bro. Martin favored us a portion of the time
with his valuable services.
We commenced a meeting at Mt. Pleas'*
ant, July 28th, which continued until Aug.
12th; twenty-three were added to the
church. Conversions at this meeting were
c'earand satisfactory ; the exact number we
did not ascertain. The old and the young
shared in Heaven's rich bestowments on
that occasion. We have encouraging indi
cations at other points.
The Sunday school cause is in a prosper
ous condition, it is truly gratifying in these
times of peril and trouble to witness such a
lively interest among all classes for the ris
ing generation. The young ladies of our
section have acted a noble part, in promot
ing this great and good cause. Through
their influence many of the young meu of
our country who served their country so
faithfully, have identified themselves with
the Sunday school cause, either as scholars
or teachers.
The school nt Bethel deserves special
mention. Connected with this school, we
have one of the largest, and most inter
esting Bible classes, I have ever seen
in the country Their recitations af
ford evidence of close application and
thoroughness. Their fine singing is by no
means an unimportant feature. It adds
greatly to the interest and success of the
school. On 80th of August they had a
grand celebration. The Cedar Creek and
Horeb, (Presbyterian,) schools were invited
to join them. The occasion was one of
thrilling interest. Capt. J. H. Kinsler, a
layman, delivered an address, that deserves
to be written in letters of gold, and read by
the friends of the cause throughout our
country. It was strong, ornate, and pecu
liarly appropriate; a triumphant vindication
of Sunday school instruction. Shoit ad
dresses were delivered by Col. Fenly and
Ilev. Mr. Boggs; the writer bringing up
the rear. The music was led by Mrs A.,
aud sweeter music we do not expeet to hear
on earth. The speeches and music over, the
school and audience were iuvited to partake
of a bountiful and elegant dinner.
The Church Meeting has been organized
and put in operation among us; and if prop
erly managed, will prove a great blessing to
our church.
Arrangements have been made to rebuild
our parsouago. It is to be a commodious
aud comfortable building. Thank God !we
have a noble type of Christian people still
living, notwithstanding the terrible trials
through which we have been called to pass.
May others be stimulated to similar deeds of
faithfulness to the Church and cause of
God. A. J. Cauthen.
Oct. 10/A.
Marion and Pacolet, S. C. Conference.
Mr. Editor: In one of your editorials
you solicit “an account of the triumphs
which Christ is gaining over sin." With
few exceptions such an account may be
2iven by every preacher in Bro. Fleming’s
District.
You have heard of the victory at Marion,
N. C., and you have told us about it. Tell
it again. Vicksburg, upon the Mississippi,
was an important post to the Confederates,
and when Pemberton surrendered that
stronghold we lost much, but satan lost
more when he surrendered Marion C. 11.,
N. C.
The fall of Vicksburg veiled the Sunny
South with gloom; the fall of Marion turn
ed the devils pale. It was their Gibraltar—
Macon, Ga., Friday, November 2, 1866.
their Vicksburg Brother Fleming and
Brother Carpenter—Jonathan and his armor
bearer—took his satanic majesty by surprise,
or he never would have lowered his flag
from a citadel where it had so long floated
in triumph. God bless the good people of
Clarion, and help them to write the “Old
Hundred” doxology upon their banner.
A victory has also been won at Mesopo
tamia, in my little circuit—Pacolet. Though
not so signal as the one in McDowell, it is
worthy of being chronicled. Our beloved
Rider, accompanied by his “.chief of staff”—
Bro. Bellinger, led us in an attack upon
the enemy’s works at this place. The first
onset was made on Saturday morning; the
second in the afternoon, and then, through
eight successive days, volley after volley was
poured into the ranks of the wicked one.
Stout hearted sinners quailed, and the peo
ple of God rejoiced. His army being de
moralized, satan much discomfitted retreat
ed in disorder, leaving the field in the
hands of Dim who, in personal encounter,
vanquished him in the three battles of the
Wilderness, the Pinnacle of the Temple,
and the Exceeding high Mountain.
Truly and affectionately,
J. E. Watson.
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Terrell Circuit, Ga. Conference.
Mr. Editor : A few more appointments
filled, and I will have closed my work on
the Terrell Circuit for the second year. I
feel thankful to tie Lord, for the mercy and
grace he has manifested toward the Church
es under my care.
While the work of revival has not been
so extensive as last year, yet we have had
many gracious meetings. Especially does
this apply to the meeting which we closed
in Dawson a short time since, at which there
were twenty-six added to the Church. This
meeting followed immediately after the Dis
trict Conference. At it Bros. Simmons and
Scaife, of Lumpkin, and May, of Cuthbert,
did good service. The Lord was with us in
converting power.
Altogether I have received into the
Church, this year, about eighty members on
my circuit. There is a very good religious
feeling existing in all the Churches.
Owing to the scarcity of money, up to this
time, I have done but little in the way of
Conference collections, hut hope to come up
with a good report at Conference.
Dawson has been a little crowded with
ecclesiastical conventions ? recently. Our
District Conference was held here, as you
know, and immediately thereafter, came on
the Baptist Association, which has just
closed.
Speaking of the Association, I am re
minded of a sermon preached on Sabbath
evening last, by Dr. Wellborn, of Americus.
His text was from the 3d ohapter of Phil
ippians, and 18th verse. In his sermon he
labored to show up the enemies of the “cross
of Christ,’’ all of whom he passed by, ex
cept those who preach the possibility of
apostacy and practice any other mode of
baptism save immersion ! lie assumed that
the final, unconditional perseverance of the
Saints, to be a doctrine of the cross, and
therefore all who opposed it were enemies
to the cross.
I regretted to hear such a sermon from
Dr. Wellborn, especially as I had been led
to believe that he did not belong to that
party who can see through none other than
Baptist glasses.
But let every man preach as he under
stands the Scriptures. I simply mentioned
this sermon because of the surprise and dis
appointment with which it filled me.
Thos. T. Christian.
DaHLON'EG * Ct , Ga. CONFERENCE.—
L. Q. Alien writes: —It will doubtless do
you and all the friends of Zion good to hear
what the Lord is doing for us on this work.
On last Tuesday evening, the Amiealola
0. M. began, and closed on yesterday morn
ing '/he Lord was with us in forgiving
power all the time. Quite a number were
converted, and twenty-live joined the Church.
All the preachers present did good work,
and in answer to prayer God poured his
Spirit upou the people in rich effusion.
The oldest men in all this country say the}
never saw the Church so active in good
works before—never saw such a 0. M. be
fore. There was a very striking exhibition
of the power of faithful prayer. A young
lady becatre very much concerned about the
salvation of her brother-in-law. She went
to him and asked him to go to the altar for
prayer, lie consented and went with herj
after remaining for some time he became
discouraged and arose and began to walk
away. The young lady fell on her knees
and prayed, that God would cause hi 1 1! to
retrace his steps and come back to the altar
and he converted before he left the spot
The young man turned around and walked
briskly back and bowed down and began to
pray mightily to God for help, and tnt e
shortest time imaginable, God wonderfully
and powerfully converted him. The young
lady said, at that moment, “ thank God my
prayers have been heard,’’ and then said,
u Amen.” Oh ! that all the army of the
livin" God upon earth had such faith. Oh
Lord increase our faith and bless the Churchy
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Decatur Ct., Ga. Conference.— Rev.
J. J. Morgan writes : “Please say that we
have had a glorious revival ct Decatur,
resulting in an increase to the Church of
125 per cent on the old membership; also
a revival at Corinth, where wo had an in
crease of 33£ per cent on ibe old member
ship. The Circuit is in a good condition
and everything is moving on in fine trder.
Our missionary collections are coming up
well.”
Greenville Ct., S. C. Conference.
Mr. Editor : —I have good news to com
municate from this circuit. The God of our
fathers has been with us—graciously with
us. I commenced the summer campaign on
the 2lith July. Feeling my own noihing
ness and inability to accomplish any good
thing, and relying alone on .God to give suc
cess, I commenced the fight against the
powers of darkness, at the time mentioned,
and have continued without much inter
mission till now; aided by other brethren,
particularly Bro. W. -S. Black, of Grcen\ille
station, who preached the Word “in de
monstration of the Spirit and of power.’’
The Church has been greatly revived and
strengthened, and many backsliders have
been reclaimed. One hundred and ninety
joined the church, (132 whites and 58
colored). Some of the old citizens, who
have hitherto held themselves aloof from
the calls of the gospel, have been powerful
ly converted, and have united with the
church. I can not, as others have done,
state that our meetings were quiet—unac
companied with audible shouts; for there
were shouts in the camp, as of one that get
teth the victory—loud exclamations of “glo
ry to God I’’ The Spirit was with us, and
the people of God had liberty to express
their joy. I do not think that shouting
aloud is essential to true piety, by no means,
(some of the best Christians are the most
quiet) but I do think that some Methodists
are too fond of saying iu Connection with a
revival meeting “ it was quiet , and the work
(‘therefore’) deep and thorough;” implying
that the genuineness and depth of the work
was in proportion to the quiefchess which
marked its progress. Our fathers never
talked after that fashion. When the ten
lepers were cleansed, one “ turned back, and
with a loud voice glorified God ;’’ and Je
sus rebuked the other nine for their silence.
(Luke 17:15—18). On the day of Pente
cost some of the converts made such a noise
that the enemies of the religion of Jesus
thought they were drunk And alas 1 friends
to the cause speak harshly of such demon
strations even now.
I hare put all the new machinery of our
Church into operation, in connection with
the old, and the whole works finely—success
fully. Our people are well satisfied. The
opinion of the best men of this section is
that the name of our Church should he
changed, as recommended by the General
Conference, also that we should have lay
representation.
I notice that my allusion (in a previous
letter) to the low state of our finances has
aroused some criticism ; also, that part about
dram-drinking, dancing Methodists, etc.
Some say I talk too plainly. Well I pro
fess to be nothing but a plain-spoken Meth
odist preacher. /like to call things by their
proper names. Upon this point and some
others, Bishop Pierce has written a letter
(see Advocate of 21st Sept.) for which I
thank him from the depth ot my heart. It
sounds like a pure Christianity; every
minister should read that letter —every
member should read it ; and I do not think
you can fill a column and a half in the Ad
vocate better, than to publish it monthly for
the next twelve months.
I am getting rid of dancing, dram-drink
ing Methodists, and the good people sustain
my course. I gave timely warning, and
space to repent; and am now following
Bishop Pierce’s counsel. Even many non
professors say it is the proper course. lam
persuaded that many have been converted
and added to the church on this e’rcuit, who
would have remained in darkness but for
this exercise of discipline —some have so
stated.
In regard to the finances there i- a de
cided reaction. The stewards have waked
up, and are at work with ptomist* of auc-:
cess Some of the Monthly Meetings have j
ordered eaoh member to be assessed accord
ing to his ability.
One brother, just after services closed on
last Sabbath, while the steward was urging ;
prompt action, said, “ the last Advocate gave
the proper plan and good counsel, which if
followed would insure success.” 1 beli ve if
the Advocate was placed in every family
there would be little, if any, talk about “pe
nuriousness.’’ So far as lam personally con
cerned in this matter I will add that Jesus
says, “ Seek ye first the Kingdom of God
and his righteousness, and all these things
shall be added unto you.” I have endeav
ored to follow His advice, and he has ful
filled that promise—for I have every thing
necessary for life, and for godliness. Nev
ertheless I feel it my duty to counsel the
membership in refeience to their duty to
support the Church financially, for the “love
of money is the root of all evil,’ and the
remedy prescribed by the great Physician
for this malady of the soul, is to give , or
rather to pay the debts we owe to God. And
in getting rid of our money in this way, we
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at the same time get rid of that unlawful
love of worldly treasure.
But in reference to this circuit I will say,
that some of the best people who live in the
State, live here; and he who may b- sent
here need feel it no affliction. He will find
kind friends and plenty of them.
In conclusion, I believe with the Bishop
that “ the Church is neither dead nor dy
ing,’’ and that a glorious destiny awaits the
Southern Methodist Church, if we. do our
duty, and I trust we shall. Blessed be the
name of Jesus for that courage-inspiring
declaration concerning His Church, of which
we form a part, “ The gates of hell ahull
not prevail against it .” 11. C. Oliver.
Gilder, S. C, Oct. 9th, 18C6.
Revival at Athens, Ga
Mr. Editor: You have given through
your columns information to your patrons
that we are enjoying in Athens, a precious
season of grace. It will not, however, be
deemed inappropriate for me to make some
further statements in regard to this work.
Before our meeting began, there was more
opposition to earnest , spiritual, self-denying
piety, than ever existed in this community,
and £ am not sure but more than I ever
witnessed in any ether community, where ia
the providence of God, my lot has fallen,
since I became a minister of the gospel.
We were very much given to worldly an 4
sinful amusements—as card-playing, dan
cing, etc. Not only were these tolerated,
but approved, by Chureh members in many
instances, as well as by those who were
avowedly worldly. A goodly number of my
own people, as well as ethers, felt restive
under my frequent, earnest and (it may be)
severe animadversions upon their temper
and conduct, touching the things to which
allusion has been made.
Such was the state of the Church and
community, when our District Meeting be
gan, the Friday before the fourth Sabbath
in August. Bishop Pierce preached us
three strmons at that meeting which I
doubt not did much good. And 1 am pleased
to be able truthfully to say that, upon the
subject of dancing, he was not equivocal—
but denounced it in unmeasured terms. I
make mention of this gratefully, for the rea
son that a good many of our brethren are
becoming “tender-footed” on that subject of
late, and some of the ministers even, are
limping a little, I fear, —but not so Bishop
Pierce—thank God, and it is under God,
through the instrumentality of such men a*
he—and none others—that the living, earnest
piety of the Chureh is to be promoted.
But to the meetiug. I determined to
protract the services. We held a prayer
meeting every morning at 9 o’clock, and
preached every night. Brethren Myrick,
Worley and Corley assisted me between
Sabbaths. We contended manfully against
the world, flesh and dev.il —a few of the
male members, and quite a large number of
the females attending ccnstanily. Several
were awakened and converted—perhaps 20
in t he cour. o of about three or tour weeks.
About this time, Bishop Andrew and Bro.
G- J. Pearce came to cur relief. The Bish
op was very feeble, and remained but a few
days, hut gave us some good mellow talks
during his stay. Bro. P. continued with us
until the meeting closed, and did us efficient
service. Meanwhile, when the people fouud
that we were very much in earnest, our con
gregations increased, and the interest also,
among the irreligious. The Baptist and
Presbyterian ministers and congregations
joined in, and within a few days more, wa
w ere in the midst of a wonderful revival.—
From Wednesday night preceding the last
Sabbath in Septs mber, there wasahiarked
increase in the .meeting. On Sunday morn
ing I felt that we wore victorious and in
possession of the fild, aud at night the rush
to the altar was beyond anything of the kind
I ever witnessed. It was the week succeed*
ing this that we sent for Bro. J. S. Key,
who stayed with us several days, and preach
ed us four excellent sermons Dr. Lips
comb and his venerable father helped us
much. Aud lam gratified to beabletosay
that, the entire faculty of the University
sympathised with the movement most pro
foundly, and rendered us, in a prudent way,
all the aid in their power. The srudents
were wonderfully blessed—about 70 of then*
have professed religion and joined the
Church; or rather, there are that number
who are now religion* —a few of them were
so before the me ting—only 34 in the Uni
versity who are not professors.
I received on one Sunday morning in one
class about 112 into the Chureh, and the '
communion service la-4 Sunday week was
beyond anything of that kind I ever witness
ed, To see so many of the young men anti
womeu for the first time commemorating the
death and sufferings of our divine Lord,
was almost qjore “than flesh and bl od eould
bear.’’ Our hearts said “Hallelujah. P
But I feel that I can give you or your
readers but a faint idea of the meeting, if I
were to write a great deal more than is prop
er for one communication for the Advocate.
So I must close. We continued our meeting
seven weeks. Bro. H. J. Adams came and
preached for us the last week cf our meet
ing four times, with seal, earnestness, and I
trust, much profit.
During the meeting, I think we had sev-