The American missionary — volume 42, no. 9, September, 1888Various
Religion
The American missionary — volume 42, no. 9, September, 1888
Various
Congregational churches -- Missions -- Periodicals; Home missions -- Periodicals
Let us organize ourselves into a powerful and extensive
organization and then we shall be in a position to make a
systematic and aggressive, as well as harmonious, struggle for our
rights. If we do this, we shall command the respect of all men,
even if we fail in obtaining what we struggled for. But we shall
not fail. Truth and justice sooner or later triumph, if those who
champion them are only true to themselves.
* * * * *
DEATH OF MRS. L. A. ORR.
In the rest and quiet of vacation, death has come to the little
band left at Talladega.
On July 15th, Mrs. Orr passed suddenly away from earth. The day
before, while riding with a friend, the horse stumbled, and falling
forward pulled her out of the buggy to the ground. It was not
supposed she was seriously hurt, but later it was found that the
fall had produced concussion of the brain. In about two hours she
became unconscious, and lay in that condition through all the hours
of the night. At 9:30 on Sabbath morning, without a word or look
of recognition, she passed away. Thus has ended a most useful and
consecrated life. She was president of our W. C. T. U., and none
will be more missed. Tired teachers ever found a warm welcome, rest
and quiet in her pleasant rooms, and guests of the college will
remember with gratitude Mrs. Orr’s careful thoughtfulness for their
comfort.
Leaving a pleasant home at the North and remunerative occupation,
Mr. and Mrs. Orr came into this missionary work with but a single
aim, that of doing good, and nobly has it been accomplished.
By their efforts, mission schools in two out-stations have been
established and funds obtained for a school and church in one,
to be called Clinton Chapel in honor of the donors, most of whom
lived in Clinton, Mass. Mrs. Orr visited these schools. Her
personal presence cheered and encouraged them, and she gave from
her own means with no unsparing hand to further the work. The
death of their friend brings great sorrow to the people of these
neighborhoods, and they are greatly cast down. “Shall we have to
give up our new chapel?” and “What can we do without Mrs. Orr?” are
questions asked on all sides.
Dear friend! God help us to more faithfully and prayerfully carry
on the work you have laid down.
A. R. D.
* * * * *
ON TO JESUS; ON TO GOD.
BY REV. G. D. PIKE, D.D.
Holy Spirit, comfort me:
I am sadly stained by sin;
Help thou mine infirmity,
Lead me where the Lamb hath been.
Thou canst guide me o’er the road,
On to Jesus; on to God.
I have grieved thee oft and sore,
Quenched thy gentle, kindly voice;
Take, O take me evermore,
Let my soul again rejoice.
Set my feet upon the road;
On to Jesus; on to God.
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