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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance Times, 1927-05-19, Page 2".GUIDE "ME, Q THOU GREAT .JEHOVAH" 'The 'great religion revival which swept over Wales during the first half of the Eighteenth Century was accom- panied by something of, a musical re- vival. Howell Harris, a young lay- man, who, perhaps, more than any other man, was responsible for light- ing the revival fires, was quick to re- alize the need for good hymns. The parish churches of Wales were still singing metrical ,psahns which some- how did not seem to suit the fiery and passionate Welsh. temperament. Harris resorted to an unusual device. He called together the .men' who had gone out to preach and announced a competition in hymn -writing. It is interesting to note that musical competitions are still held in Wales. Among those who took part in the contest conducted by Harris was a young Anglican clergyman named Rev. William Williams. It was a fervent evangelical appeal, delivered by Samuel Harris in the open-air, ,that led Williams to enter the minis- try: He was ordained, in 1740,' but was not happy m his *oils, and to- gether with some' other clergymen of the established church, lie became .one of Harris' preachers. The prize for hymn -composition fell, to Williams. He had a'natural gift for ;poetic composition, and for several years had written hymns. In 1740 hepublished a group with the title "Halleluiah," and in 1745, a ,sec- ond ecand group appeared in which the hymn, "Guide Me, 0 Thou Great Jehovah," appeared. He continued to publish his hymns until his death in 1791, and well-earned the title of 'The Charles Wesley of Wales:" Although . Williams was a man of. much, gentler disposition than many others of his day, who became itiner- ant .evangelists, he seems to have en- dured much bitter persecution bravely. He looked upon the whole of Wales as his parish, and while the actual ground he covered did not equal that .of John Wesley, his indomitable per- serverence and restless energy were only equalled by his undoubted piety. For forty-three pears, Williams ravelled more ' than two thousand miles per year over terribly bad roads and frequently at considerable risk from violence; As Dr. E. F. Benson writes, "His life was spent, not in a preacher's study, but in the great world of out-of-doors," No doubt the wild and rugged scenes of Wales fired, his imaginaton and kindled a- fresh, from time to . time, : the poetic fire within him. Most of his poetry was written in his own Welsh tongue,• and it is difficult for those of other nationalities to understand how great an influence his hymns still have a- mong the .Welsh people. Rev. H. Elnet Lewis, one of themost distin- guished Welshmen of the present day, writes, "What Paul Gerhardt has been to Germany, what Isaac Watts has been to England, that, and even more, has William Williams been to Wales." GUIDE me, 0 Thou Great Jehovah, Pilgrim through this barren land; I am weak, but Thou art mighty; Hold ire with Thy powerful hand; Bread of heaven, Feed me till I want no more. Open now the crystal fountain, Whence the healing stream cloth flow; Let the fire and cloudy pillar Lead the all my journey through; Strong Deliverer, Be Thou still say strength and shield. When I tread the verge of Jordan, Bid my anxious fears subside; Death of deaths, and hell's destruc- tion, Land, me safe on Canaan's side; Song of praises. I will ever give to Thee. Amen.. AN EVENING NAP (Written for The Advance -Times As the eveningshadows darkened, O'er a long bright summers day, All alone I sat and hearkened To -a wild -bird's evening lay; Gentle breezes thru the bowers Floated with a lonesome sigh, • Go0cY fot Kellogg's!e dtea love der td 011 h plc esu 1� a� 's that Flavor P �lr� flavor crispness! th is andpeoer been a e brie for And Kellogg's ate .ilk or, its or, cr er foltd a than for lynch hseet Serve th a evening ord•ner—A.rth or London, eal° off; innin the Made b O e .f rest i 0nta inner.sea,fed , hopackage. 'At els reetc rants. On x1 ,by al gtoce s • WINGHAM ADVANCE -TIMES, And to kolding leaves and, flowers Softly sang a lullaby. I betook ruyself to thinking On the days of long ago, And a chain 'of thought was linking Of the friends I used to know; In. a moment X was hurried Back to childhood's early years, Ere my heart with care was worried Or disturbed by future`' fears,' In the dear old hoar to-gether, We were seated round the hearth Listening once' again to father, Telling stories tinged with mirth; Mother too, ,rehearsed her childhood,. How the days were passed away, Gathering flowers in the wildwood, Chasing butterflies at play. Not.. a feather's weight of sorrow, Fell upoa that peaceful home, • Not a' care about to -morrow, Broken ties were yet to come; ' All the room was filled with gladness, Father's smile and mother's care, Not a corner left for sadness,, How could sorrow enter there? But the scene (so realistic One can feel, but not explain,) Qu ckly changed to maze and mystic, Leaving :ire alone again. Starting up I heard the closing Of the wild -birds evening hymn Sad to find I had been dozing, And the past was just a dream. T. A. CALHOUN, London. LANES (Intended for last week) Mr. and Mrs. David Little and Vera, of Currie's Corners; visited with Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Alton on Sunday. Quite a number from here attended the funeral of Mrs. James Saunders, of the 9th concession, on Sunday. Mrs. Saunders had. been ill about four. days, hut had not been in good health for some 'fime.'On Friday she was re- leived by ,death. Much sympathy is extended to the family and friends. She leaves to mourn her loss, her husband, one daughter, May, and a son George and also some sisters. There was a large attendance at the. communion service last ,Sunday, held in Hackett's . Church, it was a lovely day and weather did not prevent any:- one ny:one frons attending who cared to go. We are glad to report Miss Winnie Lane is able to be home from Wing - ham Hospital again and is able to be up and around again. NEW MINISTER INDUCTED AT LOCHALSH • Thursr'laY, MaY 19th, 190,7 A meeting o fthe Maitland Pres- bytery was held in Ashfield Presby- terian church, Lochalsh, on Wednes- day ednesday afternoon, May 11th, forthe pur pose of inducting Rev. G. S. Richie into the pastoral charge; of the Ash- field congregation, which has been without a settled- minister since the retirement of Rev. J. S. Hardie. A very large concourse of people assembled for the occasion. The mod- erator of the Presbytery, Rev. J. A. James, of South Kinloss, presided. Rev. Dr. Connor, of Ripley, preached an able and masterly sermon on the incident in the garden of Gethsemane, basing his remark on the words "And he wenta little father." Rev. T. D. McCullough, of Kincardine, moder- ator of the charge, outlined the steps leading up to the call, remarking that it was the most hearty and unanimous call he had ever had occasion to deal. with. Rev. J. A. James theti pro- ceeded to induct the new minister, afterward calling upon Rev. T. D. Mc- Cullough to address the minster and Rev. C. H. McDonald, of Lucknow, to address the congregation. WILLIAM J. JOHNSTON William J. Johnston, Goderich's oldest native-born resident, who few weeks ago celebrated his, nine- tieth birthday, did not long siuvvive the anniversary, passing away on. Sat- urday evening last. Almost, to the last he retained his faculties to a re- markable degree and, was able to be about town. He was born March 2z 1837,' in a house on Montreal street where Din Kee's cafe now stands. At one time he kept an old;: Western Ho- tel in Goderich; latei7 he was hi the hotel business hi Wingham, and also was a trail carrier between Clinton and Wingliain, Leaving this county, he spent thirty-five years in Chicago, where he was in the employ of the street railway. company,, in- cident in his long and active life was a visit to California in the days of the gold excitement. ,l otir or five years ago he returned to spend his remain- ing days in he native town. The fun- eral took place 'Tuesday afternoon from. the home of .Mrs: S. Knuckle, St Patricli."s•street, Whet e deceased made his hone Sign't1 : . CELEBRATE f4:1; OUTDO E HOLIDAY 'ictoria Day MaY FITTINGLY SECURE YOUR SUPPLIES HERE FLAGS IN ALL SIZES Canadian or Union Jacks BUNTING IN TRI -COLOR We can supply you with any quan- tity. Be sure to get yours now and have them for the Jubilee. 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