The poor have been embraced within the scope of their visitations

The Female Benevolent Society, spoken of in my last report as then recently organized, has been in successful operation during the year, and has greatly benefited the poor, both in soul and body. It has been a great assistance to the Rector, in aiding him in the discharge of his duty among the poor. The poor at the County Poor House have been embraced within the scope of their visitations, and monthly services are held there by the Rector.

(Source: The Rev. Joseph C. Huske, Parochial Report, St. John’s Church, Fayetteville, 1861 Journal of Convention, 34)