This is a speech given by the American Presbyterian minister Thomas Smyth in 1855, on the occasion of the 48th anniversary of the Orphan House in Charleston, South Carolina. The speech is a celebration of the work of the Orphan House, which provided a home and education for orphaned children in the region. Smyth reflects on the importance of charity and the role of the church in caring for the needy. The speech is a powerful reminder of the value of compassion and community.

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