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South Congregational Church history and catalogue, 1852–1865 · scan page 30
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22 MINISTRY OF DR. STILES. swer to them, Dr. Stiles alludes in one of the ex- tracts quoted below. The first sermon ever preached in the South Church was by Rev. Dr. Stiles, on Sabbath mor- ning, June 27, 1852, from the text, " Why will ye die ?" It was a deeply impressive discourse, and was preached to a very large audience. Not only the fame of the preacher, but the novelty of the occa- sion, drew together a crowd of hearers. In the after- noon the pulpit was occupied by some other clergy- man. In the evening. Dr. Stiles j)reaclied the Dedi- cation sermon, from the text, " I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ." He now laid out his full strength, stimulated alike by the greatness of his theme, and by the sea of up-turned faces which he saw before him. Every slip and aisle, every gallery and entry, every standing-place, and even the pulpit stairs of that spacious edifice, were filled to overflow- ing, and hundreds went away, from the impossibility of gaining admittance. Eev. Mr. Sawtcll was pres- ent to enjoy the scene, but was unable to take any prominent part in the exercises. Several persons, who afterward obtained joy and peace in believing, date their first religious impressions from the solem- nities of that day. One man in i;)articular, then be- tween 45 and 50 years of age, who had lived a very wicked life and gloried in his wickedness, was melted down under convictions of the truth, and never found rest until he found it in Christ. He has ever since Avitnessed a good confession, — always ready to lift uj>
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Silent Grounds Collective, Church Burial & Death Records, CH-P004-0030. South Congregational Church history and catalogue, 1852–1865, printed page not verified, PDF page 30. Hallock, Gerard, 1800-1866; digitized copy contributed by University of California Libraries https://archive.org/details/historyofsouthco00hall/page/n32/mode/1up Accessed September 8, 2026.
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