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South Congregational Church history and catalogue, 1852–1865 · scan page 212
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202 MISCELLANEOUS. present 104 persons, including many who had recently cast in their lot with us. This department continues to be useful for its social as well as charitable connections, and we should by every means in our power, forward and encourage its • managers in their good work. The pulpit, by the blessing of God, has been filled, we believe, to the cheerful acceptance of all. Under the direc- tion of our dear Pastor, and the assistance during a short vacation, of our valued friend and his former associate. Rev. Myron Barrett, we have the past year been favored with the preached word without having our minds disturbed by the absorbing worldly topics of the day ; and if by the exclusion of such matters, our dear Church has been an asylum to which many of our fellow citizens could resort, we may take courage to believe that for the future we may be able to welcome many more, to worship with us at our altars. This class of persons are numerous, we are happy to say, and the revenue from slips will much exceed that of any former year in the history of our Church. Tlie peace wilhin these walls should not cause us to forget that in a large section of our beloved land. Churches are made desolate by the ruthless hand of war, the men of God without support, and the people scattered and driven from their homes, to seek a shelter for themselves and their little ones wherever charity may be found. Within these enclosures no disturb- ing element is now felt, and none molest us or make us afraid. Here we enjoy the sweet communion of kindred fellowship, and unite in our Christian cheer. Hither we bring all our sorrows and rejoicings, — our songs of praise and prayers. It is here that we can shut out the world, and in faith try to catch a word from our dear Saviour, whose blessed Spirit seems at times to fill our hearts too full for utterance, and sweetly whispers, " My peace I give unto you." O blessed sanctuary, our happy earthly home! Who among us to-night, when he scans our privileges as a band of Cliristians. can refuse to lift up his voice and thank God for his protecting care over us, through the many dark and fearful days in the past, and for the bright openings of the ful ure. Blessed with peace and good will in the Church ; blessed with occasional conversions from the ranks of sin ;
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Silent Grounds Collective, Church Burial & Death Records, CH-P004-0212. South Congregational Church history and catalogue, 1852–1865, printed page not verified, PDF page 212. Hallock, Gerard, 1800-1866; digitized copy contributed by University of California Libraries https://archive.org/details/historyofsouthco00hall/page/n216/mode/1up Accessed September 8, 2026.
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