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HISTORICAL . COLLECTIONS
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Association
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CITY OF ROCHESTER AND MONROE COUNTY, N. Y.
AN ADDRESS,
DELIVERED BY THE REV. FERDINAND DE W. WARD OF GENESEO, N. Y.
BY REQUEST,
BEFORE THE ASSOCIATION AT ITS ANNUAL GATHERING AND FESTIVAL, OCT. 26, 1859, AND RE-DELIVERED, BY REQUEST, BEFORE THE ASSOCIATION AND CITIZEN OF ROCHESTER, AT CORIN- THIAN HALL, DEC. 12, 1859.
ROCHESTER : PUBLISHED, FOR THE ASSOCIATED MEMBERS, BY D. M. DEWEY. CHARLES B. NORTON, NEW YORK. 1860.
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BY REQUEST,
BEFORE THE ASSOCIATION AT ITS ANNUAL GATHERING AND FESTIVAL, OCT. 26, 1859, AND RE-DELIVERED, BY REQUEST, BEFORE THE ASSOCIATION AND CITIZENS OF ROCHESTER, AT CORIN- THIIAN IIALL, DEC. 12, 1859.
ROCHESTER : PUBLISHED, FOR THE ASSOCIATED MEMBERS, BY D. M. DEWEY. CHARLES B. NORTON, NEW YORK. 1860.
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ADDRESS.
IN an Address delivered at the laying of the corner-stone of the First Presbyterian Church of this city in the spring of 1823, the Rev. JOSEPH PENNEY, after alluding to the pos- sible prosperity and coming greatness of what was then but an humble village, thus eloquently exclaims :
" The future, who can tell? This spot may, after a few years, be a populous mart, or - a wilderness again. The present appearances, to the fondness of human fancy, promise that here the blessings of piety and virtue, of peace and plenty, of civilization and liberty, may be long enjoyed ; and giving scope to imagination in the regions of probability, we may see rising from this place divines and legislators, philoso- phers and heroes, who shall adorn their country - shall adorn mankind."
Two score years are hastening to their close since these hopeful words were uttered. Of those who gathered on that occasion, many have seen the last of earth ; while he who gave them expression, lies, like a wounded leader upon the battle field, waiting the summons to a celestial robe and crown .* The sentences quoted from his gifted pen, suggest the topic to which, in various aspects, the following pages are devoted, viz: the contributions which Rochester has made, through native citizens and long residents, reflecting honor upon the place of their abode, and promoting the welfare of the world.
What, as first in relative importance, to the Christian Re- ligion ?- What, to Morality and Philanthropy ? - What, to
* Rev. Dr. PENNEY, closed his life of honor and usefulness March 20, 1560, his Funeral being attended in the Church edifice, at the laying of the corner-stone of which an Address was delivered, of which the above quoted is a brief extract.
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FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
Science and Literature ? - What, to Law and Medicine ? What, to Politics and Statesmanship? - What, to Manufac- tures and Trades ? - What, to Finance and Commerce ? What, to the Fine Arts ? - leaving a few specialities which do not arrange themselves under either of the preceding titles. The illustrations of each topic must, of necessity, be brief.
THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION.
" The child is father of the man." With what emphasis does this aphorism hold respecting the religious character of a city or town! Apply it to our own case. They who earliest made this wilderness their home, brought with them the Bible, in obedience to which the sanctuary was early erected, the Sabbath reverently observed, and the Gospel Minister called to teach the doctrines, inculcate the duties, and administer the sacraments of our holy faith. As a necessary result, Rochester took that position at the ontset, which it has ever maintained, in relation to morals and piety. Atheism, infidelity and attendant forms of error, have ever found this a most unwelcome soil. The following is a brief sketch of the city churches, their names, date of organization and pastors, together with their respective contributions to the ministry :
The oldest is " The First Presbyterian," organized August 22d, 1815. Its Pastors have been, successively: Comfort Williams (deceased,) Joseph Penney, D. D., Tryon Edwards, D. D., Malcolm N. McLaren, D. D., and Joshua H. Mellvaine, D. D., the present incumbent. From this church have gone forth, as ministers and missionaries : Jonathan S. Green, mis- sionary to the Sandwich Islands ; F. De W. Ward, ten years in India ; James Ballentine ; L. Merrill Miller ; T. Dwight Hunt, missionary to the Sandwich Islands; Henry B. Chapin; Frederic Starr, Jr .; Henry E. Peck; Chas. G. Lee (deceased); Wm. N. McCoon; Everard Kempshall; Chas. R. Clarke; Robert Proctor, and Geo. Dutton. Miss Delia Stone (Mrs. Bishop,) to the Sandwich Islands; Miss Maria W. Chapin
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ST. LUKE'S-FIRST BAPTIST-FIRST METHODIST.
(Mrs. Eli Smith,) to Syria (deceased); Dr. and Mrs. De Forest, to Syria (former, deceased.)
The next church in order of time is "St. Luke's," Episcopal, which was organized July 14th, 1817, by the Rev. H. U. Onderdonk, D. D., then of Canandaigua, but subsequently Bishop of Pennsylvania, and since deceased. The following have been the successive Rectors: Francis H. Cumming, D.D., Henry J. Whitehouse, D. D., Thos. C. Pitkin, D. D., Henry W. Lee, D. D., Benjamin Watson, and Robert Bethell Clax- ton, D. D., the present Rector. Of the ten original Wardens and Vestrymen, but three are living - Messrs. Oliver Cul- ver, Silas O. Smith and Elisha Johnson. "St. Luke's" has given to the ministry: Henry Lockwood, missionary to China; W. S. Stanton; Kendrick Metcalf, D. D., Professor in Hobart Free College ; J. A. Brayton ; Ethan Allen ; E. Spalding (deceased); G. P. Waldo; Josiah Perry; Chas. B. Stout; Geo. McKnight; W. Fisher and J. Rice Taylor.
The same year saw organized a "Society of Friends," with a meeting house on Fitzhugh street.
In 1818, July 13th, was constituted the "First Baptist Church," having as its successive Pastors: Rev. Asa Spencer, O. C. Comstock, Pharcellus Church, D. D., Justin A. Smith, Eleazer Savage, Jas. R. Scott, and Richard M. Nott, recently installed. From this church there have gone into the ministry: Rev. Z. Freeman (deceased); Grover L. Comstock, missionary to Burmah (deceased); R. E. Patterson, D. D .; Joshua An- drews; Silas Randall; J. W. Spoor; Niles Kinnie, Prof. J. F. Richardson, now of the Rochester University, and Augustus H. Strong.
The "First Methodist Episcopal Church" was established September 20, 1820. The custom of ministerial rotation, annual or bi-annual, forbids the naming of all who have pre- sided over the churches of this denomination. The present pastors alone can be named; that of the " First" being Rev. HI. Kellogg. The ministry has been re-inforced from the several churches of this body through Delos Hitchins, J.
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FIRST ROMAN CATHOLIC-BRICK ( PRESBYTERIAN.)
Chandler, M. St. John, W. M. Ferguson, O. Squier, II. B. Beers, R. Pratt, J. Shafer, E. II. Grover, J. II. Whalon, D. D. Buck, P. Tower, J. K. Tinkham, L. Hebard, S. B. Moore, B. C. K. Bliss, B. Chase, P. B. Miller, J. E. Lec, J. McKinn, S. Van Benschoten, S. McGerald, W. Way.
The "First Roman Catholic Church " was organized April 29th, 1820, under the title of "St. Patrick's," having had as Priests: Rev. J. McNamara, Rev. Bernard O'Reily, D. D., and Rev. Michael O'Brien, now in charge.
From this and other Roman Catholic Churches in the city there have entered the ministry: Rev. Michael Purcell, Richard Story, Hugh Mulholland, Mr. Fitzpatrick, Mr. McGuire, Mr. Gleason, E. C. O'Donough and Mr. Henry. These, with that of the " Christian," in 1823, and the " Methodist Society," in 1822, were the eight religious societies in existence during the first ten years of our history
Let us now notice the COLONIES. First in order was an offshoot from the "First Presbyterian Church," under the present title of the " Brick Church," Nov. 20, 1825. Its Pastors have been : Rev. Wm. James, D. D., Wm. Wisner, D. D., Geo. Beecher, (accidentally shot at the West), and the present Pastor, Jas. B. Shaw, D. D. This church has given to the ministry : Rev. Edwin Hall, missionary to the In- dians ; Worthington Wright ; Alvan Ingersoll ; Henry Cherry, missionary to India ; Jas. T. Pierpont ; Darwin Chichester; Ansley D. White ; Amos D. McCoy ; Thos. H. Johnson ; P. C. Hastings ; Jonathan Ketchum ; M. Evarts ; Jolın Spink ; Chas. R. Burdick ; James II. Phelps ; Lemuel Clark; David Dickie, and George W. Mackie.
Respecting the Sunday School of this church, Col. John H. Thompson, Superintendent for twenty years, thus writes: " During my connection with the school, there have been nearly eight thousand scholars, and seven hundred teachers. During this period there have entered the church, from the school, one hundred and thirty five teachers, and five hun- dred and sixty-eight pupils -aggregating six hundred and ninety-three."
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THIRD-CENTRAL-ST. PETER'S-ST. LUKE'S.
Four years subsequently, (Feb. 28, 1827, ) the " Third Pres- byterian Church" was organized, on the east side of the Genesee river, which has been under the pastorates of Rev. Joel Parker, D. D., Luke Lyon (deceased), Wm. C. Wisner, D. D., Wm. Mack, D. D., and Albert G. Hall, D. D., at present in charge. The ministry has received from this church: Rev. A. G. Hall (present Pastor); Alanson C. Hall, missionary to India (deceased); Richard De Forest; J. Cope- land ; Samuel Bayliss ; Chas. Ray; S. Chipman, and James F. Bush.
The "Central Presbyterian Church" (originally the " Free Bethel,") dates August 3d, 1836, its Pastors, in order, being: Rev. Geo. L. Boardman, D. D., Milo J. Hickok, and F. F. Ellinwood, now its Pastor. Former communicants now in the ministry: Rev. Sereno E. Bishop, Seaman's Chaplain to the Sandwich Islands; D. D. Hamilton; C. M. Torrey, and Simon J. Humphrey. Also, Miss Isabella Atwater, mis- sionary to China ; Mrs. McKinney, missionary to Africa. The average of Sunday School scholars, during nine years, has been two hundred and six.
"St. Peter's" is the fourth colony from the " First Presby- terian Church," organized Dec. 12th, 1853, its Pastors being: R. HI. Richardson and Joseph HI. Towne, D. D .*
A fifth is " Calvary Church," corner of South Avenue and Jefferson street, (organized in 1847 as the South St. Paul Street Congregational Church,) under the pastorate of Rev. Chas. Ray, Principal of Geneseo Academy, and subsequently under the charge of Rev. Mr. Taylor.
"State Street," organized August 30, 1841, and " West- minster" Churches (Presbyterian), are without Pastors.
" St. Luke's" (Episcopal) has thrice colonized, viz :
1. "St. Paul's," (now "Grace,") having had as Rectors : Rev. Sutherland Douglass, who died in England ; Chauncey Colton, D. D .; Burton H. Hickok; Orange Clarke; Washing-
* Dr. TOWNE has been succeeded by Rev. JOHN T. COIT.
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TRINITY-CHIRIST-METHODIST-CATHOLIC-FIRST BAPTIST.
ton Van Zandt; J. J. Van Ingen, D. D .; M. Van Rensselaer, D. D., and Israel Foote, the present Rector. Grace Church has given to the ministry the Rev. James S. Bush.
2. "Trinity Church," organized Oct. 27th, 1845, under Rev. Vandervort Bruce, Chas. D. Cooper, Robert J. Parvin, A. B. Atkin, and Geo. N. Cheney, the present Rector. From this Church the ministry have received: Rev. B. T. Noakes, J. Brivers and Orlando Witherspoon.
3. "Christ Church," organized May 7, 1855, under its first Rector, Henry A. Neely, from which has entered the minis- try : L. Ward Smith.
The " First Methodist Church" has seven offshoots, which, with their present or recent Pastors, are :
St. John's, Rev. John Rains, Jr. organized Sept. 26, 1836.
Frank Street, Rev. J. Van Benschoten, 1852.
North Street, Rev. J. Mandeville,
1852.
Cornhill, Rev. A. C. George, 66
1853.
Alexander Street, Rev. Alpha Wright,
1853.
Zion's, (African,) Rev .- (Vacancy,) Oct. 14, 1835.
First African, Rev. Henry MeRec, 1827.
Offshoots from "St. Patrick's," are the following :
ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCHES WITH THEIR PRESENT PASTORS.
St. Joseph's, (German,) Father Scheffel, organized August 17, 1836.
St. Mary's, Rev. Daniel Moore, Oct. 26, 1842.
St. Peter's, Rev. Father Sadler, April 23, 1843.
Immaculate Conception, Rev. Franeis MeKeon, 1848.
St. Bridget's, Rev. Mr. Parker,
1854.
St. Mary's, Rev. Mr. La Vare,
A colony from the First Baptist Society migrated to the East side of the river, and purchased the building erected by the Third Presbyterian Church, occupying it to Dec. 10th, 1859, when, on Saturday evening, it was totally consumed by fire. Of it could be said, "This and that man was born there." Organized Sept. 26th, 1836. Its several Pastors have been: Elon Galusha, Elisha Tucker, V. R. Hotchkiss, D. D., Charles Thompson, Henry Davies, W. G. Howard, D. D., and Geo. D. Boardman, the present Pastor. From this church, there have entered the ministry : Otis J. Hackett, and W. Walker.
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PLYMOUTH-MISCELLANEOUS.
The "Free-Will Baptist Church," organized June 25th, 1845, has no Pastor.
The " German Baptist Church," on Andrews, near North Clinton street, is now under Peter Inglehardt.
" Plymouth Church" (Congregational) dates its commence- ment to 1855. Its first and present Pastor is Rev. Jonathan Edwards. The ministry has received from this church: Revs. Henry Fowler and Geo. J. Means.
To these may be added :
First Reformed Presbyterian, organized June 6, 1839, Rev. David Scott. United Presbyterian, Sept. 1848, Rev. Thos. H. Boyd. German Ev. United Protestant, Reformed Dutch, 66 Rev. Chas. Gleason. Rev. Wm. C. Wust. Rev. Mr. Strass.
German Ref. Presbyterian,
First Universalist, יל
April, 1846, Rev. G. W. Montgomery,
Lower Falls Presbyterian Ch., 1848, Rev. A. H. Bloodgood. Friends, (Orthodox,) 1848, B. Sprague, R. Wells.
Friends, (IIicksite, ) on N. Fitzhugh street, near Allen.
Hebrew Synagogue, organized 1854, Rabbi, M. Tuska.
Advent Church,
Rev. J. B. Cook.
Society of Christians,
Society of Brothers in Christ.
Second Ev. Association, 66
Teacher, J. II. Morris. 1849, Pastor, Levi Jacobi.
Rochester has, at the close of 1859, forty-six religious. societies; forty of which have the stated ministrations of the Gospel in accordance with their respective tenets of faith and modes of worship. When we consider the copious streams of holy influence which have flowed from these numerous fountains, and that nearly one hundred have passed from these communions into the ministry, of whom a score have gone to Syria, China, Burmah, India, Oceanica, Africa and the American Indian tribes, we find ample proof of the position taken that Rochester has made no inconsiderable contribution to the Christian cause in this and other lands.
The religious development of Rochester has always par- taken largely of the emotional type. But to illustrate the intellectual ability of the occupants of our pulpits, a list is
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MINISTERIAL TRANSFERS-BIBLE SOCIETY.
here presented of those who have passed to stations of larger scope and wider fame:
Rev. Dr. Penney, to the Presidency of Hamilton College.
Whitehouse, to the Bishoprie of Illinois.
Lee, to the Bishopric of Iowa.
O'Reilly, to the Bishopric of Connecticut.
Patterson, to the Presidency of Waterville College.
66 Mack, to the Presidency of Tennessee College.
66 Colton, to the Presidency of Bristol College.
Van Rensselaer, to the Presidency of De Veaux College.
66 Parker, to the Presidency of Union Theological Seminary, N. Y.
66 Comstock, to the Chaplainey of the United States Senate.
66 Luckey, to become a Regent of the University of New York.
Wisner & Son, Moderators of General Assembly.
{Since the delivery of the Address, Rev. Dr. MCILVAINE has accepted the appointment of Professor, in " Nassau Hall College," Princeton, N. J.]
MORALITY AND PHILANTHROPY.
Though true that a Religion without fervor is but a body without a soul, it equally holds that "Faith without works is dead." "Be good and DO GOOD," is the truly scriptural motto, and one which the churches of this city have striven to exemplify. In all those schemes of philanthropy which distinguish our nation and age, Rochester has always taken an active, and in some instances, a leading part. Let a few instances be named.
Is there an enterprize of more commanding importance than that of placing a copy of the Sacred Scriptures in every house? In this most illustrious scheme of our times, this city took the lead. The "Monroe County Bible Society" was formed in this place, May, 1821, with Levi Ward, as President. At its fourth anniversary, a proposition was made to place a copy of the sacred volume in every house in the county. Some, of course, deemed the attempt premature, though in itself highly desirable. The late Josiah Bissell urged its adoption, with all the enthusiasm of his energetic nature ; promising to " secure the canvassing of the popula- tion and distribution of the books, if the Society would sanc-
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TEMPERANCE.
tion the movement ;" predicting, as expressed in his own glowing words, that "the example would induce other coun- ties to do a similar work, and the contagion of its influence would cause the State Society to supply all the destitute in the State ; and the American Bible Society to supply the United States ; and the influence would never cease, till a union of Bible Societies would undertake the supply of the world !" The resolution passed ; the books were ordered, and the distributors went forth upon their mission, with Mr. BISSELL at their head, not passing by one house, which was willing to receive a copy of the heavenly book. The promise was fulfilled. Zeal accomplished the work : and what inight have seemed to some a rhetorical flourish, became a blessed reality. The Parent Society, is now engaged with carnest- ness in doing what the Auxiliary of this city inaugurated. If there be an element of grandeur in our history, it is this. Let the citizens of Rochester cherish it, in grateful and proud recollection.
TEMPERANCE.
Another association of modern philanthropy, has for its motto-" Total abstinence from the use of ardent spirits as a. beverage." Here again, we find Rochester in the vanguard of a most needfnl and important movement. The first pub- lic resolutions ever adopted in advocacy of total abstinence, were passed by the Ontario Presbytery, in August, 1827, with which body three of our city churches were ecclesiasti- cally connected. Before the year closed, "Kittredge's First Address," was scattered by thousands throughout the region. Societies were now formed in town and village, and public sentiment strongly excited against intoxicating drinks, and the vicious habit of intoxication. In this direction of benevo- lence, as in many others, our city is largely indebted to the generosity of ARISTARCHUS CHAMPION, Esq .; who lives to see the happy results of his munificent benefactions in various departments of morality and piety. It was this townsman who sent forth one of our citizens, SAMUEL CHIPMAN, to make
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THIE SABBATHI.
personal examination of prisons, penitentiaries, poor-houses and asylums, with a view of attesting by incontrovertible facts, the havoc made by the free use of ardent spirits. Another citizen, (Gen. A. W. RILEY,) has, during the last twenty-five years, traveled as many miles, made as many ad- dresses, and secured as many names to the temperance cause and pledge, as any person in the Union. A clergyman of this city, (Dr. Jos. PENNEY,) was first to proclaim the true temperance principles in Ireland ; and through his instru- mentality, the first efforts, of a public nature, were com- menced in that kingdom. Other facts might be added by way of illustrating the prominent part which this city early took, and vigorously prosecuted, in advocacy of the temperance reformation.
THE SABBATII.
How blessed is the Sabbath day : interposed between the waves of worldly business, like the divine path of the Israelites through the upraised Jordan ! In a sense most comprehensive, it was "made for man." With its observ- ance or neglect, are found public health, prosperity and goodness, or the reverse. Rochester has manifested its re- spect for the day, in ways abundant and emphatic. The year, 1827, saw established " the Hudson and Erie " line of Sabbath keeping canal boats, and a line of stages, "the Pioneer," both doing good service in directing attention to the too long neglected subject, and aiding in the formation of that public sentiment which now forbids traveling on that sacred day, except for works of " necessity and mercy." In these movements we again see the energy and munificence of Messrs. CHAMPION and BISSELL. Dr. Beecher's celebrat- ed Review of Senator Johnson's Report on Sabbath Mails, was republished here in 1829, and sent gratuitously to all parts of the land. It is to be hoped that at a time like the present, when so many efforts are making to secularize the day, devoting it to mere pleasure, if not business, Rochester will not be unfaithful to her past history, or to her present duty.
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SABBATHI SCHOOLS.
SABBATH SCHOOLS.
A Sabbath School was first organized in Rochester in the summer of 1818, and has continued to the present hour ; except a few months after its original establishment. The plan at first adopted, required each pupil to learn the largest pos- sible number of verses. I have had shown me by Col. THOMPSON, a list of scholars then in the schools, many of whom would learn their ten or twelve hundred verses per week. Subsequently, the present method came into vogue.
In 1825, the " Monroe Sabbath School Union" was organized, with Hon. ASHLEY SAMPSON, as president. In 1827, the " Genesee Sabbath School Union," under the pres- idency of JOSIAH BISSELL, Esq., enlisting the energy and eminent qualifications of Mr. L. B. TOUSLEY, than whom the country does not possess a more successful advocate of this branch of christian effort. A lamented accident, which occurred about two years ago, has disabled this gentleman from further prosecution of this labor of his heart and life. The " Rochester City Sabbath School Union," with JAMES VICK, as president, has under its supervision, five Presby- terian, four Baptist, two Episcopal, five Methodist, two Con- gregational, one Free Baptist, one Free Catholic, two German Mission, two German Evangelical, one Protestant Methodist, and five District Schools, the City Jail, the County House, the Protestant Orphan Asylum, the House of Refuge, and the Penitentiary, which all report to it, making thirty-five schools ; and probably some district schools have been added lately. It has, in these schools, about seven hundred and fifty teachers, seven thousand five hundred pupils, nearly ten thousand volumes in the various Sunday School Libra- ries, and nearly six thousand religious periodicals are given out in monthly distributions. More than twenty-five thous- and pupils have been instructed in these schools, since their organization ; about two thousand of whom have been hopefully converted, and united with their several churches.
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FEMALE CHARITABLE SOCIETY-ODE.
RELIEF OF TIIE POOR.
" The poor ye have always with you, and whensoever ye will, ye may do them good." To make provision for the children of poverty, is among the first demands of humanity, as of religion. To this call, Rochester carly responded, in the establishment of the " Female Charitable Society," which was founded in February, 1822, having for its benevo- lent object, the " relief of indigent persons or families in cases of sickness or distress." Its arrangements are such as bring each family of the city, under the notice and atten- tion of one among its many " visitors." Fast approaching its fortieth anniversary, its career has been as of Him " who went about doing good." Many associations of like design, have arisen, and passed away ; but this continues its career of well doing, never with more appliances to fulfil its benign mission, than at this hour.
Here I append an Ode, from the pen of Judge HARVEY HUMPHREY, sung on the occasion of an Annual Sermon, preached in its behalf, by Rev. Dr. PARKER, now of New York City.
" All hail to thee, Charity ! daughter of heaven ! Best, sweetest of mercies to lost mortals given ! Oh, dark were our journey, through life's weary day, Without thy bright smile, to illumine our way.
Like the rainbow that arches the troubled sky, To the grief-stricken soul, is the light of thine eye ! Thou smil'st on the blest of this world; and thy power Lends a holier light, to the loveliest hour.
What have we, O God, that we did not receive ? It is bless'd TO RECEIVE, thou hast said; 'BUT TO GIVE!' Oh, the dim eye of sorrow shall smile, and thy love Descend on the GIVER-like dews from above.
All praise to thy goodness, in sunshine and showers, For friendship and love-for each bliss that is ours. . But oh! how it brightens each joy of the heart, That joy, to the lone child of woe, to impart !"
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SUMMARY OF BENEVOLENT SOCIETIES-MISSIONS.
BENEVOLENT INSTITUTIONS.
Omitting details, I would put on record the names of our City " Benevolent Institutions," and their presiding officers at this time.
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