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Greetings from Synod of Penna., by Rev. Geo. W. Montgomery, D.D. Moderator.
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Wednesday, April 16 WOMEN'S DAY
TABLEAUX-2:00 P. M.
The Development of Women's Work of this Church Illustrated by Living Characters Followed by Social Hour
YE OLDE FOLKES GREATE CONCERTE By FATHER BURCHFIELD'S SINGIN SKEWLE At Ye Olde Eafte Liberty Prefbyterian
Meetin Houfe, at Ye Forkes of Penn Townfhip Roade and Highland Lane WEDNESDAY, YE 16th OF APRILE At Early Candle Light (8:00 P.M.)
Ye singers will wear ye coftumes of ye early nineteenth century. Ye are all mofte cordially invited to come and bring Ye friends.
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Thursday, April 17 HOME COMING DAY
RECEPTION-8:00 P. M.
All present and former members of Church are cordially invited
Greetings from our children, grand- children and great- grand-children
The Present CHURCH
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COMMUNION SERVICE 8:00 P.M., April 18 Conducted by Dr. Sneed Assisted by Rev. H. A. Gearhart and Rev. George Arthur Frantz
ORGAN PRELUDE-"Processional to Calvary" - - Stainer ANTHEM-"God so Loved the World"-(Crucifixion) - Stainer
God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whosoever believeth on Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved.
SCRIPTURE LESSON-John 19 HYMN-220
PRAYER
BARITONE SOLO-"There Was Darkness Over All the Earth" Stainer Mr. James C. Baird
ANTHEM-"The Appeal of the Crucified"-(Crucifixion) Stainer
There was darkness over all the earth and at the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, "My God! my God! why hast Thou forsaken Me?"
Is it nothing to you, all ye that pass by? Behold and see if there be any sorrow, like unto My sorrow, which is done unto Me wherewith the Lord hath afflicted Me in the day of His fierce anger-From the throne of His cross, the King of grief cries out to a world of unbelief. O men and women, afar and nigh-is it nothing to you, all ye that pass by? I laid My eternal power aside. I came from the home of the glori- fied, a babe in the lowly cave to lie. Is it nothing to you? I wept for the sorrows and pains of men, I healed them and helped them, and lov'd them, but then they shouted against me, "Crucify," "Crucify," "CRUCIFY!" Is it nothing? Behold Me and see, pierced through and through with countless sorrows, and all is for you, for you I suffer, for you I die. Is it nothing to you? O come unto Me by the woes I have borne, by the dreadful scourge and the crown of thorns. By these I implore you to hear My cry. Is it nothing to you? O come unto Me, this awful price, Re- demption's tremendous sacrifice is paid for you. O why will ye die? O come unto Mel
COMMUNION ADDRESS
Rev. George Arthur Frantz
HYMN-328
COMMUNION HYMN-330-(Tune Toplady)
BENEDICTION
ORGAN POSTLUDE-"Chorale" - - - - Stainer
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SOLDIERS' DAY SERVICE Saturday, April 19, 3:00 P.M.
ORGAN PRELUDE-"Pilgrims' Song of Hope" - HYMN-"America" PRAYER
Bathgate
BARITONE SOLO-"Soldier, What of the Night?"
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"Soldier, what of the night? Will it mean that those who love you, Of their joy bereft, will be mourning left, While the pitying stars shine above you?"
"Whatever it means," he answered "In the pathway by others trod, I shall play my part with a trusting heart, And the rest I shall leave to God!"
'Soldier, what of the night? Will it by the camp-fire find you With the restless throng, or in dreams among All the dear ones you left behind you."
"Whatever it brings," he answered, "When my weary round I've trod As a sentry, there on my knees in prayer It will find me alone with God."
"Art thou ready to-day for the battle fray, For death looms large? There's a flash of steel, And a blinding reel, For the trumpet has sounded the charge."
And the soldier answered the question, Lying there a lifeless clod;
He has played his part with a trusting heart, And the rest we can leave to God!
Yes, he played his part with a trusting heart, And the rest we can leave to God.
READING OF SCRIPTURE ANTHEM-INVOCATION-(Arranged) - Grieg
Wrapped in dreams-free from pain, Warriors sleep along the plain, O'er their rest, the shining host Of steadfast stars keep their post. O'er their rest, silence now deep as night.
From their grave new spirits rise
Songs of triumph lift the skies
Silence now, deep as night,
Dulls all echoes of their flight
War's red flame no anguish holds
Not in vain have they bled
For those who lie in death's dark folds.
But in glory lies our dead.
Grant, O Lord, healing peace, Grant to those who weep surcease; Death is sweet with Victory, We died for you, and you are free.
PRESENTATION RESPONSE
Dr. Sneed
Capt. Roy F. Miller
UNVEILING OF SOLDIERS' MEMORIAL TABLET Presented by Dr. and Mrs. Sneed
Veil drawn by Miss Josephine Paull and Miss Anna Kahle (Congregation standing at attention)
SALUTE TO THE FLAG-"Allegiance to the Flag" By the Choir
BATTLE HYMN OF THE REPUBLIC-(5th verse) PLANTING OF MEMORIAL TREE ON CHURCH LAWN- Presentation by Comrade S. E. Gill Response-Captain William A. Duckham Planting Tree Retreat
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MORNING WORSHIP 11:00 o'clock, April 20
ORGAN PRELUDE-"Easter Morning" - DOXOLOGY
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INVOCATION-(Closing with the Lord's Prayer) HYMN-246
PSALTER-Selection II
ANTHEM-"As it Began to Dawn"
George C. Martin
As it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary, to see the sepulcher. And behold, there was a great earthquake, for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it.
His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow; And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and become as dead men. And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified. He is not here; for He is risen, as He said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. And go quickly, and tell His disciples that He is risen from the dead.
Jesus Christ is risen today, Alleluia! Now above the sky He's King, Alleluia!
Our triumphant holy day, Alleluia! Where the angels ever sing, Alleluia!
Christ is risen, Alleluia! Amen.
SCRIPTURE LESSON-John 20 PASTORAL PRAYER
ANTHEM-"Christ Our Passover" - (Solos, Quartette and Chorus) Schilling
Christ our passover is sacrificed for us; therefore let us keep the feast; not with the old leav'n, neither with the leav'n of malice and wickedness, but with th'unleavened bread of sincerity and truth. Christ being raised from the read, dieth no more; death hath no more dominion over Him. Solo-For in that He died, He died unto sin once. Quartette-But in that He liveth, He liveth unto God. Alto-Solo-Likewise reckon ye also yourselves to be dead-to be dead indeed unto sin. Chorus-But alive unto God, through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Tenor Solo-Christ is risen from the dead, and become the first fruits of them that slept.
Soprano Solo-For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead. Chorus-For as in Adam all die even so in Christ shall all be made alive. Glory be to the Father and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
REGULAR WEEKLY OFFERING
HYMN-234 SERMON PRAYER
Rev. A. W. Halsey, D.D.
ANTHEM-"Behold, Ye Despisers"-(With Baritone Solos) Parker Behold, ye despisers, and wonder and perish; for I work a work in your days, a work which ye shall in no wise believe, though a man declare it unto you. God is not a God of the dead, but of the living, for all live unto Him. Jesus died, and rose again. Even so them that sleep in Jesus shall God bring with Him. Comfort ye one another with these words: The trumpet shall sound and the dead shall be raised, incorruptible, and we shall be changed, Then shall be bro't to pass the saying: Death is swallowed up in victory, O death where is thy sting? O grave where is thy victory? The sting of death is sin. And the strength of sin is law. But thanks be to God Who giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
HYMN-157-(Omit 4th and 5th verses) BNEDICTION
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EVENING WORSHIP 8:00 o'clock, April 20
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ORGAN-Spring Song OLD HUNDRED-(Congregation Standing) PRAYER
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SCRIPTURE LESSON-I Corinthians 15 REGULAR WEEKLY OFFERING
EASTER CANTATA-"Death and Life" - Harry Rowe Shelley
CHORUS (Matt. xxvii, 29)
"Hail! King of the Jews"-to Thee, all hail. With mocking taunts they Jesus Christ assail! With cries of "Crucify," the air they fill, And press with fierceness round the Holy Hill "Hail! King of the Jews"-to Him they bring
A sponge of hyssop as an offering; And as His blessed side they stab with spears, The earth resounds with loud, exultant cheers "Hail! King of the Jews-for if Thou be The Son of God, then save Thyself; and we Shall then believe;" thus hear the rabble cry, As on the Cross the End soon draweth nigh.
RECIT. (Matt. xxvii, 45-50) SOLO (Matt. xxvii, 51-54)
Behold! the temple's veil is rent in twain, And dreary darkness fills the world again. The earth is shaken on its tranquil course, And heads are bowed in bitterest remorse Long silent graves their secrets now reveal, And Death on all things sets his cruel seal; For in the midst, on Calvary's lonely hill, The dear Redeemer lies so cold and still. Now suddenly the people's cries ring out, Until the echoing hills take up the shout; This is the Son of God, 'tis He, they cry, Who came on earth our sins to crucify.
RECIT .- (John xix, 40-42) SOLO (Matt. xxvii, 61)
See the world in sorrow weeping, While the Marys watch are keeping At the Saviour's side;
His dear hands, so bruised and bleeding, No more earthly service needing, Rest at eventide.
As the dusky shadows falling Wrap the tomb in grief appalling, Hushed the world in prayer; God, the Lord of all things living, For Thy love and grace forgiving, Raise us from despair.
RECIT. (John xx, I-II-12-13) Solo (John xx, 13)
Because they have taken away my Lord, I know not where they have laid Him.
Jesus of Nazareth my soul adored- Blessed the branches that shade Him. Weary with watching, hoping in vain, Heavy my spirit with sorrow; O! tell me where I may find Him again, Some consolation to borrow.
RECIT. (John xx, 14-16) SoLo (John xx, 15)
Woman, why weepest thou? Woman, what keepest thou so sad of heart? Has hope forsaken thee, and grief o'ertaken thee bidding tears start?
SOLO (John xx, 15)
Sir, hast thou taken Him, left Him, for- saken Him? Tell me, I pray; That I may go to Him, with all I owe to Him, take Him away.
RECIT. (John xx, 16) SOLO-"Rabboni!" SOLO (John xx, 17)
Mary, touch Me not, I am not yet ascended, but risen from the chains of death, My earthly mission ended. Hasten, now thou art My messenger appointed; Proclaim the glorious victory, by Risen Love anointed
CHORUS
Now the earth in resurrection-light Stands serene and fair in beauty bright; Lo! from out the bondage of the tomb Christ hath risen, vanquishing the gloom E'en the simple lilies of the field Joyously their fragrant incense yield, Fairy harebells silvery music make, And the songs of birds the streams awake. Soft the air, the breezes breathe of spring; Lowly hedgerows, gaily blossoming, Lift their flower-petals to the sky And rejoice in glorious victory. Jesus Christ, the Life, the Truth, the Way. From the power of death hath risen to-day. Sing ye praise, for unto you is given Entrance through the shining gates of Heaven.
\ Amen. Rev. George Ryall
SERMON PRAYER HYMN-162 BENEDICTION
ORGAN POSTLUDE-"Triumphal March" -
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OFFICERS OF THE CHURCH
WM. M. ROBINSON, Clerk SAMUEL E. GILL M. D. SHIELDS J. I. BUCHANAN GRAHAM C. WELLS
JOSEPH R. PAULL JOHN UPDEGRAFF HARRY E. THOMPSON F. S. KELLOGG
WM. H. GOEHRING
J. J. MATTHEWS J. McF. CARPENTER G. S. CUNNINGHAM CHAS. A. FISHER
BOARD OF DEACONS
GEO. B. ROESSING, President E. C. MERRILL, Secretary LACY S. MCKEEVER, Treasurer
W. J. WARD W. J. McMANNIS WM. M. ALRICH
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
JAS. R. MELLON, President JOHN G. LYON, Secretary
THOMAS EVANS
R. E. LOGAN
CHAS. H. WEST
LEWIS W. HICKS
CHOIR MRS. JAMES STEPHEN MARTIN, Director MISS MARIAN DEUEL, Organist
MRS. EMMA ALBERT DEAN, Soprano
MR. CHESTER C. HUMPHREY, Tenor
MRS. ELSA STAUD DENTON, Contralto
MR. JAMES C. BAIRD, Basso
SUPPLEMENTARY CHOIR
MISS KATHERINE ELLIS, Soprano MRS. HENRIETTA HIBBARD, Alto
MISS JEANETTE BOOHER, Soprano
MR. WARREN KINDER, Tenor
MR. JOHN HIBBARD, Basso
DIRECTOR OF MUSIC IN SABBATH SCHOOL AND PRAYER MEETING ROBERT J. McDOWELL
CENTENNIAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
ANDREW W. MELLON
MRS. JAMES R. MELLON
MRS. THOMAS EVANS
H. J. HEINZ MRS. JOHN H. McKELVY
MRS. HENRY W. FULTON
RICHARD B. MELLON
THOMAS EVANS MRS. JOHN F. SCOTT
MRS. J. W. SMITH
MRS. ALFRED HICKS
JOHN UPDEGRAFF
MISS ELIZABETH McCOMB
THE CENTENNIAL PAGEANT 100 Years Ago To day THE MEETING" Presented April 12 1919
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MRS. HENRY H. NEGLEY
PENNOCK HART MRS. WILLIAM McKEE R. HEBERTON NEGLEY
CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION
HE Centennial Celebration of the founding of the East Liberty Presbyterian congregation and dona- tion of the property, was planned with a wide and varied scope, although the time for preparation was necessarily limited, owing to the element of uncertainty as to the extent of observance which would be possible, occasioned by war and epidemic conditions, which preceded the prepara- tion.
To strenuous and united effort on the part of pastors and people, together with the use of the respective talent of indi- vidual members, which provided a versatile supply, all grate- fully consecrated to the service and honor of the Master, whose loving kindness alone made possible this joyous occasion, its eminently successful issue was due.
The spirit of good fellowship which prevailed was refreshing, while the spiritual atmosphere was truly uplifting.
The usual division of labor through committees, equipped with competent chairmen, was the method employed.
So mammoth was this working force, owing to the desire and intention of the Committee on Plans that every one of the approximately six hundred families in the church should be represented on a committee, and, in some cases, numerous members of the same family being desirous to serve, the com- plete list has proved too comprehensive for the purpose and limitations of this volume.
Almost two thousand beautifully engraved invitations, the gift of Mr. William L. Mellon, chairman of the Invitation Committee, were issued about two weeks previous to the cele- bration, diligent efforts being made by the Committee on Lists and Addresses to secure the names with their present addresses of former members of the church, and their descendants in cases where long and special service had been rendered.
The music was a salient feature throughout the Celebration -vocal and instrumental numbers on the various programs
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being rendered with a superior degree of artistic excellence, as well as the selections being in happy harmony with the spirit of each specific occasion.
A day previous to the opening of the celebration, a Memorial Service for the women workers who had passed "within the veil" was held on the time-honored occasion of the Women's Service, which, since its inception in the form of organized societies, has been held on Friday afternoons.
Mrs. John H. McKelvy, a beloved veteran in women's work, and honorary president of both the Women's Home and Foreign Societies, conducted this service in her usual able and beautiful manner.
Beginning with a tribute to Mrs. Barbara A. Negley, the first woman worker, she followed with tributes to the noble wives of pastors of the church. Mrs. McKelvy quickened the memory, and touched a tender chord in every heart.
She was followed by other speakers, who, in a very informal manner, recalled, one after another, splendid workers in the various eras of our church history, who had passed on to the service above, no attempt to produce a complete list being pos- sible.
Mrs. Christine Miller Clemson, in her early childhood a beloved member of this Sabbath school, received a hearty wel- come to her old church home. She favored the occasion with two charming vocal solos, rendered in her usual excellent style.
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APRIL 12, 1919
MORE artistic and effective preparation could scarcely have been conceived to transport the con- gregation to the era, and imbue them with the spirit of the events of April 12, 1819, than the wonderful Pageant, so ably planned by Mr. Louis V. Sattele, chairman of the Pictorial History Committee, whose talent along the line of devising appropriate and artistic church enter- tainments has long been recognized and appreciated in this church.
The Pageant was prepared under the direction of Prof. Thomas Wood Stevens, of the Carnegie Institute of Tech- nology, who deservedly ranks as a prince among pageant creators.
The material from which the interesting story was drawn was taken largely from early church documents, amplified by oral traditions. An interesting narrative of the Pageant by Mr. H. Fred Mercer follows:
EAST LIBERTY PRESBYTERIAN CONGREGATION THE FOUNDING
SYNOPSIS
I. The Prologue.
II. The Schoolmaster and the Traveler. The background of the village and the Pike.
III. The Gossip of the Gathering. Prospects, plans and the political situation.
IV. The meeting called to order. Its purpose announced.
V. Protests (the irrelevant ones).
VI. Report of subscriptions.
VII. Presentation of the Deed of Gift.
VIII. The Constitution, paragraph by paragraph; discussion.
IX. The Beulah Protest predicted; Senator James Ross on the legal phases.
X. The Vote adopting the Constitution.
XI. The Election of Trustees.
XII. Hymn.
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XIII. The Trustees meet; the Building Committee is ap- pointed and instructed.
XIV. The Adjournment and farewells.
XV. A founder's soliloquy. (Negley alone.)
On Saturday evening, April 12th, 1919, at the East Liberty Church, corner of Highland and Penn avenues, Pittsburgh, Penna., the East Liberty Presbyterian Congregation gave a pageant dramatized from the records and traditions of the congregation, showing the first meeting "wherein the congre- gation was founded and the property upon which the church building now stands was turned over or conveyed to the con- gregation."
The characters and those who presented them were as fol- lows :
Speaker of Prologue. Janet Cameron
Thomas H. Finley, the Schoolmaster Austin L. George
A Traveler John B. Martin
Jonathan Roup Simon R. Huss
William B. Foster J. R. Hainer
Samuel Peebles. J. Horace McGinnity
Alexander Thompson, Sr. . Roseman Gardner
Solomon Berlin William J. Phillips
Francis Warmcastle. Louis V. Sattele
James Ross J. Roy Dickie
Jacob Negley H. Fred Mercer
Barbara Negley Sarah C. Mellon
Casper Negley Dr. C. L. Kemery
Mrs. Clem. Mrs. John P. Lafferty
Mrs. King Miss Jennie Negley
Mrs. Herron. Mrs. C. L. Hamilton and other residents of East Liberty in 1819.
Upon the stage was Paul Mellon, the son of Andrew W. Mellon and the youngest great-grandson of Jacob Negley and Barbara A. Negley, who took part in the play, representing one of the children present at the congregational meeting one hundred years ago. Rebecca Negley Gerst, a great-great- granddaughter, and about fifteen other persons were also num- bered among those in attendance at the meeting.
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The play was opened with the following prologue :
"One hundred years, a century's march of life, We gather here to honor. Mark with gold The day when the new century begins : Look forward and with steadfast heart accept The threat, the challenge, struggle and success, The change and chances of the future years. And look, lest the uncertain midnights yet to come, The hours of toil and trial, daunt the spirit- Look back as well. And as we crown the year With hope and high rejoicings, love and praise, Look back with me, for rich remembrances Are potent in the face of unknown perils. Let these hundred changeful years fade out, This lofty roof-span shrink, this roar of cities cease. Come with me to a village in the wood, By the great road where through the Western Gate Pours the slow commerce of a simpler time. Come with me down the star-lit path, and bring Imagination's glow to warm your hearts, And I will show, if you imagine well, How our long century began. And you shall see The founders and the fathers of this house Meeting in faith and common human need To set its hearth-stone. Listen well and hear, True to the record and tradition's word, Their mutual compact for the planting deep Of the rich acorn whence this mighty oak, Branching above us, reaching up toward God, Has in His will and glory grown and prospered."
The stage which represented the combination old school- house and church being used for both purposes, first showed Thomas H. Finley, the schoolmaster, who, while preparing the meeting house for the meeting, was interrupted by a trav- eler from the east then journeying on the pike towards Pitts- burgh. The schoolmaster was much perturbed over the pros- pect of giving a portion of his stipend to the erection of a new
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church and schoolhouse, but after much persuasion by the trav- eler, who brought news from the east as to what was going on in the outside world, decided that he would give what he could towards the erection of the new church. The folks of the neighborhood finally gathered and the meeting was called to order by Alexander Thompson, Sr., the moderator, who opened the meeting with an earnest prayer for guidance. Solo- mon Berlin was much disturbed about having a melodeon in the church and thought the worship of God should be confined to the human voice alone. Solomon Berlin seemed more dis- turbed about melodeons than he did about giving a subscrip- tion to the erection of the new church. Mr. Warmcastle thought that if they would form a new congregation here, it would interfere with the Beulah Church, which was then pas- tored by Mr. Graham, but those present finally decided that the erection of a new church might not interfere with Beulah congregation and there was room in East Liberty village for a new church.
Mr. William B. Foster, the secretary of the congregation, reported subscriptions amounting to $1,561.621/2, and further that John Innis and Wiseman had agreed to supply fifty bushels of lime and Joseph Wainright five gallons of oil. Mr. Warmcastle thought that that was not enough to build a church with, but finally Jacob Negley suggested that the vil- lage of East Liberty had greater things before it, and recalling to the minds of those preesnt that the church building was also to be used as a schoolhouse, suggested that the greatest heritage they could leave to their children was this church building. He thought it would be a most important and useful building in the village and for such a purpose any sacrifice should be made. Senator James Ross, the most prominent lawyer of Pittsburgh at the time, and a member of the United States Senate, assisted the congregation in preparing the con- stitution, and after some discussion on whether or not the church building was to be used by other congregations, gave a very learned and enlightening discussion upon the value of a church in the nation at that time. He invoked the help of all those present in the building of the church and suggested that the congregation should accept Mr. Negley's offer of the land.
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Barbara Negley placed in the hands of the congregation, for the use of the East Liberty Presbyterian congregation, the deed for the acre and a half of land upon which the school- house chen stood, together with the schoolhouse itself, which Jacob gave. Mr. Thompson, the moderator, on behalf of the congregation, accepted the deed and tendered to Barbara Neg- ley the heartfelt gratitude of the congregation, after which all united in singing "Praise God from whom all blessings flow."
The constitution provided that no person should have a vote in the Congregation without being a subscriber of at least $5.00, a fact which created quite a discussion, but which was finally adopted. Jacob Negley finally submitted the plans of the new church, together with the proposition that he would supply the necessary bricks for the church and trust the congregation for three years. Samuel Peebles thought that was practical, and even Jonathan Roup, while he feared that everything was being left to Jacob Negley, concluded that it was in good hands. The congregation finally disbanded, Barbara Negley walking down the path with Casper Negley, while Jacob Negley re- mained at the church after the others had gone. He was gaz- ing upon his plan for the new church, and in the candle light, musing to himself, said :
"Not in vanity, not in vanity, but if the future shapes as I see it, there will be the need-there is need now, to come together in common worship, the human need, the need to praise God together. Not mine, but thine, shall be the glory, and when this village expands, as expand it must, use the church for the furtherance of thine own power, and may it cause thy kingdom here to come. For the small work thou mayest allow me to do, my heart overfloweth with thanksgiving."
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