Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1842-04-28

scarcely thought Of at that time. Every
exertion wns now made TO expedite the
erection Of the house 0f God friends al
distance were applied TO, aud every
means used TO make the building crediia-
BILE, rs well as useful at the same time
carefully avoiding the embarrassment oI
contracting debt. The building was
raised, enclosed, and the outside finished
and painted, but the funds were expended
and Missionary aid was no longer aAor-
ded. What was TO be done The
smiling prospect was indeed o'ercast. -
Having succeeded far beyond their ex
peclat'ons, our friends were not prepared
for the sudden check they now met with
W--had continued to act as a reader,
and again assembled a small congrega-
'ion in his own dwelling. He exhoried
them not to be discouraged, to persevere;
assured them aid would be afforded them
IN due time, that il they were faithful,
they would not be forg often. From their
former success, he endeavored to revive
their confidence for the future, but they
were cast down, Jespondiug.
"A visit was made TO the city Of New
York, aud through the kindness of Bish-
op 1t, n large stove was procured,
which had been laid aside from n church
in the city. THIS rendered the unfnish-
ed building comfortable, a temporary
desk was set up, furnished with Bible,
and Prayer Book, presented by Messrs
Swords Il Co. and the service was held
in 1.-The church. The good Bishop once
more visited this branch OF the vine, and
the services of a missionary were pro-
cured by his unwearied effort
Unlike The present state of things; in
duced by the grand resolve of our Church
to send forth her HeralJs into every part
OF The world; our friends had to suppl
cate, to be importunaie, to wait long, to
have their fnIth and patience tested, be-
fore the desire Of their hearts was gran
ted
Let none be discouraged, who are
placed in similar situations Patience
must have her perfect work; the blessed
assurance that in due season, we shall
reap, five faint not, should stimulate all
engaged in the vineyard Of the Lord, to
unwearied effort, sicadfast perseverance,.
What changes have taken place since
that period when our friends made their
humble attempt 10 hallow the Lords day |!
L nder the efficient supervision OF HIM,
whose praise is in all the Churches, the
borders of our beloved Zion have been
extended, numbers have been gathered
INTO her sacred enclosures, who were
strangers to her, and wandering as sheep
without shepherd. Appalled, Ms we were
by the stroke that deprived US of this
energetic, undaunted champion of our
Holy Catholic Apostolic Church, ye, the
impulse given through his instrumenlaliiy
has not been lost.
This is amply testified by the prospe.
rous state which has led to a division of
the Diocese, and given to Western New
York its esteemed Diocesan.
May the progress of our beloved
Church continue onward, and upward,
until from the rising of the Sun, until the
going down Of the same, incense shall be
offered, and pure offering, until the
knowledge ofihe Lord shall Gil the earth,
as the waters cover the sea, and all, from
the least unto the greatest, shall worship
the Lord in the beauty Of holiness, fer
venIly prays
A HUMBLE MEMBER OF THE
Holy CATHOLIC CHURCH.