New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-12-10
PUBLIC MEETINGS.

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o, The corner stone of the new Bible House
fhe;nS In Nassau g., occurred on the LET INST, with
$50 ceremony.appropria services WIN reference
event being reserved LOT tne @Gno! nSeru ne
~ "a BALDWIN OF Troy, and the usual preliminary bust
~ Treasurer Nathan Plat, Esp on behalf OF the
having in charge tho construction of the bnId
croted the fact that the stone had been aId
h AZ hv request of the Committee, the Rev Dr. BAD
- Corresponding Secretary had provided suifo ps
cr1<rss which had been inclosed therein. Dr
hso stated that in pursuance Of the wishes OF
ssrrnmittee be had requested the Rev DR. "ech, tne
n.@nt OF the Society 10 address the BoaIu q. lIS pres
- ~wion efer which Dr. WEIGH proceeoeo " sPo'@ &c
bssss,anYs OF TIE BoARp We this day resume our
s;n holy cause, under circumstances eihlnen1! ca
ex 20 cheer our hearts and encourage our iath Inc
cesrcement Of and spacious edince, now IN pro
con ~ erection for the accommodation OF the American
"a Foreign Bible Society IN winch tner Dos enc WIN
ss'srsJ and measures originated and perfected Tor
~ rlstion Of the Word Of our Goa IN an lanus, anu
l.seb successive years Is new ep,oh ou1 ca IA
is ,s,eved cause for grateful confidence I'D Oou an"
concratuation. Itwas requisite 70 inc gtea en
- slr Society contemplate to inc obvious ca' t o
sLmn obligation and duty that 'hs eno,' =. ,se in
ss<e Il was but appropriate response 10 'I -
go benefcence that conferred the BOOK OF ihsPi
n' mon US that this large expenditure s sa
- ;,curid these Onerous responsibilities a.suc io
DO tcb vre are engaged Of surprising interest
- ,mnortance; il clearly demands the Pures syinpae
Az of devoted hearts the most eneige.e d To- 20
"a and The most costly sacrhce inat ...
une mon he altar Of holy faith IN our strongest
nr.sFjoDs of the Divine goodness our raIae' P rer
sans of rnunfcence mysterious mum, 20 ~ Uao4
wbpit tbs, emanatss from the eternal God that con
RS brightness upon the cross ana throne Ol 'he
Savior Of Men sheds i cioI reveaap 70 man Of
~ iozv the will or love Of the Supreme Goa inc exceeu
& ssbes of His grace disclosed to our an impoveIAheI
IN. the consolation i communicate Inc hish anu
vofn ooted homes encourages the hallOwed impulses
nexs, and deyoodness imparis or the Instruction
sS upon those subjects of all others OF the deepest IN
$500 10 our race. human duty human destiny warning
- M he fountain of evil within our own hearts inc innu
svelle illusions and dongers with Whlch we are sur
rded unveilng TO eyes the attractions oil future
world. ,,,n, 4. tho hook divine
tfI By inspiration given"
M what inestrnable value to US! Associated IN our
III. Will ali that is truly interesting in the recoec
$50: of the past and all that is animaing and Joyous IN
~ nrospects of the mable future The hrst lessons
~ - cbdnood when the soft sweet tones OF mother
hroupht truth to the strength OF our man
nod wbe temptations beset round the support OF our
declining age when every other SION Is pohgn WIZ o"to
rom which has issued the purest streams OF consolation
ne day star that has arisen upon our darkness-our
n;de 10 the feet of Jesus to the mercy seat 70 the
ks &c Hiss and the throne Of God II is to be est
mated far above all price more 10 De uesou f tnan
sold Yea than much fine "god " the precious fruits
brought forth by the sun or me aSa I mPpunan
tie nIecious things Of the lasting hills Deut 80 oth
This has been conded to our hands IN trust 10,
Loaf world with the solemn Injunction proceeding rom he
Mobost authority Freely ye have reoeved-freey give
rkd to mis- mandate of our gracious Lord should be
prompted alike by generous Chs.an on" -.
~; and death is of equal value TO Ohers-t0 ALL nueen 10
xhom "the word of this salvation Is sent ana with me
,oye Of od as the motive and the salvation of man as the
end our hands should never tire until 1t IS sen' 10
ali natl, MS kindred, people and tongues under tie
whole Heaven. We sin against Goa ana humanity
rhen we relax our efforts in this great work Tor II
l. ;s and this only that renders man auen IN possession
Of the sources OF present and everlasting happiness tha
teaches him show he may so live as 10 Piease U0u anu
Al, Of
slmoners Of infinite goodness, mparting through our
scency this nestimabe gilt to men OF every cline Is az
once the greatest privilege and the highest honor 70 "c
ssrtb Contemplating objects Of such magnitude so
clearly involving the progressing advaneensnt ol me
Savior empire the glory OF his name ana the hghest III
teres,s of mank kind truly noble institution may justly
claim TO possess Local Habitaon where II shalI ever
he fsund as well Name that shan De pIohoun u
Nth nraise Under the smiles of the Divine favor TINS
earnestly desired result is now TO be obtained Inns
nome for the Book of God has been commenced
and will rapidly progress TO eonpeu1' WIZ ,h
Who love venerate and conhde in its truth VIII toge'hcI
look mn for light and encouragement from the throne OF
grace while they unite their counse and Efforts Tor MS uni
Versal diffusion cannot but regard u "a an o.uul my
rac;ous intorposon OF kind Providence that directed
,is 10 the site building NO 10 Nasseus' INC
premises formerly occupied o! 'hS Anloiio"n 5
Society and opportuney offered foI sale at tine when
unow ard events beyond control had uepNeu us :"
the rouiste accommodation for the convenient prose
cution of our work Inc peIy ana mha"Crol
ity of our liberal minded Treasurer clearly disceIneu
the peculiar advantages OF this position ana tue oa
tiops of the Divine will ANONYMOUSLY assuming therefore
the responsibility of an act that ne oenS'eu 20 oS
toned by the great Head of the Church and emnentiy
calculated 10 promote the interests OF the Soce ne at
the purchase at cost of S51OOO ana ne measure Ws az
one confirmed bv this Board To us this must necessar
IL, no dee,lv Interesting, truly memorable lOcaI,y
he arena of that contest in which the ndoy oil our For
een Translations noby INDICATED ana IN inc 70
suits of which this Society originated IL j. slrns III
;cstive of the orerrung hand that find ourselves per
manonty planted upon the very hed Oh 'hn' cohn,0t
principle where truth although for time defeated na
subsequently, demonstrated It's preyahy Po"u III, CO -,
NAV We ask with adorng gratitude, nat main Uo'
wrcupbt ?" How impressive and solemn are the lessons
of his my sierious and gracious government
Ibeve been apprsed by note from our esteemed breth
ron Messrs Nathan c. Plat, {. w. Houghton william
Pbelps composing Committee on Rea Estate that t'
Conner Stone was laid Thursday morning Without pup
lie ceremony have also been informed Dy cohlh.n.
cation from our respected Corresponding secretary n'
Rev DR. Babcock that he has collected and deposited II
metallic box which he has caused to be inserted In h'
granite stone OF the American ana foregh bo'
Societvs edfce, Nassau St, n. Y. Laid on THURSDAY
"morIing lst ofDecember, Ammo Domini 1893 Tue ioi
lowing documents; mn, s..,., =,
anS S specimens out Of the tlyve different a9sGa
S; srprortons Of the American aud FoEisn Bible Society
Europe Asa Alice, and NOr'h America .-,;- o.;,,,,,
Fourth and fifth Reports OF operations 10 ueans M
and Circulating Sacrd Scriptures In the languages OF lnda BY
Annus Reports tie Newly City Bible Society the Aasr
lean Baptist Missionary Union .he sSetS me B.p
Missionary Convention Of tac state OF Ne"i0rA ana 'e D0'
osn and History OF the most eminent Bible societies IN
HE commonly received English version Of the Scriptures al
1 Medallion Pint ofpr William Carey ..,.... -, =.
Portrait Dr. AdonTsm Jadson with comae'aoraOn OF h
services tTstsaor Of the Holy Scriptures . Ito, -
Circular the American ard foeisn bibe scaiy giving us
history the effort for eIe'iins the present ediaee
The whole comprising such memorials as viii in hi'
Judgment indicate any future generation our simple bH
sublime purpose and the means employed TO secure
Its advancement and ultimate success These mementos
OF our Ss' end present operations TRANSMITTED ID .ns lV