Weekly Trinity journal., 1858-05-15
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We have no Protestant church building in this
place, hut there is a generally expressed willing
ness to aid in constructing one. Rev. Mr.. Rea-
soncr, the Methodist clergyman, desires us to
cxpseSs his intention of setting about preparation
at once; of course, the clergyman or his oongre-
CATION cannot do much without the help of other
citizens The Court House, heretofore used is
not a convenient or comfortable place for wor-
ship. and now, since the law orders cessation Of
business on Sunday, the want OF II church building
is the more apparent. We know very well that
the enterprise will be commended by everybody.
People of the Catholic faith have already built
them an house, and since the Subdivisions of the
Christian church require separate worshiping
places, others should not be less ready TO honor
the religion of their fathers.
All have read the beautiful story of Nehemiah
rebuilding the wasted wallis of Jerusalem, At
the invocation of the prophet the people came
out 10y families aud tribes, and, holding weapon
of defence in one hand, wrought with the other
on the wall from the rising of the morning till
the stars appeared Many a dark-cyed Jewish
maidens heart Auttered as She saw the enemy S
arrows glancing from the builders shields; many
u Rachel mourncd when the wounded workman
fell into the trench; many llagar went forth
and folding her brown arms about her Mthcrless
child cried be husband to me Heaven Stnl
/ 'hc that sounded the trumpet stood 10y the
prophet aud the builders buildcd until every
breach had been repaired. But they were inn
mortal builders, and ages of ages after the foun'
ders of pyramids are forgotten, the names of the
warrior mechanics will stand luminous on rec
ord imperishable us the fame of Solomon.
And they who cut away the trees aud build
alars on the out-posts of civilization will not be
forgotten Till long after Time shall have RACED
the structure; the soft hand of woman that lays
pebble on that rising altar performs II heroic
act; the careless man of the world who lays n
tile upon the roof, the axe man who hews the sils
or shapes the ralters, the laborer who digs the
foundation place, and the priest who consccratcs
the altars, have, 10y 50 much, helped 10 establish
the most powerful civilzcr, the foremost bulwark
OF our liberties, the most cohesive tendon of our
Union peace and good will to men,
In the name of the church whose ministers are
always among the first in now territory, we ask
assistance for the builders All who have wives
and children who have not already house of
worship will cheeriuly help; it is a duty they
owe their families to build them place for in
struction and devotion, as wel as a home. And
others, who have no families, will help; all will
sec the necessity OF such structure. The town
is rich and prosperous; it must increase and i'm
prove; the number Of families rcqulrea comfort
able place of worship; children are growing up
to intelligence, and must be cared for aud in
structed in the truth which every parent desires
to have impressed ON their expanding minds
We hope our Reverend friend may find many
willing hands to help him build.