Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1859-11-10
Sabbath School Picnic at Granville.

GRANVILLE, sept. 18th, 1857.
Yesterday was day long to be remembered
by the people of Granville By mistake, it
seems, though happy one for us in some res.
poets, notice appeared in the Chronicle, stating
that Rev. s. Morgan, the well-known ''Chif.
dren's Minister" would hold meeting in this
place on the 10th inst. The notice was read
from the pulpit on the Sabbath, and the people
decided to have picnic also.
Friday morning came, and many an anxious
heart beat with joy, as the sun came peering
over the mountain, in its brightest dress, dis
peling all fears of an unlucky Friday, so far as
the weather was concerned Between eleven
and twelve o'clock, a procession, composed of
Sabbath School children and citizens, led by
the Green Mountain Brass Band, all under the
direction Of Gen. Alonzo G. Allen, marshal
of the day, marched through the village, and
into the church, soon filling it to overhowing-
the children, one hundred or more, occupying
the body pews.
The exercises at the church commenced by
few Introductory remarks by the President, I.
B. Smith, followed by reading of the Scriptures
by Rev. Mr.. Haines.
The following hymn, composed for the occa-
sion, by Gen. Allen, was then sung by tho
choir:
Lord, from our homes Of anxious care,
We come into thy temple where
The Christian most desires to be,
And consecrate ourselves to Thee.
O, happy and inspiring thought
That Sabbath Schools taught,
Where young and old can find place
To learn Thy Word, Thy truth and grace.
We thank Thee, Lord, for this retreat,
Where parents friends, and children meet
Nor envy, strife, or SANDER dare
lntrude to claim with love a share.
With social love and friendship pure
We come to claim Thy promise sure,
That Thou within midst wilt be,
And ht each heart to worship Thee.
Make us to feel, to see and know
We love ma nkind and Thee below,
And have hope to share above
The full fruition Of Thy love-
Prayer was offered by Rev. Mr.: Haynes, fol-
lowed by music from the Band. Nearly an
hour was then occupied in listening to the
speaking of pieces and singing of hymns by
number of children from Rochester, Hancock
and Granville. Though called upon without
any previous notice, the little lads and lasses
did nobly A letter from the " Children Min
lister y was read by the President, followed by
remarks from Rev, Mesers. Haynes and Smith,
and Gen. Allen, interspersed with music from
the Band.
At the close of the exercises in the church, a
procession was again formed, and marched to
the long tables put up in front of the church,
and which were loaded with refreshments, and
tastefully decorated with flowers and ever
green's.
Ample justice being done to the contents of
the table, the happy congregation, numbering
some four or five hundred persons, returned to
the church, where an hour or more was spent
IN listening to the reading of the following SEN
timents, and responses to the same:
The Sabbath School and the Pupit-The Jachin and the
Boaz Of the temple of God.
Response by the Rev. Mr.. Haynes of Roches-
ter.
Req. L. B. Smim-His mission to us, though unappre-
ciaed may it prove like the mission Of his Divine Lord
and Master, glorious in its results.
, Response by Mr. Smith.
| american Women-Their intelligence vigilance and
kindness develops the moral intellectual and physical
powers of childhood Their smiles cheer the lonely hours
OF manhood On their integrity, virtue and frmness
hang the bright hopes of the future.
Response by Rev. Mr.. Haynes.
Public Schoos-Feared by despotism, loved by philan-
thropy the pillars which free institutions safely
stand
Response by Mr.. D. Clark.
The Gouernor Of Vermont-A well tried and well fur
nhed HALL capable of accommodating the entire State
Response by Mr.. A. Clark.
Gen. AHen-Long and ean--we calculated in body
and mind for the upon which he has
fully entered. May he ever win the victory.
RESPONSE by Mr.. Allen.
Our Town Representative the right may he stand,
hrm as man, and gentle as a Lamb.
Response by Mr.. Lamb.
The Green Mountain Brass Band--Equalled by few, ex
ceed by none; may they cherish the union their
music inspires
Response by the Band.
Much credit is due to the ladies of Granville,
who labored 80 diligently in decorating the
house with evergreens and flowers, and in sup
plying the tables so bountifully with provisions.
Everything passed off pleasantly and to the sat.
isfaction of all
A new order of things has, trust, commenc-
I'd among this people, who three months age
were destitute Of all religions privileges, dis
heartened and discouraged. A Sabbath Schoo
has been organized, and the congregation on the
J Sabbath is said to be much larger than it las
been for many years past. The people seem tx
hear tho truth. and are anxious to sustain
preaching; yet, we fear many of them have
still to learn that in order to support the Cos
pei, they must make sacrifices, if necessary -
However, there are noble hearts here, and {
| few praying Christians, and, with the blessing
of God, we cannot but hope for good results.
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