Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-11-12

9 h Hollingsworth 4 Co., purchased--by Sub
scription-abeautiful Pulpit Bible, and appoint
t ed Messrs. Gaylord Mecham and William Wat
son to have it presented to Calvary Chapel.
had been arranged that the service commenc
at half-past 3 o'clock, and by that hour tn
Chapel was filled in every part. The Rev. @.
Bonnell read prayers and the Rev. W. A. New
bold preached the sermon, selecting for his tex
the I'd verse of the 14th chapter of st. John
SIN my Fathers house are many mansions" &c
In the course of his remarks the Row gentleman
stated that this was his farewell sermon, as h,
was in few days to leave this for far distan
field of labor, and it gave him much pleasur,
to think that he had been present at the frs
meeting held for the organization of Mission
in that locality, and nowto behold the result o.
their united erertions in the erection of this
commodious house for the pnbic worship Of
God. Altogether the sermon was beautiful and
most affecting. 1t was evident the preacher
spoke from the heart, and the great truths he
announced, doubtless found their way to the
hearts of many present.
AT the close of the sermon the presentation
took place, Messrs. Gaylord Meacham and VIM.
Watson came forward and handed upa splendid
Pulpit Bible, accompanied by tho following note
addressed to Bishop Lee, and which was road
by Rev. VIM. A. Newbold.
Right Rev. Sir;-The workmen in the Boiler
Shop of Messrs. Harlan, Hollingsworth 4 Co.,
present the accompanying Bible for the use of
Calvary Chapel, with the desire that it may
prove to many message from God means of
repentance, an instructor in righteousness, a
fountain of life, guide to heaven, and the
power of God unto salvation.
Signed on behalf of committee,
GAYLORD MEACHAM,
WILLIAM WATSON.
Wilmington, Del, nth mo. 9Th, ls49.
Bishop Lee made the following response
which was listened to with marked attention
Brethren and Friends Accept my heartfelt
thanks for this most acceptable and precious
gift. The house of God would be incomplete
without the Word af God. For the purpose of
commencing to the hearts of men the gospel
contained within the covers of this Book, and
giving wider influence to the truths with which
il is filled, were these walls reared This is the
jewel of price to be enshrined within the casket
that has been now provided. The Holy Scrip
lures have their own transcendent claims to our
beautiful copy we shall highly value as the I'M
solicited and spontaneous gift of its liberal do
nors We value it as an expression of their
friendly interest in the work in which we are here
engaged for the moral and religious improve
meut of this portion of our growing city. We
value it as The product of honest industry, the
gift of honorable manly toll, the free-wlI offer
ing of strong arms and open hearts. We value
it as an indication of your own reverence for
that divine Word which is one of Gods choicest |
in its ifegiving truths; of your desire to share |
Its glorious promises. We wish you in return |
full enjoyment of the treasures of grace, hope |
and consolation which it contains. Make this
volume, my dear friends, your counsellor and
guide. Let your conviction of its heavenly ORR
gin never be shaken. II stands upon a Rock.
Read with daily attention its blessed pages
Embrace with your whole hearts its promises
Of pardon and reconciliation with God, to the
penitent and believing. Claim as your own
dear heritage the salvation which the Son
Of God hath purchased at 80 great a price, and
walk in the light of this heaven-sent luminary.
Then will your hearts be peaceful and your
homes pleasant. You will keep yourselves I'M
spotted from the world, and prosper in all your
ways. Itwm be to you pleasant thing to live.
mess is profitable unto all things, having the
Promise of the life that now is and of that which
8 to come.'
Be assured that we shall not forget the lib
,rality and kindness which placed this volume
ipon our desk. To see you coming here to lis
en- to tho gospel read and preached from its
pages will afford us sincere qualification. You
nay rely on a constant and cordial welcome to
he religious services of this house, and it may
&c made to come among you none ether than
he house Of God and the gate of Heaven. May
lie who sent us His word tolead us to Himself,
md to the Kingdom prepared from the Begin
ling of the world for them that love Him, bring
IS all in safety and triumph to the Home of the
Blessed through Jesus Christ our all-suiiicient
nd adorable Redeemer. Amen.
AT the conclusion of the imposing ceremony
many declared that they had been highly de-
ghted and edited and those who took an ac-
i've part in getting up the Bible and presenta-
ion must have felt much gratifed at the result
f their labor. The Bible came from the book
tore of Mr.. Thomas Roberts of this city and is
aid to be a superior copy of Mossrs. Peck &
Hiss Philadelphia pulpit edition.-JourndL ,
Death Of a Prominent Citizm.--It is our pain
NJ duty to record the death of Henry Cazier,
So, who lived near Summit Bridge Pencader
hundred, in this county. Mr.. @. was well and
lvorably known throughout the community as
large land holder, a successful farmer and !
rominent mover of the cause of temperance /
lis loss will leave vacuum in the large circle {
( his friends and acquaintance that can never
e re-filled.
Change Of Hours.-The Steamboat leaving
for Wilmington at o A. NJ, and
saving Philadelphia 2,3O P. NJ, will be with !
rawn from the line on Monday, Nov. l4th, after '
iaking the trip from Philadelphia, leaving there I
: 8 A. NJ, on that day. The Steamboat Ariel
ill continue her trips, leaving Wilmington at
A. NJ, and Philadelphia at 2 p. NJ.
Wood! Wood!i Wood!!i-The sale ofwood J
nat waste have taken place on last Saturday, i