Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1860-05-19
Correspondence,


JACKSON, May .,
MIR. EsIToR Presenting that all account of
cation OF the -. 'Peter's Church, in tins place,
interesting 10 you. as well as to your readers,
to give the particulars connected therewitn.
, Inc Evangelical Lutheran, and German Re-
refers Church" Is situated in Jackson townsh
halt mile from Smiths Hotel, ON the r,ni.
louisville. Ii is a brick building, forty by sixty
u mistake not-with a seepe ninety feet h.
ground 1t is a very fine church, and few sue.
SEEN IN the rural districts Of our and.
The situation is, indeed, beautiful, and C
delghtiu and picturesque scenery. In fIom
glanees over large area OF bwlands, hills al
until u rests N profound admiration upon the
Peak" that lifts its towering top in majestic
almost TO the clouds. Truly does that Peak in its
-"Shadowy tint appear
More sweet than all the landscape smiling net
short distance TO the right the SchwaSen creel
its way IN lovely anu silent meanderngs, al il
Mahanoy short distance below. Beyond II t
holds wide expanse of fertile fields and LeautIf
until the Line Mountain iniercepts a farther pro,
tue leit long and wide range of fields, hills ai.S
win here and tfere the smoke of the farm house,
IN me all, the beatlng cattle roaming about the
hasklng IN The warm sunshine, render the scene
lghtiul But have not words to do half justi,
description OF so grand a scenery; suffice il To saJ
more beautiful situation for church could not be
anywhere IN the vicinity The deyout christian
where else better view the beauties of nature
ieist his eyes with the almost semi. celestial pros
MS soul Is hled with heayenwaId emotions and
the sacred precincts OF the house of God, and W
fun OF gratitude and love- praise the Maker OH
world-the Giver Of all good
on saturday evening (5th) n sermon was
the hev MI DuengeI, from Heb ~; ~, in
nall Long before the time for the comm,
services, the people came s,yarmine in from a.
uhu the room, though large, soon cTt
many were unable to obtain access A numb.
men were present, among whom was DR. 5,
ChambeIsburg.
On Sunday forenoon the Dedication took place
credit is due to the two preachers OF the cha.
nevas, beIgner and fntzlnger-for the able and a.
ate manner IN which it was conducted A feeling
soleinnlty seemed to pervade the whole audeuc,
the ceremony. When concluded, DR.. Schneck dr.
sermon from Rev 81 ~, which was very appIc'
Soopa S DI, schneck, according To my Judgment
be called "a good preacher.n He Is und0uLte,
rare literary and theological attainmehis. AZ
OF people were present; indeed ! can safely
80 many persons were ever assembled in this
such an occasion. Not half the number COZ
nodated IN the church, though capable Of conts.
sx hundred During the time OF preaching rs the CT
outsiders o.
In the afternoon the attendance was equally large
heV MT Angstad preached very interesting and eoq
so that still only about the half could obtain seal
Preaching by the Rev. MIR. Homberger, of Trevorton.
On Monday forenoon the Rev. ar. Guteus preach
sermon from Songs g. consisting OF plain truth thro
out lie handled the "nane christians" in rather sc
manner. Among other TOUCHING remarks he said
while they are destitute OF the RIAL religious senm'
A number OF cntechumens were admitted To members
and the Lords Supper administered to the whole eongI
tlon.
In the afternoon DR. schneck delivered lecture on
travels in Europe II was one Of the most interes
lectures that ever heard, and highly appreciate
the citizens, to whom the hearing OF lecture is
occurrence.
all present. Respectfully yours,