Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-04-23

organ, .hs large assemblage that filled the
anu saemed more than gratified.
Cnal0 n,nropriate Invocation of the Throne
M n;r;ps Grace by the Rector, Rev. Y. b.
OF IN nnsned the interesting exercises,
p1 The clear and sweet-toned voices Of the
s,taol children, then gave with much feeling
,Ss resurrection Hymn
W "Christ the Lord is risen to-day"
rho Rector having read some appropriate
i"o If Scripture, followed the reading
lucid statement OF the condition ana
v !osnects of the School, which, we are glad
hear are of the most gratifying character.
Mart followed an Easter Carol" altered
60, he Cox's. for the occasion, by lady OF
hi, , city and most beautifully sung by the
children:
Carol, carol, children,
Carol now ye may;
Carol for the coming
Of this Easter Day.
Nav Christ our risen Saviour,
Bless all good Christian men,
Carol, carol, children,
For Easter como again.
Carol, carol. etc.
Go We to the valleys,
Where the lilies spring,
And bring their fragrant odors,
As homage to our King.
And twine them into garlands
To wreath about the shrine,
OF Him who blest the lilies
With mention so divine.
Carol, carol, etc.
Wreathe your Easter garlands,
Where to Christ we pray,
1t shall smell like Carmel,
On our Festal Day.
And bring each open foweret,
The chancel TO adorn,
And tell of glad rejoicing
On this Easter morn.
Carol, carol, etc.
Blow, blow up the trumpet
For our joyful feast,
Grid thine armor, Christian,
Wear thy surpice, Priest.
And 20 We to the altar,
To offer thanks and pray .0a..
To q Saviour risen,
On this Easter Day.
Carol, carol, etc.
Give us grace, o Saviour,
To put off in might,
Deeds and dreams of darkness,
For the robes of light.
And TO live as lowly
As Thyself, with men,
To rise like Thee, in glory,
When Thou com'st again.
Carol, carol, etc.
At the conclusion of the singing, the beau
tiful spectacle which upon these anniyersa-
ries has heretofore called forth so much de-
served admiration, was again exhibited.
Each class advanced to the chancel, bearing
its Missionary offering, accompanying 1t
with the beautiful motto and design which
we give below. This portion of the exerci-
ses was peculiarly interesting, and attract
ed profound attention from the large con-
gregation:-
LITTLE TRAVELLERS LIoSwARD.
Designate Open Gate.
Motto-"And the Gates of it shall not 90 shut
At all by day; for there shall be no night there "
Little travellers up the road
Leading to the mount of God,
Longing Cor that blest abode
Now as we watt
Help us Lord to enter in,
Washed in Thy blood from sin,
Peace and hope at last to win,
Through the open gate.
Church of God sacred fold
May thy glories all behold,
For the joys cannot be told
OF Thy blest state;
Hear, Lord the prayers wo pray,
In Thy sacred courts this day,
For the nations far away
From tho open gate.
Amount contributed, $l4.O5.
THE Infant School" is composed of lit
tie girls and boys from three to six years old,
and is separate and distinct from the regular
Sunday School. As their offering was pre-.
Sented, the little ones rose and sang several
verses of beautiful and appropriate hymn,
the effect Of which was truly charming.
SOLDIERS OF THE Cross.
Design--A Cross, pith Amor lying at as foot.
Text-"Put on the whole armor OF God. -
Bphesans 9th chap. 18th verse.
"Soldiers of Christ arise,
And put your -armor on,
Strong in the strength which God supplies,
Through his eternal Son"
Amount contributed, $40.
The BisHoP PAINE GLASS.
Motto-"Behold | bring you glad tidings OF
great JOY, which shall he to all people
"ro plant the Saviours hallowed cross,
To which our hopes clinging,
On Afric's sands, mid China's hosts,
Are we our offerings bringing.
Wo feel and love the blessed truths,
That we have long been learning;
And now to send them far and wide
Our youthful hearts are yearning.
Amount contributed, S3373.
PEARL GATHERERs.
Design-A Pearl She'll
Motto-"The Kingdom of Heaven Is like q
merchantmen seeking goodly pearls"
The world their fancied pearl may crave,
IT'S not the pearl for me
Twill dim its lustre in the grave,
Twill moulder in the sea.
But there's pearl of price untold,
Which never can DO bought or sold,
The sinking soul twill save
D that's the pearl for me
Amount contributed, Sl.5O.
CHILDREN OF THE CHURCH CLASS.
Design-BiLie and Prayer Book.
Motto-"Search the Scriptures. They are they
which testify of me-"
We mourn not that prophetic skill
Is found on earth no more,
Enough for Us to trace Thy will
In Scriptures sacred lore.
No Heavenly harpings soothe our ear,
Nomystic dreams we share,
Yet hope to feel thy comfort near,
And bless them in prayer.
o. Thou, by whom We come to God,
The life, tho truth, the way,
The path of prayer, Thyself hast trod,
Lord teach US how to pray.
Offering, $40.