The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-11-04
A NEW chnrch Neededg

For several months past, the Methodist Episco-
pal congregation OF this vicinity, have been agi-
talng the subject Of building new church -
The building in which they now worship does
not belong TO the church in fact and besides is
too small for the growing wants of the clmreh
and the community. There are other objections
to it,-sueh as, the difficulties in reaching II ID
times Of bad weather, It's comfortless and inc6h-
yenient arrangement, &c. -,
We regret To learn, however, that The project
meets with favor only from portion of the CON
gregation, while others, who from their position
in the church aud in society might be expected
10 give il their hearty aid and cooperation either
Oppose the movement entirely or gixei tlmblukes
warm encouragement which is little better than
open opposition. f s'Ais q. e4.l '"' 2"
In wealthy, popuIous aud refined eommuhi-
~ like thus, no congregation can expect to -four
ish for any length of time without providing The
public with good accommodations, a great ma
ny things are necessary, at this, day, to secure
the success of religion n our ini Isl besides good
preaching and orthodox doctrinei SINNERS inhst
be induced TO attend the preached word, ereyou
can expect them TO be benefited thereby and
brought under its influence. And great many
persons win so 10 that church which gives them
the best singing, the most comfortable seats and
the best ventilated room. The church, that would
enlarge its fold must hold out such inducements
us these, or the people will seek them elsewhere
The community needs another good church
here The Prot Epis. congregation have an eie-
CANT church, the finest country church we ever
saw. But withdhe large nnRlbat of religious
people in our, midst and the wealth which they
represent, i, speaks badly for their enterprise and
their zeal in the of Christianity, thatthere
is not at least, another large comfortable and
convenient house Of worship in Towsontown Nv
What Is there 10 prevent che Methodist congFe-i
CATION from erecting sulh a bnfidIhgIg Nothing,
but lack Of interest and a niggafd " parsimony,
that is equally hostile To- their, own aifrial ip1
terests and to the teachings Of theh religion.
A single member, nnderstand,. has offered q,
fine site for n new church, owthga cash contribu-
ton of $1,000 in addition fandaif those who
should feel at least an equal interest in the mat
ter, manifested one-tenth the liberaity and zeal,
a church would go up at once, that would be an,
ornament 10 our town blessing to The commn7
nifty and an honor to Him whose worship would,
commemorate. 4; -s64.,.o = ,saeIr9ee..i)
We speak of the Methodist ~
ing new church, because they are tqtlng the,
matter, and because they seem most, TO need it,
and are most able to erect it. But I'VE! do not
look ut the subject with narrow deneminatfen-i
al view 1t is public matter, 2 matter ia which
all are interested, whether Methodist III not,
church goer or not. Leaving out Of account mere
denominatonal success and even those, higher
precepts of moral duty which are binding on. u.s.
all, it will pay our pockets TO build thischurch1
Many things besides industry, economy and
business tact, increase our wealth and add to in
dividuaI and national prosperity" There is no,
sound progress outside Of education and morali-,
ty. God has so ordained that the deyelopement
of the material world depends upon our moral
and intellectual developement., He givesus good
crops and profitable commerce, and happy homes,
as reward for our faithfulness In his service.
School-houses and churches, while their erection
diminishes our store for the time, make our la
bors more profitable and happy, make our neigh
borhood more desirable and thus add largely to
our actual gain. ~ se ~ Y
And we know of no enterprise ia which the
people Of this community could invest win tbs,
promise Of more ample retprn than tn il. 2 new,
church. Let us have it by all means. twill
make your land more valuable, Your residence
more desirable and you win have decentralization
Of hearing the word Of God preached oh Sun
day without getting your clothing soiied with
tobacco juice or your limbs crsmped into ,rheu-
matte pains for the balance Of the week. aia,o.|