The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-06-24
DEDICATION OF THE DICKINSON MIS-
SION CHURCH.
From or O,cn Correspondent.

CARLISLE, Pa, June 23-The history of this enter
prise is another illustration Of how much be done
for Christ when there's a mind for the work. The
northeastern part Of the town is one Of the most
rapidly improving sections and one Of the most poor
ly supplied with church accommodations.
A number OF years ago young man Connected
with the college determined that something could be
DONE Others were associated with him of kindred
sentiments, and Sunday School was organized in
what was justly regarded as the Five Points OF Car
Isle.
Last winter blessed revival of religion broke out
and ran all around the neghborhood, like fire in dry
stubbe. The place OF prayer became too straight
ened and lot was secured, on which the noble
little band OF students from their own limited funds
began to improve by the erection OF mission cha
pei. The result of these efforts is the building and
completion OF neat brick house OF worship, thirty by
forty feet in size, costing about $1,000
The exercises connected with its dedication took
place on this afternoon. The house was nearly filed
with deeply interested auditors, goody number of
whom students in the college. The services
opened with the usual address by Rev. Bishop Scott,
and the singing OF the hymn
"Great is the Lord our God,
And let His praise be great"
Prayer was offered by Rev. G. w. Cooper, OF Balt-
more city. The first lesson was read by Rev. A.
Wallace, OF Philadelphia The second lesson was
read by the Rev. T. A. Fernley, of the city of Read
ing. Bishop Scott read the hymn beginning
''And viii the great, Eternal God
on earth establish His abode?"
which was sung with spirit
Rev. Dr. Bartine, OF New Jersey was then intro
duced who proceeded to deliver an address In his
usual happy style.
His subject was '"The Great Aim OF Christianity"
to present every perfect in Christ Jesus to take
the world, desolated, fallen, polluted as we find 1t
everywhere, and put 1t into process OF education
civilization, and evangelization as TO present the
image OF the heavenly. Christianity has made its
H.
is adequate fully to accomplish its grand work. 1t
saves from superstition and pride, and saves him
With the power OF an eternal life in heaven.
1t is adapted 10 every man Of the race. NO ancient
philosophy taught its truths 10 class OF little
children Jesus the first OF the worlds great
teachers who took little child in his arms ana
presssd it to his BOSOM One OF the sublimest say
ings of the Saviour is, ''The field is the world. My
| doctrines are for ALL My realm is in every cline.
My gospel is to shed its influence upon the whole
unbounded world" Like to this Is the expression OF
Mr.. Wesley-"The world is my parish"
| Every workman for God, 20 be successful, must
| be personal witness OF the power OF God In his
own experience.
| He is the best workman for God who can bear
witness to the power OF the Holy Spirit 10 the for
| giveness OF sins and the renewal OF the heart
| through faith in Christ.
The address closed with beautiful appeal for this
| glorious Gospel.
| INoN' Di' llnduy, vi NOW biNit""A"''l - - -
| then introduced and delivered short address. Hs
congratulated the young men on the neatness OF ms
chapel and the field which IL opens for great useful
| ness.
Rev. j. Curns p e. OF the district appealed to the
people for material aid. He stated that $500 wa'
| needed TO meet demands against the bundlne com
| mittee and present endorsements.
The amount was nearly realized.
The church was then dedicated In due form Dl
| Rev. Bishop Scott
| The audience was dismissed with the singing o
the DOxology and the benedict0n by the bishop