National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-10-19
WAUGH CHAPEL.
REDEDICATIoN EXERCISES YEsTER

REDEDICATION EXERCISES YESTER-
DAY.
This church is the offspring Of mission enter
prise inauEurated BY Rev. J. H. Brown pastor Of
Wesley Chapel in 1854, when Capitol Hill was
but struggling village. 1t was organized In a
tent between two buildings belonging to Henson
Brown, who, with his wife and daughter, are the
only remnant Of the original class. From this
movement sPrang the building which, for twenty
years, has stood at the corner Of A and Third
streets northeast. 1t was q neat and commodious
building, fully up to the age, but the spirit Of
Improvement operating in our community has
moved this people 70 enlarge and improve. Under
the magnetic Inspiration Of their pastor, Rev. r.
Norris, this impulse has taken form and shape.
A plan prepared by ]. II. McGfll, esq.,, one Of
the most tasteful and scientific architects IN the
city, At once captiVated the brethren. The build
ing has been extended TO the length Of so feet
with breadth Of 45. AtOWer so feet high stands
a. the corner; The lower story is Of the byzan;
modification Of the gothic. One Of its prominent
features is magnificent front window 20 feet
high, the construction Of which was q tlabor Of
love" 70 Rev. J. L. Hayghe, who, either as local
preacher or carpenter, is 4" workman that
needeth not to be ashamed"
The services which have hitherto been accOmmo-
dated in a tent we're yesterday removed 70 the
new lecture room - feet square and y feet high,
carpeted and frescOed with harmonious eOlOring
which, modified by the soft tints OF the stained
glass windows, gives very light, airy and genial
tone to the whole interior. Three ine elass-rooms
one 4EltA lOE an infant CLASSROOM. Such
the beautiful sanctuary WhieE yesterday vel
coined its WOrShipgrs
The morning service, with admirable propriety.
was assigned 70 Rev. J. II. Brown, the founder III
the missiJn, whose age has long incapaeitated
him for active ministerial service. Amer beau
tiful opening chant BY the choir under the lead
erEhip Of Mr.. Samuel Dyre, the venerable
preacher, in a very pathetic yet plain discourse,
founded on Peter, rs, g. developed the attractive
power Of Christ's redemption upon the hearts Of
those who never saw him. working faith leaves
deeper impression than does sensual observa-
ton. Faith in Christ nerves the soul up TO the
grandest laboTs and sacrifices.
The financial part Of the programme was to
cone. None but the inimitable Norris could lead
this people, all in very ordinary circumstances,
ssnted By the building COMMITTEES. Already 900
had been raised, and 81 900 were necessary to COM
plete the building. Those who had already paid
this money! small number, IS In every such
ease-Were called upon again 70 20 down deep into
their pockets, and they went. Twenty persons
gave 500 each, thus lifting hafthe burden: eight
gave ~ eachi twenty gave SIS each, and smaller
subscriptions raised the money Aggregate TO a 100
At p. m. DT. I. Harry, the classic Thinker or
me Metropolitan, from Cor. Tvs, traced most
beautiful analogy between the natural and spir-
itual operation Of light, both requiring for vision
translucent medium and receptive orgaR.
This thought was hnely developed, With a rich
ness Of illustration and q spirituality Of feeling
which thrilled the congregation.
One admirable thought was that while nature
only reveals God Indirectly and revelation IN His
relations, the incarnation OF Christ reveals God
IN His personal character, living, concrete en-
Dollment Of DlNlne dllIlOuleb. JOD hau not the
meekness Of Moses, nor Moses the patience Of
Job; neither had the loving spirit OF John. But
Christ had al these aud every other perfection.
in Him dWelt the fullness Of the God-head
bodily. Men do not get the knowledge Of God by
analysis, bat By q sanctihed heart. Goo is not
science but love. tvs by love power that men Of
ordinary mind lay hold upon Gods truth with q
majesty and force that astOunds the philosopher.
This light is given to be shed abroad.
After the sermon 500 were raised, swelling
the collection 30 about $500
In the evening Rev d II Brown preached an
admirable discourse. after which the remaining
portion Of the 1000 was subscribed. The church
is under great obligations to Commissioner Ben
jamln for the loan Of beautiful flowers.