The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-09-20
The Dedication Of the New Church.
"The perfect world by Adam trod,
Was the first templc-built by God
His fat laid the corner stone,
And heayed its pillars one by one o.

Last Sabbath was, in beauty, day all de-
sirabe. The warmth OF the bright Septem-
Der sun was delightfully."- tempered in soitened
glints and CLEANS, as it streamcd through tn g
stained lights upon the congregation of wor-
shippers that had gathered beneath the vault
ed ceiling Of the new Presbyterian church to
witness Its dedication to the worship of Go d.
The completed temple was festooned with
floral decorations, whose perfume, like pre-
cious incense, rested upon all the people. The
! fulness of the occasion was complete when
the first strains Of the opening anthem, in
soul-broathing strains filled the space, fol-
lowed by an invocation from Rev. l. L. Davis,
then hymn by the whole congr egatlon and
an earnest prayer by Rev. J. E. Platter. Fol-
lowing Rev, Kirby read the morning lesson
| from 18th chapter Of Hebrews, which was
followed in hymn by the entire con grega-
ton.
80 Thou whose own vast temple stands
Built over earth and sea,
Accept the walls that humon hands
Have raised to worship Thee
After the hymn and proceeding the regular
services, Rev. J, p. Hsrssn, the pastor, made
several announcements, concluding with
timely remarks, which were followed by an
other anthem by the choir.
Following this last CAME the browning in
terest Of the occasion-the one which hal
packed the new building with humanity, fill
ing its seats, gallery, sises and ever available
spot where even standing room could be
found-the sermon of Rev. +. S. McCabe, ID.
ID. His text was the fifty-third chapter Of
Isaiah, tenth verse: Sand the pleasure of
the Lord shall prosper IN His hsnd.'' No at
tempt will be made to give a synopsis of the
grand effort, or 10 even describe it. Few
men ara SO prominently endowed with wis
dom, and still fewer with the far-reschins
sympathies of Doctor McCabe. To know him
is to both reverence and love him. For thirty
minutes-in which short time he crowded
enough truths for the guidance Of whole life
The held his audience as under q sps.
"Why did re stop 80 room p was the only
murnur. May oar peoplo be permitted to
hear him often in the future. Rev. j. z.
Harsen, TO whom - much is due, amer the
sermon then coadueted the formal dedics-
tory services. which consisted in a series OF
biblical declarations, responded to by The
congregation.
The treasurer Of the building committee,
ID. A. Mitchell. then submitted the following
statement, which saows the church not oDly
paid for, but a balance in the treasury:
RECEIPTS.
From Wcst Wichita Church. .S 1876 IS
Ladies' Society Observation-Disclosures. 500 10
Proceeds Concert by Choir ...... SO A.
Board OF Church Erection Y. 900 90
Voiuntg airy Donations OF Church Mem
bcTs and Friends. .......... $500 so
fetal Receipts. .................e4,656 &c
DISBURSEMENTS
Stone tor Foundation and Cr Stones 1870 AZ
W. &. West for Enclosing Building
Walls, Roof and Floor. ......... 1924 9s
Il. Juneau Inside Finish, Doors, Gal
iery. WaiDscotting, etc ....... 314 10
Grant Bros. Painting ... I07 30
Reese Sawyer Putting in Winds. 76 90 !
Mr.. Cobb Plastering ........ l60 On
Alternately Bros Chairs ... l25 90
Chandeliers OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. Al 81 |
Weller Bros. Stained Glass Winds 200 90 |
n. Boite Chairs OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. IL o.
lncldentas- ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. III II |
TOTAL disbursements. "a ,59S oS
Leaving balance cash on hand. IS IS is
Unpaid subscriptions ... 1870 90
Total. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. $24S Is |
Church furnishing department not yet con- |