The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1883-12-06
FARE SERVICES.
Interesting Special Services at the Old
Congregational Last Night.

f%SS ~ SattA
consisting of Miss Nettie Carmichael,
Mrs. DIR. Williams, Mrs. Holt (organ.
ist), and Messrs. Bale, Potter and
Powlson, were in attendance.
The service commenced by a select
piece by the choir, followed with prayer
by Rev. G. M. Sanders, pastor of the
church, after which there was singing
again, In which the congregation
Joined.
Mr.. Sanders then called on Judge
Slaughter, WHO stated briefly some OF
the interesting "reminiscences connect.
ed with the early history of the church
here In Cheyenne. AS origin. lily Of.
ganized there were but thirteen mem
bers, and the church was dedicated
November IA, 1859. Seven of the
original members are still here and two
only are dead.
Judge slaughter's remarks were very
interesting.
Prayer was then offered by DR.. Wy
man.
Hon. J. s. Taylor followed In che
same matter of relating early rerlinis-
cences, and referred In particular to
the pastoral labors of DR.. Harris, the
hrst. and Rev. Josiah Strong, the Sec
ond pastor Of the church. Mir. Taylor
also read a very interesting letter from
Mr. Strong, FIR ,m his present home in
Indiana, congratulating the church
here on its prosperity.
Mr.. Under wood then gave a brief
history Of the rise, progress, present
condition and property of the Congre-
CATION Al sunday Scnoo', which sbo wed
that 1t has been an important factor In
evangelical work in Cheyenne.
Miss Mary 81. Sanders then gave an
exceedingly interesting account of how
the young peoples meetings ". 70 frst
started in Cheyenne and bow they have
been sustained since first insugurated.
/ What she did not state, our reporter
will state for her, namely that this
young lady herself was the one who
started this work and has done more to
sustain these MEETINGS than anyone else
In the city.
By request Of the pastor prayer was
then offered by Hon. L q. Whipple.
MI. j. B. Morrow was then called
upon and made a few remarks In regard
to the Importance of evangelical work
as a civil zing agency and his de ire to
be identified with such work here In
Cheyenne. Mr.. Morrow then read the
following original poem, the author, on
account Of bad eyssight, Icing unable
to do 80.
Goodbye to the Old Church.
BY W. p. r
Goodbye, old church, atIength the time
When we must part with you has come.
We pass from out thy doors away;
Thy old gray walls leave to decay;
Yet still we pause-we linger here
And sned for thee a farewell tear,
Thou cans't not to our memory dc
Goodbye, old church, good-bye-good-bye.
The years may roll TIL lost TO view
All vestige OF thy form; yet trueJ
To memories ofthe s.cred past
Which crowd before us thick and fast
We of In sp irit shall return
And In our bosoms still shall burn
A love that speaks with mcistened eye
Goodbye, old church, good-bye-good-bye.
Thou hast to us our refuge been,
When weary aud oppressed with sin,
Within these walls we leave tonight.
Undimmed has burned a beacon light
That DER our path has ever shone
To guide us toward our Masters throne
A pilot 10 our home on high
Good bye, old church, good .bys-good-bye.
With heavy hearts we leave thee now,
Old house; out to His Will we bow;
Yet gathered here to come no more,
While pilgrims oward the mystic shore,
Sweet Symphonies of music bring
The past to mind; and stil we cling
To thee. and sadly breathe the sigh
Goodbye, old church, good-bye-good-bye.
Here round the altar oft we've met
With friends. though gone. we see them yet;
Aud oft %partaken at this shrine
Rich blessings from the hand divine.
Where are they now7 gone from this earth =
Passed Ger the Rubican OF Death.
With us they whisper from ON high
Goodbye, old church. good-bys-good. bye.
aA0aA ~ eN0aG oDOls u new mdQe DTlQe
Has passed TO mingle with the tide
Oflife: whose waves uncertain wend,
Yet roll to their appointed end.
Here too the wandering wsyward one
Has often come whom hope was gone;
Such say Tonight md with us VIE
Good bye, old church, od.bye-sood-bye.
The old. the young, with smiles and tears
Have by this sacred altar stood
And sought the way that leads TO God.
oh, may thsy all when time Is past
Be gathered In the fold at last
hefold that's built for you and l.
Goodbye. old church. good-bye-good bye.
Good bye. old church, no more wen meet
Where cluster here these memories s weet.
We pass from out thy doors away:
Thy old gray walls leave t decay.
Our heartfelt sorrow none can tell,
As you We bid our last farewell.
| We only speak with moistened eye
food bye, old church, good.bye-xood bye,
On request Nj. /. Q. Whipple then
made a few very interesting remarks
which were listened to with marked at.
~tention by the audience:
The pastor then made a few remarks
as to the hopes and prospects for the
future, after which Deacon Taylor
made the farewell prayer. He was af-
fected to tears, as this was his lrst
christian home.
The choir then sang a beautiful selec-
ton, after which Mr.. Sanders pro-
nounced the b%enedictIon and the fare.
well services were ended.
An Elegant Line of Fringes Just
receiyed