Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-12-11

before the dedlcatOry services werO
made. Several hundred dollars was
subscribed, and further business was
postponed until the evening service.
The evening service was opened with
singing by the choir followed with
prayer by Elder Miller.
Bishop Mind delivered the discourse.
He chose part of 9th verse, I'd epistle
of Corinthians, for the text:
'And this also We wish even your affections"
He said the whole code of Holy
scriptures is elevating and inspiring;
through it the wickedest and vilest may
benefit. 1t offers no beggary. 1t pro-
vides that the soul once broken may
again reflect the image Of heaven. 1t
expects great things because it provides
great things. The effect of the church
es is to perfectly renovate man. We
have compassed all when we reach tbs
full measure and stature of Christ. The
skilled artisan delights his mind in the
perfection of his work. Moral purity
is perfection. Holiness is the match
less purity. Holiness is decked in all OF
the purities. Sin is degradation al
ways. Men turn away froa holiness,
but unless the heart is totally depraved,
it will turn to it. Perfection is unfav-
orable, but We look forward to its re-
suits. He said true piety will shed a
halo on the couched invalid.
DR.. Mind said there we're three
mighty forces to lift the Christian.
knowledge was the first principle.
The knowing man is to be fully developed
True knowledge is the source of human
progress. There are truths more start
ling than natural science. We have a
religious nature and that nature will
not be fed on husks.
Culture was another lever to lift US.
Our duty was to plan and work with
self-rcllance yet with the confession Of
weakness. The soul that does this will
not be left alone. What work is that
more remunerative than the culture of
the sculi
Grace was another element to lift us.
If you have plans or principles, grace
is planted there know Of nothing 50
fitting as grace. Grace is the one per-
petual want Of the soul. Don't think
that grace is too fine for the rough con-
tact in life. In darkness it will cheer
you. Grace will raise yon-will nerve
you in trial. Grace is q charming
sound.
He described briefly, if inadequately,
the perfection the Bible offers. The
glorious truths will outlive the jeers of
the profane. The destiny inscribed for
him is extremely sublime.
At the close Of the sermon the effort
was renewed to raise by subscription
the church indebtedness of $1,000.
This was done by the completion of the
$500 debt and the subscription of
$1,000 to pay the bonded debt.
$2,256. 43 was subscribed. There was
great surprise expressed at the readi
ness with which this sum was raised.
The formal dedication of the church
then took place at 9:45 p. m, the trus-
tees appearing before the stand, and
reading responsibility with the Bishop,
the 122d Psalm. The ceremony was
brief, and after short prayer by DR..
Mind, and thanks to the people by Rev.
Mr.. Elliott, the congregation was dis
missed.
The Methodist peple have a fine
church edi6ce, which reflects great
credit On their liberality. They appre-
ciate the help from outside parties, and
propose to lend a helping hand to SINH
lar enterprises.