Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1884-05-23

unless IL DE accompanied With g0od wsrks
Every christian is torch bearer holding
high up that men may see their way L
glory. The trinity of hell, the world, tn
flesh and the devil, must be met by the fore
of ous example. We must not stop ts in
quire as TO the measure, extent and influ
ence of our light. We may not rest upor
a pedestal such MS stands at tile entrance t.
the harbor of New York throwing its ray,
of light far out upon the pillows in the
darkness of night, but however humble the
position, however small the light, let i
shine-in the Sunday School where it would
make an impression on the minds and hearts
of the young, in all the relations and avoca'
tons of life. The red hot stream of intemper-
ance was flooding the land, entailing SC
much Of misery, poverty and crime. This
current must be stemmed, and the volcanic
hells which curse every city, town, village
and hamlet of this fair land must be closed
through the force of christian example
The political avenues are crowded with dis
honest Observation-Disclosures Of thousands
Of foreigners are yearly seeking homes in
this great country Of ours, many Of them
imbued with skepticism-the dishonesty OF
the one class is TO be corrected, the false re-
ligions PHILOSOPHY Of the other Is TO be re-
moved, as christians let their light shine
II did not require the stroke of the pen OF
jeremiah Black to demolish the false theo-
ries OF that monster of infldelity, Robert In
gersoll, but religious light as given in the
lives and conduct Of christians. 1t was this
light which was outstanding the world
knocking into atoms the theories of inf
deity and would continue TO grow in bril-
liancy and strength until every knee should
bend at the name of Jesus-even those who
may live in the land in which Confucius
taught"
At the conclusion of the sermon Rev. f.
b. Prettyman gave brief outline Of the
early history OF Potomac Chapel when the
Cabin John Church tiourished, and also the
progress.af Mclh,dism ut this point In re-
lerring to the early days of Methsdsm, Mr.
p. stated circumstance which will attract
attention in this country and abroad. He
said that the first Methodist church ever
erected, not only in the United States but
Log Cabin Meeting House, on Sans Creek,
in Frederick county, at the period when
Montgomery county WAS part of Frede-
rick. That the very spot has been found
| u,I 10 in, of NH HalI Mr.
PrettynIan said there had been some dis
cussiOn upon this point of the history of
Methodism in this country-New York hay
ing claimed the honor, but the question was
now definitely settled and some conspicu-
Gus action would probably be taken soon
with reference To the matter. Mr.. Pretty
man then turned his attention to the ques-
ton OF finances and at the expiration OF an
hour handed the building committee sub
scription list of six hundred dollars, all that
was asked for.
Rev. Geo. T. Tyler preached in the after
noon. Mr. Tyler is a great tavorite in this
county and his visit upon this occasion was
most warmly welcomed by all who were
present. Mr.. Tyler has certainly grown
none the older in appearance since he left
Montgomery. Famed by mountain breezes
and surrounded by rich and luxuriant pas
ture fields, he appeared as fresh as the flow
ers Of spring.
Love feast was held in the morning at 8
O'Clock and the dedication services took
place at O'Clock in the atternOsn-upon
the conclusion Of the latter the sacrament
was administered. Miss Cramer presided at
the organ and Prof Glen Poole accompa-
MED with the cornet.
We must not omit Ia mention that the
remains of the late Edwin Wallace were
removed from his old homestead and placed
Immediately under the new pulpit, marble
slab with the date of his birth and death
rests on the side Of the wall to the loft of
the pulpit Mr.. Wallace loved every inch
Of this ground, and probably the sweetest
moments of his life were spent on the spot
where now rest his remains Could voice
come from his grave it would shape itself
into words and murmur, "here let me rest"
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