The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1888-04-26
dedication Of Dorchester Church.

MEssRs ED1Tons: II was the pleasure OF
the w...er to be at Dorchester Baptist
Church olrSsst Sunday, the occa sion being
the dedication of their new church build.
ing, which they have just completed and
paid for in full, the same costing about S400.
It is neat and substantial wooden struc.
ture ceiled and painted, and presents quite
an attractive appearance, in striking con.
trast with the old hull of house in which
for more than fifty years these people and
their faith. re- before have worshipped,
Tie deh!catory sermon was preached by
Rev. A. 4. Marshall, of Anderson, from
these words "But will God in very deed
dwell with men on the Garth? Behold,
heaven end the heaven of heavens cannot
contain thee how much less this house
which Ihave built!''-takea from the pray
er of Solomon at the dedication OF the
Temple, and found in End Chron., vi, Is.
The discourse was appropriate, entertain
ing and instructive, and the rapt attention
of the large congregation attested their
appreciation of it.
The speaker, ct the close OF his sermon,
gave iricf history Of the Church, and after
cnngratnlating the membership upon the
completion Of thsir new building. and es-
prcialy upon the Fact that it was free from
Qetit. Naue iI!e III OIL COZ
Best and mos: impressive prayer.
fhe entire services were most interest
ing, and so manifest was the pardonable
pride and pleasure Of our Dorchester breth-
rem that ! found my heart beating in
hearty sympathy with them, and I realized
something of what my own feelings will
be when permitted to worship for the first
time in the new church building that my
own church is looking forward to.
Dorchester is not strong church numer-
icelly or financially, and the work which
thew have accomplished is greatly to their
credit. The secret lies in the fact that they
have made "a strong pull, long pull, and
a Dell altogether" AS an evidence of the
pluck and energy displayed by them, they
worshipped in the old house one Sunday,
tore it down next day, and at their regular
meeting O month later, had the new build
ing in its place.
Dorchester is among the Oldest Churches
in the County, having been constituted IN
1882. Rev. Robert King (of sainted mem.
ory), familiarly known as "Uncle Bobby"
was its first pastor, and served the Church
in this relation almost continuously for
more than thirty years. A remarkable
record, testifying to the godly character
and usefulness of this servant of God who,
though an unlettered man, was for so
many years faithful and efficient minis
ter of Christ.
a few years ago the Church, from various
causes, became practically dead Church.
Without a pastor, with membership scat.
tered, an old dilapidated house, it seemed
the part of wisdom to disband, but few Of
the brethren clung to the old Church
around which centercd so many sacred
memories of the past. Rev. g. NJ. Rogers
was secured to preach once o month on
Sunday afternoon. The labors OF this
energetic brother were greatly blessed OF
God, and the old Church took on new life,
and to-day with new bouse of worship
and an active and united membership.
live Sunday School, and well-attended
weekly prayer meeting, it has again taken
front rank among its sister churches in the
old Saluda Association.
It was our good fortune to fal! into the
hands of Mr.. o. K. Breazeale and his estl-
mable wife, in whose pleasant home we
spent few hours most enjoyably, and had
the inner man Hospitality refreshed, It
does "town sman" deal of good to
get into the country now and then, to
breathe the fresh air, view the growing
crops, and to shake hands with our farmer
friends, who shake as if they are in earnest
when they say II am glad to see you"
VISITOR.