Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1889-09-05

Conservatory SeTVlCc.
[The Congregation standing
Grace be unto you, and peace from God
the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ.
Dearly beloved in the Lord, it has pleased
you, in the exercise of a commendable llbcr.
ality, to provide means wherewith to pur-
chase this organ for this Trinity Reformed
Church and Sunday School. Music has in all
ages been consecratcd to the service of re-
lgion. In the worship of the Triunc God,
music finds ts noblest and most fitting usc
King David the royal poet and sweet psalm.
list of Israel calls upon all ages and classes of
people, upon all powers of nature, and all
creatures of Gods universe to praise the
Lord.
Yea, more; he calls upon men to praise
God in His sanctuary, with the sound OF
trumpet, psaltery, harp, cymbal, timbrel,
with strlngcd instruments and organs.
St. Paul repeatedly exhorts Christians to
thank God in psalms, hymns and spiritual
songs, singing and making melody in our
hearts unto the Lord.
Surely, if 1t were right to sound forth the
pral scs of jehovah in the days of old, with
vocal and instrumental music, there Is no
valid reason why the same may not be done
acceptably in the new and better covenant of
Grace, where we have the very substance of
good things typifed and hoped for under the
old dispensatlon.
The Reformed Church, both in the old
world and the new has in ages past Worship
cd the Trunc God with vocal and instru
mental music.
In procuring this organ for the services Of
this congregation, you have wrought good
work.
Before consecra,ing 1t to the service OF AL.
mighty God, let lis unite in protesting the
articles of our undoubtcd christian faith, say
ing: Il believe" sc. THE Creed.
And now a. this organ has been bought
and paid for, thai it may hcnccforth he de-
voted to the service of God in His sanctuary
we do, in solemn manner, sc, it apart, that
it may be made to serve both Him and us in
the several offices of christian worship.
In accordance with the desire and purpose
of this congregation. and in its name, DO
therefore, now set apart and separate this
organ from all common and secular use, con.
sccrntc 1t for the worship of the Triunc God
the Father. the Son, and the Holy Ghost to
whom be all honor and glory, world without
end, Amen.
Let us pray
Oh Lord God Almighty Creator, upholdcr
and prcserver Of all things, we adore thee
as the maker of our bodies and the Father Of
our spirit.
We thank thee for the gift of thine only
begotten Son, our Lord and Saviour Jesus
Christ.
We thank thee for His blood,bought church
for all the means of grace, and for the hope
of glory set before us in the gospel.
Accept Oh God the offerings of our hearts
and hands at this time.
May this instrument which we have now
consccrntcd to thee, greatly aid in sounding
forth the high praises of our God in the
sanctuary Of His power
Bless those who shall here lead thy people
III singing the songs of Zion.
Help them to play and sing with the spirit
and understanding, making melody in their
hearts and voices unto the Lord God of Sab
baOth.
Bless thy people who worship here from
time to time.
May peace and unity prevail in their midst.
Help them, o God, to worship thee at all
times in the beauty of holiness, with humble
spirits and grateful hearts
Bless thy church in all lands and may Zion
arise and shine throughout all her borders
And now o God, accept our offer ngs rs we
DEDICATE ourselves anew in body soul and
spirit, living sacrifice of thankfulness upon
the altar of the gospel.
Make us Instruments Of righteousness to
show forth thy praise in all that we do and
say.
Make us meet for the inhabitants of tn G
saints in light.
Fit us for the new Jerusalem.
Help us to keep the Sabbath and rev.
erence thy sanctuary, ana at last win the re-
deemed of all ages, lands and nations, may
we unite with golden harps in ascribing
thanksgiving, honor and blessing to him that
sltteth upon the throne and to the Lamb for
ever and eyer.
Hear us in mercy and answer us in peace,
o God of our Salvation.
We ask all for Jesus sake, who has taught
us to pray, sour Father" sc. Lords prayer
Doxology.
Bcncdicton.
One of the interesting features consisted of
statement of the cost of the organ and re-
pairs and per contra, the money raised and
how, which we give below, as follows:
Cost of Organ, $337 .oO
" Painting 1913
" Movable Sash, S.lS
"Carpct. 1900
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