The Hawaiian gazette., 1891-06-09


about zO6 cubic wards OF stone laid up IN
the walls as they now stand, which, OF
course. does not include tine foundations,
not 50 much progress, perhaps, as might
have been expected, but under the cir
cumstances the best that could be done.
II no unforeseen hinderances come in
the wav you may expect to see your
beautiful and commodious church and
SUNDAY school buildings completed and
ready Tor occupation by the end OF July,
1892. or perhaps earlier, but as hope
deferred m8keth the heart sick it will
be best not 10 expect too early Tor fear OF
disappointment.
Mr.. J. 3. Atherton, as Treasurer,
made the following remarks:
was reminded in studying the last
Sabbath School lesson. The temple re-
paired not only OF this new temple to the
Lord now being built, but OF the first
temple of the Lord erected in the wilder
ness by the children OF Israel under the
leadership OF Moses. The Tabernacle
was the result OF the free will offerings OF
the children OF Israel. The people gave
freely and cheerfully OF their gold, silver
and precious stones, besides the other
needed things for its erection, and IN that
Tabernacle they worshipped the Lord
and saw His presence manifested Tor
many wears. AS l thought OF those Tree
viii offerings Tor the first church build
ing. / remembered the long list OF sub
scribers to this temple to be dedicated to
the service of the Lord, and believe 1t
can be as truly said OF our people that
they have given freely, voluntarily and
cheerfully OF their gold and silver for the
purpose OF building this church and dedi-
eating it TO the Lord. Should more be
needed in the future to complete the edi-
fee in all respects, the necessary funds
will be as cheerfully given. The original
fund from the late Bethel Church was
partly laid out in the purchase of the lot
on which the new church is now being
built, was subscribed to by the members
and friends of that church, and on the
union OF the Bethel and Fort Street
churches, the lot and balance OF funds
on hand was turned over to the treasury
Of the Central Union Church.
AIr. ?. G. Jones on behalf of the
subscribers, said:
have been requested to say few
words to-day in behalf OF the subscribers
20 the fund Tor building this church.
There are 2O9 individuals who have con-
triouted sums ranging from S6,500-the
largest individual subscription down to
one dollar, making up the amount Just
given by our treasurer, every dollar OF
which / believe has been given "as unto
God" I think first OF all we should be
very grateful to our Heavenly Father
that He has put It into the hearts OF so
many to give so literally and so cheer
July Tor the purpose OF erecting this
beautiful building which is going up to
His honor and for His glory. And next
20 the faithful Building Committee who
have given so much OF their time and |
talent to this work, and who are SO faith |
July carrying out the condition of some |
0f the largest contributors that the build |
ing should be OF stone. To this commit
zee the subscribers owe q debt of graft /
tude. This church is not being built in |
2 spirit of rivaly, trying to out-do cur
neigh0ors, but solely Tor the glory OF God, |
and 10 provide proper place OF worship
where we and our descendants can wor-
snip God for generations to come. So
long as this church shall exist may there
be no other doctrine preached within its
walls to US and to our children even to
the latest generation, "save Jesus Christ
ana Him crucifed."
Addresses were made in the order
given below by Hon. A. T. Judd, for
the Deacons; Rev. S. E. Bishop, for
the Standing Committee; Rev. w.
B. Oleson, for the Congregation; and
Mr.. j. T. Waterhouse, Jr., for the
Sunday School:
CHEF JUSTICE A. F. JUDD-Christian
friends: The Apostle Paul saith Like
wise must the deacons be grave, not
double-tongued,n not given to much wine,
not greedy of filthy lucre; holding the
mystery OF the faith in pure conscience.
And lei these also first be proved; then
let them use the Office OF a deacon, being
found blameless." To be thought worthy
OF an Office in the church requiring such
personal characteristics should fill one
with reverent humility. But this is not
all. The responsibility is greater.
- Even SO must their wives be grave,
not slanderers, sober, faithful in ali |
things" Let the deacons be the hus-
bands OF one wife, ruling their children I
and their own houses WE'LL" No other {
Office in the church requires such cal i
endar OF virtues not only in the candidate I
but in mis- wife and children. But the |
reward is ample. Z" For they that have 2
used the Office Of deacon well, purchase /
70 themselves a good degree and great {
boldness in the faith which is in Christ {
Jesus AS a representative of the a
leaconate OF the Central Union Church b
On this memorable occasion, on their v
behalf I congratulate you, dear friends, c
irst that this edifice which is to be the 0
sanctuary in which we shall worship is e
being built OF stone. Not of wood, or b
nay or stubble," but of sohd stones, laid h
away in the earth OF Oahu during long G.
ages IN sleep, and now, at the call of d
and chisel, they are springing il
orth into life and beauty in these shape C,
Y walls. This enduring material which st
dds fair for ages to defy the elements G
md the gnawing tooth OF time is not Il
,nly typical OF the enduring nature of q
he invisible Church OF God which is to NJ
ontinue until the end of time, but OF Ii
hose immuta5le principles of truth upon OF
Which rests our faith. Built of stone a
his ediice is to be the temple where we el
nd our children and our children's b-
hildren shall worship God. Whatever a,
; to be the future of these lovely. M
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