Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1892-11-05
LuTHERANs REJOICE.

ticipates.
BERLIN, Nov. 1. - Ceremonies at
tended with unusual splendor marked
the rcdedication of the Lutheran Me-
mortal church, at Wittenberg the
restoration of which at the expense OF
Emperor William has just been COM
pleted. Over 1000 visitors of note, ex-
elusive of the delegates from the
Protestant countries of Europe and the
Protestant princes of Germany, are be-
ing entertained in the little town.
The emperor arrived shortly before
o'clock. He was accompanied by the
empress and their three sons, the duke
of York. Prince Gustaf, crown prince
of Sweden, Prince Albrecht, the regent
of Brunswick, the duke Of Oldenburg,
the prince of Sake Meiningen and
Chancellor Won Caprivi. The duke OF
York, who is the personal representa-
tive of Queen Victoria, is the guest of
the emperor.
The imperial party were received at
the town hall by the burgomaster of
Wittenberg, who, on behalf of the mu-
nicipal authorities, read an address to
the emperor. When this was finished
and the emperor had replied in few
words, the procession began to form.
The making up of the line was
watched by the members of the inn
perial party from the windows OF the
town hall At the head of the process
sion, which formed in the market
| place, directly in front of the town
| hall, were the highest Protestant
clergy of the empire, including
the president of the evangelical su.
| hn
| intendent of the Lutheran church.
| These were followed by a large num-
ber of clergymen of lesser note. Then
came long line of generals of the
army in full uniform and other mill.
tary officers, the ministers OF state,
representatives of the landtag and
many other officials from the civil,
military and naval departments.
Then came the Protestant princes
of Germany with their retinues and
| the representatives of Protestant
foreign sovereigns. The emperor
and his suite brought up the end of the
procession under the escort of n squad
ron of cavalry. Included in the process
sion were the festival committee, va
rious municipal and district officials
and many religious societies.
When Emperor William arrived at
the door of the church Prof. Adler, the
architect of the restored edifice, pre-
seuted the key to his majesty, who,
with few gracious words, handed
it to the president of the church
council. The latter in turn handed
the key to DIR. Quandt, the pas
tor of the church. saying: "By
command of the emperor, the protector
and high architect of this house of
God, and in virtue of my office, | de-
liver to YOU, as an ordained minister of
the Word. this key. May all who
enter through the door which this key
opens enter the gate of Heaven"
Dr. Quandt then opened the door and
the emperor and his train passed
through. When the imperial party
had taken the seats assigned to them
DIR. Schalte, the leader of the church in
Saxony, opened the services. DIR. Vier-
egge, the court chaplain, preached the
sermon, taking his text from Romans
iii, "a: Being justified freely by His
grace through the redemption that is
in Christ Jesus" Upon the conclusion
of the services the imperial party drove
to Luther's house, where the emperor
signed the deed of dedication.
From Luther's house the emperor
and his family reviewed gorgeous his
torical procession, composed of nine-
teen groups illustrating the foundation
and development of Wittenberg and
the foundation of the Schlosskirche.
The eleventh car was the chief
feature of the procession. This
was emblematic of the reformation.
On it was representation of Martin
Luther on horseback and surrounded
by his adherents Behind the car rode
the five leaders of the famous league
of Schmelkald that was founded at
Wittenberg in 1886 to defend Protest
ants against Charles V. The process.
sion ended with car bearing a model
of the restored Schlosskirche. This
car was surrounded by representative
of the trades which took part in the
work of restoration.
The members OF the imperial party
expressed themselves as highly pleased
with the pageant. Upon its conclusion
they proceeded to the refectory, where
banquet was awaiting them. There
wers220 guests present. The duke OF
York, who represented Queen Victoria
In the celebration, was seated opposite
the emperor.
At the conclusion of the banquet his
majesty arose and delivered a speech.
After the banquet the emperor and
empress, her majesty wearing red
velvet cloak, proceeded to an impro.
vised theater in the cavalry barracks,
where they witnessed a performance
of Luther festspiel illustrating the
; principal events in the reformer's life.
This church was commenced in 1893 and fin
r ished in li99 In l760 1t was seriously injured
> | by bombardment and 1t suffered in the same
+ manner in 1Sl3-14 1t was first restored in
1sl4l7, and has now, owing TO Emperor
Williams generosity, been again restored.
On the north side OF the church were
the wooden doors TO which Luther afflxed his
theses These doors were burned in 1880
/ but were replaced in 1858 by metal doors 10 feet
in height, presented by Frederick William w
LIN the vestibule are number OF paintings