The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-18

Shall we lay on others our responsible
ity? Shall we forfeit our right to the
deep joy and blessedness of duty per-
formed? God forbid. ION! Let no man
take thy CROWN" In the kings SER
vice there are no compulsions, but the
constituting power of love.
When we owed debt no man could
pay, divine love through Jesus paid it,
Now we owe debt we can pay. 1t is
a debt to God.
This is the 10th anniversary of the
dedication of this church. During nine
years Of the decade the present pas
toral relation has obtained. The years
have been rich in blessing. We are SOL
idly united. We are conspicuously
prosperous. Only one shadow falls
across the threshold of our church. 1t
chills. 1t darkens. 1t disturbs. Away
with it. We are to make it's removal
our "decennial memorial"
Our beautiful temple was dedicated
in 1889 with a debt Of over $4,000.
Through the generosity of some, and
the noble efforts of the Ladies' Benevo-
lent Society, that debt has been reduced
to $25,250. Repairs and improvements
recently made have increased the in
debtedness $4,000. A legacy provides for
at least $3.50. We need $4,000.
We all want part in this magnifi-
cent church edifice. That none may be
Overwhelmed and that all may partici-
lpate, two years will be given to redeem
our pledges.
Your pastor will soon visit you and
present the following pledge card
Worcester, Mass, ---.
! l promise to contribute toward the
payment of the debt of the Old South
| Church of Worcester the sum of --
per week for two years, beginning Jan.
II, 1900, and concluding Dec. 81 1901.
This amount shall be over and above
my regular contribution for the mainte-
nance of the church, and the sum sub
scribed shall be paid weekly, monthly
or quarterly at my discretion
Note /. The above pledge may be
changed or cancelled for good and suffi-
been presented to the pastor of the
church.
Note 2. This pledge is conditional
upon the subscription of a total of $2S,
900.
1t is desired that every member of our
congregation, even to the children, have
a part. Husband and wife may sub
scribe as one, but in estimating what
lyou can give, arrange for each child tC
have separate pledge card. 1t will be
a source of pride and joy to the chill
dren.
1t will take some heroic lifting to re-
move this debt. 1t must go. Get under
it and lift. Fifteen thousand dollars
must be given in subscriptions of $1,000
or more; $4,000 must be given in sub
scriptions of $500 or more. Give
thoughtfully, conscientiously. sacrific.
Iingly. Five cents a day by each mem
Der of the church for two years would
remove the debt and leave $4,000 in the
treasury.
Note. That your pledge is conditional
upon the whole amount being pledged.
Note. That this is a freewill offer,
ing, a service of love and perhaps Of
sacrifice, entirely independent of the
usual gift to the maintenance of the
church services.
Note. That payments begin Jan. /
1900, and conclude Dec. 81, 1901.
Note. That you can pay weekly
monthly or quarterly, but it is expect
ed that all payments be made at leas
Quarterly without fail.
Note. That for good and sufiicien-
reasons your pledge may be cancelled
after conference with the pastor.
Note. That your pastor and treas
urer of the fund are the only persons t,
whom the books are open, and tina
your subscription is confidential excep
when consent is given to name IT,
Note. That you will be provided Will
red envelopes, one for each week of tn,
two years, These may be deposite,
weekly. monthly or quarterly In tn,
debt treasury box in the vestibule o
the church
who, then is willing to consecrat
his service this day unto the Lord?" !
Chron., %, 5.
Then the people rejoiced for tina
they offered willingly; because witt
perfect heart they offered willingly un
to the Lord" /. Chron., 10, 8.
Ever faithfully in his name. your pas
tor. A. a. Conrad