Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1899-05-29
OLD SWEDES CHURCH.
It's 2ooth Anniversary Beauti-
fully Commemorated.
SERMONS ELOQUENT AND FoRCBFUL

FIRMBD-THE CLOSING SERVICE |
BEAUTIFUL AND IMPRESSIVE.
CID swedes Church Trinity parish. was |
200 years old yesterday. and special ser
vices were held all day in commomora-
tlon Of the anniversary.
In the morning exercises began at 1880
o'clock 1t was a benediction service with
the dedication of THE new altar. Bishop
Coleman was consecrator. The choir OF
Trinity Church and Old Swedes were
combined for the occasion, and the music
was fine. AS the service started the
clergy walked in, consisting OF Bishop
Coleman. Rev. III. Ashton Henry, Viver
Rev. Martin b. Dunlap, Rev. Richard II.
Nelson, rector Of st. Peters Church.
Philadelphia; Rev. Mr. Jefferies, of New
ark; Rev. j. l.. A1cKim. of Milford; DR..
William "A. 1a,telle, OF New York, and
Rev. f. NJ. Munson. of New Castle, fol-
lowed by the choir and then the vestry Of
Trinity parish.
Bishop Coleman consecrated the new
altar This was followed by the Holy
Eucharist the rector. Rev. II. Ashton
Henry. officiating, and the vicar, Rev.
Martin b. Dunlap, assisting.
The sermon was preached by Rev.
Richard II. Nelson. of st. Peters Church
Philadelphia, one Of the largest and
most historical Of Philadelphia's many
historical churches.
He took for his text the 26th chapter Of
Deuteronomy, 5th verse.
He referred TO the sturdy little band OF
strangers who, 200 years ago. determined
to build a church, and amid censure and
numerous difficulties. finally built one
that has stood two centuries, and will
stand until Gods work on earth is done.
Among many political changes stands
the foundations of Old Swedes Church.
Trinity parish Like England. Sweden
was able to retain its Episcopal orders.
After few years Rev. Eritus Tobias
T. Bjorck, the first rector of the church,
held an afternoon service in English and
in 1902 held fraternal correspondence
; with the church in Sweden. telling 1t that
the Swedish language had ceased to be
used. and advising that English should
s be adopted.
, On Trinity Sunday, 1899 the church was
j dedicated to God. The worship Of the
!. parish was conducted until 1900. and then
= building at Fifth and King streets was
y erected and later one ait Delaware avenue
e and Adams street. where Trinity Church
now stands.
= The speaker drew strong contrast be-
4 tween the little band Of foreigners and
% the present strength of the parish. He
= closed by saying: This church stands
& on foundations THAT time in hts fight
a makes more secure"
4. During the service yesterday mOrnine
g Bishop Coleman used special prayers and
s, special music was prepared by T. Leslie
Carpenter. chormaster of Trinity
y Church. Rev. j. L. McKim acted as
n chaplain TO the bishop. Rev. II. Ashton
N Henry read the conservation, signed by
m Bishop Coleman. Mr.. Henry also SPOKE
Of the zeal of Charles NJ. Curtis the jun
)r ior warden, and OF his efficient work TO-
ward the restoration of the old churci
y, as Il was, as near as possible, 200 year,
n, ago. For the posTtion Of the pews "a
n that time he said, they were under OBJ
rs legation to the Colonial Danes, and TO
lie the position OF the stairway to the gal
or lery. to the Society of Colonial Wars
as The cost of restoration was about $500
lis Mr.. Henry spoke very feeingly o
he Thomas f. Bayard and DR.. Horace Burr
st both of whom were prominent member
I'll OF Old swedes. He said notwithstanding
Mr.. Bayard's other duues, he never for
81 got the church, and that Mr.. Burr. mad
-ic a point OF the history OF the church, ans
a was wrapped up in Il soul and body.
Ic- PRESENTATION OF PORTRAIT.
at The presentation of the oil painting O
ed Fsritus Tobias tBjordk, the first rector
ir. also took place yesterday morning IN
re- presentation was made by the Pusey an
1 ~ faf Al
wO Kopparbergs Beorglags Aktiebohg. 1t
of a reproduction Of one in the old churc
ly, at Falun. Sweden. 1t Is to adorn th
DIV walls OF the church and never to be sol'
The new silver altar service was use
yesterday for the first time. There wa
no decorations except on the altar whic
had few roses and carnations. III
church was not crowded. owing TO tn
"a means taken by the vestry to prevent
cards of admission being used.
ee AFTERNOON SERVICE.
- AT the afternoon service Bishop Col
man offlciated, assisted by Rev. H. Asl
- ton Henry, the rector, and Vicar Re
- Martin b. Dunlap. Bishop Coleman bal
-, tized eight infants and two adults an
80 confirmed a class Of seventeen. He gay
-, the confirmation class as their guide Il
11th verse of the saith Psalm.
rn- The sermon was also preached
a,- Bishop Coleman. He spoke very high
ma Of John S. Grohe, the senior warden
old connection with the work of ahe restor
ton. In part he said: God has Civ
us bright and beautiful day. IT IS sa
that the text preached from by the hr
rector on Trinity Sunday 1929, was t
ct Sd verse Of the 10th Psalm. and tre
Win that / will preach. At least 2OOO 50
hen wants have been converted since IN
ly' day. Pastor Bjorck when he came to 9
ton completion OF his work, being grath
neid and overcome. could say no other wor
les- than Holy Trinity. defend us We We
lty heathens originally. i sometimes wonS
at why people are so slow in recognizi
Christianity"
In the records" Bishop Coleman sa
1t Is stated that Pastor Bjorck spoke
the some of his congregation as being d
ding gent and some lazy in attending the 5
pun vice OF public worship. Among the gr'