The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-03-26

OOrSeo the eentImeutS Oh tuo pISViVus
speakers. While the building 10 only
a means to an end, he said. 1t ought
to be constructed of the very best ma
terial. This idea suggested three
things to him in reference to oeautify.
ing the edifice, art science and beauty,
as means dk attracting people to the
church. Decorative work should be
displayed in the house Of God as we'll
as in theaters and saloons. II there
is beauty in nature, why not have that
beauty in the church? The house Of
God ought to be superior to any thea
ter or saloon-the people pay the ex-
pense.
More music and singing is also need
ed in the church to make It attractive,
and accommodations and adaptness
are essential to the purpose of church
work. His line OF thought suggested
the singing Of
We have heard the joyful sound.
Jesus saves, Jesus saves,
Spread the gladness all around.
Jesus saves. Jesus saves;
Bear the news to cv'ry land
Climb tho steps and cross the waves =
Onward. tits our Lords command.
Jesus saves. Jesus saves.
While the congregation was contrib
uting towards the building fund OF the
church, they sang again in perfect uni
son:
What a friend we have in Jesus,
All our grief and sins to bear;
What a privilege to carry,
Everything to God In prayer.
Oh. what peace we often forfeit,
Oh, what needless pain we bear,
All because we do not carry
Everything to God in prayer.
REV. JONES' REMARKS.
Rev. David Jones. Of the First Welsh
Congregational church, spoke along the
line of cleanliness, and congratulated
his co-workers upon having such a
clean temple. mo matter how clean
you are." he said, "dust and rubbish
will accumulate. In a moral and spir-
itual sense. II anything has accumu-
lated in the years gone by, don't bring
it back to the remodelled church; let
the past bury the past, have clean
lives in the house Of God.'
Rev. Noah Bevan, Of Dundaff, added
that the most important thing in this
life was character, especially in the
home, school house and house of God.
A beautiful church will help the uplift-
ing of God, but II 1t Is gloomy and
sombre, the tendency towards gloom
will be cast over its members. His ad-
vice to the congregation was not to
worship the building, but to worship
God in the right way.
ut is the men and women who meet
here to worship God that succeed" he
said, land may Gods blessing rest
upon the people Of this church. There
are many ciphers in the church today
who are no good to anyone"
Rev. Hugh Davis also congratulated
the pastor and his people on the reno
walton of their church and said it
speaks volumes for their liberality, gen.
erosity and Christian spirit. He tend
cred them the fraternal greetings of
other churches. and expressed the hope
that the influence Of cleanliness SO
much in evidence may lead to the
homes and to other churches.
"a clean temple calls for a clean
heart to worship God" he added, land
We need a clean life to carry on the
moral work of God. This tabernacle is
the home Of God, where you can plead
for his salvation. Meeting with God
is the essence of true religion, and the
place should be sanctified by him who
dwelleth therein. Keep your house
iioly ouu OIiu6 youi uCditc Will yOu
when you come and receive the blessed
promise of the Lord-I will meet with
you always"
THE HOUSE OF GOD.
In conclusion, Rev. Davis said: LAS
this place 10 the house Of God, make it
your home; make this occasion a new
epoch in your life. a conservation OF
your life work to the glory of God, and
cultivate the spirit of liberality to the
Lord"
The services were closed with the
singing of Hymn 269:
Guide me, thou great Jehovah,
Pilgrim through this barren land:
] am weak, but thou are mighty,
Hold me with thy powerful hand.
Bread of heaven,
Feed me till want no more.
Rev. Richards. Of W'ilkes-Barre, pro-
nounced the benediction.
EVENING SERVICE.
At 6 o'clock last evening the final
services were held, at which Rev. B. l.
Evans led the devotional exercises,
and Rev. u. NJ. George Of Pittston,
and Rev. w. J. Richards. Of Wilkes
Barre. spoke in English and Welsh.
respectively. Professor Davis sang a
solo during the service.