The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-01-19

verdure grew there TO reflect tn,
pearly dew drop. No birds sang her,
Tor there was naught 10 feed spen
The beasts OF The forest crossed
hurr;edly 10 hun the spot. Even the
sunlight seemed to mock the parrsn-
ness OF the soil. Nowhere were there
the beauties Of nature. One day .
little streamlet far up on the mountain
side, by some convulsion Of nature,
changed its course, and began smiling
y 10 ripple down the mountain side.
Soon, it is joined by other streams
Increasing In volume IL reaches the
valley. Its pitying glances rest upon
the parched and thirsty soil. II gives
1t to drink. A little while and the
soil begins to put forth vegetation
Beautiful flowers lift their heads.
where before was barr soil The lit
tie shoots that are TO become the
mighty forest trees lift their faces to
the sunlight. The golden sunset
fingers lovingly on the scene. The
birds pause in their swift flight for a
moment in glad surprise, and then
aliPht to remain. The scene has,
changed. Its day OF darkness and
desolatiou has passed. Gods ha nd
touched the valley and made a bloom-
log garden out OF a barren spot.
Odd Fellowship! d little streamlet of
Friendship. Love, and Truth, having
its source away down in some dim
forgotten aisle OF the past, it has be-
come a mighty factor for good.
Thousands OF barren spots have been
made to bloom by its charity. Homes
Tor INDECENT brothers have flowed from
its fountain source. Schools for the
orphan have sprung from its love.
Heart is knitted closer to heart by its
eDtwining ties OF Friendship. It's
divine like love is never terrified be-
postilence. 1t accomplishes a mission
OF love in all places and under all
conditions. Its broad mantle of
charity is known and blessed by every
nation and people.
God speed 1t, speed it on ITS mission
Speed it on its march for good;
reaching man his true condition
Universal Brot herhood!"
would like to trace mlnutely the
history OF Grenada Lodge before clos
Ing, but | am not going to impose on
your good nature longer, Suffice 1t to
say we have had u days of sorrow
and rejoicing, Of sunshine and
shadows, our ebb and flow. | need not
tell you that this has been a day of the
brightest sunshine 10 the hearts of all
these brothers. We met this afternoon
with another Order, different in name
and ceremony, it is true, yet the same
5 Seets spirit OF charity and brotherly
love which bind US together is en-
twined around their hearts. They too
are rejoicing. 1t is a beautiful
thought to think that the same roof
will shelter both these noble Orders.
that each will have an equal share IN
the beautiful building, the corner stone
Of which was laid this afternoon.
We had no ceremony tor the occasion;
but in all our hearts, both Masons and
Odd Fellows, there beat the same
pulsations Of Joy and qualification tina,
we are at last able to erect 10 this town
a beautiful Masonic and Odd Fellows
Temple TO be our home in the future
Within its walls Odd Fellows will
ever meet in Friendship, Love. and
Truth.
We are glad OF the opportunity tc
install our officers in this church anC
w say out snlug IN our leeple way o.
the principles Of our beloved Order
for
Reside the church in every land.
Odd Fellowship, with helping hand.
Is walking forth to serve at need,
And answer prayer with loving deed.
Nc rival Of the church is She,
Her work is that of ministry.
No new religion does she teach;
She's here to practice. not to preach.
For when the earnest prayer is said:.
Give us this day our daily bread,
Odd Fellowship produces then
The needed loaf as her Amen.
She loves the priest of sterling worth.
She loves the Christ VINO gave her birth,
OF his sweet spirit shares a part,
His Angel dwells within her heart
Call on her. Church Of God most High,
And she will give the grand reply;
Her million hearts will beat with thine.
Her banners hail thy cross divine,
And she will serve as now. unseen.
Thy friend, as she has ever been.
Hail, Angel Of the Helping Hand.
Go forth upon Thy Mission grand.
Roll stones from darkened tombs away,
Drive out the night, let in the day.
Change hate to love with touch divine.
Thy inks around all nations twine..
Transform each ancient. SoulleSs creed
Into a living, loving deed.
TIL brother men from sea to sea,
More brotherly In love shall be.
Hail, Angel Hail. and still We claim
Odd Fellowship Is thV sweet nHtpA.h