The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1903-08-13

S. Crockett on the cornet. Following is the
order of service:
Organ voluntary,
Miss Davidson.
Hymn, 3h.1a "aa.ppy the home when God is
Prayer. Rev G. E. Edgett
Solo, "Home, Sweet Home,''
Miss Lizzie Chamberlain.
Responsive reading, Psalm 1877.
Scripture.
Hymn, Il Love Thy Kingdom, Lord,"-
Sermon, from 2 Sam. 23:15.
Rev. G. E. Edgett.
Mr.. Edgett's text was Sand David lOnged
and said, O that one would give me drink of
the water of the we'll that is in Bethlehem"
Early in life David left his fathers house
and went into the valleys, and one day
there came to him vision of the old home
and well, and he longed for drink of the
waters. He could not resist it. How often
we sigh for the waters of the old well at
our childhood home. We see the old school
house, the old church, the old home,
the loved faces, We feel the touch of the
hand and hear the well remembered
voices. We have all had this experience,
hence we sympathize with the spirit of old
home week. Jacob longed to be buried
with his father. We all know something of
the love of country. In its hold upon our
hearts it stands unrvalled. To the Jews
there was no place like Canaan. 1t was
sacred to them by the memories of their
fathers. There is in all an inherent love of
the old home. We walk before the old
home well as David did. Though the old
home is in the hands of strangers it is still
dear to US. We come from the north, the
south, the east and the west to visit it. We
see the old home with new eyes. 1t is not
so imposing as other places, but it is dear to
our hearts, The impetus Of old home week
is great factor in instilling patriotism into
the hearts of the young The home is the
corner stone of the Republic. When the
young go out from the old home, may they
often recall the words SO dear to my heart
are scenes of my childhood"
Hymn, Great God of nations"
choir and congregation.
Benedction Rev. G. E. Edgett.
The Universalst church was decorated
chiefly with old home flowers, and four
young misses, Florence Libby, Louise Den
nett, Louise Read and Marion Heal, gave Il
bouquet of home flowers to each person
who entered The pulpit was draped with
white with cap of nasturtiumS fringed
with ferns. There were clusters of ferns
at each side on the floor and bouquets of
sweet peas and other common flowers artis-
tically arranged. The principal flower was
the pansy-suggestive of Shakespeare's
line, 'Pansies, that's for thoughts. The
choir consisted of Miss Marion Wells, so
prano Miss Emma Skay, alto; Ralph II.
Mosher, tenor; F. G. Mixer, bass; Miss
June Hills, organist The order of services
was as follows
Voluntary,
Miss Hills
Gloria and responsive reading,
Lords prayer.
Psalm 90.
Miss Alice Richardson.
Anthem, 'Teach me, o Lord
Choir
Scripture reading, Ps. 81 and So.
Solo, "The Lord is my Shepherd"
Miss Wells.
l lay tl, lAe1t ~. "a ouIiLL
Responsive anthem, ''Thy way, not mine,'
Choir.
Hymn, cold Hundred,
Choir and congregation.
Sermon, "The atmosphere of home"
Rev A. A. Smith
Mr. Smith read the Scripture account of
theannonting of the feet of Jesus by Mary,
and drew a comparison between the odor
of the ointment, which filled the house, and
the perfume which permeates the atmos-
phere of home Without this fragrance
that which should be home is but house.
There was a fragrance and spiritual intlu-
ence in that Bethany home that made life
worth the living. 1t inspired the work of
the old masters. They illustrated by out
ward substance, but the supreme fact for
US to-day is not the outward but the in
ward and spiritual substance. 1t is like
the fragrance of the fairest flower; it de-
ties analysis. If I could define it, that
would be sure sign that | had not grasp
ed its full meaning. LIN these days Of old
home week our absent friends are return
ing to u.s. Many changes have taken place.
Our returning friends have witnessed
grander scenes, but they all lack the subtle
fragrance of home. From out the old home
have gone the sons and daughters who have
achieved name and fame in all lands, and in
all lines, and the land is cOnsecrated by
thep. But while we are eulOgizing the
great ones we must remember those who
remained and preserved the old home and
its atmosphere. Perhaps in the sight of
God there is more glory in this than in
more noticeable achievements of the great
The Savior says, ''1n my Fathers house are
many homes" There, in the life beyond
these home circles are to be perpetuated
the same high and holy spirit that made the
atmosphere of the home here will be inten-
sitied there.
Hymn, "Father of men, Thy care we
bless
Benedction.
The North church was simply decorated
for Old Home Week Sunday with wild
flowers and nasturtiums. The services was
as follows:
Andante from Organ SOnta, Kalkbrennel
| Miss Stoddard
Anthem, "Heaven is my home,' Nevin
| Choir.
Hymn 172,
Choir and congregation.
Bible reading, Matt. chapter.
| ho 10, inc