Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-08-16

iluaJ, august l~lu, lJUf, was
memorable occasion in our city and
especially to the members of the First
Methodist Episcopal church. 1t was on
that day that the corner stone for the
handsome new church edifice was laid
The weather was in every way perfect
and upwards of 900 people were pres
ent to witness the ceremonies, which
were commenced at promptly O'Clock,
the presiding elder of this, the Appleton
district, Rev. Perry Millar, presiding
The program was as follows:
Ritual service.
Hymn" Blest be the Tie That Binds. y
Responsive reading.
Prayer by the Presiding Elder
Scripture reading by the pastor, Rev.
Carmichael
Hymn No. g.
Cornet Solo, The Holy City" by j.
f Cole
Address by Mayor f. c. Zimmerman
which was as follows:
Mr.. President and Ladies' and Gentlemen of
the First Methodist Episcopal Church:
You have assembled here to witness
the laying Of the principal stone of q
stately, imposing temple, which is to
be devoted to the worship of the All
mighty, and | thank you for having in
vited me to attend the ceremonies.
This house of worship will be one of
the ornaments of our city from an
architectural point of view and rs such
rebound to the credit of your society,
as well as to the city in general, and
this fact alone would justify me, not
being member of your congregation
to congratulate you for the spirit of
enterprise as well as sacrifice which you
have shown in planning and carrying
to completion this beautiful house of
God
But congratulate you as citizen as
well as an officer of this city, because
you are proving by your substantial
offerings which you are bringing and
will have to bring to complete the same
that you are sincere in your belief in
the truths of christianity, and are will
ing at least, to regulate your conduct
with the world ut large by christian
preceptS.
While it is true, that the constitution
of our country wisely ordains, that
church and state are, and forever shall
remain separate, and that each person
may worship God according to the
dictatesn of his own conscience, il is
equally true that the civilization of our
land is based upon the acknowledged
standard of morality taught by the in
spired writings of the old testament,
supplemented and perfected by the
teachings of Him, whose advent on
earth was hailed with the proclamation
of peace on earth and good will among
Man." by Him, who gave to mankind
in few words the greatest of all laws
because it embraces in its narrow com
pass all other laws, the commandments
Love your neighbor as you love your
self and WHO attested his love for the
human race by sacrificing his life on
Calvary.
This being the acknowledged stand
ard of morality in our country, the
whole community is therefore benefited
in bringing to every home or person
its beautiful and sacred lessons, be-
cause the whole community is bene-
fitted by its practice; but before these
lessons can be practiced, they must be
understood in their practical applica-
ton to every dav affairs of life.
And it is for these purposes mainly
that this edifice is TO be erected, and
this con gregation is showing by giving
literally from their means, that il is in
earnest to strive for higher ciyiliza-
ton, and for the betterment of man
kind.
1t is with these ends in view, that |
can heartily congratulate you on what
you have already accomplished, and
on what your purpose is to do in the
future, and to the high and exalted
cause, to which this ediiice is to be
dedicated
May the practice of this congregation
always correspond to the lessons which
will be taught within these walls when
completed, to the glory of God and
the advancement of the human race.
Rev. S. N Wilson, pastor of the First
Presbyterian church, was on the pro-
gram for an address, which was in the
nature of greetings from the sister
churches, but being absent from the
city, the same was read by Arson IL.
Clark, secretary of the church session,
and which was as follows
1t is a matter of deep regret that cir
cumstances prevent my personal atten-
dance upon this interesting and historic
occasion. But as expressive in some
small degree the feelings of my own
heart and that of my people, have left
this message 10 be read by our official
representative, the clerk of Session. As
for our two congregations the senti-
ment of PsalmiSt has been fulfilled.
Behold how good and pleasant it is
for Brethren 10 dwell together in
unity"
This characteristic of the past we
propose To continue in the future and
share alike the common blessings from
our Fathers hand
We are glad that this stone, laid to-
day, is prophetic that you soon will
have with us a beautiful home in which
to dwell and serve and worship, and as
expressive of the mingling of commune
titles of interest, friendship and Chris
tian Love, which now unite as, we beg
10 place within its crypt with Your own
archives history of our own church
that some future historian scanning
the time stained records may say be-
hold how these brethren loved one an
other
The laying of this corner stone as
we'll as of the walls of this building.
marks an epoch in architecture. Man
is not content with wood, the brick OF
the kiln, the stone from the quarry, but
with natures elements read juSted,
seeks To rlimic the work of time In
countless 4eonS past. But viii il last
/ Will n5t the envious tooth OF time rid
die tie presumption Ask the gray
| forszesSeS of Cuba. used alike by foe
3ad friend of liberty ASK the piers
that the archeolcgisf has unearthed in
old London. and dynamite answers,
/ they are as tenacious As the Romans
who laid them and conquered the
world
But what is this stone beautiful and
suggestive as il is. To The chief corner
stone, elect, preciouss'f and what the
personality Of Christ himself To the
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