The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1904-06-03
Bishop Satterlee's. Visit to st.
Paul'S.

Ffluay, May SULn, 10 WltuosS tue Ilto VI
confirmation by the Right Rev. Henry Y
Satterlee D. D. Bishop of Washington,
and whose presence in our midst is ever
proclaimed with gracious greetings OF
welcome by the many loyal pari shioners
In the interval, before the commencement
of the services, the con gregation were
feasting their eyes upon the handsome
stained glass windows Of the church, one
especially striking at the back of the re-
cess channels whose glooming colors were
enhanced by the bright sunbeams stream
ing against it from with out, casting soft
reflections within and over the great clus
ters of floral offerings. Just to one side
of the brass cross which stands upon the
altar were several regal Gala lilies on LONG
stems, breathing an incense holy and
sweet to the Maker and Oliver of all such
beauty. Another window Of historical in
terest is in the east of the edifice. dedicat
ed as memorial to Bishop Claggett, the
first bishop of Maryland.
The morning service was read by the
Rector of the parish. Rev. Oliver H
Murphy D. D. Afterwards the Bishop
came toward and announced his text
I'VE shall receive power" Immediately
the impIessiveness of his words were dis
cernible by the solemn stiffness which
prevailed, his graceful manner and fluen
cy of style having resistless pressure.
He commenced his address BY stating be
would not deal in scientific hieglyphics
tho he briefly dwelt upon the powers OF
this vast universe in which we live, of the
great progress made here in the past 81
years referring to the mechanical steam
power electric power, and the wonderful
inventions of the present day in this won.
derful world. That we all had longing
to possess power. Women for social as.
tendency and men for wealth, political
power. or any powerful achievement, but
he came today not to discourse upon
these trivial things appertaining to this
world, but about something else of vastly
greater importance-Our Souls! for now
we see through glass darkly. the soul
being enshronded in unfathomable mys-
terry, though the angels in heaven are
thinking of US always. Sad to relate,
many persons were not perturbed about
souls, illustrating if they went to hear a
sermon they we're not attentive, appeared
restless or perhaps gazing out of the win.
dows. Let the minister chance to narrate
a story or some incident, and as if by
magic all eyes were riveted upon him, and
why? because what he was picturing re.
lated to living persons they could not
transfer their vision beyond to realms on
high; preferring to live broad life here
enjoying amusements of the gayest, thea.
ter attendance, automobiling, horseracing
cards, golfing etc.
God was omnipotent, We being created
in His image, and that He who had made
eye and ear, could he not see and hear,
and if ye being evil know how to give
good gifts, how much more will He give
the Holy Spirit to them that ask him.
The Jews were looking for the Messiah
when Christ of Nazareth came invested
with all power from God. All power is
given to him in Heaven and earth His was
the simple and beautiful lite upon earth.
He taught His followers how to pray, He
can give all things, riches, power, any
thing temperate according to His will but
the pearl of great price, the heart the soul
is what He would have from US, for we
are one with Christ. Power comes to
those who overcome suffering by hang
ing on the cross, aud looking to the bright
celestial mansions, and the throne on
high, though darkness and clouds may
Ger shadow US here for time, more bril-
liant will be the radiance of the clouds
with the silver lining.
At the conclusion of his discourse the
candidates for confirmation, five in num-
Der passed into the chancel, while the
choir sang the hymn beginning with these
effective words-"H Spirit, Lord of
Love-" After the solemn ceremony the
Bishop made them some appropriate re-
marks and exhorting them to lead con-
secrated life.
The services ended by q beautifully
touching and sypathetic extemporaneous
prayer offered by the Bishop for the en-
tire parish and envoking special blessings
for the flock at St. Paul.
St. Mlry's Church Cornerstone
Laid.
The cornerstone of the new St.. Mary
Church at Piscataway was laid Sunday by
the pastor. Rev. J. Minnehn, in the ab-
sence of Bishop Curtis, of Baltimore. A
large gathering from Charles and this
county attended the services.
The new edifice will occupy the site of
the old building and will consist of brick
foundation, with the upper portion Of
wood, to be completed and dedicated in
the early fall. st. Mary's of Piscataway
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