The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-10-12
FREDERICKSBURG, VA SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2 1907
DEDICATION OF LEBANON CHURCH
interesting Religious Meeting In SpOtsyksnls-
Strong Sermons by Rev. J. H. Light
spotsylvania, Va, Oct. 9th, 1907

Spotsylvsnia, Va, Oct 9th, 1907.
The largest congregation that ever as-
sembled here gathered at Lebanon
church in spOtsy lvania county last Sab
bath. Not more than half the people
could get into the house. All thecongre-
cations of the circuit were represented.
and the other denominations contribu-
ted To the enlargement OF the great au-
dience
The dedicatory sermon was preached
10y Rev. J. n Light, OF the Baltimon.
Conference, now stationed in Fredeficks
burg, who delivered "A strong and at
times thrilling q scou = from the S4th
Psalm and lO;h verse. The general
theme th- -ei mOu Wa: "A Seat OF the
Mighty. Mr.. Light said. IN part, that
the PSa' 'miSt~ piefsie, GO Tor "A seat at
the threshold the house Of God
rather than n dAclii X ia the tents Of
wickedness. MA, MT born of extreme
humility, nor yet f a spirit Of religious
can't IL w.- born Oi II just Rpprecia-
ton ot ths true value and nlAtiOn of
things. seat at thu th-e-hOli of the
mouse Oi God " as a position of eminence
and power. because AL the profoundar
currents Ui tie peOpie's lii.- flo wed in aud
out of the Christian church. Ia illusrra-
ton OF that general idea ne said that
the church stands for the real and abid-
ing things oi our life aud character. Tn.
contrast was sharply drawn between
le permanency OF the house and TIN.
/ II ting character ~ the tent
sec )ndly- The church stands for the
real progress OF the race aud the iniivid-
ual. like the stream in Ezekiels vision.
issuing from the altar. il fed and maae
fruitful the dessert and healed the
waters OF the Dead Sea The church bv
her teachings and principles stands also
Tor the solution OF the great problems OF
all lie IL Is the place of largest oppor
tunity Tor personal influence aud power
and held out to a man the largest hon,
ot future OF advantage and achieve
melt. + ich proposition wa diScusse,
and illustrated in turn.
The nireiy finished and beautifull,
painted editice was presented for dedica
tion free OF debt by the Board of Trustees
consisting OF Msssrs. Wat Massey, Jno
Garner. William NOiand. A. W. Maxwell
aud Dr Wallace Massey. The last
named In few choice words rendered
the sanctuary for dedication. and TIA,
Offering oi the congregation led by the
prayer of the preacher was solemn and
devOut.
The afternoon sermon on family r.
ligion was beautiful presentation ol
God in the house, and the cousecration
meeting led 10y the pastor was an im
pressive scene a. the membership who
presented themselves as offerings in the
Courts OF the Lords House" made Al
appropr ate declaration OF their ale.
glance as they kneeled around its Rltars
la the morning Of Monday Rev. Mr.
Light preached Il thoughtful discourse
on RECONCILIATION" and in the afternoon
on The Righteousness Of Faith "
In tie aIt.r meeting five persons asked
the prayers OF the church. and there wa.
one bright profession of Ieligion
On Tuesday Mr.. Light preached again
morning and afternoon. To the gtatifica
tion of the community.
This closed IA deeply interesting meet
ing and splendid series of sermons hv tn,
gifted preacher. all of which ought 10
contribute to the uplift OF the communi
W George II. Ray