The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1911-05-19
Resolutions Adopted by The
Women's Missionary Society Of
First Presbyterian Church.

WHEREAS, in times past the hand of
ttod has been apparent in guiding
me affairs OF this nation, and upon
the word OF God as revealed in the
blble, and the education Of the peo-
pie through the maintenance of a
Tree public school system, has the
nation heretofore depended as the
Two sources of the qualities of wis
dom, goodness and power essential
TO Its continued existence and adj
vancement; and
WHEREAS, IN these times, the infusion
OF new elements into our national
lie, by reason of the great immi-
grafton of peoples Of different racial
ana national traditions, unaccus-
toned to the liberties of our system
OF government, and ignorant of the
safeguards and restraints upon. per-
sonal conduct on which alone that
liberty Is based and can permanent
~ endure, (which matters are best
made known through an under
standing OF mans duty as revealed
IN Gods word, make it peculiarly
necessary that the truths OF Gods
word should be made known to the
rising generation of these new
corners, that they may be fitted to
take their part in the life of Ameri-
ca; and
WHEREAS, IN our own city of Lam
bertville, every generation of child
rem taught in the public schools has
hitherto enjoyed the benefits of
nearing some passage of the holy
scriptures read in seemly aud rev.
erent manner and without comment
at the opening Of each school ses-
sion; and
WHEREAS, such reading of the scrip
lures can be offensive to the relig.
ious opinions or beliefs of no one,
and tends to ineulcate spirit of
reverence and respect in those who
hear it; and
WHEREAS, if the Bible were not read
IN the public schools, some of the
children growing up in our city
might never become acquainted
with its teachings, or possibly, even
aware of its existence; therefore be
il
RESOLVED, by the Women's Home
Missionary Society of the First Pres
byterian Church of Lambertville:
l. That there can be no advantage
gained, or no good end furthered, by
withholding from the children of this
CITY the knowledge of Gods holy word
that they would attain by hearing the
Bible read daily at tho opening of the
public schools.
.. That we have right to demand,
and do demand, of our public SER
wants that this benefit, heretofore on
loyed by every generation of children
trained in our public schools, shall
not now be taken away.
.. That We condemn the resolution
adopted by the School Board of Lam
bertyille, prohibiting the reading of
the Bible in the public schools as I'M
American. and as inimical to the best
interests of our city, state and alton,
and contrary to the traditions and
principles of the generations of men
who have established and upbuilt this
country, and as subversive OF the
ideals of freedom that have heretofore
prevailed, and as q check to the ad-
vancement of learning and under
standing, unworthy of city and a
nation whose people are free and who
do not fear.
A. We express our warm approval of
the members OF the Board who voted
against this unrighteous resolution,
and our firm conviction that the ma
Jority who supported it are unfit and
unworthy to be entrusted with any
part or share in the government of
city.