The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-07-12

mony.
This church institution which DR..
Harper and his people are building,
complies with the thought set forth
In these paragraphs, and this COM
mendable work, this constructive
effort, is the worthy example for
other ministers and church men who
would emulate and strive for further
actiyifs along the same lhse OF Chris
tian endcavor. II Is not too much
to expect that we shall see IN the
near future, great sanitariums built
by the churches for our sick, saiii-
tafiums where the Christian may be
taken when his body is afflicted, q
place where he can pride as his
own, because OF the fact that he in
vested in this enterprise, this health
institution. this life given source Of
healing, Is now needed. The time
has surely come, the day THAT calls
for the cODsumate wisdom Of our
church men, the day that demands
their considerable Judgment, to adjust
the progress and energies OF the
people that the best results may
from their efforts along many lines
OF helpfulnoss. There is common
ground where all denominations can
unite and have affairs In common,
and that common ground Is the place
where all could come together and
build In our larger cities sanitariums
for the health and comfort and for
the sanitation OF all concerned. In
this one effort, the new gospel of
health would be preached by
thousand new tongues, which In turn
would give us new bodies as II were
for souls that have waited long for
sound bodies.
1t seems that the school and the
church have been destined for the
black man who shall seek and have
his full voice and say and exercise
all his rights without question or
doubt. Then why not unite our pow
ers as race builders? Not according
altogether as denominations, but as
men and women striving for one
great and lofty purpose, one God
like principle leading unto success,
and racial combined actions.
But returning TO the statement and
purposes Of the Saint John Institu-
tion, we wish to state that the de-
sign of the building is suggested by
The pastor. DIR. Harper. pastor OF
Saint John Baptist church, large
brick edifice, containing basement,
.hree stories, containing two wings
ind a main court and containing !
'ooms for institutional work, these
looms. and wings and court are be-
ne constructed as fast as means
IAN be secured.
This building is situated on a
Iplendid sight, 100 by 100 feet. pur-
;hased for the purpose stated, on
he corner of Allen and Guilliot Sts.,
n the heart OF one of the finest of
DALLAS populated by Colored. Besides
he three floors of the building there
vii be a basement and roof gar
en, The basement will be used as
n economic asset furnishing space
or laundry, store-room and head
uarters for leaders and workers In
be many departments. Il,
The institution will provide home
)r our permently decrepit and aged
eople. and these includes men and
Fonen Of this congregation who have
pent some measure Of their life
service. Faithful members who
live in service" will be looked after
nd provided for; orphan chiIdren
Ill he cared for temporary; widows
nd their families who are left with
ut means 10 begin life, to pay their
rat months rent. will be given a
smporary home. Besides being used
,r the purposes stated. this insti-
ition Is to be a voiceless lecturer
nd preacher. People win be in
uenced by being around and through
Sanitation, hygiene and economy
III receive better consideration from
If people. Special attention will be |.
Iven persons how to care for the
ok and to provide for them This
lstitution will be a center for the ,.
athing Of the people. Ample room
M be provided for all organizations !
/ our churches, while this institution /.
IN not be universal, but the above
pplies to the members Of the Saint
ohn Congregation. I