Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1919-01-07
POEM READ AT The SIxTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF The
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF THIS CITY

itten by DR.. S. N. Wilson, a
,byterian church, was read at
tieth anniversary on Sunday,
DR.. Wilson intended to be
when he found he could not,
of the program. 1t relates to
| The Pilot gives it publica-
interested:
Who from the mid DIST of Classic walks and Stu
Was ready with athletic Drawn the load to
bear.
Here, where self-substantation" found its
life,
In yonder upper room. mid thought and
prayer.
1t was not strange it's ceaseless work and
strife,
Should claim this Pastors earnest voice
Besides attention given to his own domain
A stalwart task for all his heart and brain.
But change of scene Is common to US all.
The Southland's contrast to our rugged
With sunshine flowers and sweet enchanting
Plead not in vain. and claimed him for a
| time.
Huntsman at heart. lover of dog and gun.
| He'll HE for the north woods. when the wild
deer run.
Seer and Apostle. will not quite suffice;
A Prophet now must rise and lead the van.
| Yea; with the witchery of song entice.
| AS David, when b0fcre the ark he ran,
| (IiP0inQ forces n naOnln
And hurting with dynamic power into the fray.
The Mantel of Donaldson" he wears with
| Ana crowns the year with a triumphant
| gain,
AS Synod meets az ain within this place.
Where yet another great event we name.
| lOur College) starting on new career,
Without debt, President to cheer.
What shall we say OF all of these noble men.
Who served her mission fields; now scat:
| tered wide,
Their labors while unsung by tongue or pen,
Are yet remembered by the One who died.
The Pastors Assistants DeggeLdorf and
| Clark
While Knauer and Field abroad, and West
Associates" mark.
The one on Gross Batanga's shimmering beach
The first to bear your message to foreign
| shore,
The other mid China's millions gone to teach.
! Where the Pacifc's pillows break and roar.
The third is closer home. within loves reach,
The man of quiet mien and winsome speech.
Can ideal here) that might full well inspire.
Through all the length and breadth OF our
| dear land.
Each Sister Church to Claim the sacred fire,
That comes from Pastorst wain. a yokeship
grand
10 do with common mind the will OF God.
Thus have we noted and held in scant review.
The leaders of this Church, (whose praise
| we Sing)
Upon the path of these some flowers we strew.
But for the other, wide the gates Of glory
| May coming years but add to her renown.
| With deathless work for Christ her joy and
| crown.
And now that sixty years as pearls On a
Lie cleaning on the backward stretch OF
time,
Marking events both trivial and grand,
We well may pause. and deeply carve a
Upon the mile post standing by the way,
In memory of this great eventful day.
Disclose the scenes within these sacred walls
4 OF lives made true. and hearts afiame,
To answer where soccer their duty calls,
| AT home, or meath the flag in freedoms
1 name
To give il need their hearts red tide
To mark the spot patriot hero died
Oh! Church unique with eyes of Joseph Brown
we view.
And once again our pledge to thee renew
All Hail! Beloved Church, Teacher and
| How can we tell to Thee our hearts full
OF gratitude: AS here we lowly bend
Our knee. and give to God and Thee.
| our treasure
lOf talents. ministry and worldly store
And only wish that we could offer more,
To Thee through all the cycling years to come
| MlnlSterS and People, alike will turn.
And feel. that like bright unsetting Sun
Thy radiance within their hearts doth
An incense sweet. light to guide their way
Fen to the Portal Of Eternal day
Fitting we gather in this crucial hour
When the world quakes with it's colossal
Because THE Church Of God" yet reigns with
1 power,
And is the harbinger OF hope and life.
Inc Promise bright of a Serener day.
When Christ shall hold an undsputed sway,
All! even now the battle crash is still
Where laundering guns and shrek of
shell was rife
strange sweet calm that all the world doth
The end of vaulting power and ruthless
strife.
The dawn of that fair day to shine again
when Angels sang Of Peace good will tow ard
| men,"
thought the rooms in the Y occupied
by those working on surgical dress
ings will be returned to the associa-