Norwich bulletin., 1921-09-17
orHEE THINGS AT PLYMOUTH.

0eStr SlSCeFS or the SOCIAL COrnoT- am glad to learn that at least one other sister has been to Plymouth and enjoyed the wonderful pageant.
 Sister 1492: I vii, answer your in quiries, as to other things which I saw in the old historic town in general way. as I think another chapter on this subject will not be amiss since the in terest is widespread On Sunday morn ing, Aug. 14, I attended service in the beautiful First Parish church. I con- sidered it was really a great privilege to be present within those sacred walls to listen to a very impressive sermon, to hear voices from the choir in har- mony with the pealing tones Of music rendered by the fine grand organ. The minister read for the morning lesson, the 4th chapter of the book of St. Mat thew and selected Q paragraph of the 18th verse. using these words By the way of the sea" Frequently he refer red to the many benefits we. as a peo- pie in this country, have received "hy way of the sea and the dangers. sacri- fees and hardships which have come to us, in the words of the text. He men toned the scenes of the nareant, which he himself had witnessed the evening before, and, urged his audience ever to he mindful. that as in the days of Christ much Of His work was accom- nliahed ''by the way of the sea" so at the present time we honor those with grateful memories. who contributed their heresc faith to risk for themselves and their descendants. in an unknown land, by way Of the sea.
 The words of the preacher were duly illust rated by the beautiful stained glass windows, on all sides of the edifice. Pil- grim scenes were evident and as the
 
 ing illuminated those figures to repre- sent q colony of people three centuries
 ago, 1t appealed to me one of the most sacred and beautiful hours of divine worship I observed the window at the front of the church. it being the largest and so expensive. We see the Pilgrim band about to embark they are kneel- 1 ing in prayer. as their pastor with outstretched arms, above them, inYokes the blessing The Maylower is wait ing, and soon after the last farewells. they depart ''by way of the sea" Af- l ter the service was over I met 8 lady 1 in the aisle who is a member of that church society.
 She kindly told my friend and I many I interesting things. She showed us a ] stone, about a foot square, inlatd in the l floor, near the entrance of the center 1 l;threshoid of the church at Scrooby IEEngland, and Pilgrim feet had crossed siand re-crossed it many times before Fthey stepped on Plymouth Rock An in- ! terested member of this modern society I was on visit in England at the time Of the building Of this church and was I able to secure this small portion of the 1 threshold, from a heap of rubbish He ] brought it home, where now it fills a ] tangible place in history and the peo- i pie of the present day may step upon l It. as they have opportunity and de l sire. I was very glad of that privilege and presume Sister 14s2 did like { wise
 | I was told this building was dedicated 1 Dec. 21. 1899, and is the fourth struc. 1 ture since the founding of the Firsi Parish society in Plymouth. Many val l uaDie gifts were contributed by socie- 1 ties of Mayfower descendants from al l over the states. such as the windows beautiful wood-carved pulpit the Bible the baptismaI fount. etc. On the mar. ble walls of the vestry of the church are seen the names of the Mayfiowe1 passengers, the compact, and other data. The entrance to the church is by a single wide door, then inside tn; marble stairway leads up each side tt the auditorium above.
 This Pilgrim church. built of stone stands at the entrance to Burial Hill. 4. I came from service that Sunday morn ing I went up the brick-laid walk, al teTnated with stone steps till I reached
 the height of the Hin.
 Life is earnest. life Is real
 And the grave Is not it's goal,
 For dust thou art, to dust returnest, 1 Was not spoken Of the soul
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