An Historical Account of Christ Church, Philadelphia, from Its Foundation, A.D. 1695 to A.D. 1841 |
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... July , 1775 , a day set apart by them as a day of general humiliation , fasting and prayer , through all the American provinces ; and in this temple the revered and beloved Washing- ton , when President of the United States , and during ...
... July , 1775 , a day set apart by them as a day of general humiliation , fasting and prayer , through all the American provinces ; and in this temple the revered and beloved Washing- ton , when President of the United States , and during ...
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... minutes of the vestry from October , 1732 , to April 1735 , nor from July , 1737 , to April , 1740 ; and it does not appear when the eastern end of the present building was commenced ; most probably in 1735. In April , 16 INTRODUCTION .
... minutes of the vestry from October , 1732 , to April 1735 , nor from July , 1737 , to April , 1740 ; and it does not appear when the eastern end of the present building was commenced ; most probably in 1735. In April , 16 INTRODUCTION .
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... July of that year it was " Resolved that the pulpit be removed to the east end of the middle aisle of the Church . " In August , 1744 , " the Church is happily finished , " and in October of the same year the vestry pass a vote of ...
... July of that year it was " Resolved that the pulpit be removed to the east end of the middle aisle of the Church . " In August , 1744 , " the Church is happily finished , " and in October of the same year the vestry pass a vote of ...
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... of a new church and steeple . " The subject however was permitted to rest for six years longer ; until 1727 , when the present building was com- menced . 1721 . July 31. The vestry being informed that the 5 OF CHRIST CHURCH . 49.
... of a new church and steeple . " The subject however was permitted to rest for six years longer ; until 1727 , when the present building was com- menced . 1721 . July 31. The vestry being informed that the 5 OF CHRIST CHURCH . 49.
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Benjamin Dorr. 1721 . July 31. The vestry being informed that the governor was pleased to promise a charter of incorporation for the church , a petition for that purpose was prepared by the minister and church wardens , agreed to and ...
Benjamin Dorr. 1721 . July 31. The vestry being informed that the governor was pleased to promise a charter of incorporation for the church , a petition for that purpose was prepared by the minister and church wardens , agreed to and ...
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Page 268 - God, from Whom all holy desires, all good counsels, and all just works do proceed ; Give unto Thy servants that peace which the world cannot give ; that both our hearts may be set to obey Thy commandments, and also that by Thee we being defended from the fear of our enemies may pass our time in rest and quietness ; through the merits of Jesus Christ our Saviour.
Page 278 - If I forget thee, O Jerusalem, let my right hand forget her cunning ! If I do not remember thee, let my tongue cleave to the roof of my mouth ; if I prefer not Jerusalem above my chief joy...
Page 388 - Thou preparedst room before it, and didst cause it to take deep root, and it filled the land. The hills were covered with the shadow of it, and the boughs thereof were like the goodly cedars. She sent out her boughs unto the sea, and her branches unto the river.
Page 337 - ... hast little, do thy diligence gladly to give of that little : for so gatherest thou thyself a good reward in the day of necessity. Tobit iv. He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the Lord : and look, what he layeth out, it shall be paid him again. Prov. xix. Blessed be the man that provideth for the sick and needy : the Lord shall deliver him in the time of trouble.
Page 325 - With antique pillars massy proof, And storied windows richly dight, Casting a dim religious light: There let the pealing organ blow, To the full-voiced choir below, In service high, and anthems clear, As may with sweetness through mine ear, Dissolve me into ecstasies, And bring all Heaven before mine eyes.
Page 279 - Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee. Peace be within thy walls, and prosperity within thy palaces. For my brethren and companions' sakes, I will now say, Peace be within thee.
Page 311 - This is the bud of being, the dim dawn, The twilight of our day, the vestibule : Life's theatre as yet is shut, and Death, Strong Death, alone .can heave the massy bar, This gross impediment of clay remove, And make us embryos of existence free.
Page 3 - The days of our years are threescore years and ten, Or even by reason of strength fourscore years ; Yet is their pride but labour and sorrow; For it is soon gone, and we fly away.
Page 324 - Rubric, teach openly in the church, all children that they were made members of Christ, children of God, and inheritors of the kingdom of heaven...
Page 268 - Lord's disposal ; indeed, we are not our own, for we are bought with a price...