A history of the Harriet Hollond Memorial Presbyterian Church of Philadelphia, Pa. . ord has directed oursteps. He has directed us in our delays. Hehas directed us in the development of ourideas; and if we have done wrong in goingbeyond the forty-thousand dollar limit, thelyord has already given us double for all suchsins. He has given us eighty thousand dollars,and we have every sign of his continuedfavor. The trustees, under the inspiring leadershipof Mr. Ogden, and helped and encouragedalways by the pastors, gave the most pains-taking and unwavering oversight to the manyserious and perplexi
A history of the Harriet Hollond Memorial Presbyterian Church of Philadelphia, Pa. . ord has directed oursteps. He has directed us in our delays. Hehas directed us in the development of ourideas; and if we have done wrong in goingbeyond the forty-thousand dollar limit, thelyord has already given us double for all suchsins. He has given us eighty thousand dollars,and we have every sign of his continuedfavor. The trustees, under the inspiring leadershipof Mr. Ogden, and helped and encouragedalways by the pastors, gave the most pains-taking and unwavering oversight to the manyserious and perplexing problems which so con-stantly confronted them at this period. Witha faithfulness worthy of the highest commen- THE BUILDING FUND 87 dation, and with a devotion which shouldnever be forgotten, they sought to the utmostof their abihty to secure the plans of a build-ing which would combine beauty and comfortwith churchly dignity and durability, andwhich would be in every way worthy of thecommanding position it was to occupy. Inthis, as events proved, they were THE NEW BUILDING The ground for the new building was brokenby Mr. William E. Cooke, chairman of thebuilding committee, at 5 oclock Wednesdayafternoon, October 23, 18S9. Drs. Paden andMiller, Dr. William Brenton Greene, Jr., pastorof the old Tenth Church, and Mr. Robert , also took an active part in the after, the cellar was dug and the heavyfoundation walls placed in position. On Saturday afternoon, May 31, 1890, the corner-stone was laid by Dr. J. R. Miller, with impressive ceremonies, in the CORNER- presence of a large gathering of LAYING happy people. Dr. Paden made a brief address of welcome. Dr. William Hutton offered a prayer. Dr. J. C. Thompson read the scriptures (i. Peter, 2 : 1-9), Mr. Robert C. Ogden made a statement of progress, Dr. William Brenton Greene, Jr., delivered an address. Dr. Paden announced the contents of the box to be placed in the corner-stone, the stone
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