. Origin and annals of "The Old south," First Presbyterian church and parish, in Newburyport, Mass., 1746-1896 . oined hands on this holy ground, Back a hundred and fifty years. I doubt not their names are spoken above, And many an Angel hears,While we tell of their faith and their Christian love, Back a hundred and fifty years. Oh, children in wonder, Oh, parents in prayer, Now gone to the radiant spheres—Here centered their worship, and love and care, Back a hundred and fifty years. Here Whitefield, speaking the burning word, And others whom love endears,In whispers out of the past are heard
. Origin and annals of "The Old south," First Presbyterian church and parish, in Newburyport, Mass., 1746-1896 . oined hands on this holy ground, Back a hundred and fifty years. I doubt not their names are spoken above, And many an Angel hears,While we tell of their faith and their Christian love, Back a hundred and fifty years. Oh, children in wonder, Oh, parents in prayer, Now gone to the radiant spheres—Here centered their worship, and love and care, Back a hundred and fifty years. Here Whitefield, speaking the burning word, And others whom love endears,In whispers out of the past are heard For a hundred and fifty years. Oh stand, old Church, while time shall last! Be spoken, O Word that cheers !May the light shine clear, as it has in the past, These hundred and fifty years. Oh, the good for which they toiled and wept,And the Faith, which our heart reveres— May we keep it as true as our fathers have hundred and fifty years. Till we meet them all where the blessed are met. Where heaven its portal rears,And the saints in their endless joy forget The centuries and the years! I 6 2. OLD SOUTH CHURCH, CHAPEL, AND HOME OF GARRISON. FIRS! PRESBYTIA CHURCH. THE BANQUET. Abundant hospitality was afforded for all from out of town were entertained b) the Re-ception Committee, at the Wolfe Tavern, or pri-vately at the homes of members of the fine banquet was spread in the chapel, Wednesdayevening, previous to Dr. Vermilyes historical ad-dress in the main audience room. The arrangementsfor this social feast were abl} cared for by the spe-cial committee appointed forthe purpose,of which C. Donnell was the chairman, aided by |. Batchelder, and the chairman of the GeneralCommittee, with other members of the congregation.\ some two hundred and fifty guests were to beprovided for, and the space was limited, it was neces-sar) to admit only by ticket. A hearty welcome wasgiven by the pastor, who introduced Rev. Peter
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