. Presentation and unveiling of the memorial tablets commemorating the Lincoln and Burns event (November 19, 1863) held at the Presbyterian church, Gettysburg, Pa., Nov. 19th, 1914 . pon the fieldNear to the gallant Reynolds, symbol trueOf civic patriotism. Twas well done. II When later in that following Autumn tide, The afternoon of that immortal day Of dedication of the Cemetery, Swathed in the splendor of his great address Lincoln walked forth to the historic church For worshipful exalting of Gods grace, Twas this same patriotic Constable Who trod beside him, sat in the same pew, Received f
. Presentation and unveiling of the memorial tablets commemorating the Lincoln and Burns event (November 19, 1863) held at the Presbyterian church, Gettysburg, Pa., Nov. 19th, 1914 . pon the fieldNear to the gallant Reynolds, symbol trueOf civic patriotism. Twas well done. II When later in that following Autumn tide, The afternoon of that immortal day Of dedication of the Cemetery, Swathed in the splendor of his great address Lincoln walked forth to the historic church For worshipful exalting of Gods grace, Twas this same patriotic Constable Who trod beside him, sat in the same pew, Received from the Republics honored Chief High recognition neer to be forgot, A coronal of sweet remembrance. And in the historic church, midst memories Of soldier mounds and healing oil and wine Poured forth at hands of Good Samaritans, A Tablet, gift of patriot reverence, Fell one and fifty years thereafter placed, Adorns the pew, and tells both name and fame Of the immortals who were seated there. And they who worship there from week to weekFeel a fine atmosphere of sacrednessFanning the incense flames of sacrifice,Waking new music in the house of praise. LYMAN WHITNEY ALLEN. Page 7. PHOTO BY TIPTON, GETTYSBURG, PA. REV. HENRY GRAHAM FINNEY, Pastor, Presbyterian Church, Gettysburg, Pa—1861-1864. Page PRESENTATION ADDRESS OF COL. E. B. COPE, READ BY JUDGE S. McG. SWOPE. Judge S. McC. Swope, representing Col. Cope, who was unable to be present on accountof illness, then read the letter presenting the Lin-coln Tablet on the outside of the church, asfollows: I was not at Gettysburg when the NationalCemetery was dedicated. I had a small partyof topographers here August, September andOctober, 1863. So we just missed the dedication. The President attended this church on thatoccasion and many of the members and othersthought it proper that a Tablet should be put upto state this. I consulted with the pastor andsome of the congregation, and as a representativeof the session prepared a de
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