. Five decades, MDCCCLIII-MCMIII; historical record. l longer than I have, but 1 have otherengagements, and all I shall say is that I thank you for gi\-ing me the opportunity to share, in howexer small a degree, inthe work that you are doing, and that I wish you Godspeedfrom now on. (Applause.) After the address of President Roosevelt the dedicatory Dedicatoryprayer was offered bv Rev. George C. Adams, D. D., pastor ,!^-^Z^ \jof First Congregational Church. D. D. Our Heavenly Father: We are met to dedicate toThy service this beautiful building. I hou kuowest the years 66 FIVK DKC ADES. of sacr
. Five decades, MDCCCLIII-MCMIII; historical record. l longer than I have, but 1 have otherengagements, and all I shall say is that I thank you for gi\-ing me the opportunity to share, in howexer small a degree, inthe work that you are doing, and that I wish you Godspeedfrom now on. (Applause.) After the address of President Roosevelt the dedicatory Dedicatoryprayer was offered bv Rev. George C. Adams, D. D., pastor ,!^-^Z^ \jof First Congregational Church. D. D. Our Heavenly Father: We are met to dedicate toThy service this beautiful building. I hou kuowest the years 66 FIVK DKC ADES. of sacrifice and consecration that have made it possible; manvhave planned for it, and have given of that wherewithThou hast blesseci them, and some have not lived to see thisfinal fruition of their hopes; but Thy work has gone on,and we are here to see and enjoy the result. Already thisbuilding has proved its need in the multitudes of young menwho have gathered here; some have found the Saviour hereand many have found high ideals and been inspired to the. REV. GEORGE C. ADAMS, D. D. best life of which they are capable. May this good workgo on, and this place prove a gate of heaven to many. Itministers to body, mind and soul; it tries to assist to com-plete manhood; may Thy blessing rest on all these efforts,and keep the workers true to the highest ideals. More thanall else, we thank Thee for the consecrated lives that havebeen used here for help to others, and for the Christian man-hood that has given to many the desire to be like the thank Thee that our general secretary has been spared-to see this day, and that the great hope of his life has beenat last fulfilled; may he find great satisfaction in what shall
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