The origin and history of Grace church, Jamaica, New York . till the resurrectionmorn, and in many instances inherited affection strengthens thepersonal tie. The trials of the parish for twenty years after the Revolution weremost severe. The Church was discredited as the representative ofa foreign and hostile State. The stipend from the Venerable So-ciety was withdrawn, the contributions from the English garrisonwhich had been stationed here during the war ceased, and the nativechurchmen were impoverished. At that dark hour, when existenceitself seemed precarious, a strong hand brought salvati
The origin and history of Grace church, Jamaica, New York . till the resurrectionmorn, and in many instances inherited affection strengthens thepersonal tie. The trials of the parish for twenty years after the Revolution weremost severe. The Church was discredited as the representative ofa foreign and hostile State. The stipend from the Venerable So-ciety was withdrawn, the contributions from the English garrisonwhich had been stationed here during the war ceased, and the nativechurchmen were impoverished. At that dark hour, when existenceitself seemed precarious, a strong hand brought salvation. RufusKing, one of our most eminent statesmen, one of the creators ofthe nation, selected Jamaica for his country home, and mightily re-inforced the struggling parish. His distinguished public services,his high character and ample means, transformed the scene, and thedying church took a long breath. By his accession much of thereproach due to English affiliations was removed, and the dis-couraged people naturally turned to him for guidance. He at once. The Napier, Johnson and Cogswell Memorials.
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