DEDICATION AT BLOCKVILLE, N. Y.
By Roswell F. Cottrell
The meeting on this occasion was one of interest. The young church in this place, by united and persevering effort, have erected a neat and substantial house of worship, 28x45. In order to build the house, they had given beyond their apparent ability, and yet it was in debt some $350. They rallied, however, for another strong lift, and the result was that $253 were pledged by the brethren and sisters, and other friends present, so that it is not probable there will be any serious embarrassment hereafter. If some of our wealthy brethren in other places would make up the balance, it would prove a blessing to them. We believe that this is a truly worthy object, and help would be appreciated by those who have with great sacrifice carried on the work. Several ministering brethren were present. The house, with the gallery and extra seats, was filled. The preaching was good and appropriate, and was well received by the church and people generally. Three were baptized; and the meeting closed with an affectionate farewell discourse by Bro. Reynolds, whose field of labor has been in this section for some time past, but is now at some distance away. Our people at Blockville have had the sympathy of their neighbors generally in their enterprise, a number giving substantial aid, for which they are grateful; and I see no reason why a strong church may not be built up here. May the Lord add to their number such as shall be saved.