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The Young Peoples’ Societies of the Churches of Mifflinburg, represented by Mrs. Harry M. Wolf, Mrs. F.B. Brubaker, Mrs. H.R. Wilkes, Miss M. Lodge and Mrs. Blanche E. Gast, organized a Bible Committee for the purpose of placing Bibles in the hotels of Mifflinburg. Officers elected were: Mrs. Blanche E. Gast, President; Mrs. H.R. Wilkes, treasurer; and Miss M. Lodge, secretary. The Bibles were purchased and presented to the hotels at a dedicatory service, a union meeting of all the young peoples’ societies, held at the Presbyterian Chruch Sunday evening, Dec. 13th. Notwithstanding a very severe snow storm raged all day, a large crowd gathered to witness the service. The following interesting program was presented: Mrs. Blanche E. Gast, president of the Christian Endeavor Society lead the meeting. Miss Virginia Anspach presided at the organ. As the audience entered the church they were welcomed by sweet strains of music from the organ. A Voluntary— by Ashford and The Seraph’s Strain by Watstenholme, were executed by Miss Anspach with much expression and skill. This was highly enjoyed by all present. This was followed by the societies marching in the church— lead by Miss Julia Steadman, a very active and willing worker in the society, holding an open Bible. They sang with .” It was a very suggestive and beautiful sight. “And a little child shall lead them.” Christ achieved no greater revolution than when he elevated childhood into equality with manhood. His one declaration, “Of such is the kingdom of heaven,” was a fatal blow at the world’s prevailing estimate of children at that period when he came on earth. The congregation sang, “Holy Bible, Book Divine,” The singing came from the people coming up like one great voice. It was an inspiration. It was the subject that called out that which is noblest and best in the humand mind and heart. Mrs. Blanche E. Gast read the Scripture lesson— Joshua 19. This was was followed by a brief talk on the Bible. In part she said: “Radium, steam or electricity are not the greatest forces of the twentieth century, but the power of God’s word.” Embassadors were sent to Queen Victoria to learn the secret of the success of her great Empire. Picking up the Bible she said: “Upon this I base my success. The Bible, even the most flagrant unbeliever admits to be one of the two greatest classics of the language, etc.” Miss Carrie Mench rendered a beautiful solo entitled: “Prayer” by Tash. Miss Mench is an accomplished musician, has a voice that is pleasant to hear, cultured and under full control. Miss Margaret Wilkes recited “My Mother’s Bible.” It touched a very responsive and tender chord in the hearts of the audience. “My Mother’s Bible.” It takes us back to those halcyon days in the old home. Time can never obliter those sweet memories. “Still o’er those scenes my memory wander And fondly broods with music care: Time but th’ impression deeper makes As streams their channels deeper wear.” Miss Theo Stuck sang, “Great Peace Have They Which Love Thy Law.” Miss Stuck has a high soprano voice of strength and volume of great promise. The song was enjoyed and appreciated. Dr. M.H. Calkins, chosen to make the presentation speech of Bibles to the Buffalo Valley Inn and the Deckard House in a very appropriate and able style presented the Bibles. He spoke of the moral influence of the Bible, of its fitness to guide men through life, etc. Rev. F. Aurand, making the speech of acceptance for the hotels, spoke of the important place women occupy in the various fields of Christian work. It was a woman who was first and last at the cross to sympathize and administer, and first at the grave of the risen Savior. If we turn over the pages of history we will see that the early prominence given to women was an important factor. Elizabeth, Anna, and Mary, the mother of Jesus, became early witnesses, however unconcious, to dignity and worth of woman in the Christian system. The women mentioned by Paul in his Epistles, were examples of devotion and wisdom in the spread of the Gospel. In times of persecution women presented a sublime spectacle of readiness and composure in the hour of death. Perpetua and Felicitas, who cheerfully welcomed martyrdom, became types of womanly heroism in every part of Christendom. Mr. Getgen was given a rising vote of thanks for his unselfish kindness in writirg, in a most skillful and artistic style on the front page of each Bible. The congregation sang, “Blest be the Tie that Binds,” with much fervor and spirit. The service closed by repeating the Christian Endeavor benediction. Let us take the Bible as a lamp unto our feet, and a light unto our pathway. I am sure if we would all regard the plain Bible rule of the need, rights and welfare of others, “Thou Shalt Love Thy Neighbor as Thyself,” and regard the law of love, we would realize the prophecy, “The swords shall be beaten into plow shares and their spears into pruning hooks. Nations shall not Young Peoples life up swords against nation, neither shall they learn war any more.” © Copyright 2010 by Mifflinburg Telegraph Weekly Newspaper Top of Page |
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