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previous to the general move . At about ten o ' clock in the morning , the bells of the parish church rung a most enlivening peal , and soon after the streets assnmed an air of bustle ; about eleven o ' clock the excellent band of music came into the street opposite the King ' s Arms , and Avere immediatel y followed by upwards of fifty of the Brethren , all in the Masonic suit , and decorated by the collars and jeivels of their respective principal and assistant officers . This procession then
moved onwards , and the Rev . the Vicar , the clergy , and a large party of gentlemen , joined in on passing the ToAvn-hall . The ivhole then proceeded Avithout interruption to the site of the intended chapel , at Ashton , pointed out by an Union Jack floating proudly in the breeze . A great number of ladies and gentlemen had previously arrived at the ground . The Vicar having requested that all present Avould join ivith him in supplicating the blessing of Almihty God on the undert ' akino- for
g ivhich they Avere met , and then delivered the following beautiful prayer : — " Lord of all power and mi ght , who art the author and giver of all good things , we laud and magnify thy name for all the undeserved blessings with which we are favoured . We yield thee humble thanks that thou hast vouchsafed to call us to the knoAvledge of th y grace and faith m thee . Increase this knoAvled and confirm this faith in
ge us evermore . Give thy blessing to our present undertaking , that it may prove a fruitful means of setting forth thy glory and furthering the salvation of immortal souls . May many a careless sinner be awakened to reflection , beinocalled by thy holy word in this place . May many a troubled soul find comfort and strength—many a weary heart find " rest in this house of
prayer . Here let the doctrine of the cross of Christ be ever faithfull y and clearly preached , and multitudes be drawn to his faith and service by the influence of th y hol y Spirit . Here let . great numbers be added to thy church , and continually refreshed Avith the plenteousness of thy house . We beseech thee to bless our most Gracious King , and all in authority both in Church and State . Give ivisdom to our senators , and peace and happiness to all the people . Protect , and purify , and prosper the reliious establishment
g of this country . May it prove increasingly the dispenser of blessings , and be the means of diffusing through the land more and more truth , and ri ghteousness , and godly love . Shed thy heavenly grace and favour upon all who shall lend their aid to this pious design . Guard the workmen from injury , and give success to our proceedings , and may the Avork of the Lord prosper in our hands . O that Ave may all be fulfilled Avith thy grace and heavenly benediction .
that AA'e may present unto thee ourselves , our souls , and bodies , to be a reasonable ,. hol y , and lively sacrifice—and do thou mercifull y accept this our bounden duty and service—not Avei ghing our merits , but pardoning our offences through Jesus Christ our Lord , by whom and Avith Avhom in the unity of the Hol y Ghost , all honour and glory be unto thee , O Father Almi ghty , world without end . —Amen . " After a short delay ( Avhilst the necessary preparations were going fonvard in mixing the mortar on Avhich the stone Avas to be laced )
up p , the Vicar begged to inform all present that the bottle about to be deposited in the cavity contained certain small coins , a copy of one of last week ' s newspapers , and a copy of Mr . Moses Holden ' s Almanack for the present year . He next read the inscription on the plate , Avhich Avas as follows : — " This foundation stone of St . AndreAv ' s Chapel Avas laid onThursday , VOL . II . ¦ ¦ > ...
Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.
Provincial.
previous to the general move . At about ten o ' clock in the morning , the bells of the parish church rung a most enlivening peal , and soon after the streets assnmed an air of bustle ; about eleven o ' clock the excellent band of music came into the street opposite the King ' s Arms , and Avere immediatel y followed by upwards of fifty of the Brethren , all in the Masonic suit , and decorated by the collars and jeivels of their respective principal and assistant officers . This procession then
moved onwards , and the Rev . the Vicar , the clergy , and a large party of gentlemen , joined in on passing the ToAvn-hall . The ivhole then proceeded Avithout interruption to the site of the intended chapel , at Ashton , pointed out by an Union Jack floating proudly in the breeze . A great number of ladies and gentlemen had previously arrived at the ground . The Vicar having requested that all present Avould join ivith him in supplicating the blessing of Almihty God on the undert ' akino- for
g ivhich they Avere met , and then delivered the following beautiful prayer : — " Lord of all power and mi ght , who art the author and giver of all good things , we laud and magnify thy name for all the undeserved blessings with which we are favoured . We yield thee humble thanks that thou hast vouchsafed to call us to the knoAvledge of th y grace and faith m thee . Increase this knoAvled and confirm this faith in
ge us evermore . Give thy blessing to our present undertaking , that it may prove a fruitful means of setting forth thy glory and furthering the salvation of immortal souls . May many a careless sinner be awakened to reflection , beinocalled by thy holy word in this place . May many a troubled soul find comfort and strength—many a weary heart find " rest in this house of
prayer . Here let the doctrine of the cross of Christ be ever faithfull y and clearly preached , and multitudes be drawn to his faith and service by the influence of th y hol y Spirit . Here let . great numbers be added to thy church , and continually refreshed Avith the plenteousness of thy house . We beseech thee to bless our most Gracious King , and all in authority both in Church and State . Give ivisdom to our senators , and peace and happiness to all the people . Protect , and purify , and prosper the reliious establishment
g of this country . May it prove increasingly the dispenser of blessings , and be the means of diffusing through the land more and more truth , and ri ghteousness , and godly love . Shed thy heavenly grace and favour upon all who shall lend their aid to this pious design . Guard the workmen from injury , and give success to our proceedings , and may the Avork of the Lord prosper in our hands . O that Ave may all be fulfilled Avith thy grace and heavenly benediction .
that AA'e may present unto thee ourselves , our souls , and bodies , to be a reasonable ,. hol y , and lively sacrifice—and do thou mercifull y accept this our bounden duty and service—not Avei ghing our merits , but pardoning our offences through Jesus Christ our Lord , by whom and Avith Avhom in the unity of the Hol y Ghost , all honour and glory be unto thee , O Father Almi ghty , world without end . —Amen . " After a short delay ( Avhilst the necessary preparations were going fonvard in mixing the mortar on Avhich the stone Avas to be laced )
up p , the Vicar begged to inform all present that the bottle about to be deposited in the cavity contained certain small coins , a copy of one of last week ' s newspapers , and a copy of Mr . Moses Holden ' s Almanack for the present year . He next read the inscription on the plate , Avhich Avas as follows : — " This foundation stone of St . AndreAv ' s Chapel Avas laid onThursday , VOL . II . ¦ ¦ > ...