History of the Ordination of Caleb D. Bradlee: Also History of the Thirtieth Anniversary of His Ordination

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1885 - 59 pages
 

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Page 14 - Ashamed of Jesus ! Yes, I may When I've no sins to wash away ; No tears to wipe, no joys to crave, And no immortal soul to save.
Page 6 - WE bid thee welcome in the name Of Jesus, our exalted Head ; Come as a servant : so he came, And we receive thee in his stead. 2 Come as a shepherd ; guard and keep This fold from hell, and earth, and sin.; Nourish the lambs, and feed the sheep, The wounded heal, the lost bring in. 3 Come as a teacher, sent from God, Charged his whole counsel to declare ; Lift o'er our ranks the prophet's rod, While...
Page 6 - We fail not, faint not, turn nor stray. 4 Come as a teacher sent from God, Charged his whole counsel to declare : Lift o'er our ranks the prophet's rod, While we uphold thy hands with prayer. B 5 Come as a messenger of peace, Filled with the Spirit, fired with love : Live to behold our large increase, And die to meet us alfabove.
Page 7 - Stands at the temple's gate. 2 A holy purpose in his heart Has deepened calm and still ; Now from his childhood's Nazareth He comes, to do Thy will. a O Father ! keep his soul alive To every hope of good ; And may his life of love proclaim Man's truest brotherhood ! 4 O Father ! keep his spirit quick To...
Page 7 - And while thy people bend and pray Towards thy benignant throne of light, Give answer in the dawning day Of Freedom, Mercy, Truth, and Right.
Page 7 - O Father ! keep his spirit quick To every form of wrong ; And, in the ear of sin and self, May his rebuke be strong ! 5 And as he doth Christ's footsteps press, If e'er his faith grow dim, Then, in the dreary wilderness, Thine angels strengthen him...
Page 19 - I thank you for the verses, which I have read with pleasure. It is hard to believe that more than a generation has passed since our college days. Always heartily yours, (Signed) HENRY G. DENNY. Rev. CALEB D. BRADLEE. From Hon. George William Curtis, LL.D. WEST NEW BRIGHTON, STATEN ISLAND, NY, Dec. 5, 1884. DEAR SIR, — I thank you sincerely for your kindness in sending me the invitation to the thirtieth anniversary of your ordination, and I wish you joy upon the interesting occasion. Truly yours,...
Page 25 - STREET, Dec. 8, 1884. DEAR SIR,— It will not be in my power to attend the services to which you so kindly invite me on the llth inst. But I thank you sincerely for your kindly remembrance, and congratulate you cordially on your having reached the 30th Anniversary of your Ordination.
Page 48 - DEAR SIR,— I regret that a previous engagement prevents me from accepting your kind invitation to be present at the anniversary exercises to be held at your church this evening.
Page 23 - Mass. 25 BRIMMER STREET, BOSTON, MASS. Nov. 29, 1884. DEAR BRO. BRADLEE,— Accept my thanks for the reminder of your ordination which you have kindly sent me. I fear that I shall be prevented by other engagements from being present at the celebration of your 30th anniversary on Dec. llth, but I send my hearty good wishes and congratulations on your attaining so marked a point in the ministerial dignity of years and faithful service in the Master's vineyard. Fraternally yours, From Rev.

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