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ST-BARNABAS’PARISH. .The Lord Bishop of Qu’A ppelle ar* rived from Maple Creek on Sunday and preached in St. Barnabas Church at evensong, taking his text Iiom ‘Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shull j^pd rest for your sonls,” (Jer. VI. 16); and Be ready always to give an answer to every innn that nsketh you a reason of the hope that is in you,” (1st Peter III, 13). His Lordship in the course of his eloquent sermon said that as this was the last opportunity he would have of addressing them front that pulpit, he would urge upon the congregation their duty to remain in the “old paths,” not solely from accident of birth or mera liking of the form of service, but from solid conyic. tion of the faith of their holy religion, yaluing their privileges and being zealous in good works.On Tuesday afternoon at 16 o’clock. His Lordship consecrated the new cemetery. The land, or which about four acres has been fenced, was bought from Mr. Oruickshank and slopes down to tlie Seven Persons’ valley. It is a beautiful spot, about a mile^and.a half from town. It is intended to plant it with shade trees and otherwise improve it. The service began by singing the hymn “Brief Life is Here our Portion.” and then the whole congregation with the Bishop and Rev. W. Nicolls at the head proceeded round the cemetery reciting the Penitential Psalms. Standing in the centre of the plot the Bishop consecrated the cemetery, and read other prayers, the ceremony ending with the hyma “Forever with the Lord,” and the benediction.A farewell reception was given by the ladies of the congregation in the evening of the same day, during which glees and songs were sung, and refreshments served. The Rev. W. Nicolls then on behalf of the congregation testified to the general regret with which the news of the Bishop’s resignation had been received, and briefly teviewed the work which hud been done in the diocese during his Lord-shin’s ppiscopnto. Messrs. Cochran and Fatt in speaking for th« laity took occasion to repudiate the slightest sympathy with the views expressed by certain anonymous writers in the “Free Press” and Leader,” and expressed the sorrow of the whole congregation at the Bishop’s departure. His Lordship in responding stated that it was with deep^regret he had placed his resignation in the hands t f the Archbishop of Canterbury, but he felt that tlie work had reached a point 'n Lin; diocese which requited the strength and energy of a younger man than himself! He said the parish was to lie congratulated upon being the first town in the diocese to have % cemetery, and trusted they would do nil they could to keep in order and beautify the resting place of their loved ones. Ilis Lordship stated that as mention hnd been made of certain correspondence about the Bishopric in the papers, while he deprecated that style ol communication, yet he took the occasion now to deny emphatically the insinuation made by one writer that I hero was any difference between himself and his clergy. He said it would be one of the Inightest spots in his memory to think with what perfect unanimity the clergy and he had worked together. In closing His Lordship with deep feeling stated he would ever remember the kindly words and warm hospitality of his people in Medicine Hat. After God Save the Queen had been sung the meeting dispersed, the Bishop shaking hands with everybody as they left the Hall.The Bishop returned east on Wednesday morning. He leaves his diocese next month, and after a trip through the Southern States, will return to England in January.ndnd
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Medicine Hat Times
Medicine Hat, Alberta, CA
Thu, Sep 22, 1892
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