The Skaneateles Religious Society a.k.a. The First Presbyterian Church of Skaneateles, NY Contributor(s): Lindsey, Craig (Author) |
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ISBN: 1946478148 ISBN-13: 9781946478146 Publisher: Parson's Porch
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BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christianity - History |
Physical Information: 0.23" H x 6" W x 9" L (0.35 lbs) 110 pages |
Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian |
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Publisher Description: "This has not by any means been an ideal church, the perfect church is in heaven. Another history may have been written, whose tone would be adversely critical, in which the facts stated would be justifiably censurable because of folly or maliciousness. But every historian or biographer omits more than (s)he records, and wisely. Among the early settlers were men of military title, and they carried their belligerent propensities into church matters as well. Considering the number of such experiences, it is a wonder that the church ever survived. Bitter feelings engendered, and autocratic inquisitorial exercise of power, resulted in several divisions within this body. It is no small thing, to have been an organization, in which a thousand souls (or 3,000) have confessed their faith in Jesus Christ, and acknowledged his mastery, while half as many more having come from other churches have cast their lot in and found a religious home. We believe in God; we believe in his purpose for us in the future, and therefore we have abundant courage. We begin the second Century (now our third) under auspicious skies. Undoubtedly there will be dark periods; there have been many in the century(ies) past; hardships and sacrifices, doubtless will be required - they have been before - but with a mighty God, with faithful, loyal members, with a universal gospel invitation to proclaim, with daily grace from the God of all graces, and the covenant that as our days our strength shall be, we resolutely face the future, actuated by Christian faith, hope and courage." |
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