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NYM(G.770.032
26 Mar 1770:13 (961)
Copy of a letter from a person in Georgia, to his
correspondent in London. Savannah, Monday, January, 29,
1770. ..Description of ceremony at the Orphan House Academy
with founder Rev. Mr. Whitefield, includes] Between eleven
and twelve the bell rung, for publick worship; a procession
was formed in the long gallery. . . [procession described]
As they were walking the Clerk of the Chapel began a
doxology; the singing was harmonious and striking; and I
must own I was particularly affected when at the chapel
door, the orphans, officers and domesticks broke into ranks
on the right hand and on the left, and as his Excellency,
with his train, went up the chapel stairs, concluded with
Live by heaven and earth ador'd,
Three in one, and one in three,
Holy! Holy! Holy! Lord!
All glory be to Thee.
. . . [more, paraphrase of sermon, etc.then] Sermon ended,
all removed in the same manner as they came; the Clerk,
orphans, &c. singing as they walked.
This God is the God we adore,
Our faithful unchangeable Friend
Whose love is as large as his power,
And neither knows measure nor end.
. . . [4 more lines of hymn, followed by description of
ensuing meal, etc.]
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