166 A HALF CENTURY. 



A fitting close to this historical review of fifty delightful and 

 prosperous years of church life, with its inspiring suggestions 

 for future activity and devotion, was found in the singing by 

 the whole congregation of the hymn, 



" How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord, 

 Is laid for your faith in His excellent word! " 



after which the benediction was pronounced by the pastor, and 

 the choir added its solemn "Amen." 



