24 HISTORY OF THE COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. 



still beyond in the back ground, are spread out like a map beneath the 

 eye of the spectator, standing by the porch or bell gable of the building. 

 It seems, indeed, a house of prayer and praise set where the glorious 

 works of God are full in view to stimulate devotion. Struck with the 

 beauty of this spot, the late Rev. John Ogilby, D.D., had selected it as 

 a retreat for himself and family. Before his dwelling was completed, 

 the thought entered his mind, that a humble wayside sanctuary in which 

 he might officiate would prove a blessing to the neighborhood ; by the 

 help of generous friends in the vicinity and elsewhere, he was enabled to 

 carry out the good work near to its completion, when disease interrupted 

 him and death stayed his hand. His friends knew that the use of the 

 church, if completed, would depend upon the family by whom the place 



All Saints' Church, Briar Cliff. 



was occupied; Henry McFarlan, Esq., of New Jersey, offered to bear 

 the whole expense of its completion. The edifice was opened for divine 

 service Dec. 13, 1854. All the windows are of stained glass. The chan- 

 cel window is intended as a memorial window to Dr. Ogilby, and bears 

 most beautifully inscribed upon it those three articles of the Creed, " I 

 Believe in the Communion of Saints, the Resurrection of the Body, and 

 Life Everlasting." In the centre light of the Triplet are the Cross, the 

 emblems of the Communion, and the letters I. H. S.; at the base of the 

 window is the inscription, " In Memoriam Funditoris." This was the 

 gift of A. Beresford Hope, Esq., a noble layman of the Church of Eng- 

 land, and a warm friend of Dr. Ogilby. The font, one of the most 

 beautiful ever seen, was given to Dr. Ogilby by a devoted Christian 



