THE CHURCH OF ST. ANDREW, PLYMOUTH. 249 
Plymouth was, the Church of St. Andrew existed ; before mayor, 
corporation, or parliamentary representation were the possessions of 
our fathers, there was St. Andrew’s Church; not perhaps as we 
know it now, but still St. Andrew’s Church. Not a building in 
the town is as old even as ‘its tower. It is our duty to pass the 
fabric on to those who come after us better than we received it 
from those who preceded us. In that Church how many holy 
services have been performed? How many sacred rites have com- 
forted the souls of generations? To how many has it been a quiet 
habitation; what countless numbers rest within and about its 
walls? And as age after age hands down the trust committed to it, 
may that Church continue long to fulfil its mission ; and while men 
come and go, though opinions may change and feelings alter, may 
the doors of the old Church of St. Andrew be always open, inviting 
all, high and low, rich and poor, Sunday by Sunday, on festival 
and fast, day by day, to show forth their faith in worship and in 
prayer. 
Norrt.—I have to express my thanks to the Vicar and Churchwardens of 
St. Andrew’s, to Mr. J. Hine, ¥.r.1.B.A., to the Rev. Prebendary Walcott, to 
‘Mr. J. Hayward, and to Mr. N. Vickers, for valuable assistance rendered. 
