Historical Notes on Music in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, from 1741 to 1871

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J. H. Martin, 1873 - 41 páginas
 

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Página 27 - ... years. At the end of that time, the slaves of Adolius, to whom the inheritance of the mountain had descended, removed the stones, to supply materials for some rustic edifice ; the light of the sun darted into the cavern, and the seven sleepers were permitted to awake.
Página 15 - ... to me he shows, Yea, my worthless name he knows. 2 Trusting his mild staff always, I go in and out in peace ; He will feed me with the treasure Of his grace in richest measure; When athirst to him I cry. Living water he 'll supply.
Página 15 - WHEN I shall gain permission To leave this mortal tent, And get from pain dismission, Jesus, thyself present ; And let me, when expiring, Recline upon thy breast, Thus I shall be acquiring Eternal life and rest.
Página 18 - Towards evening, on Sunday, the 7th of August, (1757,) Governor Denny and his retinue, arrived unexpectedly at Bethlehem, crossed the ferry, and spent the night at the
Página 9 - The inhabitants assembled on the river bank, west of the old bridge, about one o'clock PM A large flat-bottomed boat, or flat, propelled by four men, with long poles, and provided with seats and music stands, received the musicians. A procession was formed by those who intended to participate in the pleasures of the occasion. When all was in readiness the boat started, the music began; the party moved up the Lehigh, accompanied by hundreds of listeners, enjoying the music, social intercourse and...
Página 9 - Lehigh, accompanied by hundreds of listeners, enjoying the music, social intercourse and delightful prospect. The scenes on that part of the Lehigh were truly beautiful; the banks were studded with buttonwood, oak, hickory, water birch and other trees, whose graceful branches extended beyond, and dipped into the silent stream. Islands, covered with vegetation, and trees whose shadows were reflected in the water, added to the attractions. The walk was level, bounded on the north by fruitful meadows,...
Página 19 - Lind was leaning forward, and clapping her hands with delight, when a tall person rose on the pulpit stairs, and inquired whether any one who died at one of Miss Lind's concerts would go to heaven. Disgust and contempt swept across Father Taylor's face, as he glared at the interloper.
Página 15 - Incorruptibility. 4. Closely by love's sacred bands I am join'd to him already, And my faith's outstretched hands To embrace my Lord are ready: Death itself shall never part Mine and my Redeemer's heart. 5. Flesh I bear, and therefore...
Página 31 - In the afternoon the committee for counting the votes, reported that the following gentlemen were elected officers of the society for the ensuing year...
Página 16 - Christ is risen from the dead : Thou shalt rise too, saith my Saviour. Of what should I be afraid ? I with him shall live for ever. Can the head forsake his limb, And not draw me unto him ? All the remainder of the service is very beautiful.

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