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July 2, 1789
The New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
On June 24, a divine service for St. John the Baptist's festival was held in the town church, attended by citizens, strangers, and Masons. Rev. Mr. Ogden preached on Psalm 133:1 about brethren dwelling in unity. The music performance was highly praised.
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On Wednesday the 24th ult. being the festival of St. John the Baptist, divine service was celebrated in the Church, in this town---and was attended by a very numerous and respectable number of citizens and strangers, as well as by the ancient and honorable fraternity of free and accepted Masons, clothed in the badges of their order.---A Sermon was preached on the occasion by the Rev. Mr. Ogden, from 133 Psalm, 1st verse, Behold how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity.---The excellent manner in which the vocal and instrumental music was performed, in the chantings, an anthem, psalms and other pieces, was such as did honor to the solemnities of the occasion, and received the highest encomiums from all.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
Providence Divine
What keywords are associated?
St John Baptist Festival
Masonic Attendance
Church Service
Sermon Unity
Vocal Music
What entities or persons were involved?
Rev. Mr. Ogden
Fraternity Of Free And Accepted Masons
Where did it happen?
In The Church, In This Town
Story Details
Key Persons
Rev. Mr. Ogden
Fraternity Of Free And Accepted Masons
Location
In The Church, In This Town
Event Date
Wednesday The 24th Ult.
Story Details
Divine service celebrated for St. John the Baptist festival, attended by citizens, strangers, and Masons; sermon by Rev. Mr. Ogden on unity of brethren; excellent music performance praised.