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January 2, 1828
Literary Cadet And Rhode Island Statesman
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
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The new meeting house in Richmond Street was dedicated to God's service yesterday, featuring scripture reading by Rev. Mr. Maltby of Taunton, Mass.; introductory prayer by Rev. Mr. Crampton of Woodstock, Conn.; sermon and dedicatory prayer by Rev. Mr. Green of Boston; and concluding prayer by Rev. Mr. Waterman, the local pastor. The event drew a large, solemn crowd.
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Dedication.
The new meeting house recently erected in Richmond-street, was yesterday dedicated to the service of God. The exercises were as follows: Reading of a select passage of Scripture by the Rev. Mr. Maltby of Taunton, Mass; Introductory Prayer, by the Rev. Mr. Crampton of Woodstock, Con.; Sermon and Dedicatory Prayer by the Rev. Mr. Green of Boston; Concluding Prayer by the Rev. Mr. Waterman, Pastor of the Church. The house was crowded and the exercises were of the most solemn and impressive nature.
The new meeting house recently erected in Richmond-street, was yesterday dedicated to the service of God. The exercises were as follows: Reading of a select passage of Scripture by the Rev. Mr. Maltby of Taunton, Mass; Introductory Prayer, by the Rev. Mr. Crampton of Woodstock, Con.; Sermon and Dedicatory Prayer by the Rev. Mr. Green of Boston; Concluding Prayer by the Rev. Mr. Waterman, Pastor of the Church. The house was crowded and the exercises were of the most solemn and impressive nature.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Providence Divine
What keywords are associated?
Meeting House Dedication
Religious Service
Church Ceremony
What entities or persons were involved?
Rev. Mr. Maltby
Rev. Mr. Crampton
Rev. Mr. Green
Rev. Mr. Waterman
Where did it happen?
Richmond Street
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Key Persons
Rev. Mr. Maltby
Rev. Mr. Crampton
Rev. Mr. Green
Rev. Mr. Waterman
Location
Richmond Street
Event Date
Yesterday
Story Details
Dedication ceremony included reading of Scripture, introductory prayer, sermon and dedicatory prayer, and concluding prayer by various reverends; the house was crowded with solemn exercises.