RMAN preached by the Rev. PO. Mathews inthe Holy tower—we are to look up—to God. Just inside the door is the font It does not block the way, as if to say that only baptized people are admitted: but it is near the door: for we must be baptized before we can go on. After Baptism, comes Trinity Cathedral at'Mattins:—In the year 1866, the Crimeam}y,, Confirmation: this takes place at ese steps here. where the "nave," War was over, Indian Mutiny was over, the American Ci the "ship" in which we. embark. War was over.
But much was happening: Prussia was coming ends, It is a long way from the into the limelight: it had just defeated Denmark, and was about font to these steps. The first fifteen to defeat Austria. At home, Fenianism was rife in Ireland, Disraeli years or so of our life see a big change in us: in that time we grow was preparing the 2nd Reform Act. The states of Canada were from babyhood to an age at which busy preparing to form themselves into one great Dominion: The we are old enough to assume full responsibility for ourselves. There Suez Canal was in course of construction: there were plenty of are two steps, further on. One things to occupy men's thoughts, then as now. marks our Communion: for on that The Dean tells us that a building I like to think of that group of level we kneel to receive the con-was erected on this. very compound Englishmen, 75 years ago. standing secreted bread and wine. The other in 1847, but that it partially collapwhere we are now. Probably they step stands for Holy Matrimony, at sed. so that it was decided to start wore top-hats and long frock-coats; which are taken most solemn and -|once again: meanwhile a temporary one hopes it was not a very hot day! lifelong vows—vows of love and erection was made. Then, as we can Picture them as of the generation unselfishness—therefore, most pleas-of the Great Victorian Writers: ing to God. Within the altar rai Thackeray had died only three years are more steps. representing the before, Dickens was nearing his oni. three grades of Clergy, deacons, Charles Reade was in his prime. It priests and bishops. And finally. was the age of Tennyson, Browning. there stands the Holy Table, sur-
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