Beautiful, echoing - plans for The Old West Church were originated in 1823. Known then as the First Meeting House Society of Calais, the church underwent a number of additions, from stoves to the admonishment below(originally made of cedar fronds - I don't know if that is still the case), which is visible to all who enter.
" REMOVE NOT THE ANCIENT LAND-MARK WHICH THY FATHERS HAVE SET" (Proverbs 22:28)
Words for us all to live by I'd say!
Whenever I am in a place such as this, I love to run my hands along the wood and just imagine the history that has passed by. We had a long ride ahead of us, so we did not spend the time there that I know I will when I visit Alex and Hannah next.
Beautiful and echoing .......
Well said, and beautifully photo documented. I'm looking forward to learning more about this building and it's history when you've visited again.
ReplyDeleteA very interesting building - would love to hear the stories of the wood... great pictures!
ReplyDeleteI'm a pastor's daughter and always loved an empty church more than a full one. There's something peaceful about an empty church, no expectations, no demands, no living in a fishbowl for anyone, just you alone with your thoughts and feelings. It's nice. :-)
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