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Show NEW ALTARS AT ST. JOSEPH'S CHURCH Designed and made in Ogdcn. "A thing of beauty is a joy forever." One ,of the most' elaborate pieces of workmanship workman-ship performed in this state, was executed in Og-elen Og-elen on altars for the above Catholic church. Plans were designed and drawn by F. C. Woods, architect, archi-tect, and under his direction and scrutinizing eye every detail was carried out to the letter. Competent Com-petent workmen were secured and American material ma-terial used in their- construction of the best, for there is nothing too good for the glory and edification edifi-cation of God. The style of architecture is composite com-posite Gothic. A pen description of the beautiful work cannot well be elucidated. The only realistic realis-tic way' is by an ocular demonstration, by which all their component parts can be thoroughly, analyzed an-alyzed in all their beauty, magnificence and grandeur. gran-deur. The wood carving of Mr. Jeppefson is grand and commands respect and admiration by all who have seen and examined the work, on columns, col-umns, entablatures, arches, curves and what not. It would take the genius of Euclid to determine in detail the blending of those in beauty and harmony. har-mony. The Lamb and Sacred Hearts - arc par excellent. ex-cellent. All this labyrinth of workmanship was equipped and prepared by Mr. John Callahan and Mr. A. A. Eichter, carpenters, before they were taken in hand by Mr. Jeppcrson. We arc justified in voicing the assertion that this work can hardly be duplicated in this state or the next. Mr. M. Gillis lent his genius in moulding columns, etc., ! etc. All were executed ip. grand style. This wo can say also of Mr. Mclvennon, carriage painter. The main altar, which was placed in position by fifty or sixty men, the length of which is sixteen feet by twenty-five in height. The last, but not the least, the Kev. P. M. Cush-nahan, Cush-nahan, who has worked with energy and zeal since his connection with this parish, is dearly beloved by not only his parishioners, but by all in Ogden. His work is an everlasting ornament long may he live in tho earnest prayer of his entire congregation. congrega-tion. , In adding to the beauty of his church he is striving to advance the interests of the Queen City of the West with all his natural qualities. Tho compliments tendered F. C. Wood are highly eulo-gistie'to eulo-gistie'to his grand achievements in church and altars. Verily, verily! we say again "A thing of beauty is a joy forever." , MAIN ALTAR. . The tide of joy flows high today In St'. Joseph's sacred cisV. Where altars three their parts "display In composite Gothic style. Art and science show well their part3 In what Creek and Roman knew, Reflecting: -praise from longing hearts Who blend the old and r.-v-- Spheroids sublime, in miniature: OblatVs, cycloids, simple and compound; Carved in harmonizing grandeur The Limb and Sacred Hearts surround. Glistening spires and pinnacles, , Towering, fantastic and unique, While the soul is wrapt in y.'onder And words we cannot speak. Its tabernacle 'neath gorgeous canopy-Where canopy-Where our triune God presides. And the bloody scenes of Calvary Chrlst's minister personifies. Where angels and archangels Daily homage render there. And heaven's glory shefls its light By thp efficacy of prayer. Above this panoramic splendor, Calvary's tragic cross appears, The victim of our redemption - The sorrowing mother bent in tear. What human sot that trembles not , Where Christ's precious blood was shed? And history quotes the thri'ling notes' Which woke the slumbering dead? ALTAR OF ST. JOSEPH. (Supplication to St. Joseph.) St. Joeeph, our patron, we hail with delight, At thy altar of peace and shrine of devotion; Protect our frail nature thi3 perilous night. And strengthen our hearts with acts of contrition, Your intercession we know thro" ages of woe. Our faith still in thee is unshaken; Enliven the same in God's holy name - From th-e bondage of sin to awaken. Sad is cur case through this valley of tears If the omnipotence of God is forsaken; Help us rise in our might from the thraldom of fears, When the links of the demon are broken.-Af broken.-Af thy shrine we'll repent the wrong- life we rpent: ' ' I ' V 1 : God only knows our heart-rending sorrow; Bright smiles shall appear, God's glory shines hre. And the dawn of our light break the nivnow. Tit I liUTE AT THE ALTAR-OF THE BLESSED vine; in. y (Ffvtn the Children of Mary.i "Bright star of th- sea." what glories surround; Immortal tliy shrine devoted children rt.vere: At he foot of thy altor the v. tary laden are feunrf. While graces unnumbered- are centered right Iicrt; Thy children as numerous as sands ef th; sen. retitions unceasing are hud it t thy f--et. Frem contrite hearts whc,se refuge t thee As the swift flowing- rivtr the ocean to greet. J. T. SMYTH. : 4. |
