To MR. and MRS. SAMUEL ROWLAND. My Dear Friends: The Reformed Church-on-the-Heights is very near and dear to you, and has been throughout your whole lives. Precious memories attach to our beautiful and beloved sanctuary, from whose household many loved ones have passed, on their way to the "House not made with hands." Among the cherished memories are those of your ministers, high and noble servants of the Lord Jesus Christ. Could they speak now, all would bear witness of your being faithful helpers and supporters in this branch of the Lord's vineyard. As one of their favored successors, I ask the privilege of inscribing this volume to you. It is only a slight token of appreciation of the loving kindnesses which you have showered upon me and my household. Gratefully yours, The Parsonage, FREDERICK F. SHANNON. |