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Memories of the York Church - Jacob Trimmer

I have a confession to make tonight. I was not a member of the York Church at any time. I was wondering that only Brethren were mentioned in the building up of this congregation. I have a photograph at home that is very dear to me of a Sister with a little flock around her and I would think that you could guess who it was. A number of these have been called home, are not here. Before we moved to York we knew of her disposition as a lover of children. She bought me a doll baby which I had for nearly 50 years. I attended Sunday School in the old Church, I think in the year 1893. I was wondering who the others were. If there are any here tonight it would be very interesting to have them stand. There is one thing that I remember about Brother Long, what Brother Long said above everything else. I was not a member of the Church and I was about to move out of town. He met me on this little Avenue above Mason Avenue when he heard we were going to leave and this is what he said, "A man would have to starve his soul for a few dollars." I thought that over pretty seriously. A man would leave from a Christian community and starve his soul in order to make a few dollars. I never forgot those words of Brother Long. I am glad to be here tonight and to testify to the influence which he has had on my life. Thank you.