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a mite, yet it will not be overlooked by Him who appreciates a gift not so much by the amount bestowed, as by the willingness of the giver.
It is contemplated, as soon as sufficient funds can be collected, to purchase a convenient lot in the southwest part of Philadelphia, and to erect on it a house of worship, either slight and temporary, or substantial and permanent, accordingly as circumstances may dictate.
The public are therefore informed that within a few days, some persons duly authorized by the people of color, and others interested in their behalf, will begin to solicit the aid of the pious and benevolent to carry the object above stated into effect.
Resolved, That the money to be subscribed for the foregoing purpose shall be made payable to Messrs. Robert Ralston, John M'Mullin, and Francis Markoe, who will stand pledged to the contributors for the faithful application of the funds to their destined object.
The subscribers, Pastors of Presbyterian churches in the city of Philadelphia, cheerfully and cordially concur with the president and their fellow members of the Evangelical Society, in earnestly recommending to the pious and liberal, the patronage of the design set forth in the preceding address, of erecting another church in this city for the accommodation and spiritual advantage of the people of color.
In view of the circular being published, permit me to remark that this congregation was not a wealthy one, there were but few persons in it who were able to contribute any very considerable amount of money. The, larger part by far could do but little in a monetary point of view; they wanted a house of worship, and they felt the necessity of it; they were willing, it is true, to do what they could, but willingness, however commendable, is not ability. All were ardent to have
