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An Appeal to Clergy and People. 
 
 THE THOMAS CAIN MEMORIAL CHURCH (ALL SAIXTs' MISSION) 
 WAKliENTON, N. C. 
 
 Dear Sir: 
 
 The accompanying picture represents the present condition of 
 the Thomas Cain Memorial Chapel, of all Saints* Mission, Warrenton, 
 N. C. 
 
 This beautiful little church is cruciform in shape, and makes 
 a pleasing appearance, being located on a prominent corner. The 
 basement walls are built of concrete, and above the basement, con- 
 stituting the church proper, the walls are built of concrete blocks. 
 But we have reached the point where we can go no further; in fact, 
 the Building Fund account is slightly overdrawn, and we feel justi- 
 fied in asking — shall we be permitted to finish it? 
 
 In addition to this, our Convocation is to meet in this Church 
 about the last of August, and the congregation is as certain of 
 its being ready as if they were already in it, and we have not one 
 of fifteen hundred dollars that is necessary to complete it. 
 
 Somehow, in spite of discouragements, I am as hopeful as any 
 of the congregation that we shall be able to have our Convocation 
 meet in the new chapel. To realize this hope, I am conscious that 
 considerable work must be done, and in a very short time; but the 
 Great Builder of Churches will, in His own time and way, direct the 
 hearts of the Philanthropic to aid us in accomplishing his purpose. 
 
 The Rev. Dr. Bragg, editor and publisher of the Church Advo- 
 cate, in giving a sketch of the life and works of the late Rev. 
 
Thomas Cain, has made a pertinent suggestion to the colored congre- 
 gations throughout the country: one, that if needed, would relieve 
 our necessities, and make certain the completion of this church. 
 It is hoped that they will begin now to fulfill the obligations 
 made and renewed at several of our Conferences. Dr. Bragg writes 
 thus: ««Every colored Sunday School in the country ought to esteem 
 it a great privilege to contribute a number of 'blocks* in the 
 construction of the 'Cain Memorial Church,' in Warrenton ; and they 
 will so think and act, if the colored clergy of the Church will 
 tell them the story, and give them the opportunity to show forth 
 their love in this matter. And what is true of the Sunday Schools 
 would be equally true of all our congregations, if we could find 
 some way to interest the colored clergy in the matter. In the mean 
 time, let all those who have it in their hearts to make some offer- 
 ing in perpetuating the memory of one of the bravest, ablest, and 
 cleanest men that have ever adorned the Afro-American priesthood, 
 send what they have to offer to Archdeacon Henry B. Delaney, 
 Raleigh, N. C." Brethern, shall we be permitted to finish it? If 
 each one of you will do your duty toward us, we shall. 
 
 Hopefully yours, 
 
 H. B. DELANY. 
 
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