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Dedication of Bell Plaque

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Upon entering the church through the front entrance, to the left of the inner door. Plaque Marble plaque describing the dedication of the bell to the church.

Monument Text:

The bell in this church was presented by the boys of the Mercersburg Academy Mercersburg, PA. The English inscription on the bell was written by Henry Van Dyke of Princeton, N.J. A peaceful school in America sent many of her sons To France to defend the liberty of the world For them and their allied comrades Ring Clearly, Gratefully O Bell Ring of Courage, Honor and Immortal Hope The translation was made by the honorable Jules J. Jusserand. Ambassador to the United States

Une pacifique école Américaine envoya beaucoup de ses fils En France afin qu'ils défendissent la liberté du monde Pour eux et leurs camarades allies sonne d'une voix Claire o Cloche, Sonne avec Reconnaissance Sonne le Courage, L'Honneur, L'Immortelle Esperance'

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