(Give Me That) Old Time Religion

Give me that old time religion
give me that old time religion
Give me that old time religion
It's good enough for me

Makes me love everybody
Makes me love everybody
Makes me love everybody
It's good enough for me
(Traditional Gospel song from 1873)

After church this morning I ducked into the History Room to look at the memorabilia on display. Westminster Presbyterian Church has a history in Richmond dating back to 1889 when it began as an offshoot of First Presbyterian Church. This photo of a boys' class has no date, but from what I can observe, mischievousness is part of a boy's nature, no matter what the time period.

[Elizabeth Hanna]

Oh yes....just look at those impish grins! Of course the story of Finn is perfectly true! He did a great building job. I adore being at the Causeway and go as often as I can. Eliot's been there as well!

[Elizabeth Hanna]

PS - yes, Eliot gets his ears wet.... sometimes I trim them a bit but his long hair is part of his character. Am thinking abut getting him trimmed a wee bit.

[bonnie lee wilson]

This is a great vintage photo. I agree with you that mischievousness has always been a part of young boy's nature since the beginning of time. The song lyrics that you included seem most appropriate.

[Laura Kannady]

Oh my, the expressions in this old photo are terrific, nicely done!

Thank you for your comment on my lilac photo today - yes, I did boost the color a bit. Guilty as charged. :)

[Ginette Bellefeuille]

you are so right! those grins say it all... too funny

[Colleen Easley]

They all look pretty impish except front row, second from the left. He must have gotten up on the wrong side of the bed! LoL

[Theresa Reagan]

Impish is right! This has such a story, Allison. What a great find...and a fun photo to share.

[Della]

love the expression the boy in front has--so funny!! :) great picture!!

[jennylee]

Lol, so cute. That boy in the front doesn't seem to be too happy to have his picture taken...maybe someone behind him was pinching him!!

[agentz]

Great picture and story Allison and well done on getting on to the popular page :)

[Luz Therese]

wow, this is simply timeless...

[Ellen E]

awesome. thanks for sharing! I love love LOVE looking at old photos. Lke Luster Lai said (above) -- timeless!

[Lois P]

Just a great photo!
Imagine all those people are no longer here - all grown up, married and families etc.
A generation you didn't know! Just great historical stuff!!!