Star.
London, England, 1821-08-20 00:00:00

FUNERAL SERMON'S, 4.c.
(N CONSEQUENCE OF HER MAJESTY'S DEATH.

Yesterday the majority of the Churches and Cha-
pels throughout the Metropolis were hung in black;
and Funeral Sermons were delivered, as a respectful
tribute to the memory of her late MAJESTY.
CHAPEL ROYAL, ST. JAMES S PALACE.—'IIe hang-
ings of this Chapel were exactly of the same descrip-
don as those which were hung up when the Funeral
Sermon of her late MAJESTY Queen CH :t RLOTTE was
preached. The pulpit and the communion-table, to
gether with the galleries, were completely covered
with black and purple, and. the cushions and foot-
stools with black cloth. The communion-table sup-
ported a large coat of arms, and two superb gold
candlesticks, containing wax tapers. The Kuw's
singing-boys, and some choristers of Westminster
Abbey, joined in the service. The Rev. Dr. MADDEN
delivered a most impressive sermon.
ST, MARGARET'S.—The inside of this Church was
hung in a very tasteful style. The pulpit, the read-
ing-desk, altar, and communion-table, were covered
with black. The pew belonging to the Speaker of
the House of Commons, and that of the Church-
wardens, were hung all over with black, and the
bass columns at the sides covered with era; e. The'
Rev. Mr. llonarat delivera an eloquent sermon from
Acts xvii. 31.
WHITEHALL CrtapEc.—The pulpit and commu-
nion-table were coveted with black cloth. Several
soldiers attended, and the Rev. Mr. JEFFERSON, of
Cambridge, delivered an eloquent discourse.
ST. MARTIN'S CHURCH, ST. MA RTI N'S-LANE.—The
pulpit, together with the altar and communion-table,
and the curtains which surround the pews, were all
hung with black. The cushions and the front of the
organ were also covered with black. In the front of
the pulpit was fixed an escutcheon of the Royal coat
of arms. The Rev. Mr. WOODMAN delivered a lumi-
nous
discourse from Psalm 94, verse 19—" Accord-
ing to the multitude of my sorrows is my heart, thy
comforts have given joy to my soul."
ST. PAUL'S, COVENT GARDEN.—The pulpit and
desks were covered with black cloth, with the Royal
Arms emblazoned in front of the pulpit; the com-
munion-table was hung with black; the fronts of the
galleries were hung with black cloth, looped up with
cords and tassels; the pews were divided with black
curtains; the beadles batons were covered at top
with black crape, and all the charity children wore
black ribbons—the bays tied round their collars, and
the girls round their bonnets. The Church was
crowded, and nearly all appeared in deep mourning.
The sermon was appropriate to the occasion ; it was
preached by the Rev. Mr. VERNON, Assistant to Dr.
RANDOLPH, who took his text from Genesis, ch. iii.
and last part of verse 19—" For dust thou art, and
into dust thou shalt return."
ST. GILES WITHOUT CRIPPLEGATE.—The pulpit
was completely enveloped in black, the canopy of
which was festooned with black drapery. The Royal
hatchment, beautifully emblazoned, was placed in
the front; the desks were also in black; the commu•
nion-table was fitted up with black; the galleries
were lined in front with black drapery, and the top
of the organ was hung in a superior manner. The
whole had a most solemn effect. An appropriate
sermon was delivered by the Rev. Mr. CRISSOLD,
who took his text from the fourth chapter of St.
James, part of the 14th verse—" For what is your
life? 'lt is even a vapour, that appeareth fora little
while, and then vanisheth away." The congregation
was numerous, and every individual was in mourning.
MARY-LA-BONNE NEW CHUIICIL—The pulpit, the
reading and clerk's desks, were severally fitted up
with black cloth and hangings. The communion-
table was tastefully decorated with black drapery, as
also the organ loft ; some of the pews were separated
with black curtains. The whole bad a very solemn
appearance.
MARY LA-BONNE CHAPEL, lIIGH-STREET.—The
pulpit and desks were covered with black, and the
congregation were in sombre mourning.
PADDINGTON CHURCIL—The pulpit, desks, and
communion-table, were hung with black drapery,
both yesterday and yesterday se'nnight.
HANIMERSMIIII CHuncir.—Every part of this sa-
cred edifice was hung in deep mourning ; every per-
son was dressed in black; the sermon was pathetic,
and spoke home to the feelings .of all present.
The following others Churches and Chapels in the
Metropolis were also hung with black, in testimony
of respect for the memory of her late MAJESTY, and
appropriate sermons were preached on the occasion:
St. George's, Hanover-square; St. George's, Bloomsbury ;
St. Giles's in the Fields ; Sr. Anne's, Soho ; St. John's, West-
minster ; South Audley-street Chapel ; Portland Chapel; Fitz-
roy Chapel; Pancras Church ; Islington Chapel; Pentonviile Cha-
pel; Claremont Chapel; Grosvenor Chapel; Gray's Inn Chapel;
St. James's, Clerkenwell ; St. Luke's, Old-street; St. Leonard's,
Shtireditch ; St. Mary's, Whitechapel; St. I3otolph, Aidgate;
Bishopsgate Church ; Allhallows Lasdon.wall ; the United Pa-
rishes of St. Magnus the Martyr and St. Margaret, New Fnh-
street ; Christ Church, Newgate-street ; St. Sepulchre; Sr.
Bride", Ficet-street ; St. Dunstan's Fleet-street; St. Clement
I Dane's ; St. Mary-le-Strand ; St. Catherine's, and many ethers.
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