Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-07-19

the service of their Redeemer, aud to receive the
blessing and prayers of him whom they believe
Christ has made the head of that portion of his
Church to which they were about to unite them
selves. This rite is peculiar TO the Episcopal
Church. 1t was practised by the primitive Chris
tians, and we believe BY the apostles themselves;
its usefulness none can doubt, and is admitted
by many pious of the clergy and laity of other
denominations The next day Sunday was
day never to be forgotten on earth, and through
all etelity will be remembered with JOY, by
some, though perhaps by others as adding to
their everlasting woe. The services commenced.
as usual. at 6-O'clock in the morning, aud at
Christ Church. The spirit which prevailed this
meeting was but the commencement OF what was
to continue during the whole day. AT ii O'clock
st. Paul's Church was crowded with people,
DR.. Henshaw preached; his text was
cd Corinthians, 10Th Chap: 4th e. 5th uerses:
| 90 For the weapons Of our warfare are not car
nal,'' &c.
should do injustice to the Preacher were | to
ATTEMPT to give an account of his discourse The
deep attention which the audience paid to
the sermon, notwithstanding ITS length, shows
the interest he excited. Six young gentlemen
from the Theological Seminary, near this place,
were ordained Deacons: and deeply must they
have been impressed with sense Of the resPon-
sibilies of the Office they were about to assume
The charge was delivered by DR.. Hensbaw; and
never, we believe, were the dnties Ut Minister
of the Gospel enforced with greater earnestnesS
and feeling, or with more awful solemnity and
truth.
The communion was then administered to up
wards Of ESQ persons, it is said, and was accom-
panied by very excellent and interesting address
es from the Bishop, DR.. Bedell, and Mr. John
Johns, of Baltimore. The congregation were
then dismissed until half past four o'clock, when
a meeting was held for prayer in the same church,
and very feeIingly and affectionately addressed
by Mr. Johns The services were continued at
night in Christ Church, and until the Wednes-
day night following, when about 40 persons, who
had Qnost of them) been awakened to the value
of eterna! things since the commencement of the
association, were admitted to the rite of confir-
nation by Bishop Moore; nearly all Of these
were persons in the bloom Of youth-and, though
with every thing to tempt them to the world and
its gddy pleasures, hesitated not-publicly to de-
| clare themselves to be on the Lords side, and
dedicate themselves to his service, believing that
he could more than repay, both in this life and
in that to come, all that they should resign by
separating themselves from an ungodly aud wick
ed world To a very partial observer it must be
obvious that God is, in this day. peculiarly bless
ing the labors bestowed upon the young Of our
land; accounts from every quarter are received
of revivais Of religion among them: which shew
the utility of Sunday schools and such other in
sttutlons, which have for their object the train.
ing up children in the nurture and admonition of
the Lord.
| On Tuesday, Poem was delivered BY c. A.
Alexander, ESQ. before the Ro Beta Nh Socie-
ty of the Theological Seminary, in St. Paul's
Church, and the Society addressed by Rev. Mr..
Cutler, of Leesburg Va. The Hon. G. F. Mer-
Ger was expected to have delivered au Grafton on
that OCCASION; but, from unavoidable circum-
stances, could not attend on the day appointed.
The poem is highly spoken Of and it is expected
will be published.
Thus, Mr.. Editcr, ! have endeavored to give
sketch, bit a rery imperfect one, of this meet
ing would rather have left it to ADLER hands;
such as it is, if yon think it worthy of place in
your paper it is at your disposal.
AN EPISCOPALIAN.
The names Of the gentlemen are Freder-
lick ID. Goodwin, Mass. ], Loring Woast, do.
WIN. P. Johnson, Penn. Cyrus H. Jacobs, do.
]. S. Swift, VT VIM. l.. Jackson, Va.
COMMUNICATED.
MIR. SyowDEN-In the Gazette Of Saturday,
saw piece taken from the New York Adver-
tser, which relates to the condition of the streets
sc of that city, and which you are pleased tosay
"wil apply to this town, although our streets
are not in the sad condiuon Of those Of Gotham