The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1845-10-23

net was crowded, and hundreds retired, unable
to enter.
The writer says
The altar, which is in front of the pulpit,
was covered with white cloth, and upon it were
placed the vessels required at the administration
OF the sacrament. Upon the altar, also, was the
Holy Bible: so members of the Llderkranz, VINO
had proffered their services, were present to act
as chorisers. The service, arranged according
to the form prescribed at Leipsic was In the Ter
man tongue and commenced with the words,
sc In the name of the Father and of the Son, and
of the HOLY Ghost They were spoken by Pas
tor Kerbler, of whom mention has once before
been made and who, officiating on this occasion,
stood at the back of the altar with his face to the
congregation The choir responded, q Amen,
amen % At the same moment the full power of
the organ was heard, and the entire congregation
rose, singing in thrilling tones, rendered more
emphatic by the unwonted scene, the introducto-
nv hymn. of praise to God. Pastor Kerbler then
recited, in German, the Confession of Sins, and
in accents that fell so impressively upon
accustomed to translate the pious sounds that came
to them, that tears started to the eyes of many
whose countenances exhibited all the signs of
deep, contrite, and heartfelt repentance. At
the close of the Confession, the pastor, uttered
the words, 4" Lord, have mercy upon us, and the
choir responded in the same words. Then fol-
lowed the ''GIoria," and after another hymn, and
a prayer from the pastor, the latter read the
Epistle and Gospel.
g The sermon ended, blessing was invoked
upon all the princes and rulers of their father
land whose hearts it might please God so to rule
and govern, that, by looking with favor upon the
good cause, they might assist in promoting its
PRONUNCIATION. The creed, as agreed upon was
then delivered. Alter this, the SdnctuS and
portion of the Passion having been read, and the
elements consecrated, the minister invited the
congregation to approach the table of the Lord,
in his own words, stCome unto me, all We that
labor and are heavy laden, and | will give you
rest.'' ''Many of you,' said Pastor Kerbler,
''have previously been denied acceptance here
in consequence of the burdensome and constrain-
ing auricular confession. The impedment ex-
lists no longer Your sins to-day are not to be
confessed to the priest, but to the eternal God,
who alone has the power to say to you, BE com
forted your sins are forgiven You are invited
freely to partake of your Lords Supper in both
elements; but | exhortayou, as you would wor-
thily receive the holy sacrament, that above all
things you seek to be imbued with the true spirit
of our Lord and Saviour The minister next
addressed such members of the congregation as
had formed mixed marriages, and who were at
length enabled to kneel together at the same al
tar, and partake in sweetest communion of the
IhoSt cherished, out long Wlthheld gilt oil Christ.
1t is impossible to conceive more striking and
interesting moment than that when four of the
assembly rose to join for the first time in their
lives, in the sacrament of the Lords Supper
Not one heart of the entire congregation but
beat with emotion, and gave solemn and touch
ing evidence of the joy of that days Victory
One hundred and sixty souls received the sacra-
ment standing, whilst the choir sung hymn
The Lords Prayer followed after which all
present joined in the imposing anthem, ssGreat
God, we praise thee y and thus the memorable
solemnity concluded
This community formed at Frankfort-on- the
Maine, has become central point of union for all
the congregations in the southern States of Ger
many as the community of Bresau had already
become the rallying point for all the congrega-
tons OF the north. Pastor Kerbler quilted Frank
tort the day after the celebration Of public wor-
ship, and repaired to Stuttgart, Ulm, and other
places, whose congregations stood in need of aid
Divine service, however, continued to be per-
formed with undertaking regularity after his de-
parture and meetings in Frankfort are still held
weekly, both for prayer, and for the further
ance of the great work in hand.