The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-05-09


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vigorous sxerons In their behalf 1t is matter
in the fierce cry Of their oppressors This should
beor is infinitely desirable to be the dispensers
Of Gods mcrcc than the exocutoncrs OF his vengeance
Let us then present to them Christianity in its unveiled
and incompatible lovencssrefer thom to their pro-
Messiah has already come, and that he has made that
aonement for sin which is contemplated in their sacr-
fees Let us show them In whole department, the
power oil the Gospel upon hearts, and like the GOOD
Samaritan pour oil and wine into their wounded bosoms
Having done these things let await with
yet confident alliance in the Word of God the long de-
sired and glorious result of their spiritual resurrection
from the dead
An anthem was then sung by the choir, after
which the Rev. Mr. LILLY, Domestic Secretary OF
the Society, read letters from the following gentle
men: DIR. Pitman, Dr. J. p Dirbin of Carlisle,
Rev. Willis Lord of Philadelphia, DIR. Skinner,
Reg Mr. Andrew. Of Troy. and Rev. Mr.. Read Of
proya Of the object of the Society and their regrct
not being able from variety Of circumstances to attend
Mr. LILLY then read abstract Of tho annual report Of
the society by which appeared that the Society for
usefulness. That they have now a missionary pcrman
emily stationed in Baltimore, whose labors have beon
abundanty blessed and that they have invited dis
tingushcd gentleman, we'll known in Europe and this
country for his abors Of love- assist the Society in its
to bring tho children Of Israel into tho fold Of
Christ
The Rev. Mr. De Wrrr then moved, that tho abstract
be accepted and printed is important he said that in
formation DO circulated among the community in order
to interest all in the efforts Of the society We have
reason to be thankful for the progress have made not
only in this country but Europe public attention be-
ing directed to tho condition Of tho jewish people, The
Scottish and English Churches have done much to pro-
mote the advancement of tho Saviours kingdom among
the o. and ne reoiced to say that n
improved. In Turkey. Palestine and other countries
they are gradually assuming position which will re
boon subjected and he believed the time far dis
tan when the prophecies will BIO fulfilled in the restora
worsho in hc beau churcS rhcb tb.x .. build
to the true Messiah.
The Rev Dr. JOINS then submitted the following reso
luton -
Resolved, That the word and tho Providence of God
concur to enforce tho claims of Israel the tendcrss
renewed and united efforts Of American christians in
this great and good cause.
He said in support Of tho resolution that the
people was deeply enlisted IN behalf Of tho op.
PRESSED children Of Israel. He then went on to
of tho society He believed that the best means was
the simple preaching of Christ, and him crucifed-
e "a. I'M. o. ss %
souls to God and he had doubt that with the divine
blessing would produce the same result with the Jew
story Of the babe of Bethlehem and in the doctrine Of
grace through faith which would enforce conviction
ss e
with tho blessing Of God in bringing the descendants Of
Israel to acknowledge the Saviour al sufficient
Now, he said, was the accepted time, and now
world clearly sscertained fact that tho mind
the c al ss
listed-the best men Of the churches in England, il
Of tho jewish people, and tho time was "a
pdly approaching when Kings and Queens will be
said by that the Jewish mind was udically blinded
and was not right to interfere with the DEGREES Of Pro
videnco The same arguments might havo been raised
Dan fQl doA hia Inxxa hraft
and whcn the day of Pentcost 5000 brought
to knowledge Of the truth The resolution was the
The Rev. Dr. McCARTr then offered the following re.
solution:-
Resolved That the conversion of the the chief
means appointed Of God, of concentrating the CONVEX
sion Of the world.
After forciblc remarks by DR.. McCarty in sup
port OF the resolution strange divine to speak
but was requested by tho President to give way to Dr.
Herschel from London, who had been invited to address
Dr. Herschs letter addressed to him by 50 converted
Jews London who spoke othe Doctor in tho most ele
waited terms
he would detain them for only a few moments. This
was work which would prove not only blessing to
world. There were some, however, who raised obcc-
tons to it; it his desire briefly to them
The first objection raised is that of judicial blind
eleven years before the destruction of Jerusalem
there single Gentle convert while thousands
upon thousands of Jews believed the Gospel ID The
great moral depravy Of the Jcws-that most cmphati
caly deny have travelled far and wide and have seer
every phase OF Jewish society and here assert
fact that the Jew. as body Of people arc more
appause Dr. Johns then to explain, and said tina
he wished to have his remarks understood having
ference to too prevalent idea and that far from
ter'aining such an idea himself, he constantly
engaged in rsbuttng it,. 3d. Disappointment in the
Jewish converts, He would only say to this
that the objection would apply to Gentle
converts, and that tho greatest difficulty and
stumbling block in the way ofa converted Jow the
coldness hardness and strife among Christians He thcn
narrated deeply interesting account Of an adventure in
Smyrna, illustrating his position that Jewish converts
are true to their professions Of Christianity.
The doxology was then sung. and after the benedc-
tion which pronounced by Dr. Johns the congrega
ton retired.
The following the Of the officers for the
suing year,
President-Rev PHILIP MiLLrDoLEk, D. D., and eleven
Vice-Presidents.
Foreign secretary-Rev. John Proudht, D. D.. Of New
Brunswick.
Domestic Secrctsry-Rcv. John Lille.
Recording Rccrctary-Acxandcr NJ. Burrill.
Trcasuror-Thomas Bussing and 20 Directors
American Homo Missionary Society-Nlne-
teenth Anniversary.
On Wednesday night the assemblage in the TIA.