The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-02-09

tenet was handled In a most mastery manner, by
the Rev. DR.. Ryder, who. on hs way to Europe,
stopped few days in this city, and electrified
vast throng who collected in ST. Peters 10 hear
him, and who did, indeed, witness power.
full specimen of pulpit eoquence on that occa-
sion To the great edhcation OF all classes Of
our readers-all sects and denominations, full
and very accurate report of that memorable dis
course appeared in the Herald, and to-day we do
as much Tor Bishop Hughes. These reports are
given under the conviction that they will do good
that they will promote charity and destroy preju-
dice, and also, that they will encourage the rever.
end dvnes who have been engaged in the deliv-
cry OF these discourses to pefseyere in this branch
OF their sacred avocatione, knowing that with the
Herald as an ally their light will not lie under a
bushel but go forth unto all the earth, and their
words unto the ends of the world.''
To those who have (and who have not y perused
our reports OF the series of lectures on the con-
troverted doctrines at issue between the Catholic
and other Churches, by the Rev. DR.. Pise, not one
word is requisite to convince them Of the very in
terestlng nature of these discourses and the utility
OF those efforts which, with daguerreotype fidelity
places upon perpetual record the passing sound and
snatches from its path to ultimate oblivion the
winged arrows of thought. 1t is profitable and
pleasant to listen to one OF the beautiful discourses
of Dr. Pse, but it IS if not quite so delicious, more
profitable, to read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest
them, by patient and devoted perusaI Few men
can be found whose words make more permanent
impression than DR.. Pise but it by no means de-
tracts from the great merit Of his lectures, to say
that their publication in this paper extends, per-
petuates, and deepens that impression, IN a great
degree, and acts as powerful auxiliary in carry
ing out the christian and excellent design of the
preacher.
These discourses have not only awakened
strong, and let it be hoped lot an idle curiosity
among professionals of all communions, and who are
found in attendance in large numbers on each Sun
day evening to hear DR.. Pise especially, but have
gwen rise TO good deal of amicable discussion, as
TO the resnectise merits Of the three dvnes above
named, for which fair opportunity was presented,
as each of them has taken up the same doctrine
and disposed of it in his own way Itmight be ex-
pected that considerable diversity of opinion
should exist as tastes are various, and partialites
more or less active in directing the judgment. Yet
IN general there is much accuracy displayed in the
degree of appreciation awarded to each, and which
IN every instance is very correctly indicated by the
extent of the audiences. Accordingly, Peters
Church is Invariably crowded to excess since DR.
Pise began his present course of lectures, so much
so indeed, that every pew, whether on the gallery
or in the body Of The church, as we'll as every inch
OF space in the alses, from the door to the pulpit,
has been observed literally crammed with devou,,
enqniriDg, and curious hearers. The style of this
reverend gentleman isquite unpretending, yet mos,
effective. Not fragment of effort-no straning
for sake Of efiect-uo clumsy redundancy of ex.
presslon-no hue OF eXaggeration, can be detected
IN his discourse His language is erse and vigorous;
hlssentences brief and somewhat antithetical; and
without being mannerst, it is evident that he
thoroughly dgests and methodizes his subject,
so as to present an even and consecutive chain
OF argument throughout. DR.. Pise also abounds
In illustration, and although he hardly ever
subsidies the powers of fancy, he may be Sc,
down as possessed of an active and lively imagine
tion Ia appealing to the understanding, he is very
expert at seizing incongruities and false conclu.
slons; and, by searching but simple analysis, he
srappes Immediately with any faacy existing in
any of the terms of the proposition he attacks
When his object is persuasion, he is equally happy
There is frankness and prepossessing air about
his address, which puts the nearer on terms of ia.
er until he nsensibly forgets any difference which
might have existed between them. In fact, DR..
Pise is just the to reconcile religious disputes,
audit cannot be doubted that his efforts to that end
will be abundantly crowned with success.
The fame of Dr. Ryder preceded him his repu.
taton for learning and eloquence excited expecta-
lions which less accomplished preacher could not
have satisfied. In choosing the dogma of transub-
sanitation, he had ample room to display the re-
sources OF his intellect and. in the opinion of the
opponents OF that doctrine, difficult task to per-
form. Yet, that undertaking he did perform, and,
without giving an opinion on the merits OF the
question, we do say that he elected universal ad-
mlratlon. His manner of speaking is full of ardor
almost vehement, and his fertility of expression
unbounded. For an hour and half the even tor.
rent OF ais glowing language advanced, unimpeded
by word In excess, or an idea out of place
What lends greater value to his discourse is
the fact OF its being purely extempore, and
delivered after very brief preparation and.
when this is borne in mind, whoever heard Dr.
Ryder cannot but be struck with the fertility of
his mental resources his powers of expression, and
that intellectual alchemy that, by passing touch,
transformed every thought into the gold Of rhetoric
and persuasion. DR.. Ryder's manner is indicative
OF a warm heart, and great caDdcr; and it is re-
markabe how much of charity and Cancellation
ne showed in his sermons, end that while his frank
and ingenious feelings were enlisted in repelhng
the misrepresentation Of the opponents of his faith;
and the fervor OF his affeclion4te exhoraton to his
dissenting brethren was that of man whe felt all
and more than he expressed. There can be but
one opinion upon DR.. Ryder, and that is, that he is
most able and eloquent divine, an ornament to
his profession, and warm-hearted and good man
Bishop Hughes has also his admirers as a Bishop,
as a preacher, and also as politician Some, too,
think he is great tactcian, man mighty in
hnesse, and tough in argument We are now re-
garding him as preacher, and in that capacity he
does not come up to his brethren of whom we have
been speaking. The genius of his mind seems to
be disposed to confute rather than persuade, to
attack rather than defend, TO get upon the summit
rather than remove obstacles to Cancellation and