The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-05-10

SECOND DAY.
New York Sunday school, Uniosss--Th1ssy-
Second Anniversary.

Inc numerous SUNDAY SCHOOLS when compose the
New York Sunday School Union their respective
rooms yesterday afternoon and marched in order TO
the places appointed for them to meet in sections viz
at Castle Garden Dr. Checvcr's Church Union square;
Central Presbyterian Church. Broome street. Rev Mr..
Hatfeld's Church. Broome street; Spring street
Church, date DR. Patton's) and the Oliver street Bap
fist Church.
After listening to addrcs ses at the places above men
toned practising their by etc. the, srious schools
went forth in procession, and assembled In a body
at Castle Garden; and very pretty sight pre-
sented they marched through the various streets
leading to the general rendezvous. The children bore
their banners proudly as II they carrying their
national coors the female teachers far out nu
those Of the opposite and the master and misses
though somewhat inpatient Of restraint were the
whole quite orderly and with the exception Of aud
then who would stray of to apple stand, they
all kept in line and reached the large enclosure At
Castle Garden; here all taken TO have
derby entrance, and the vast filed, and
presented appearance which needs to be to he
appreciated The seats were all filled. those on the
seats to be found. there were hundreds OF
persons large and small who left to rambe about
the premises and enjoy the beautiful prospect Of the
bay and North River. The children were seated by
schools each distinguished from the others by APP
propriate banner; and thus assembled than
ten thousand young persons to celebrate their sunday
School Anniversary-s day to which the youngsters
always look forward with lively hopes.
Three O'Clock was the hour designated for the com
mencement Of the exercises and ut about that time
Lothians Brass Band which engaged for the
sion struck up cheerful air, which pleased the chill
the appointed officers took their seats upon the stage
and the ceremonies of the occasion performed in
the following order:
Sc THE WAVING BANNER"
Hymn by the Children
Now raise tuneful voices
In a melOuiOus song,
While each youthful heart rejoices
To behold the gathering throng.
CHoRus.-As We lift our waving banners
To the broezes soft and mild.
May the tide of glad hosannas
Flow from bosoms undchled
Ye who join our celebration,
Sweetest melodies employ;
Bow with in alteration,
Filld with holy, heavenly JOY.
CHoRUs-As we lift, SC
O, the great. the oundless favors
We're permitted to record.
May they quicken our endeavors
In the service Of the Lord.
CHoRus-As We lift &c.
Teachers kind, whose care unceasing
All must honor and approve.
Thanks for labors still increasing
Heaven reward your works Of love.
CHoRUs.-As we lift, &C
Thanks to God for every blessing
Which his bounteous hand bestows;
All on earth that's worth possessing,
From that hand incessant flows
CHoRUs-As we lift, &c.
A prayer was then offered by the Rev Mr.. Lord, of
hymn, accompanied by the band. The music Of this
piece given with will by the thousands Of young
warblers. 1t was as follows
with joyful hearts sing
The praises of our Saviour King
And high voices raise;
We bless the Lord that were born,
In school to meet each Sabbath morn,
To chaunt our youthful lays.
Another year has rolled around,
And in sweet union here we're found;
To God the glory give,
For all the means that he hath given
That we may learn the way to heaven,
And with Him ever live.
To Sunday school we love to 60,
And while we dwell on earth below,
Our Sunday school Well bless.
Dear teachers, too, we love them WELL
For they Of heavenly tidings tell,
And endless happiness
For our Saviour shed his blood;
He feeds our souls with heavenly food;
He gives us life and breath.
He sends his Spirit from above,
To draw with his cords of love,
And souls from death.
Our Heavenly Father adore
His gracious presence We mplore
Upon our youthful band.
Oh! that his word may make wise
And lead to bliss beyond the skies,
To dwell at his right hand.