The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-05-10

sion Of the Jews, and Evamgclization Of
Israel.
A highly interesting meeting was held last evening"
at the Dutch Church in Broome street. Of Green
to celebrate the anniversary of the above religious in
stitution, and receive the report of the Board of
Managers
At about eight o'clock, the chair taken by DR..
De WITT of the Dutch Reformed Church of this city
whereupon at the request of the chairman who called
upon the Doctor for that purpose suitable prayer to
the offered up by DR.. Mcleod.
Mr. THOMPSON, the Secretary of the Society, then
read the report of the Board of Directors giving
count of the proceedings of the society. very
couragng and attering given in this report
Of the state and condition OF the society the result
of his abors and its various proceedings and prospects
By the account of the expenditures it appeared that
the contributions received by the secretary, for the
purpose and object of its abors amounted to- the sum
of 5000 and some odd dollars, which the expend-
ture of the society exactly equaled within a few
dollars.
I he report contained much reasoning and many ar
guments pertinent to the views of the society," and in
reply to the objections which might be alleged against
its action also urgent appeal and representation
the community to further the praseworthy objects Of
its institution Noaccount it is true, given of any
practical results from the operations and labors of the
society but hopes of strong character held out
of the benefits to be derived from specific action of the
society.
The report having been concluded, the Chairman
introduced to the company present Mr.. Sheinkopf,
having become a convert to Christianity, is pre-
pairing for the ministry in one of the Christian COL
leges.
Mr. SHElsxorr moved the adoption of the report
Which had just been read and which unanimously
approved
Mr. SHEINKorF then offered the following
luton
Resolved That the present time is time peculiarly
favorable for The conversion of the Jews and that the
American people to be the people peculiarly do
signed by Providence to take the lead in evangeizns
the Jews.
Mr. S. then proceeded to enlarge upon the subject
matter of the above resolution ch he did in
cocdingly clear, able distinct and forcble manner.
He took view of the revolutions passing in Europe,
and which had shaken the nations; and argued that
the present time presented high hopes for the
sion and evangelizaton Of the Jews They had been
before laboring under great prcjudcss from the ill
treatment they had received from Christians; but
those preudiees were fast being removed by the liberty
and freedom extended to them, result of the late
political agitations and revolutions These revou-
tons which opened the doors of freedom to the Jews
also thereby tended to remove their prejudices. Mr.
s. also observed that another element which favor
ably operating towards the prospect of the evangelical
ton of the the universal dissatisfaction which
now prevailed among them against Judaism and the
traditions Of the Talmud generally They had become
quite dissatisfied and ed that it was vain for
them to look for Messiah to come, such the Tai
mudiss represented to thema mere human being like
Moses or some other great man. Mr. s concluded an
meeting the behalf of the society and the objects
which it is intended TO promote
The Chairman then introduced Mr.. THOMPSON to the
meeting preacher of this city who proceeded to adj
dress the assembly upon the interesting subject before
them Mr. Thompson hfst spoke OF the prcludlceS
traincd against the Jews derived from reading about
them in improper Fagans Shylocks. lsaacs
and other trading characters instead Of reading and
remembering what they were as represented in the
Bible. Mir. 4. then adverted to the question Of the
prophecies. He did not think 1t necessary that Chris
tans should think alike upon these matters Yet he
thought it necessary that they should all work and
in concert to promote the welfare the happiness and
the cvangclization Of the Jews Mr. 7. then clabo-
ratey pointed out the way and manner in which
ought to be proceeded with to work this conversion
in the face Of the prejudice and opposition to be
countered Mr.. 4. having concluded able and in
terestng address, the chairman introduced Dr. Bacon,
of New Haven who proceeded to address the assembly
Dr. BAcoS after brief apology for the state Of non
in which from the suddenness of his being
called upon he stood before them then entered into
very interesting dsquiston upon the singular pheno-
of the uninterrupted and preserved nation
atty of the Jewish people. This is visible miracle, |
not to be denied but daily before the eyes of all the
world and in all parts Of the world II has happened
to other people who ever existed Where are the
descendants Of Nimrd Where are the nations and |
mans Where are the Egyptians Where are the |
Greeks and Romans None Of these ancient people
like the Jews. From all this, Dr. b. said it
suredly to be gathered and concluded, that God, who
had thus wonderfully preserved the Jewish people pur-
posed still by them to accomplish wonderful work
and to make his power and his grace known by them
throughout the world Dr. B. then proceeded to show
In highly interesting manner, the present position
and situation Of the Jews, in reference to their
Of the Bible, even of the Old Testament alone, |
there would be fear of their not being converted
the faith OF Christ but they neither follow give
ear TO the Word of Cod they led by traditions,
and consequently plunged in Ignorance and super
stiton In this respect, they to the Old Tesla
ment exact counterpart Of what the Roman |
Catholics are t. the New Testament. The Romansts |
neither followed gave to the Word of God but
they eDsaved by traditions Thus, with both of
hem they are both ually hostile to the truth be-
they equally hostile to the Word Of God and
ollow the traditions of men.
Dr. Bacon proceeded further to enlarge upon this in
eresting topic, in happy manner; when having con-
,luded the President Of the meeting called upon the
assembly to receive benedicton, which having been
delivered the exercises Of the evening were concluded
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