New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-11-26
by Rev, DR.. CutIer
ST, AIMS CHURCH. WASHINGTON ST, sKooxLYN.
(EPIscoPAIIANl

ST. AIMS CHURCH, wAsHINGroSSr, sROoxLYN,
QPIscoPAIIAS)
The usual morning services were held in Sc.
AIMS Churoh-sermon by Rev DR.. crrrrx- N. Pas.
tor The Sresksr chose for tie ,ext the 3Nh yerse n
The "a ehsrier Of lst Ssmael
They thar bonor me, win honor Them
The presoi er said in substance: Il is remarkable
fact that while other things may decay the spi Of the
founders CT Na;;ons States and Empires survives even
TO tleir remctet rostefi,y lrsuencing nstne,rely.
Their acts. and eectns their welfare. The s7irff Of
nsl Is Il crest thing shout him yet uien know aot
thir own ,pit l. reflects tselfo minds, unsuscep-
THY H. its range Hence the CREST i'm ortancc Of
or wcr,Gn der tsndirg well the sai-is Of those to
wttm they ontgu.t the education Of their children.
child may fs 10 learn the a,in the eek from tho
ttsc e. hut viii undoubtedly succeed in acquiring his
srhif Thur il ,hst the spri, o, Roger Williams
two un6rei ycars after his nise Influenced the State
he founded rclgiously, politically, sc,isy. And 80
viii a bad spirs The IN omen attached TO the Episco
rtl CLur, il there Staes owing the bad spirit
evir Geo ty It's {, uuders here,hcy ing the ofseoar
ings Ct Il Church in England The nhdel spirit too.
eSer,h ed in idors influence in the spread Of dark
AZ ,ror, iust IN proportion to It's exten, among
tlo,o who tortrbI It'd TO our foundation a nstcn In
God government all light and truth. Iahdely
often contributed, indirectly 10 the Advancement Of
isrisuy ly the hiaeous c. MT ast which afforded
TIE happiness enjoyed, and the numerous blessings
we pcs. es, cd which have assembled toby to
crrrsse sud Thanksgiving TO the Almighty, is TO bs
attributed 10 he irit which animated is founders.
1t mi, ht De dficslt to answer the question To
wtcse acts arc We Indebted for our greaine.si But
tits obyious that for our welfare we are indebted to
tie Ime unrnclng. incorporating spirit of the
"FItler a hi- country the immortal Washington.
Tie greatness OF Wa,hineton 10y in his ecnbins;io~
ofcharpCter Ifw speak of him a mere soldier he
bad 10 doubt a superior; il we speak Of him a. q
mere politician be could be excellei hut II speak
Of him potrio, be h. ecu His life Is parable
fer nition by al GOOD potriots; and vii Go
aied } = posteriiy. Franklin. TOO, an example
verify OF imitation His empire Scicncc. and has
it, voteries in ~ parts OF the civilized world
Another Great sphit whose career has created an
inl ei bal influence tle destines Of our country
tas Frs.ed twey. The wainSs of biz sriotsaicken
county r hi, rrepsIabe loss are yet ringing in
ears Cur country was peculiarly tor,una'e in the
possession ofso mony eminent models tor tho guidance
q nt you'll Tie lie q the Sage OF Marshhcd" was
eyiderty ,ne thsi must rebound 20 tho interests Of
cur country and Of relis don. lie never known.
tlihoueh having abundant opportunities, to express
doubt Of want OF evidence" tor the belief OF the
Christian. No: Ills fret thought and his last was
stout Gud 1t not the puuy opposer cay augbt ola
writ of evidence" when tie mighty mind the
Iiynlled intellect Of Daniel Webster could see none.
Mehiy changes have ken place In the world within
tic Lat few ye,p They were owing to the dtJasios
Of knowledge knowledge tlways existed but IL was
ccifntd now rec, and viii spread light, life and
hleTaiiy Fl cm ole 10 poe.
Tie divine here picture of libera!ty, showing
Il & l.. "A .r~A
uis liz ,ccord err, with that of its first.
our Institution. arc founded on principle upon the
rnsin'cnGn'e oi which depends our stability. These
prD,iplcf neglected they are insu!led In our
peot lie, ard we nurture them we do our soil. We
OUGHT 10 lie theuku We are also great the Speaker
ssid IN conclusion in almost unlimited extent of
country and in our resources, for the support In
happiness Of almost unlimited population. For yet.
"Ifdug In desers lies The marble mine,
UItoutbfd The that midst thy roofs shall shine.
II bonn the herds, bot born tbey are 10 be
Fair wids, which shall give life TO thee"