The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-08-07

power Of the Gospel 10 elevate the condition e
man, to purify his heart, extend his nsAtal ca
pacity, and raise him to . eliminating point
in religion, morality. and virtue: Our fore
fathers found here bowling wilderness; they
breathed the uncontaminated air of q new world,
and they were left to wrestle and combat with the
Power Of Darkness, with no other help except the
truths implanted in their hearts, and the Bible
which was in their hands. They fought, and they
might of Gospel truth. The Gospel Of Jesus Christ,
my friends, is the only platform upon which man
securely stand. 1t was upon it our fathers rested
By 1t they were animated, when they fought for
liberty, and by it they conquered. My friends,
took the Bible in their hands, they laid it to their
hearts, and they embodied its spirit in their system
Of government, until, like the wild flower in our
tive provinces. it scatters fragrance around giving
health and life to the people Of mighty land, and
extending its sweet perfume to the furthest regions
Of the earth. 1t was, amidst scattered
population, as the leaven in the three measures
of meal and when all was leavened, they
ton for general under, and with arms nerv-
ed by truth, civil and religious liberty was won
for man: My friends, the knowledge of the gospel
alone did this: After victory, they combined to
cherish, extend, and propagate the word of Him,
their Saviour, and we now here, at an advanced
stage Of American history, to assist in laying the
corner stone of another church, to be dedicated to
the worship Of the God of Freedom, the God Of
Love, and Of all Charity
The Rev. DR.. VEgMILyEA then said-One ray Of
The light which springs from true knowledge Of
the gospel is more powerful in raising man from
his PROSTATE condition than all the power all the
might, and all the wealth which man possesses.
That is when it is allowed to 60 abroad freely, to
perineate the air, uItrameleo by human supersti-
lions and unclaimed from the authority of nun him
sell VI this knowledge, aud the happiness result
ing from ii, America affords glorious example.
Wherever you see superstition abound and moral
dcprayty, with social 6isorganization exists there
the word OF God is untaugnt, or not understood.
And, my friends. Just as the knowledge Of his word
is shut cut Of a land. there you can see the dark
cloud OF luin settling down thank my God, my
friends. that we are instructed In and teach truth
Protestant truth. The Dutch Reformed Church has
done much--if net alto introduce, and maintain
the faith in this Western world, for Immediately,
upon opening way for truth in this island Of Man
haitian, the Dutch retormers combined wide
spread system Of educational school teaching with
their churches Monuments of their early labors
still remain in the Collegiate Church of this city,
and the school attached to that church, which
are the first church and first school, aud
have existed during the storms and ruin of
time and change. If time permitted, might ex
plain why the Dutch church has not extended
much; but main cause was the introduction of
the English language, and the unwillingncss which
the Dutch felt to use in their services tongue
which reminded them they were conquered people.
We will, however, go on. We come here 10 day,
not to organise church, but to lay the corner
stone OF one for congregation already established.
We hope and trust it may succeed, and that the top
stone may be laid on to the glory of the builder
Jesus Christ; and that it may long last temple
where God may be worshipped in truth, and hu-
mility Of spirit May Jesus get glory to himself by
the erection OF this church, and may it long stand
as a temple where wandering sinners may be in.
vitcd to return to God, ard have their sins wash ed
away in tho blood of the slain Lamb.
The w0rkmcn then brought forward leaden box
of twelve inches in length, eight inches in width,
and four and halt inches deep, which was de
ln nv liz .yIpnn npaE ttr nrJnp -,
space left in the brckwork for its reception
The box contained a venerable old Dutch book,
entitled" De Paradyse God, Gelerhried Bergrepen
in de eerste Belofte, 1905 aged Pstareen, 1881,
Greek epigrams, III Columbian almanac, 1871;
manuscript history OF the church, corner Of Green
and Houston streets. with the names of the present
consistoy, present number Of members, Of building
committee, and architect Brazilian coin, 1916;
copies Of minutes Of general and particular ynods Of
the Reformed Dutch Church.; copy of Christian IN
tAgcncr, vol l !, and No. Of New York Enquirer,
November, 1927; foreign admissions of Reformed
Dutch Church: pamphlet Of rules Of classes of New
York; succinct Trrc the History, Doctrines, and
Government Of Reformed Dutch Church, and Sun
day School Union Of r. d c.; Twentieth Report
of Board OF Domestic Missions Of II d c.; man
uscript Sermon of Dominic Bork, preached in
FJunkin street, Feb %, 1920; Constitution and
BY. Laws of Board of Managers of Synods Of II.
ID c.. Tenth Annual Report of the same board;
American Scientific Almanac, 1885; copies of Jour
nal Of Missions, Jtrish Ciron iclc and Missionary
Herotd; Rebukc to High Churchism, by Rev. w. u.
Gordon Superior Godhead Of Christ, the Corner
Stone Of Christianity, by Rev. W. II. Gordon
"spripg Water against River" pamphlet depre-
eating the introduction of the Croton water.
Whsn this box was deposited and cementcd in its
position, the men gradually lowered the stone to
cover it, when DR.. Nermylea,, in a workmanlike
manner, struck it with the hammer and settled the
mortar.
The Rev. Mr.. LLOYD then pronounced q fervcnt
and most impressive prayer, and Rev. Doctor YER
MLYEA closed the exercises by a benedic.ion. The
church building is making rapid progress towards
under Mr. Erving. 1t will be about
sixty four feet in front, and nearly one hundred
feet in DEPTH taking in the vestibule. The base
ment will contain school and lecture room, and
the upper story will be forty feet high, and have
gallery all the way across the front, and none
the sides. The meeting separated highly delighted
with the proceedings.