The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-01-10
SERVICES YESTERDAY.


Episcopal.
| CONSIDERATIONS OF THE CHURCH OF TILE TRANsFIGt'
RATION.
The Protestant Episcopal Church of the Transfgu
ration located in East Twenty-nnth street, between
Fifth and Madison avenues was consecrated yester
day morning, by the Right Reverend DR.. Vain.
wright, the Provisional Bishop Of the diocess.
The church is about three years built, and was not
consecrated till now in consequence of the vacancy
in the bishopric of the diocess The interior Of the
church was neatly decorated and presented q very
handsome appearance The baptismal font was or.
namented by large basin of the choicest flowers of
the season. which were presented by a lady belong
ing to the congregation. Seated around the Bishop
were number Of invited clergymen, to whom were
allotted different portions Of the ceremonies.
At halfpast ten precisely the Bishop was met at
the door by the churchwardens and yestrymen, who
conducted him to the communion table. repeating the
twenty-fourth Psalm, alternately the Bishop one
verse and the clergy the next.
The Bishop then proceeded within the rails, with
such of the clergy as could be accommodated and
took his place, where the instrument Of donation
was presented to him by Rev. Mr.. Barton. After the
instrument was read, the Bishop delivered the fol-
lowing exhOrtation
Dearl, Beloved in the Lord--Forasmuch deyout and
holy men, well as under the law under the Gospel
moved either by the command OF God the
secret inspiration Of the blessed spirit and acting agreea
BILE to their and of the natural decency
Of things have created houses for the public worship Of
God and separated them from all unhaowed, worldly
and common uses, in order to fill mems minds with
greater for His glorious majesty and affect
their hearts with devotion and humility in his
vice. which pous works have been approved Of and
ciously accepted by heavenly father let not
doubt but that he will also favorably approve godly
purpose Of setting apart this place in solemn manner for
the performance nf the several Offices Of religious
ship And let faithfully and devouty beg his blessing
on this undertaking.
After this the Bishop knelt With the congregation
and prayed as follows -
o, Eternal God, mighty in power and Of majesty In
comprehensive, whom the heavens Of heavens cannot
contain and much less the walls of temples made with
hands and who yet has been graciousy pleased to pro
mise thy especial wherever two three of thy
faithful servants shall assemble in thy TO offer
their praises and supplications unto thee vouchsafc
Lcrd TO he present with who here gathered
gehcr with all humility and readiness Of heart TO
secrae this place to the honor Of thy great name sepa
rating ii henceforth from all unhallowed ordinary and
and dedcatng II TO thy service for reading
thv holy word celebrating thy holy sacrameDts for
Offering TO thy glorious majesty the sacrifices Of prayer
and thanksgiving for blessing thy people in thy name
and for the performances Of all other holy Offices Accept
Lord This service at our hands and bless it with such
tend most to thy glory and the further
ance OF our happiness, both temporal and spiritual
through Jesus Christ Blessed Lord and Saviour
Amen.
The BrsHoP then roae, and said
Regard Lord the duplication OF thy servants AM
grant that whosoever shall be dedicated TO thee in thi
house by baptism may be ssnctfe3 by the Holy Ghost
dyered from thy wrath AID etorns death and receives