The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-04-03
HURCH DELEGATIONS YESTERDAY.

CSsMURCH DELEGATIONS YESTERDAY.
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ecation OF the Northwest Protestant Re-
a formed Dutch Church.
8 congregation Of the Northwest Reformed Dutch
h, situated in West Twenty third street. between
y and Seventh avenues, assembled TO the number Of
thousand persons, yesterday morning, to witness
tarestng ceremony of dedicating the ed6cs to the
e Of the Almighty God. At 1O1S O'Clock the excr-
: onmeneed with the singing of several beautiful
eSs by the choir, accompanied by . good toned and
! $'ul organ.
4 eeloquent prayer was then offered up by the Rev.
) fnRs thanking God that the congregation were
4tted to come before his holy presence for worship
81 such auspicious circumstances.
I choir then sung the 627th hymn
"a sweet exalted strains the King Of Glory prays."
: pastor Of the church, the Rev. JAMES B. HARDKx-
: then made few remarks upon the necessity i'm
~ upon the congregation to subscribe literally to
ous religious societies, such as the Tract Society
,e American Bible Society, informing his hearers
ivine service would be regularly continued in the
I9ng every Sunday, and that arrangements would be
next Sunday for the letting and sale Of the pews.
a deacons then proceeded to take up a collection
+Pastor then addressed the congregation-Allow
/ raid he, to engage your attention for q few mo-
~. While many people are in the shadow of death,
|cp walking in the paths of life and holiness. In
iany countries does famine prevail not dearth of
Sut Of the word of the Lord and is it not
~ for you than gold--very fine gold-than honey
honey combs Should We not, therefore, brethren,
u that ourselves, our sisters our brothers our fa
hl and our mothers, search the scriptures for the
aitb, and may hope to lind it because II cometh
yus Christ This opportunity will be afforded you,
5ethren, this afternoon.
fsev. Dr. FERRIS then delivered the dedicatory SER
who said the passages of the scriptures selected by
his text for the occasion were to be found in the
Shap. Psalms, LIST, I'd, Sd and 4th verses.
glad when they said unto me. let us go into the
!; ;Sset shall stand within thy feet, Jerusalem.
the tribes 60 up the tribes Of the LORD the
ony Of Israel to give thanks unto the name Of the
\ doubted not but the words Of the Psalmist ex.
IA the feelings Of the congregation there assem-
"Give your attention e said he, to what grounds
Epus have for attending the house of the Lord In
Ast place in stating the bounds of this privilege of
ling the house of the Lord, he would pursue sim
*lrse. The first part of the text referred to the
etorship of the holy place-the house of the Lord.
sfverend gentleman then read portion of Isaiah
Pong to the sanctity Of the Lords temple, who
the proprictorship Of every place for
5rship. Where, above all places, should the pious
resort, than to that edifce where the spirit OF
ever present. and where his people gather to hold
union with their Maker. 1t is not to be pretended
fe, that all who attend the house Of God pous;
are men who attend frequently at the solicitation
Us relatives and by the influence and example Of
Friends But this is the place where above all Others
3us love to resort In time of adversely and trial.
ength Of this attachment for the house of the
PAS been beautifully brought out, Let us, for in
II, said he contemplate the hardships and persecu
&hat the Huguenots, the Pilgrims, and the Cove
ne endured and sustained, alone by this love
Sous portion Of the congregation met there as .
my Of penitents lamenting tho same sins and seek
|1fSame pardoning grace They fed from the same
%3they received the same communion and they held
| Glnication with religious persons of all nations
then were the blessings they enjoyed from attend
2 house of the Lord. How beautiful then were the
Of the text 81 was glad when they said unto me-
60 into the house Of the Lord" There it was the
Ian came to pray, there he besought the mercy of
here he plead and hoped that "when two or three
altered together in thy presence, how much more
He came to praise the name of one who deep
rited his prayers, and there it was he came to
the word of God, to hear what the
'aty shall speak BY his servants. In the sane
he sought prayer for every season There he
20 commemorate the unequalled love of the Re-
f, whose aacriHce was unmerited, was generous
4exampled. His fortune now, however, was to sit
right hand Of the Lord-what . delightful pri
They could easily perceive what the
y advantages were to be derived from
per attendance in the house of God, and the
is presence 10 any particular Glass Of people; his
Ice is even visible in the sanctuary. How often did
|rd prove his word sharper than two-edged
How often have persons visited his house void Of
rhen they entered it, yet when they made their
were bounding with joy! How often have persons
ID sore at heart, found comfort in the dwelling Of
brd How happy were they In the house Of the
who could appreciate his love! How happy ought
n to be in place that sustains and sancti6es the
which makes the spirit look on him and leave the
behind In the sanctuary Of tho Lord they held
mortal career, win attend them to the presence Of
Sfaker As they were gathered together on the
Of the dedication, the learned gentleman wished to
lie rratifed If they desired attending the house Of
&ey should enter it with the spirit OF humiliation
tepostcrous for persons to think that they can en-
emselves in the spirit Of God unless they come to
actuary imbued with his holy spirit. There was no
ION but that the manner in which many persons
to church make use Of the hours Of the Sabbath,
s and after going to worship, in their utter care
<ss of Gods blessings, experience but little or
y from their attendance at the house of the Lord
<pf them are prone to blame 1t upon the ministers,
they should first look into the deep recesses of
wn hearts. Those intending to derive any benefit
khurch worship should remember they were coming
buse most holy, they should come there with care
animation Of their inmost soul; IN this state only
God bestow his blessing upon them, or look upon
with an eye Of favor There are two classes Of reli-
people; first, those who rather bigotted per-
who do not care for going to any other church
their own, and pride themselves upon their
,er the second class gossipping set,
to one church to- day and to another the next day
hs who constantly keep rowing about, and are only
1cial hearers. Scarcely any thing was so detrimen-
the soul as this rowing propensity. He then spoke
prosperity of the Dutch Reformed Church, which
hributed to their love for one another and their
'ast faith in God. In conclusion, he advised them
all things to be submissive to their pastor to the
lat attention to his words and to manifest liberal
n towards him, to make him feel at home with
at all times
iPasor then offered up an eloquent prayer, thanking
sr the many blessings he had bestowed upon him.
hole church, and the congregation.
Shoir then sung the 63Oth hymn
esprit Divine, attend our prayer,
And make this house thy home
benediction having been pronounced, the congre-
/ 4 returned to their homes
The Jews.
ECBATIoN OF THE CIRYSTIE STREET sfNA-
GoGUE-INTEREsTING CEREMONIES.
congregation of the House Of Israel Of this city,
tday consecrated their new synagogue in Chrystie
to the worship Of the God of Israel. The syna-
was formerly occupied by the congregation Of
luel and was lately purchased for the use OF the
r body. This congregation was first formed in the
te03, and commenced worship in small house in
street. Thence they were removed to Leonard
l. then to Centre street, and from there they went
hire and White streets. The building is small but
komely fitted up, and win accommodate seven or
y hundred people.
! services commenced Mt four O'Clock p. M. The
was crowded by very large congregation, anxious