New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-09-11
PUBLIC MEETINGS.
DEDICATION OF THE FIRST M0RAyIAN
CHURCH IN BROOKLYN. ,


Yesterday the first Church of the United or Mora
Wan Brethren in Brooklyn was dedicated to the ser
vice OF God. Its small, neat building capable of
seating about one hundred and fly persons, and Is
situated in Jayst, the of Myrile-sy. II
is intended to be used as temporary chapel until
more commodious one is erected.
The congregation not very numerous, owing,
no doubt to the extreme nclemency Of the weather.
The dedicatory services were commenced a. ioI
O'Clock A. NJ. by the Rev. JOHN G. JACOBSON Of
Bethlehem Pa d., one of the Board of Elders Of the
Church, who in few words explained the object Of
the meeting, and gave out a hymn, which was sung
by the congregation; after which the Rev. Mr.. IA
coFsoN led them in prayer The prayer being ended
and psalm sung, the same clergyman pronounced
the words of dedica alton, as follows:
Il now dedicate and consecrste this house TO tn
service of the Triune God as the first house OF wor
shin of the Renewed Protestant Church Of the United
Brethren commonly called Moravisns, at Brooklyn,
In the name Of God the Father and the Son, and tho
Holy Ghost-three in one May the Lord abundant
" verify in this place His promise that in all places
where reckon my name, VIII come unto tnee snd
81 bless thee AmenW
Another hymn was sung and portion OF the Old
Testament read.
The Rev. Mr.. JAcoBsoS then said he had intended
10 make an address at length explanatory OF the
tepes of the United Brethren, but the congregation
being so email end all present being perfectly familiar
with the topic h. thought any remarks thereon would
be superfuous. He then said that, as member OF
the Board of Elders of the Church, he introduced
the Minister Of the new Church, the Rev. j. f. Kun
mer of Bethlehem. Pa, who had for many years been
An earnest and successful Missionary in the West
Indies. He entreated for the new Pastor attention,
affection and support in his ardous duties, as one to
whom souls were given in charge.
Mr. JACOBSON addressed the newly-caled Pastor,
dwelling on the high and sacred importance Of his
ministerial vocation and his responsibility rs one OF
those whom the oracle of God calls the stewards over
the mysteries of bis house; Of whom ali faithfulness
is den anded and who, if true to their duties will be
rewarded in the final day with those beatifyng words
from the mouth of God Faithful servant thou
hast been faithful few things will make thee
"ruler over many thngs enter into the glory OF thy
Lord.
The Rev ID. BIGLER stated that, in consequence
of the extreme inclemency OF the weather. the SER
vices " hich had been commenced for the afternoon
and evening would be deferred to next sabbath. On
that day the morning service would be conducted by
the new Pastor the Rev. j. y. RUNNER; and he
hoped that according 10 the announcement for yes
terday. the services Of the Rev. Or. Storrs in tho
AFTERNOON and the Rev. Dr. Cutler in the evening,
would be obtained for next Sunday.
A collection was then taken up toward deiraying
the expenses of the building; the Doxology sung, and
the congregation dismissed with benedlcton by the
Rev. DR.. jacobson.