The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-01-21
For The Cecil Wing.
Sketches OCTraVeI--NO. Nv.

preaching in the churches already described, -
as least as Tar as had an Opportunity Of hear
| Ing, will now endcavor to redeem the pledge.
My first Sabbath in New York was a dull day.
The clouds, dcnseIy packed, threatened every
moment to pour their contents upon the head Of
the traveller who had the cmerity to walk
abroad. Still my anxiety TO hear some Of the
distinguished ministers Of this metropolis pre-
vailed over my apprchensons Of a drenchins,
and Oh we >tartcd--a friend and lon tramp
OF three miles and Il hall to hear the celebrated
Francis l.. Hawkes., ID. d., of the Protestant
Episcopal church, since elected Bishop otRhOde
Island. Owing TO the uniavorab!e weather, |
presume, The congregation was chillin"iy thin.
| The service, in which the Doctor was assisted
| by a brother clergyman, had begun when we
/ arrived, much to our regret; but the reading
Of the morning lessons, afforded us an opportu-
nifty Of judging whether he was fairly entitled
to the reputation OF beng one of the best real
ers in the country. One of the lessons was the
twcl t. fifth chapter Of ST. Mathew, than which
perhaps no better could have been found to dis
play the real ability Of the speaker. | was
highly elaiiIied and do not hesitate to pronounce
him equal to the best | have ever heard. The
sermon was an exceedingly pleasing Comment
/ upon the words ''But Mary stood without al
/ the sepulchrc, weeping" Introducing his
! theme, The grateful love Of The forgiven one
| by a very happ! contrast between the ncwI IT,
made tomb Of Joseph Of Armatha and The pltS-
enl gorgeous display OF the Holy ScpuIchrc, the
Doctor dscourSed most eIoquently upon the
causes Of that grateful love. Initiating, with
! out positively affirming, that Mary at the sep
uchre was the Mary who a sinner stood
weeping at the feet Of Jesus in the house Of the
rich Phariscc, he dwclt touchinglv upon the
condesccnsIon OF the Saviour to the oulc;lsl, de
graded woman. No wonder she wcpt as she
stood before the deserted tomb her best friend
was gone" The sermon, occupied but seven
teen minutes; yet in beauty OF illustration,
touching pathuS, hi.h and holy sentiment, ana
pleasing delivery, have never heard it excel
cd. OF coulSe, | felt grirvcd AT being served
with 50 scanty a mor>el; but | consuI"d m!scIl
with the ref that such affairs wee Ia
: Sketch with a racy aneclutr, which CONES to-
me with all the authorization usual in such
matters. 1t is sad the DR.. on one occasion ~ =
tired from the noise and confusion Of tuc ctty
to a quiet village, WEcic nc was invited to Uc-
cupy the pulpit Of The PARISH church then va
cant. His sermon so delighted his rustic audi
tory tl,at The veslry was summoned ln,antcr to
dclrrmInc the important matter OF pocurin. a
e o VIXEN most pressing call was ten tered 10
Ia, reverence, TO accept Tic char" ofthe vacant
hijk. The Dr.. very politely decline oile ring
q variety Of reasons, TO AVOID "vInI OiI'ncc.
But our good people were too much ealcd
with the thought, OF securing such a prizr, to
see the force Of the Doctors reasoning. At
last the truth had to be told; the salary they
we re able TO give not sufficient TO meet The
demands Of his family. This staggered them
/ lor lnoment but only for a moment, lmmc-
diatrIy referring 10 his sermon, the cause OF
. all the Dr's. troubles-which happened TO be
on the subject of a ''Divinc Providence" they
asked hun lrumphantly if the Great Ruler haC
not said he would feed the younc ravens whri
they were hungry; every true replied Doctor
Hawkes., '.but | can't find any promise respect.
ing the young Hawkes."
My seven miles walk untitled me for much
eXerlon during the afternoon. Ia The evening
T having recovered somewhat, | went to hear
Henry Ward Beechcr, one OF the editors o
.'Thc independently" brother to the wclI-knowr
aulhoress of ''unclc Toms Cabin; and sen o
the justly distinguished, Lyman Becchrr, ID.
ID. He is pastor OF a Congre. ronast church
in Brooklyn and at tins time was in the fall
tide of popularity. His church, one Of the
7 Ial gcst in the city was denscIy packed; every
portion Cf space that could BY NY ingenuity be
appropriated as a rest for the sole Of the foot,
was occupied. Ii was grand sight, WHEN that
mass OF $500 persons arose al The sound OF the
organ TO offer praise 10 Him who stitch in TIC
Heavens. The choir were seated in a gallery
behind the speakers platform, aud nob!y did
they do their part The evening discourse was
supplemented 10 the mornings. IhctcM was
'sCast all Your care upon HiIL, l,l He carci!
+ for yon.' Having already shown what care is
here meant, he proceeded TO explain the duty
en- jolncd. owe agG not I" suppose. that in re.
litving ourselves Of care, we are to cast III,
load upon God, as if Omn poicncc must nct d,
bend his back to bear our baden, we are con
li!e our interests 10 his keeping ani thus dis.
miss anxiety" With many such tolsr. piquanI
unique, striking las:0@'> he enlycncd his ser.
mon, riveling the attention Of his almost
breathess hearers Dwelling upon the inren-
tives to this duty presented in the part He
carelh for you,' he spoke beautifully Of God
care of little things. "Somc." sad he, che
lieve in God altar Of, enc who is ever doing
wundrrous things, but wien "" come TO the
smaller matters, the Carys and rcrpIeXilics OF
every day life, here lhcy tail 10 rgc.gniZe Die