Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-28

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sldered, that they would yield with Christian
| courtesy to the views Of the majority, and that
'hlS ma1uuty, in turn, would study Cancellation
| ana kindness towards those who have dissen ed
| nom their action, and we do, the ministers
and messengers OF the churches, beseech al par.
ties, by the mercies of God, and the interest
| OF the cause of Christ in this city, that we may
| study the things that make for peace and the
things whereby one may edify another"
After the reading of the minutes, the invoca-
tion to the Throne of Grace was offered by Rev.
]. c. Webster, after which the fifteenth chapter
of John was read, and the first prayer offered by
the same. The choir then sung the hymn com
mencihg;
o thou to whom, in sncert time,
| The psaimst's sacred harp was strung,
Whom kings adoTed in soug sublime,
] Ard pr phets praisei with glowing tongue
Next followed the sermon by Rev. James Aver
ill of Plymouth Hollow, CT, from the text
| Psalms 81: ~ How amiable are thy taberna-
Giles, o Lord of hosts"
The preacher proceeded to give a glowing de-
scription of the power, wisdom, and goodness of
| David. Then he wildly portrayed the influence
of the sanctuary on the various relations of life
how it made more sweet and holy the conjugal re
lations-and how all human government was
subseryent TO the government and law of God
He incidentally made strong argument on the
freedom of the pulpit to speak on and about to
denounce. when necessary, great public and
tional sins. christianity cannot afford to pam
der to public crimes" He next showed the in
huence of the sanctuary upon the morality Of so
ciety-that if it were not for this, crime would
be much more frequent and heinous. Fourthly,
he considered the influence of the sanctuary on
the religious character of men, Man is natu-
rally religious animal" He recognizes the Gre
ator from nature, and it is natural for men to as
sembe for religious purposes. The State estab
fishes that religion which will meet the approba-
ton of the masses. He showed wherein the
Christian church and sanctuary different in
their origin and character from heather assem-
blies and temples
Such are the blessings of the Christian sanctu
airy, and it becomes those who enjoy such privi-
leges 10 heed them and profit thereby. He con-
graduated the church and society and the COM
munity on their selection of pastor, because ne
was confident that he 1.-THE pastor) would be found
ready and competent in every good word and
work. In closing, he expressed a wish that the
relation today eonsummated might remain long
source of pleasure and profit, before it should be
dissolved.
Rev. DR.. Sweetser offered the installing prayer,
which was beautiful touching, and appropriate.
The charge to the pastor then delivered by
ReY. A. P. Margiu of Winchendon.
1t is pastors duty, he SAID, to be interested in
all matters Of taste and education which affect
the community. But, passing these things, he
charged the pastor to reverence the aged, to re-
spect his equals, and especially to seek to gain
and retain the affections of the young. The idea
has become prevalent that the minister must be
about the parish, and not in his study preparing
HIS messages to the peOpe-this idea has become
too prevalent. There is also an idea that the
whole field of morals, public and private, is not
the domain of the preacher this also Is wrong
Preach the truth TRUTHFULLY, preach according
to your experience, and not beyond it. If this is
done it will destroy your influence.
Preaching to be good must be founded on study.
Do not give up to Incidence and be tempted to
offer TO this congregation those sermons which
you have offered TO another. be guilty of the
other extreme of burning all the sermons YOU
| have, for this betrays another weakness and,
lastly, pray often and fervently, for this will be
| the great source OF your strength.
An anthem, with original words, commencing,
| PRAISE forever the great Creator,
| For his bounteous gift bestowed"
/ was then executed by the choir.
Rev. Horace James of this city proffered the
| right hand of fellowship. accompanying the cere
mony with some excellent and atfectionate lie.
| marks so earnest, tender, and touching, as to
| elicit tears from many eyes unused to weeping.
| Women wept, and strong men shed tears of no.
BILE and manly grief.
The address to the people delivered by
Rev E. Cutler Of this city. He exhorted them
to consider him who is this day installed the If
pastor, as one sent to be guide to them in spir'
itual things, by the great Head of the Church
He also exhorted them to bear him in their
prayers to the Throne OF Grace, that they might
be the better prepared to receive the truth.
Exercise towards him charity in all things, and
like that no foolish and unfounded rumors
should receive an impetus from you. But wnen
| you think he has erred, bear his case before God
He earnestly entreated them to pay attention to
his teachings, and apply them personally, that
souls might be saved from among this people
| The choir then executed the chorus BLESSED is
the people who know the joyful sound"
| Rev DIR. Sweetser, of this city, offered the con-
GLIDING prayer After which, was pronounced
the benediction by the pastor
Church, under the lead of Mr.. " illiam Sumner
who performed all the singing exercises of the
the installation, to say, that their style of
ton was highly creditable to themselves and sat
| isfactoTy to the audience
! The following churches were represented in
the councils; The three Orthodox Congre.
of Worcester; churches in West Boylston, Win.
ehendon, Holden, Oxford, Hopkinton, Plymouth
Hollow, CT, Bristol, Ct.