The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-07-06

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delivered from which we learn that 25I individuals re-
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The Rev. mr.. Corpat.
SERMON ON OUR NATIONAL INDEPENDENCE AND OUR
NATIONAL PRIVILEGES.
II having been announced that the Rev William Oorbit,
pastor OF the Greene street Methodist church, would
deliver sermon "Our National Privileges" that spa
cious edce crowded TO ts utmost long before
the hour appointed for the Of the exer-
clsesthe fair prepoadsrsting. Motives ether than
patriotic the Of such immense gaheripg for
the reverend gertamans has recently become no.
tricus in Consequence Of that he in connection
with distinguished laymau, mixed up in love
affair.
The Rev. M CoybA has always BEEN considered by the
influential denomination Of which no Ia member 10 be
TO theatrical term) Of their s'sars but 10
only within the last few months that his oraoric powers
have been prominently brought before tho general public
1t will DO remembered that hts "revivar" address
to the nremen OF New York, delivered in
the Academy Of Music OF the largest audience
assembled within building In the United States,
masery effort and the great festure Of the "swaeu
Ing" He has been pastor OF the Cherry street Methodist
church. Seventh ward for the Last four years, and
Der tho New York East Conference but tho request
the Green street congregatoa-whch u within the
bounds Of New York Conference.-The transferred
three months ago. which time he has attracted large
audiences Dr. Peck, distinguished writer, was their
former pastor sailed for California three weeks SINCE
The event which has rendered Mr.. Corbit suddenly
notorious has, Is said caused the utmost Consideration
throughout the denomination in which he occupies
spcuous position every possible precsution taken
TO s publication for the sake Of TRUTH the church.
and DR.. Corb. The bishops and elders Of the church
have been putting their heads together" TO
see what was bes! 10 be DONE The mssser
will be thoroughly investigated by Or. c. and his
friends and the result made known ~ future day
Bishop James was present in the morning sad preached
sion Of tho sermon Mr. Corb rose and said that he was
ready TO meet all charges against his moral, religious and
ministerial character aud would deliver cormou In the
evening appropriate 70 the cay.
Precisely minutes past eight the revered gentle
made his appearance, and the observed of al
other no,ed divnes. The SERVICES were commenced by
the singing Of the one thousand ana thrt,etn hymn,
Great Cod beneath whose piercing eye
The earth's extended king doms lie,
Whose favored SIR lie uphclts them all,
Whose anger snites them aud they fall.
Mr. CofbN then offered up eloquent prayer for the
welfare CT the patton hoping that wneu their pilgrimage
eeio~ hs ended the liberties they nov eno5 ed would Be-
merged the liberties Of eta nal day Tho choir sung
another lynn, the nrst verse Of which wAs:-
y, Lord, cur fathers OF have told
In attentive ears.
Thy wonders In their days performed,
and In more ancient years.
The Rav gentleman announced that his text would be
found in the ad chapter Of Deuteronomy sad at the lss.
people saved by the Lordr' In his introductory
marks be said hatm Moses could the language OF the
OCCASION %Hsppy az. ssoS O. America Who is IKE unto
thee people saved Of the o-ds rbe fourth OF July
having fallen tho holy Sabbath said the speaker ~
was urged by some my friends preach discourse
applicable 10 the OCCASION concluded in the commence
Of the week u allow my thoughts 90 far ~ the
time and plnce would permit, 70 run out upon this
| subect-'our national independence and our ma
| tionsl blessings Circumstances which we
nsrered with our desires and designs for the pros
hut before you In the name of Jesus Christ,
have been before many OF you many times in the past
And ay the LORD Cod Of the nscn and the Lord God Of
the church be with the people srd the preacher to night
discussing the tex, nc would cal. .aor attention On 70
nation and people God had blessed this country by
equal distribution and abundance Of the mssns OF sup
port and By the th,rnoss OF our popr'aton
TIE census OF the Cnitod States for 1850 shows that
there Ices than eight individually 20 every square
/ milo White there wero ,bres hundred and thirty
| txo individuals In Eagiard 10 every square mile
| Speaking OF moral contagon, he observed that q
great many parents refused 10 scnd their children to
Their wsa prepared 10 teach H. Crime prevalent
N our colleges and u was well knox that majority
~ ,seIr p,nt. whether II be CALCULATED 70 elevate or
deprecsaie Ia large ciy like New York crime was
not caAily detected az u was 10 the country he,ce
ors con'so1 rpfesf moro rapidly wherc toe points OF
con,sgon we're the mos, numerous God had oiesssd
a. nation and people by making large portion OF
our fellow citizens asricui,urts The gentleman
eypataed a, iersth tho advantages Of farmers life.
Jus In proportion city folks surrounded themselves
with wealth, luxury and tho fashions Of city e, con
neo,ed WIN Us and fasclnspug pleasures, jnst
/ IN The same rssio would wnnicr from God and
become degenerate. Mr. Corbt then oompmented
Mayor rieunuu his efforts prevent rnbUah dosccra
and 10 put down Sunday Pleasures, andobserved thai
the whole Sunday prcss Ind rallied 70 oppose him City
life not favorable 10 religious character couny
e-as who aged In Agricultural pursuits.
large number OF citizens complaining that the
Mayor bad intorferei ~tn their pursuits their gains
and their urgody roasures PC couns"iled Mis- hearers
when they VISITED the ooanuy show tner rural friends
The leading point Of his discourse was the good
ness Of Goa in giving Americans civil and religious
manner. In coscisslou, The reverend speaker coun
| In the religion Of our Lord Jesus Chsst, aud TO
guard the sapcty OF the holy Sabbath day which was de-
~ ssspns sTs Young r
bowling through the streets the Sabbath day oa ye
men and women Of America said Mr. G., rally round
cnce urrsenre means and prayers guard the saDcly Of
the sabbath He also asked them ochersh the memory
,n"ss men ~sp r .ss msmo,x q our on eorrs
Before resumirg his seA;, Mr. Orbit thanked tue su
dence for their attendance In Tie midst OF bis snc,on,
ara reauesed tnom TO remain uns exercises wore
concluded The choir sang he national anthem, AFTER
which q collection taken up and the congregation
dsmIssed by Bkhop James.
AYssr The services were concluded OF the occrs
Of the church stated reporter that Mr. Corbt In
company with tho osers and the leading members OF tho
| church, waited on the young lady VINO 10 sad 10 have
charged her shame upon The reverend gentleman, and
/ she denied having circulated such rumor II Ia 10 be
hoped thai III mis- report malicious that is author will
meet with punishment which no or sbs 20 Justly do
for se ping tArnish The reputation OF Of
| tho brightest ornaments Of the American pulpit.
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