The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-12-07

che memory Of the deceased The chance reading desks
pulpit, baptsmai font and organ we're al draped in
bTe hoe Not few Of the congregation also draped
in mourning and an air Of sadness and desoaon reigned
around the whole locality Many Of the ladies who wore
the garb OF affection were plainly to be struggling
with their feelings and yet not the feminine por
lion of the congregation alone that pocket handkerchefs
became positive necessity. I.
and conducted by the Rev. Dr. Creighton, of
Christ church, assisted by the Rev. Mr.. Spencer, also
connected with the church There nothing in the
course Of the ordinary service TO distinguish from the
regular liturgy OF the Protestant Episcopal church. The
lessons Of the dayhe first being the fth chapter of
the Book OF Isaiah and the second the thirty ninth of ST.
LAke-were impressvey read by the rector. The Rev.
Dir. Spencer followed with the Hany, the responses of
which we're given by the congregation with much vgor
selection from the Psalms Of David was then sung,
beginning 10 ses-sese s7.f pr-s.s.ss ea.f., =,
--.r. Since Of thy goodness all partaks -.,aa r.,
- sSsesas wsuss bef refuge
.wss-s as And saints % Thy projection trust. ,,,,i
The remainder Of the morning service was then con-
cluded In the usual manner after which beautiful and
appropriate mn given by the choir and congrega
ton IN very touching and pathetic manner. Suboined
Z = i Il Y. ga s:s s; Z ss s.,
I'LL And hope 70 meet again.
- From sorrow, toll and pain
80 $3.50 And psrfec, love and friendship reign
Throughout eterrry. as#
The Rev DR. CRxcHrox then proceeded to deliver the
the 10Th chapter Of the Acss Of the Apostles and 3Sh
verse-ssSorrowing most Of all for the words which he
spake that they should see his face more The chap
Ter from which these words taken said the reverend
gentleman, contains recital Of the affecting interview
which took place between the Apostle Paul and the elders
OF ue church. who had come from Ephesus TO meet him
before his departure from Metus In that interview he
reminded them Of the manner IN which he had fulfilled
me WORK wb q ne suS al humility Of
them that he was going to Jerusalem, knowing
what things might befal him by the way, that the
ton awaited him. sc But OF these things said the
Apostle smove me- neither count my HE dear unto
Ubs e, ny % oy and the
fy the gospel Of the grace Of God And behold,
know that ye all among whom have gone preaching the
kingdom Of God, shall see my face no more" Then
follows a most solemn and impressive charge
TO the whole dock, to feed the church Of God
which be has purchased with his own blood. AT the
Of the touching address he kne down and prayed
with them an and they all weps and fell on Paus neck
and kissed him. Borrowing most Of all for the words
which he spake, that they should his face no more
The Apostles illustrations had extended period
of about three years. during which time he busiy
engaged testify ing epenance towards God and faith
wards Lord Jesus Christ and strong attachment
had sprung mp between him and the people TO whom he
mnistered the mention Of permanent epar alton
was sufficient to have filled them with profound grief 1t
might be thought by that this feeling excited by
the thought of the suffering and danger which would
have to undergo from those who madIy opposed
to bin But those times when every faithful soldier
of Jesus Christ ready to expose himself dangers
and prosecutions and death, in the case which
been the Of their deep action The suerings Of
which the apostle spoke had often occurred and been
experienced by the early disciples that they had learnt
look upon them almost portion of those
who protested faith in Christ The thought Of their be-
loved Paul becoming partaker Of these prosecutions
TO which they were all exposed and to suffer whch they
might at any time be calledcouid have affected them
50 strongly and so strangely But the thru
they should again his face stirred mp their feel
ings of love and affection caused them to weep sore
" 1t was the natural result of the breaking up of tho
tender bonds which had existed between the apostle
lydh fxfJy
was duty which he had to fulfill. that be could, at
future PERIOD cheer them with the consolation that hs
his course q Henceforth there, is laid up Tor
me crown Of Righteousness, which the lord. the right
eous judge shall give at that day AMI not TO only
but unto ali them also who love HIS appearing feeling
closely allied TO this continued the Minister must
have been felt by every when called upon
part with whom All our love and affection were
placed when one OF the most cultivated and accomplished
minds OF the most genial disposition Of the most exqu
site taste, Of the most profound earning and talent,he
kind neghbor, the warm friend, exemplary Christian
whom one and all who knew him loved and honored and
whom could know without affecting of reverence aud
We shall see his face no more What rush Of emNon
What food OF tears did these sad words produsc II
was scarcely to be believed that they could be true Al
though failing health should, in some degree,
We could not bear to regard the matter from this
point Of viewwe could mt bear to hook at 1t in just
and, inevitable nsequsGces. We hoped even against
hope that health would return, and that he would be
SHARED to us for many wears God IN his wisdom has
decrecd otherwise and has removed from side one
who delighted US with his wisdom aud his research. We
must bow in submission 70 his win 10 referring TO the
heavy loss which we have sustained, and which will be
dep0se4 by every wherever the English language is
spoken do not propose 70 dwell on his literary rcputa
tion. Worldwide as II is, his fame does need any
ediogy from me. Every one must know how greatly he
mas advanced the literature of the country, aud how
deep lis The debt which we owe him in that behalf 4
would rather dwell his religious and moral character
and regard te the st think God that permitted
to indulge this one he was sound In the faith
if our deceased friend was believer in the
cardinal doctrines Or our hoFy Christian faith
mud have declared tben,1 as 4 now declare
that he was This opinion WAS founded not alone on his
Tuped observance or the days and ceremonies connected
with the Christian insttutionand have never heard
syllable otherwise from hm-but upon voluntary decla
ration for which there was no OCCASION except that out
OF The fuIness or sbeart the mouth speakeh' One
Sabbath morning heapprcached me. said Dr. Creighton
and asked why could not have the Gloria In Exccsis
sung every Sunday 1reped that had objection and
that there was nothing Whatever prevent IT. and at the
sarne time inquired Of hm~D Do you like itsp !" Like i
AXE it said he above oil things Why, contains the
Fun and substance or faith and never hear without
leeAng better, and without my heart being lifted up
now whoever will take thstrouble TO look at this sublime
confession OF nh win see that 1t Is nothing but an
1aoratou q Christ s, our Saviour, as GodAas he
siamo Of God, which taketh away the sins Of the
as the Lord Chys and OF the holy Ghost as equal
std n cory and IN power. Therefore, when con
me unobtrusiveness Of the character OF the de-
view xhcs can only say that when he thus spae the
ar ne expressed Of the forms Of sound
oH ~ covered TO the Saints. Nor Wis he only
r. -. 80 ~ ., n he was also exemplary practice.
~, 49, "a a nearer, but doer of the Word. You
Q 49, I ~ reverend gentleman, how regular and
punctuA Was n attendance in This Church regular
indeed that when not seen was NJ once nm ders,oo1
tn&1Le - essSr sossnt fron home deIAu4i by nai
q posSasd@G sss DC saasAed IN giving his bodily pre-
R11aoq 79g.oy51 ! y msoat s.I r
. ,,.sr zalahdgs EEss Bod bala