The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-12-26

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derful COUNCILLOR the mighty God the everlasting Father,
Of Peace. Tho government 10 upon his shoulders
hrist came forth another king with another kingdom
10 sha fall He came as an angel PRIEST 70 intercedc
royal prerogaive and give His nteryentcn by suffering
behalf 10 stands Aaron stood 10 ha prncs
~ robes with tho names Of those for whom he assumes
the responsibility Inscribed thereon, and offer up sacrifice
for their full and complete delvera.oe u His human
iy that gives tho secri0oc, and Yin deity that makes that
sacrifice available His bcnevotul mission thus distinctly
portrayed for himseK sNr his glory was before
He the origin and NE Of t. He sok NOT
himself the Failure Of Angels TO redeem them, but the
guilty man for every ono, no matter how black their
pnce to bie throne Of heavenly grace.
After the sermon, vhe above being only brief sketch,
the chcr sang another hymn collection for the poor was
taken up benedicton was pronounced and the eonrega
tioaysrissed The Sacrament Of the Lords Supper
administered, asser which the congregation was dis
'Esssed, al whict several hundred participated.
ST. PAUL'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
Tho services at St. Paul's (rrnity) church yesterday
appropriate the day. AS full description of the
decorations of the interior Of this edihce published
in Sundays HERALD, will be unnecessary TO repeat it,
The incompatible form Of the Episcopal service in
terspersed with selections of Scripture applicable 70 the
ncarnaaon of the Saviour of the World. After the sing
ing Of the anthem, "Sing, Heavens and Rejoice, o
Earth" which was rendered very effectively by the
choir the Rev Morgan Dix assembled the pulpit and said
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arch thrown across the region Of cold and storm
the shadows Of tins mortal Me-the arch which bore
upon It's front the which above every name.
an S Ses o every 70 Keep inc
spoke beneath the wide span OF the divine purpcGe
with Joy and thanksgiving going forth, and then open
walketh In glory. All the promises of grace,
mercy and peace again, not only to faithful
hearts, but 10 every man who hath TO hear them.
All the glad tdings recounted once again fe glad
tidings Of great 10y unto all people all repeat the hymns
Of the angels above and in the anthems of the church
below, while the earth to day rejoccd far and near
that Lord Jesus Christ How could we help 70 feel on
such day rs this said he, tire inexpressble glory the
How can the Lord be absent We hther VIC dress
the dear old church with her annual garb trunpn we
have prepared our anthems and our hymns; we have
called upon him again and again. Hath he kept usS
Is he not here9 Shall people thus inviting their Lord TO
dwell with them and 10 be them-shal he not heed
tered dare doubt that the blessed one to whom
tha day Ia sacred, even now, while / speak, con-
And shall not this conviction not only realized by ali Of
give US pmstakabe guidance what you are ex
pectng 70 do here-heren the very peculiar and spe-
cia presence OF the Master and the gathered
Of 80 many voices OF glory from the heavens from
earth, all speaking message all utterlng one ascrp
toni Was he not warned that that the time nor
the place to interrupt by formal praise or cold dis
cussion studied schoac speech the Christmas festy
esg-lor The work Of this day was preemnently to
press and repeat praise and thanksgiving Saviour
Of the world The reverend gentlemen then proceeded
in an eloquent strain 10 enumerate the titles under which
for the world at large, the congregation retired.
ST. FRANCIS xAvIERs CHURCH,
Christmas Day was duly reverenced at 81 Francie
Xaviers (Romsn Cah0lc) Church in Sixteenth street
The first mass celebrated at NJ The church was
brilliantly illuminated with hundreds of candles and the
altar either side of the tabernacle was handsomely
decked with flowers and bouquets. side altar of the
Blessed Virgin was also brilliantly Illuminated with can
dies and decked with flowers.
Grand High Mass was celebrated half past ten O'Clock
by Rev. Father Aignard. The sermon was preachedby
the Rev. Father BE Luynes, who took his text from
ST. Panl's Epstle to the Hebrews LIZ inclusive
Dearly beloved brethren he said, how wonderful are
the truths which our holy religion teach usl How
yelous the light of our faith when we contemplate the
works Of the Great Author. And Whereas for the
sent the objects OF faith necessarily wrapt In
and shown through sensible phenomena, what con-
Has,s will find If we apply our minds ever is.le
and what believe, between what strikes the
and what We receive through supernatural light! How
poor Is what We see, touch and measure, and
low divine all the mysteries Of Christi Surely
hese reflections which are appropriate to the
apostle in referring the mystery of the Incarnation
at strike US that has not only vouchsaed to
tonsnknd IN vnricns but also manifest himself
N divers ways 10 the first place, you have tue spiritual
CREATION second the creation of the Ater Al universe
wonderful in it's completely God is most admirable 10
hose creations but there another better known
he spiritual and material. 10 the former creations
God simply Acted 1t Is true his goodness and wisdom
were N them gut ne was not IN them himself In his
human nature and thus most mysteriousy united the
spiritual and material.
He proceeded demonstrate the great love Of God for
his creatures manifested in the creation Of the Saviour
and finally concluded with reminding his hearers that
hey should be thankful for having spared to witness
the return of another anniversary of the birth of
Lord and that they shosd make resolutions Of good
duct for the ensuing year
ST. STEPHENS CHURCH, ROMAN CATHOLIC
At St. Stephens (Roman Cssholic) church, in Twenty
eighth street, Rev. Dr. Cummings pastor, there was
solemn high mass the Rev, Mr. Doyle officiating aided by
two assistants. The only decorations about the church
were the altar which most tastefuly covered with
artificial flowers, cvergreeDs and large number OF waxen
apers these, with the beautiful picture Of the Stoning
Of St Stephen, over the altar get off to great advan
tage Immediately under the picture were in etters OF
gold, the words Jesus" "8lary.n
After the gospel the Rev. DR.. Cummings addressed the
congregation he prefaced his discourse by appea!
the congregation behalf Of the orphans, who he said
were depending their Iiberaly for their support In
the collection which made Afterwards the people APP
peared 10 respond with great beraty After his appeal
he went on to say that without any merit part
were permitted TO enjoy another Christmas There were
none Of who dia not connect pleasant thoughts
with this season-thoughts Of home, simple perhaps
but not to be recalled Where those faces nox-hey
enjoying brighter and happier home in heaven.
And on this day man ought to thank God
for all the blessings He has bestowed him.
He spoke Of the simple OF ChriSts coming-that
he did not 70 command by majesty or power but
TO win love BY his pety and belly example. Man had
fallen away from Him He 10 win the heart OF man.
He knew that ct to love He created US in his
own image and likeness and he could not but love
Did not God make the SUM- and the little grain Of sant
but they wanted Life and soul, while imbued
with His spirit, and object worthy OF Hts love- He
formed body Of the dust Of the EARTH but He formed
,trfh nApfto To
On day like this should love aud fear God, turn
our hearts TO our Rsdeemer? He gave us all we have
Our fathers and mothers who love and cherish us SO
foDdy never can love God does and did He die
on the cross for us How shall show love hiY
We must not be satisfied by merely saying so;
show II by our actions and by our faultless lives.
The reverend Doctor closed bis remarks by speaking Of
the necessity Of approaching the love of God trying
TO obtain that peace necessary for preparation 10 en-
ter ntothe Kingdom Of heaven That peace OF mind and
freedom from Sin was like unto heaven, while uneasy
conscience was perpetual hell
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