The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-12-25

STAINED the HOODED part OF tne
church with golden glory, and danced in fantastic, vari
oolored shadows upon the opposite wall Gradually the
church hed up, until only the centre aisle kept
clear Bishop Potter, Or Mcvicker, Drs yintcn and
oglby Rev. Messrs. ssrrngson and Dix other pro
mnnt members OF the clergy appeared and the services
beeanr Chase presiding at the Melodeon Mr. Catler
the grand organ and Mr. Ale at the chimes The Rev Mr.
sarrngon read the evening prayers, the Rev DR. ogby
the lessons the Rev Mr. Dix the creed and concluding
prayer the children sang the Cdnatc Doino aud the
Be,sedcc ANNA Mea; and it quite Christmas festi
val by itself step away from the hustle and Of
Broadway to the peaceful, quiet evening service.
The Rev. DR. Ogiby said that, for the information Of
those friends who take an interest the sunday school,
he would say that during the last year -four hundred
children had been instructed in the schools connected
with the church by forty teachers. Lest 1t should be
supposed that The children were gathered merely by the
feast Barnabas day aud the toys Christmas, he
wished 10 state that they were very careful the dis
buon Of then gifts and although at these times there
seemed Of course disposition TO swell the Numbers Of
the school, yet gifts were only given TO those who had
attended for certain period. II the homes OF these
poor children could be seen all woud be glad that they
given this ray Of Christmas light to-day Nor have
the efforts OF the teachers been unblssed by Cod During
the last twenty OF the Sunday school children had
become the children Of God and coming before the Bishop
had renewed the made for them in baptism only
remained for him. on behalf Of the children u thank the
Bishop the clergy and tie corporation Of the church for
their Chr gifts the teachers their faithful
vices and their kind friends for their presence. Now,
them said the reverend DOCTOR show your friends how
you can welcome them by singing the hymn,
Shout the glad tidings, exulting sing
Jerusalem triumphs, Messiah is King.
Att the bad sssn sung n BY M q sx child
vnton sad:-sGod is love' SO says the Evangelist 81
John in the chapter read in this yTnrgs lesson, aud
manifest that he his 70 be Saviear We love
Cod says the Apostle because A. hfst loved u.s.
Christmas tells that God Tho world Who
born on Christmas ~, ehldrenf iCaiidrn--th st)
Yes, God in CHRIST Was orn man. But did God come
Ike hero, warrior, ~ li1oa man Of mature yearss
No, he was born 81 Noilai were. He came a
chh - Christmas tel3 that God IL love, beei Use
Christ then Game 10 manifest his love for us la HIM
born the second Adam, the new head az our
lie encompass Ia his love all None low that
they cannot Ell him brother; high that they
cannot be Claimed II the same rcation. And wnen you
read the genealrsy Gfistand know children don't
like to read that pact OF tile >crpureyou will lnd that
among Christs ancestors were men OF all nations, and
who hau coinu,tted the worst OF crimes This was
order that all classes and conditions might De en-
compassed in he sweep OF his mercy. St John tells
love love one another That IS why Christmas IS 50
glad day. On thd day the angels sang Peace on
earth and good viii 70 men You and l. and the child
Of Africa alike brothers and when regcne
rated and admitted W Christs brotherhood by baptism
brothers and heirs Of Heaven. just what
baptism tells 10 the church. Christmas Day tells all the
world This is why like to be children again to day.
This is why this great assembly comes together every
Christmas Eve to Join in your songs As we are but
'children Of larger growth and 'the child father
OF the man, so delight 20 come here and forget our
cares TO forget the cloud at the south once no bigger
than mans hand but now browning the whole hea
vens; forget the lightning sullenly flashing at the
North; and leaving all these things with thu. God who
''doeh all things WE'LL 10 come here with the children
and thank God that Christmas least year.
This is why Christmas IL feast day why there should
no anc %ny sa - ana
all anger dc parts and giving TO those who
than all delight 70 see the poor come here to morrow
morning receive their Christmas turkeys and dinners
by our aims. There your bishop; your venerable
friend, Dr. Ncvicker, one Of the old prosbyters the
younger clergy and the choster boys here the
carol, while the organ and the chimes join with
The congregation then sang with tine effect the follow
ing
CHRISTMAS SONG.
TEMPLE
Words by Rev. F. Oglby; Music by Mr.. Cutler.
Cboir--Hoeanna 10 King David's son,
| Dcseended from the heavenly throne;
In Christmas songs we hail His birth,
Who brought salvation to the earth.
Chorus.-Hosanns 10 King Davids SOM
(Organ)
Hosanna to King Davids soul
Hosanna in the highest Che chimes
Choir.-Hosanna tothe newborn child
OF virgin idhther, meek and mild;
In manger cradle see Him laid,
BY whom the earth and heavens were made.
Chorus-liosanna to the Wonderful
Hosanna to The Wonderful
Hosanna in the highest (1ne chimcs)
Chor.-Hosanna TO the ncarnate Word,
In Bethlehem born The mighty God
Our hearts and tongues with JOY should raise
Their glad hosannas 10 His praise
cborus-liosanna TO the mighty God
organ
Hosanna to the mighty God
HosanDa in the highest The chimcs)
Clo,r--with shepherds ON Judca's plains,
With angels In their nobler strains
Let our hosannas joyful rise
To join the anthems Of the skies
Chorus.-Hossnna, everlasting Father
(0rgan.)
Hosanna, everlasting Father
iosanns in the highest, (rhc chimes)
Choir.-Iet every nation, every voice.
In merry Christmas songs rejoice;
Old men and babes in Zon sing,
That Christ is born TO be her king
Cbdus.-Iiossnna 10 the Prince Of Peace
(Organ.)
Hosanna 10 the 1rince Of Peace
Hosanna in the highest (The chimes