The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-12-21
Three Hundreth Anniversary OF the
Scottish Reformation.

RELIGIOUS SERVICES IN THE JANE STREET fREsBY-
TERRAIN cHuRcH-HIsroglcAL DISCOURSE BY REV.
JOHN BRAsH, ETC., ETC.
The three hundreh anniversary of the Scottish Rfor
nation celebrated Thursday evening in the Jane
street United Presbyterian church.
Owing to want Of publicity the inclemency Of the
weather the church ba, partially Ged the majority
OF those present being ladies.
Religious services according to the form Of the Scottish
church were performed by Rev John Brash.
The services commenced with singing the hunireth
psalm, COMMENCING
All people that on earth do dwell
Sing TO the Lord with cheerful voice, nc.
The eighteenth psalm then read after which Rev.
John Brash offered up eloquent and impressive prayer
in reference the occasion which nd drawn them
gcthcr thanking God for the goodness and mercy He had
shown the churches Of the reformation In times past
and suppcang continuance of His mercy and protec-
ton for the churches In all lands for time TO
Dr. BRAsH, before commencing his discourse, read an
extract from report drawn up by committee appointed
by tie United Presbyterian church Of Scotland In which
stated that the day most appropriate for the cele
braton of the trcentennary Of the Scottish Reforma
on the 10th day Of december, and this day will be
Observed throughout scotland national and religious
holiday This is the first public anniversary Of the
which has ever taken place as owing to the
religious and political troubles OF former times, public
celebration would have been both mPolitic and DANCE
The text from which he preached the rs verse Of
the l27th Psalm, Except the Lord build the house,
they allr vain tnat build ", except the Lord Keep
the city. the waichman waketh but In vain" lie
mencca by aging that this year viii long be remember
ed, Italy viii long remember IL, as the dawn Of
a brighter and happier era America viii long rcmcm
Der IL, but whether with JOY or sorrow history
alone can tell but he hoped the men who
shall live three hundred years hence may have "a glor
prospect 10 contemplate have to look back
for the three hundred years which have passed since the
reformation IN Scotland The spread q the reformation
and the downfall az Popery In England and scotland has
been tho means Of spreading civilization and nteg
~ The United states and 80 II has been ever since the
world began The preaching OF the Gospel has always
served 10 bind nations closer together The prosecutions
Of the Presbyterian Church by the Papsts the disruption
Of the church in Scotland and its transpantng 10 the
shores Of the New World subjects which he would
much like "a address hcm but should eonne his atteu.
ton ~ the events which transpred Immediately prior
the reformation. Christianity was introduced into Scot
land by missionaries from the Fast they belonged to the
Church of 81 John, and the most important article
in their belief was thatthey held the doctrine OF justin
cation by iah but after time the church ef Rome sup
planted them in the island The reformation commenced
IN Germany and the doctrines gradually spread the
shores Of Scotland The first martyr for the doctrines Of
the reformation in Scotland Patrick Hamilton, who
burnt at the stake the Castle green Of ST. Andrews
in the year l52s Noble by birth, and highly educated
the highest offices Of the church we're within his grasp
but he lmbibed the doctrines OF the reformation while
visiting Germany Several others also suffered at Edn.
burg and at 81 Andrews Again, after an interval Of
the Castle green In the town OF ST. Andrews THIS
George wishart friend Of the great reformcr John
tieness Of his character, but offered up
sacrifice 10 the principles OF the reformation.
IN the year iost the hrst IresbyterlT congregation
was established within the walls OF St Andrews Castle,
with John Knox for their pastor. 30 that Ia fact the
formation took place three hundred ana thirteen Yeas
since The castle was bescged by the forces % tn
Queen the land side and by French feet they did not
surrender the Queens forces but 10 the French feet
aud John Knox sentenced 10 serve Ia the French ga
lies for twelve months Al the end II that TINS ie
liberated through the interference OF the Queen When h.
set al liberty he made his way Germany and after
rambling about In that country for time finally took NJ
bis abode IN Geneva From this retreat he forth
UPHOLD the principles Of The reformation IA Scotland AMI
with real aud courage equal ~ that OF Martin Luther he
fought the grea, battle Of religion. Ihe xeA and IN
trcpdty Of this the greatest ~ Scotch roorners were
then described in eloquent and glowing language.
The conclusion Of the discourse dnvoed % showing
NAT IN spite OF the assertion Of Lord Macluey, that The
reformation has made no progress In Scotland Coz the
i've hundred years viii In its progress aud suits
pare fayorably with the reformatons which have taken
place IN any other country.
collection was taken up 10 aid the Protestant Iusi
iuie Ia kdneurr After ging another hymn the bene
dcion was pronounced and The congregation dispersed