Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-10-15

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DEDICATION OF TEE NKw YORK AVENUE PEGS
sYfERIAs CHuRcH-fhe unpropttious SUITE Of
the weather Yesterday did not prevent a large At
tendance on fhe various dedicatory services at
throug bout the day. The President Of the United
States, regular attendant on this church, was
present at the morning service and occupied a
prominent position near the pulpit, Postmaster
General Hoit was also present -
- The hoHr for the commencement Of The service
having arrived, DR. Gurley (pastor), accom- panied
by Rev. Doctors Tustln. Of this city, Junkins, of
81 PHILADELPHIA, and Boardman, of New York. took
position In the pulpit, entering the same through
door on the left, leading from the pastor .
studio In the basement below.
A beautiful anthem, entitled ''And In the last
days IL shall come to pass, was sung by the choir,
aft-r which prayer was offered by the Rev. DIR.
Gurley =
portion CT scri piure-the sth chapter of Kings
commencing with the 18th verse-was then read
oy the pastor, when the congregation united with
the choir in singing hymn, Of which the follow
Ing are the first two verses
And will the great eternal God, 80
On earth establish his abodsl -
And will be from his radiant throne
D Accept our temples fer his own -
These walls we to thy honor raise,
Long may they echo with thy praise
And thou descending fill the place,
With choicest tokens OF thy grace.
DR.. Tustin thea followed In an impressive and
fervent invocation to the Divine Throne earnestly
imploring the great Jehovah to avert the national
cslamities which seemed to impend with such
threatening horror over cur glorious country.
Another hymn was sung, when the Rev. DR.
Boardman preac he'd forcible and edifying dis
Purse fron Psalms, SO 11-"For a day in thy
l. I~~AX- Al. ~
a dCorkeeper in the house II my God than to
dwell In tie tents Of wiekeduessn text such
this leads naturally to reflections on the duty
NJ all men TO give their presence TO the house Of
dependence on BIS bounty for all we are and all
have, as for the sake Of securing new blessings
through that gate Of Heaven fer ourselves, our
families, and our country ....F
After referring to this subject In Its general
bearings, and endeavOrng at some length To show
that the erection Of evangelical churc hes was Of
great public benefit, and leagued with the best
Interests Of society. he thus eOquently alluded to
the vast benefits which might especially be ex-
peeted TO result from the erection Of the beautiful
edifce In which they Were then assembled
We are all witnesses TO the signal liberality and
efficiency displayed by those immed lately engaged
IN the prosecution Of this work This beautiful
edifce attests at once their pety and their benh-
cehce, their love 10 God aud love to men They
have assembled to-day amidst the generous sym
pathes Of the commonly to present II grateful
Offering 10 the Trune 6Od-Jehovah work
IKE tnls is impressed Win nlgn value unQer
any circumstances, even in a secluded village or
among the mountains What, then, must be its
importance here at the very heart Of this proud
COnfederacy. For Washington, beyond any other
city Of our country, Is to be regarded in two
s-ntially different aspects, which may be styled
domestic and foreign, or local and relative
To the one 1t is popular al ke In every commu-
nifty ,equi,ed for It's own benefits r:stiaints
ordinances To the other IL Is allied by strong
and intimate ties with every town and hamlet.
IL Is scarcely too extfavagant to say with every
workshop OF the Republic" This 10 not a mere
speculative connection. but actual, vital union
The pulses which beat here send their vibrations
10 the remotest points Of our vast terrtory-into
every haoitation that claims the protection OF our
laws. IL is in this view especially that we insist
upon the In porance to be attach TO the erection
Of a new evangelical church Ia our Metropolis.
But, however humiliating the confession, we are
obliged 70 admit, that the tendency, as well with
nations as with individuals, is to forget God
The experiment Of self-government VIII b we are
trying, aud which is justly regarded as involving
the cause OF free th oughout the world
il not yet perfected. There emens along the
horizon which at times cause the best and wisest
amongst us to trembIe for the issue One thing at
least may be considered as immutably settled-our
future depends upon the favor OF God, and the
only effective method by which we can counteract
the calamites with which are threatened is to
use the weapons He has furnished. IL Is dis
Pnragemen' to our Constitution and laws, to our
Legislatures and magistrates, to say that there
are evils they cannot cure; wrongs they cannot
redress; perils they cannot avert. You will
understand me when, by way OF illustration,
j specify " dishonesty, faction and barbarism -
as three Of the foul demons which are with shame
Less enrontery plotting against US, even at our
seats Ct power. With what agency can you pre-
vent the fatal results Of such evil spirits ohsr than
the Gospel Of Christ? III learning and eloqaence,
IL lofty culture and ripe experience were all that
was necessary for this purpose these evil and
ruPiing spirits would long since have been driven
from the Capitol No revengeful passion, no sec
cd M
mercensry traffic, can resist such. The POWER 10
stronger than the strongest human arm; s victories
ARE as benefcent Al they are decisive. But what
We need. what the whole country needs above all
things, Is that this benign influence shall be en-
throned here, al the very centre Of the repu bile
Let, 10 come down upon this restless conflicting,
sxcitable community, like rain upon the mown
Gras, like showers that water the earth and the
peobieTns that solve our statement are solved
Z Among other advantages you effect by the &C.
lion Of such an edince as this you aid In depress-
Ing the spirit Of dscord, now rife % our land
and assist men Of integrity, when they come here
public functionaries, to discharge their duties
fearlessly 70 God and TO men. UnqusstionabIy
the social and civil benefits which dew from pub
and the radical idea Of the sanctuary il that Of
house Of God ---...
At the close Of the discourse, the Rev. Dr. Jun.
kin led in prayer.
A solo soprano, entitled "Flee as Bird, :" was
then sung In spirited style by Miss 6urley.
Dr. Guriey (pastor) stated that the entire cost Of
tne cOlaCe Eds E-O,OOO. some OF ibis
amount had been paid over. A thous md or more
In reliable subscription had yet to be collected
leaving debt Of some Gig hit or ten thousand dol
lars yet 10 be liquidatsd. r-.
collection WAS taken up, when these pleasant
exercises were terminated by hymn and dox-
Ology. sax
In the afternoon, DR.. Sunderland delivered an
effective discourse, selecting his texta portion
OF the 9th verse Of the 9th chapter Of lsdiah'A nd
his name shall be called Wonderful At mig ht
the Rev. DIR yuRkins, OF Philade phia dIscoufsed
from the 9Th yerse Of the I'd chapter OF FAC harlan
RRLI6Ious Yesterday heavy rain prevented
the attendance Of very large congregat ons at the
various churches -
MRtodiU Protestant ChErsh, Ninth street =
Rev. p Light Wilson, pastor, preached from the
text Of Psalm l22 o-"Pray for the peace Of Jeru-
salem: they shall prosper that love thee " The
opportunity Tor uniting with the church being
offered, the names OF three persons were offered
and received for registry witn the Membership
At night, the discourse was based upon the text
Of r omans, 6-22 -.I El.t'
Wesley Chapel The morning discourse WIS
delivered byS Roszel, from the text Of Matthew
26-''Bat ] say unto YOU In this place Ia one
greater than the temple The reputation Of the
Rev. Mr. ROszel 90 pulpit orator Is well known
and the discourse Yesterday was pronounced, by