The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-08-07
NATIONAL THANKSGIVING.
rmons by Bishop Uphold, Of Indiana, the
Rev. DR.. Cox, DR.. Tying, DR.. OsgOod, DR..
OsbOn and the Rev. mr.. Coke.
. SERVICES In THE SYyAG0cyEs,
&C., &c., &s
TRINITY CHURCu

DISCOURSE OF BISHOP UPHOLD, OF INDIANA,
u ola TRINITY there wa special ssrvice at eleven
lock yesterday morn ing, in response 10 tho Presidents
uest Tor natiorAl thanksgiving. The ed,nce was
ntor'aoy hiled, md the servces were most impres.
q ipo hssh especially was excellent, several hymns
psalms nasisg been chaDted by tho chorus OF young
US and men IN the most creditabe manner.
no religious services were performed by the Rev. DR..
~ EE and the Rev. Mr. NoyEs. The former read the
: Tons ans The latter intoned the services. s..
The Right Rev. Dr. UpyoLD Bishop OF Indiana delivered
sermon OF the day, which very bries but appro
rate to the occasion. He had been requested he said
some of his friends, to say something reference to
occasion which had called the congregation together
as he had only just reached the city from his home
the far West he not prepared for call as that
nch had been made upon him, not having anticipated
ything OF the kind. Only three months ago we were
embled to dprecate the divine dIspleasure which our
iulness had brought uron We presented ourselves
fore the Lord and impored him to deliver from the
dginents hanging over us. We now, however,
sembied for another puposenamely to return thanks
the Almighty God for de.iverance from our peril to
aise him because He has not given a prey to
II enemies. The hearts Of all should be flied with
latitude for these great favors which God had vouch-
fed TO Our recent should not be regarded
! of trling Importance He looked upon them as in.
kbellon and the establishment of the federal au-
ory throughout the length and breadth Of the land
rebellion that ever occurred had so little provoca
pm as this TO excuse II. The rights which our
putnern brethren pretended were invaded were
pyer In fact violated, and this was admitted
y very distinguished Southern statesman who with
gular contradiction made OF the most powerful ap
against secession but occupied the second place
the so called southern confederacy Bishop Uphold here
oed passage from Alexander II. Stephens celebrated
cech in favor OF the Union and then proceeded ex
tiae on the importance OF late In their
tnae results, particularly regards the free navga-
n OF the Mississippi from its source TO its mouth. The
en- OF bis state and OF the whole West fighting
nero abstraction. but for the restoration OF that
orious Union under which they have enjoyed many
fceess blessngs-to maintain II In It's full integrity
uphold the government elected by majority OF the
ope TO maintain the supremacy Of law and aid tho
Pnsttued authorities In putting down this rebellion by |
bbordin tie to the constitution. In her goomicst |
hys he (the spcaker) had never despaired OF |
ne cause of the republic and he IN the |
cent victories romise OF speedy termination OF
lternecne troubles Then, the rebellion crushed our
puntry will once go fulfilling its destiny the
hc speaker concluded by saying that II right
nowedse the Almighty arm which had protected us, |
pa 10 reoice ard sing hymns Of praise. Bnt while
eoced we ought not to lose sight Of responsibilities.
e work was not yet done and should therefore be
harry Of our Joy. Still further sacrifices were demanded
us, and we should be prepared to meet such upon
Nir patriotism IN proper spirit We pray TO
ur Almighty Father TO continue to bless with
nd victory He alone can give In distress
hat the day might be hastcncd when may be able TO
ssembe together 10 return thanks for the of
osttes and the reunion OF the North South East and
Vest under one flag was his fervent prayer and hope.
At he conclusion Of the discourse the services were
rococded with to the close in the usual manner,