New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-04-12
REJOICINGs.
In New.York City.
PRAISE TO GOD AT OLD TRINITY.

PRAISE TO GOD AT OLD Trinity
Trinity Church was never more sorely taxed
than yesterday. Long before noon, the devout wor
shippers who are at all times glad to utter praises to
Onnipotence for merccs given began to I'LL the seats;
bu. when the hour appointed for tho TIE Ds~ and other
exercises arrived not only were the seats 6lied and the
aisles crowded. but the entire SURROUNDINGS OF ITO
building presented much such spectacle as 90 inc
Idoorsteps Of Romish Cathedral on Sabbath morning
1t was not the vulgar crowd merely. either. WINE
many Of the noblest and fsirest Of metropolis had
beel wise in time and had found admission there were
besought piteousy but 10 vain for entrance 30 behbo
the church. in front of the church and on either side Of
the church. both sexes both colors and all sges clam
orsd toeesher for one glance at door or window:
We had intended TO state. In this report what d"n
guished persons were present and tccs part 10 W
ercises We were saved that trouble; ecsrSooas va
pr,,n and as for the exercises-those who were any
BODY will gladly recalling Of soc eierces ~
least far the congregational psI1 We
az v1f NV me readus Of the fifth chapter Of Mat
thew fthe sermon Oh the Mount followed BY Rev.
Dr. vnon in Prat,ss s choir after which The remaining
nra,ers OF tho service for this occasion were recltf
The choir then sang the Ts Dern Lddomn OF boyee
10 A.
Dr. vnton announced the circumstances that bad
been the occasion Of this service and spoke briefly OF
the iafSaee which religion should have upon the minds
of all Referring 10 the preccpts OF our Saytor WHOM
had been read In the sermon the Mount the speaker
expressed deyout hope that charity might prevsi IN
the dispositions of all toward those Who misguided and
errlng though they be. are yet our brethren.
AT the close OF bis remarks, Dr. NntOn made the re-
lest that in the singing Of the Gloria IN Ercelseyey
individual voice in the assembly should De rase1 In
Thanksgiving TO Almighty God for the abundant bless
iDgs which His grace has showered upon our nation
and ourselves
Thsrcupon the great organ poured forth It's tunders
Of music under the sklful touch OF Dr. Cutler; and
under the guidance Of the choir the entire congreea-
CATION srose and chaned with the heartiest unanmty
that noble anthem OF the Episcopal Church the Gloria
IL E1ceiss Of Tails In G. 1t Is seldom in ones lifetime
that scene Of such tremendous significance 10 before
him. We may hear. any Sabbath that we choose to go
Plymouth Church. 5000 people in grand chorus sing
ing the praise Of our Lord and we shall often hear
perhaps the notes Of the organ pealing forth more
thrilling music than that which helps vocalise the
words Of the GlOrio. But not in lifetime do most
men have the proud honor Of standing individuals Of
yast nation, deyouty in the temple Of the Lord singing
praise TO Hin for the triumph OF war Of principle o',
The grass does not grow before the doors Of Trinity
business hasten hiher and thher as ever. eager
to accomplish business drties but within those doors
congregation Of the best and the farest Of the rich
and the poor OF the thoughtful aud the careless has
met 70 say "For Thine abundant mercy in saving this
Republic = for the destruction OF tyranny, slavery.
teachery-or Thy restoring this Thy land y US pur-
fed Of at least one great ev-we give glory 10 Thee In
After the Rev. DR.. Dix had pronounced the benedie-
ton Mr. W. Diler assistant organist Of Trinity. per
formed Handes Hallelujah Chorus upon the organ
fitting close Of the service. The voluntary after
ward consisted Of national airs pealng forth while the
great assembly slowly melted away.
THE SALUTE AT uNIoN.SQUARE
At l24 o'clock yesterday, detachment of the
18th Heavy Artillery made their appearance Ut Union
qusre with four 24pound howtzers under the charge
of Capts. Keim, OF Battery b. and stoughtenberg. OF
Battery &. Three Of the howitzers were placed in
ont Of the Everett HOWE facing the square, and the
salute of 100 guns was Immediately proceeded with.
shaking the ground and threatening dire devastation
10 windows In the peghborhood. and filling the air
with cloud that portended nothing but victories and