The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-11-25

The ,onasrs ana, the Lord would work among them
God was always working wonders among his
ago were no. as holy as those mentioned
in the scripture THIS WAS 9 mistake; all
.Soss who lived before u.s. bal We certainly could learn
| from them how 10 sanctiiy ourselves to make
worthy Of the Lord why, said me reverend gentleman
the Apostles accomplished all the time they were
earth From this denomination alone millions Of
Gospel This wonderful, and other sects doing
equally we'll In order 10 sauctfy ourselves for God
city the members were working with energy and per.
severance not only In the church but in their homes
Brothers 4, y, and were holding prayer meet.
entire congregation and he trusted that this wonderful
work would extend 10 this congregation
Baptist Church. Lee Avenue, Brooklyn.
The Rev. J. Hyatt Smith ofnciated morning and even
ing in the new Baptist church, Lee avenue tho
Intersection Of Taylor street, Brooklyn, T. D. AZ the
early service the reverend gentleman took his text from
the First Corinthians chapter 2s coupling that
with the seventeenth chapter Of St. john and during
the delivery Of his discourse referred to the prayers and
the promises therein recorded and pronounced his faith
to be- and tho faith Of every Christian believer should
Words for II they were not TO DO 30 relied upon then
the sacred volume was fiction, eternity dsuson and
At evening service he took his from theatrical
pacards which he had seen posted throughout the cities
Aucton'' was prominently announced. He vindcaied
his position IN taking profane subject for the text OF
ms discourse Sy quoting ~ rnua - ss example b Wn0
audience that had assembled In Athens, took his
stand on Pagan altar and pronounced his text there
FROM He then diiated upon the havoc which theatrical
calculated TO make In the minds OF
the people, and especially alluded that range Of the
drama which assails the moral and arouses the
latent passions OF creduous and upsuspectng YOUTH
The Twenty.third street Presbyterian
Church.
The pastor Of this church, the Rev. H. D.
Norhrop yesterday morning preached very interest
ing sermon taking for his text the tenth chapter Of St.
Matthew, 2sth and 3oth He spoke at length Of
providence OF God in all things the little well as
great Citing instances Of what he considered divine
interpretations for some good purpose, hidden to tho
mental penetration Of man, he pointed 10 the late rail-
way accident by which an entire train Of cars was pre-
cptatcd into river through broken bridge, causing
the death Of several WHAT the "hidden purpose" OF
the nterposon in this incident was he did not attempt
to point out He then strongly, In support OF his
argument OF watchful Providence constantly
looking to the welfare Of for good purpose,
recalled mind the escape of Noah and his family from
destruction by the waters OF the deuge the deverance
Of the people Of Israel from Egypt the miraculous pro-
vidng for Elijah the wilderness the life Of job. the
and Of the fire through which the three young
men walked unsoathed.
Allen Street Presbyterian Church.
Interesting services commemorative OF tho fifty first
anniversary OF the Sunday School attached to this
church held here yesterday morning and evening
About six hundred children Of bort sexes attended.
The opened at about half-past ten A. NJ with
"Welcome the old Teachers and Scholars" written
for the school by the Rev. Edward Hopper former
scholar, sung by the children, which was followed by
reading Of the Scripture and prayer A hymn "Why
should children hold their peace next sung, when
the Rev. Mr.. Hopper delivered q short sermon, CON-
mentng with Satisfaction upon the prospe rv OF tho
school and its effectiveness in doing the work Of Christ
He also referred 10 his former connection with IT, and
expressed an earnest hope that sphere OF usefulness
which had extended since then, might continue to
grow and is beneficial results multiply More singing
by the children closed the proceedings In the evening
there was another reunion, which was largely attended,
and at which addresses made by several gentlemen
formerly connected with the school.
Second Unitarian Church, Brooklyn.
Mrs. Lucretia Mott preached yesterday morning at
the chapel OF the Second Unitarian Society, OF
Clinton and Congress streets, Rev. John w. Chadwick,
pastor There was large congregation present
After the usual introductory services MIRA Mott who
spoke extemporaneously, prefaced her discourse by
liksning the presence Of such largo congregation,
mnglng with another. the first coming together
OF the Apostles after their Beloved had left them. Mrs
Mott In the Of her alluded the reccp.
ton she had received in Boston and Philadelphia where
efforts being made to destroy what she termed
bad been isolated and she .hersorc e. some
in occupying their time at that early hour; but
extended and clergymen alone need not year after
year minister alone TO the people IN their churches
Having commented the great advantage OF culliva-
ting sxtemporaneous speaking, she next spoke favor
ably OF the celebrated Dr. Claiming who she regretted
so little known Passing on then TO the corruption
Of modern politicians and the depravty OF demorazed
Chrstendom, she remarked that some people excused
this falling on from the right path by misquoting the
Scriptures 70 the effect that all mankind was inclined
to evil. Such was not the case. BY following true
religion the standard OF righteousness would be obtained
aud the consequence inevitable Everything would SO
in harmony and society remain undisturbed. She
concluded by speaking high terms OF the great
forms social affairs made in modern times, better
the condition OF the poor equaze society," and for all
these advantages gratitude should be given TO Him who
was the giver Of all things
Free Will Baptisfs.
large concourse OF the denomination known Free
win Baptss assembled yesterday morning this house