The New York herald., 1868-04-13

preached an Instructive discourse from the gospel
S ss da In and he ew
come when, however separated by time, or into
what constituents the material parts may have been
resolved the soul OF man will again inhabt the
body which previously 1t cast on, and both continue
thus united for all eternity deducng from this the me-
cessy OF our 50 using our bodies mere nat ,hey sy
above referred to the Customary number OF otner
masses were celebrated, that al nine O'Clock ce!ng
sung by volunteer choir.
Christ Church, Williamsburg.
The Easter services yesterday at this handsome
Ep!scopaan church In Bedford avenue. Williams
burg peculiarly impressive, and attracted large
congregations both In the morning and evening
The chancel was beautifully decorated with clusters
OF aZaleas. While the beautiful Easter anthem,
"Christ Is Risen" peaed out from the organ 1t was
taken up by the choir In the most solemn and yet
joyous strain and the other musical selections were
given In the best manner The Rector, the Rev A.
H. Partridge preached an eloquent sermon on the
resurrection OF the Saviour. He spoke OF the past
season of Lent, and the reason for its due observ
crucdxion OF our Lord, his descent into the grave
for the sake OF frail humanity. and his triumphant
resurrection so many hundred years ago, the
anniversary OF which the congregation were
now celebrating. Easter Sunday was day
Of peculiar gadness. but i was one IL also ls9
which required deep necessity for thought
and reflection. The reverend gentleman concluded
by urging on his hearers the urgent need there was
OF their striving to deserve the sacrifice that our
Saviour had made in their behalf, and praying that
when the last great Easter day comes when all man.
kind would rise again. they might be found among
those elected by the Lord to resting place In
heaven. In the afternoon the usual monthly examt.
nation Of the Sunday school scholars OF the church
took place, when all acquitted themselves wel after
which new banner was presented to the school,
under which the children win march In procession on
Ascension Day. The usual morning service was
held at hafpast seven O'Clock, when another sermon
was preached by the rector on the subject OF the day.
---
ST. Mary's Church, Williamsburg.
Father Mcdonald, pastor Of this church, celebrated
Mandanicis Mass No. O. assisted by Fathers Shand.
ley and Fox At the conclusion OF the mass Father
Shandley delivered an eloquent discourse upon the
subject OF s'The Resurrection OF the Lord" During
the exercises the church was densely crowded and
the music highly appreciated. Miss Mary Gillette
presided at the organ, and Miss Anna Reid, Miss
ties OF the church executed the vocal parts At the
vespers Father Mcdonald delivered discourse OF
great power upon the subject OF "Lessons nom the
Plymouth Church.
rubic worship was celebrated yesterday by the
Rev. H. w. Beecher in Plymouth church with so.
lemniy becoming the grand festival In commemora-
ton of the Christian belief in mans redemption, the
resurrection Of the Saviour from the tomb. In refer
to the congregational affairs OF his church the
reverend gentleman made special request that the
Freedman's Union Commission for the education Of
the poor In the Southern States would be favorably
received. The association established for that pur-
pose has one hundred and forty teachers In active
operation, dispensing the blessings OF school edu-
cation to about two thousand pupils chiefly adults,
who attend day, evening and Sunday schools. Many
Of those teachers are people Of color and we'll quail
fed, and nearly Ave hundred are In state Of special
classes OF Instruction. Although the poverty OF the
freedmen In the South Is too apparent the aSSOcia
tion enterains the hope of putting Its schools on
national and non.sectarian character It cannot fail
OF enlistng the sympathy OF the friends OF common
school system In the South. In urging this interest
ing question upon his hearers the reverend advocate
said that the object of the institution was not con-
fined to people OF color. but rather extended far and
wide to every class 1t had not its origin and growth
from the exlgencies OF the time but for the mante
nance OF common school system for white and
black without distinction and totally void Of secta-
rian element. After twenty years association with
the people he then addressed he would not ask them
to distribute Bibles among four millions OF their
brethren in the South but he would ask them afford
their cooperation In teaching the Ignorant man how
to read He would ask them to do as Christ had done
In Gallilee and all through His divine mission, to go
among the poor and minister unto them. II there be
some, and he hoped there were not, who would not
help the whites In the South, he would ask them to
help the blacks. The blacks and whites are all
brethren for whom our Saviour died and rose again.
They were all men and brethren, both black and
white, and he would follow all, whether white or
black for they were all Christs, and all his alike.
The reverend gentleman concluded brilliant address
by exhorting his congregation to contribute bounti
fully from their abundance In support Of this assoca-
tou and in all things to remember the words Of the
Saviour, who In speaking to oil made no distinction
In saying, ~ go before you to my Father and your
Father my God and your God" In the evening the
Rev. Mr. Beecher preached from First Ephesians,
eighteenth verse.
Celebration Of Easter In New Jersey.
The churches In Jersey City were all well attended
yesterday At st. Peters Catholic church there was
select congregation at haf-past ten O'Clock, when
Mozart's No. IL mass was given by full orchestra
and double quartet choir specially engaged. The
execution OF the Gloria IN EIcelsis and the A1nus
Del was highly crcdtable. The sermon was preached
from the gospel OF the day by the pastor, Father
Corrigan AT the conclusion OF the mass the orches
ira struck up march from midsummer Nights
Dream" which evoked the admiration OF the entire
congregation. st. Peters church has attained q
reputation for its music that attracts thither the
cite OF the city on Sundays.
In Newark, despite the severity OF the weather the
attendance at nearly all the churches was unusually
large. Particularly was this the In the Episco
pal and Catholic places OF worship. At Trinity. the
Oldest Episcopal church In town. the usual Easter
service was celebrated with much impressiveness
The communion table, lecturn and baptsmal font
were tastefully decorated with choice iowers. In
the morning the rector Rev. DR.. Meier Smith, dis.
coursed ably from the words, "Our Saviour Jesus
Christ hath abolished DEATH" The holy eucharist was
administered TO large number OF communicates at
the conclusion OF the service. The services ut ST.
Patricks Cathedral were the occasion OF immense
congregations Mt each OF the masses In strong con-
trast TO the impressive sombreness which clothed
the edifce during the week OF Passion, Just ended
its appearance yesterday, profusely decorated with
nora offerings and Illuminated with hundreds Of
tapers, was peculiarly grand and beautiful. At half
past ten solemn Pontlhcial Mass was celebrated with
the Right Rev. Bishop Bayley as celebratant At ves
pcrs Of the same character the Bishop preached an
excellent sermon.
ieCTlpr nm SwsnfNnoRe