The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-09-20
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THE CITY CHURCHES.

Reopening Of the Temples Of Worssip--Ise-
pairs and Renovafions--The Summer Vaca-
TONS OF the Pastors.
An the fashionable sheep OF the religious mock
having returned from wandering in search OF fresh
fields and pastures new, their devoted shepherds
have also returned TO their mutton and are prepar
ing pipe the sweetest pastoral lays for The comfort
OF their flock To-day the sacred ediices OF the
polls will resound with the familiar voices OF the
long-absent pastors; gorgeous pety will kneel de-
voutIy to return thanks for the fruits OF good living;
the pent up melodies OF organ and choir viii peal
forth the hosannas OF The faithful, and squalid
poverty and shameless vice will walk the streets
before without eye 10 pity or a hand
TO save. Most Of the metropolitan clergy
men who have been absent ENJOYING the
sweet scented breeZes of the lowered mountain side
or ike the Apostle Peter, among the flnny tribes OF
the New England coast, have already returned 10
their posts to guard the innocent lambs OF their ocE
from the Vaccinations Of the dreaded being who is
continually going about seeking whom among
fashionable people he may most conveniently devour
Others are so charmed by the beauties of sea side
and country landscape that they have not yet found
strength to tear themselves away, but the whole
army of metropolitan apostles will be ready this day
week TO pour such volley INTO the enemy as VIII
make him sing small until the return Of another
warm Below will DC found some brief lettings
Of the dolngs IN city churches:-
TRINITY CHURCH.
The congregation Of Trinity church was extremely
slim during the summer months, but the attendance
now every sunday Is as large az at any time in the
religious season. The church was not only open
every sunday during the summer, but every day OF
the week. and the relgiOusly inclined wanderers In
Broadway and contrite bulls and bears from Wall
street had always refuge from themselves.
ST. PAULS, BROADWAY,
was also open all summer and services were held
daily No changes OF any kind have taken place in
the decoration OF the interior or In the personnel Of
the choir.
DR. HENDRICKS CHURCH.
The Church OF the Tabernacle, Baptist, on Second
avenue and Tenth street, of which Dr. Hendricks is
religious interregnum. The Rev. Doctor has re-
turned from the Green Mountains, where he has
been seeking during the summer months, recreation
and health. Services will be held In the church to-
day.
THE DUTCH REFORMED CHURCH
IN washington place was reopened for divine service
on the first Sunday OF this month. The Rev. DR..
Hutton, who had been soourning in the interior Of
the state during the summer months is in excel.
lent health and will occupy the pulpit to-day Dur
Ing his absence the church was thoroughly reno
THE BRICK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 60
In Fifth avenue has also been cleaned and put In
order for the season. 1t was open during the entire
summer except two weeks in which wOrkmen were
engaged i'll making necessary repairs. The Rev. DR..
Spring, who spent his vacation in Saratoga, and the
Rev. Dr. Murray, who ruralized in Manchester, are
both home Services will be held In the church to-
day.
THE MERCER STREET CHURCH
was opened for religious service this day week by
DIR. Striker. DR.. Booth, who Is seeking relaxation
from the severe labOrs OF the last in Europe
ON tour, has not yet returned. The church has
been cleansed ana renovated since the rush to the
watering places IN the early summer broke up tho
congregation.
FIFTH AVENUE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.,
in Filth avenue was also opened to the tired wan-
derers from the seaside on last Sunday. The rever
end Doctor, who has been absent In the country
during vacation, will conduct the services to-day.
In Filty-secOnd street. was opened for religious
service on the first Sunday of this month. No al
terations OF any moment have been made in the
interior OF the building since the spring and the
choir remains unchanged.
GRACE CHURCH
Will be reOpened to-day. Tie Rev. DR.. Potter,
who has been sojOurning in Boston, will con-
duct the services. some alterations have been
made in the interior OF the church since it was last
open. The pulpit, which formerly was placed in the
chance has been removed to the front OF the altar,
ana the cushions and ottomans have been newly COW
cred. Mechanics were employed all day yesterday
In putting the finishing touches to their handwork
ana In making soft the luxurious seats Of the faith
THE DUTCH REFORMED CHURCHES
have been open all through the season. The Rev.
Witt have attended and continue to minister to the
spiritual wants Of their congregations in FOryeighth
Fifth avenue and in Fourth Street and Lafayette
place. The latter church has been thoroughly reno
CHURCH OF THE MESSIAH.
This church was open all summer, and the devoted
pastors fought IL out that line in spite OF the burn
ng fiery furnace OF the heated term. No changes
lave taken place In the meantime In the personnel
)f the choir and the church remains as 1t was when
he religious season In other places ended. Services
Will be held to-day, as usual.
THE FOURTH UNIvERsALIsr CHURCH,
Forty fifth street, which was closed during the sum-
ner season. opened on the first sunday OF Septem-
her. Services will be held in the church to-day The
congregation have not returned from their summer
but enough are present in the city to
make the services to be held to-day very Interesting
ZION CHURCH.
Bishop Sogthgate, who spent HIS summer vacation
AT Nyack returned TO his charge time since Ser
vices were commenced In the church the first
Sunday OF the month. No changes have taken place
in the interior OF the church during the vacation.
TRINITY CHAPEL
was open for religious service all summer the Rev.
DR.. Swope officiating. The organ, which was con-
siderably out OF order, has been repaired and put in
tune for the winter season.
st. PAULS METHODIST CHURCH, FOURTH AVENUE,
has been open to worshippers since the first Sunday
OF the month. DIR. Ridgeway, who was absent at
the watering places, conducts the Services. The
church underwent q thorough OveIhaulng during
the vacation. The choir Is unchanged, the singers
belonging to 1t still holding their positions.
THE CHURCH OF ALL SOULS,
in Fourth avenue, IL now open, and service will be
held to-day. No changes OF consequence have taken
place either In the personnel OF the choir or In the
appearance OF the building since 1t was closed for
the summer months.
MISCELLANEOUS RELIGIOUS INTELLIGENCE.