The New York herald., 1868-03-09

The morning service at this church yesterday was,
as usual, largely attended. High mass commenced
at half.past ten O'Clock, the Rev. Mr.. McGnn ofci-
ating as celebrant AT the termination OF the nrst
gospel the Rev. Mr.. Kearney delivered lengthened
DISCOURSE choosing for his text the words, "This Is
my beloved son; hear you, hear you." The reverend
gentleman first referred to the appearance OF our
Lord upon the mountain OF glory, and observed that
the law as dispensed by Moses was only the fore-
runner OF the new law as administered by our Sa.
viour The law Of God was reasonable, and II obeyed
with so much earnestness by the ancient disciples,
how much should 1t be faithfully adhered TO by
Christians Of the present day. Il was worthy the
love OF Christ full OF charity, simple and merited
obedience. Whatever good qualities man possessed,
they were not OF his own making, but came from
God, to whom we are indebted for all our natural
and acquired benefits. We should allow nothing to
interfere with our love OF God. Even our dearest
II they presented any hindrance In the
was easy and the burden was light. Nothing on
Of OFF the law which Ha NJ % everything eve for
guidance in life The law OF Christ was the law OF
tions-namely, simplicity and reasonableness. The
reverend gentleman referred to the great martyrs
who had given up their lives for the nd love 81 Goa
nstilled in their hearts by their crucied Saviour.
He concluded by. exhorting the congregation to
sincere practice OF the law OF God The musical ar.
rangements, it need scarcely be said, were most
satisfactory. Everything runs quite smoothly In the
70 Tn S s % e
each Sunday, which are generally from the best
composers OF sacred music appropriate and efficient
ly performed. Moreover, the artists engaged seem
to be equal to- everything produced, result
ing, no doubt, from careful rehearsals. There Is
no unevenness Each relies on his or her own
individual merits, and consequently the parts re-
quiring simultaneous and well combined effort, are
rendered with gratifying effect both TO the organst
and congregation. Mercadante's beautiful mass, for
three voices, including the KW-te, CTedo,
Sanctus and AOaus Det, was performed at the
morning service yesterday The music itself is not OF
very dicult or classical character, requiring much
force or power OF execution but there Is, neverthe
less, charm in its simplicity and sweetness which
causes It to be regarded as great favorite. When
properly produced by competent choir 1t forms
most agreeable selection OF church music, though
here and there It verges considerably the operac
El Itca'natus, grand trio, In the CredO, was
rendered In most creditable manner by those to
whom 1t was assigned-Madame Ch0me (sopranol
Mrs. Werner (contralto) and Mr.. John Sohst bassol
At the 0ffertory, Conconi's delightful solo, Sdtue
Regina, was interpreted by Madame Chome with
much sweetness and expression. That lady, whose
vocal powers have already been favorably mentioned,
also lent her valuable aid in the Sdnct,ls and 40
nus Del, and was ably assisted by Mrs. Werner and
Mr.. Sohst. Throughout the complete harmony OBJ
served was most gratifying and evidenced just and
careful attention to those rules which regulate and
insure the proper and satisfactory production OF
church music. Mr.. Gustavus Schmitz, director pre-
sided at the organ. The proceedings terminated
shortly after twelve O'Clock,