The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-01-20

came ympathzers with Christ HIMSELF In Italy, Spain,
chsr every where glorious monuments OF Catholic
onaiy met the eye. In ono institution 10 kome-an
a.! part: q the soss came 70 tina. CEN
ais 1 thousand many MAN. and 'n s~sa S
nVe 'nousan" .sale. were provided VIII shess, and
succor On single occasion England she Was a'noqs
their hospital. for the elie Of Tho poor and IN tLoss
grand old Catholic days. klsa washed the ieeI OF
the poor pilgrims as 70 this day done m HoMe auIas y
SO demeanng himself with his own hands to perform
mental offices for the poor he quoted as preoedens ana
In defence OF bis dong the action OF his brother KING
OF England But the revolution Of tho sixteenth
century known as the Protestant Reformation, over
threw this great work i did much in tho way o.
destroying Christian charity, and Id consequence
OF IL the poor fell back to a condition as
bad as that they occupied under Pagan cviii1a.
ton. In The first place the unity Of the
faith was broken, and then was snapped asunder the
bond Of charity. Tie Archbishop then spoke Of the
philanthropy which distinguished many Protestant peo
pies, and claimed credit for as human virtue but il
was not the real Christian charity Ho alluded also 70
the rise Of tho conlraterny OF st Vincent do Paul.
which IS especially devoted to works OF charity, and
closed his remarks with touching appeal TO his hearers
TO be ready and willing TO give at all times Of their
human sympathy, but for Chriss sake for that only
which Is given to tho poor from motives Of real charity
VIII avail unto eternal salvation al the great accounting
day.
The services were closed with the bencdicon OF the
blessed sacrament, the Archbishop officiating.
Church of the Resurrection.
The first service In this church edit corner
OF Madison and Fory-aevcn street, was per-
formed yesterday morning, at half past ten o'clock
before numerous congregation. The entire building,
both exterior and ntorlor, Is exceedingly pain and
resembles to certain degree church architecture OF The
seventh century; but. although devoid of ornamental
ton, 1t is substantial, and throughout economy
and taste are apparent. The proceedings opened
with the usual morning prayers, which were read
by DR.. Stauntou. Rev. Dr. E. 0. Fagg, rector,
then delivered sermon, choosing for his text the nifty
sixth OF the eighth chapter OF the First Book of
Kings Bessed be the Lord that hath gwen unto
his people, Israeli" After somo preliminary observa
tons tho reverend gentleman went State that
would seem that tho inscription quoted might be udci
ousy adopted IN reference 10 the erection OF their new
church. for they had by Providantia power been od TO
that point they had at length reached their after
overcoming many obstacles and successfully encounter
ing numerous difficulties. He thanked tho congregation
for tho substantial encouragement, by means which
had been cordially extended TO him, and he gratied
to SEQ the results OF their good works in tho erection
of the church which would stand a monument or
their picty for generations yet 10 come. After review
ing the circumstances under which that site was
selected aud other matters connected with the building
lie detailed the difficulties which attended the under
taking, and dwelt on tho expediency Of a continued
support. In conclusion he adverted TO the twoiod
object OF their assembng-one for the introductory
service in tho house dedicated the worship God,
and the other to Introduce young candidate to the
priesthood He delivered most impressive address,
pointing out the great responsibilities devovng the
ministry aud the great necessary to be used Ia
order to employ the important functions vested in them
with The solemn ceremonies or ordination
were then proceeded with The candidates. Mr. Il. Rice
and Mr. H. Casquet the priesthood and Mr. Fisher for
Deacon presented by Mr. Holiness and the Bishop,
the Right Rev. DR.. Potter, conferred the orders.
Throuehout the proceedings were OF tho most imposing
chara ter, and regarded by the congregation with
the greatest attention. Rev. Mr Johnson and Mr..
Davenport part tho services which brought
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