The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-09-13

him Of his entire confidence and sympathy. After
expressing himself heartily In favor OF singing
hymns in the worship OF God, he adds-"Such are
oreny my own Views on the subject; and rather than
abandon them would cheerfuly stand by your side
and be rebuked by any or all OF the ecclesiastical
conclaves of Christendom." lie SAYS
church or ecclesiastical body may prohibit hymns
nom Deing sung; but such prohibition Is not wise.
so long az mems souls are spiritually anguid 1t does
not sgnlIy much; they will not trouble themselves
mucn about the singing OF psalms or hymns, or sing
ing anything at ALL But let the fountains OF the
great deep OF old Nature be broken up in mems souls,
as under the earthquake heavings OF mighty re-
Vlval and the spiritual instincts let loose aud nten-
sihed, will find for themselves vent in sacred song,
ana cannot be restricted to Old Testament Psalms,
however intellectually precious In their own place.
Unuer the now anu current OF spiritual energy the
prose OF Scripture will often be used as chant prayer
VIII often become sort OF chant, the glow and
lervor or inward feeling dfusing radiance over all
surrounding objects, and the visible manifestations
OF grace In the awakened and COMMERCIALLY all Will
neousiy~of sacred song Under the stir and gush Of
spiritual movement and excitement, let hymnist
only strike up such simple ode, with accompany
Ing tune as that which begins with the familiar
words Nearer, my God, to Thee" and venture to
say that the stifest the sternest and the most ex
elusive Psalmlst would, in spite OF himself his pref
erences and antecedent convictions, be carried
along with the tide OF ''grave, sweet melody and
almost unconscousy contribute his own quota to
Adns Israel-The New Jewish Temple In
Louisville, Ky.
The Louisville Journal OF the 9th instant contains
seven and half columns OF Q report OF the dedica
ton OF the temple OF the congregation Adas Is
rae located corner Of Sixth street and Broadway in
that city. The concourse of people drawn together
the occasion was among the largest ever known in
Louisville including all the principal military and
civil officers Of the United States State and municipal
governments. The Rev. Messrs. B. H. Gotthelf and
WISE Of Cincinnati, and DR.. KleeburR Rabbi Of the
temple ociated assisted by the regular officers Of
the congregation In addition to the powerful
organ lone Of the finest in the western country and
erected at cost Of between 900 and 100000 there
was full orchestra Of choral instruments and
twenty or thirty singers from the Mendelssohn Soct
ETY. and different church chors, including that OF
the temple Taken altogether the Journal says this
Is one OF the most notable events In the history OF
AS OF special interest to our Israelite friends we
present the following description OF the magnificent
edifce:-
The basement contains lecture room, stxty-four
by forty feet, committee rooms and residence for
jantor and Is thirteen feet six inches high IN the
clear. This portion Of the building is on level with
the ground. The main audience room on the second
or main moor is sxty-four feet wide by one hundred
teen by twenty-five feet and circular recess in
the rear containing the Ark Of the Covenant. This
side asles by columns and arches The nave is sixty
feet high In the clear The side aisles are
thlrty-elght feet high In the clear The
ceiling has been finished very deliberately
with heavy nodded circles and deep-sunken
panels with dome In the centre Of the
building, In which handsome stained skyght
has been introduced. The windows are all glazed
with fine stained glass. Those in the transepts and
large circular windows to the front are particularly
beautiful being all full stained glass OF the most
elegant design and most elaborate colors The in
terror woodwork, such as pews and other finish. Is
all Of black and white walnut. The ark is also Of
black walnut Of the most elaborate design, sur.
mounted by q dome and minapets finished in blue
and gold, and the opening to the sanctuary Enclosed
with handsome velvet curtain, Ornamented with
gold fringes and the tablets OF the law have been in
troduced into the front portion of the ark gold
lettering with most excellent effect The gal
lery for choir and organ Ia located to the
front OF the building, extending over the
front vestibue entrances. This room is
lighted by seventeen chandeliers, containing from
six to twelve lights each, and about twenty
brackets of two and three lights each. On each side
OF the speakers stand are standard lights contain
ing the seven burning tapers, most deliberately
finished in blue and gold. The main entrance ia
from Broadway, and IL approached by handsome
hight OF stone steps extending the entire width Of
the building. The extreme depth OF the building Ii
about 100 feet aud the width ninety-ve feet. The
height OF the front from the ground to apex Of front
gable Is hundred feet. The main audience room
will seat, with comfort. 1900 people, and contains
go family pews, all neatly upholstered. The cost
when entirely completed, including fencing, will b.
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