The New York herald., 1868-04-13
st. Patrick,s Cathedral.

were OF a most impressive character. The building
was crowded with the devout, the regular worship
pers and hundreds Of others, attracted as well
by religious feeling as by the imposing ceremo-
hies which mark the days celebration. The church
was devoid OF other than usual decorations but the
grand altar was brilliantly Illuminated. There was
q very large attendance Of cergymen assisting at
high mass the Most Rev. Archbishop McCloskey
celebrating. The music was specially selected for
the occasion, and was highly cvedtable to the taste
and skill Of Mr.. G. A. Schmtz, the organst of the
church. The mass was by laramie. At the Offer
tory Madame Chomet sung q solo with exceedingly
fne effect. The whole musical programme was
beautifully carried out by Madame Chomet soprano:
Mrs: F. Grossly, soprano; Mrs Werner, alto; Mrs. W.
6chmitz presiding at the organ.
Z The sermon was preached by Rev. John Mclean,
Gospel Of the day, the 10th ch Of ST. Luke sas
Commencing with the first verse-"And when the
sabbath was lpast Mary Magdalene and Mary the
mother OF James and Salome brought sweet spices,
that coming they might anoint Jesus" This
said the preacher, was the day which the Church
6eremonals II was day Of Joy and thankseving and
triumph to all Christians. This was the day on which
divine Mission when he arSse from the prSS
and after brief visit 10 his disciples again assembled
TO Heaven. This was the day on which the mystery
OF mysteries was consummated and the great EVIL
dence OF Christianity given to the world. Through.
out the whole world the day was hailed with Joy
lR.
hallelujahs which to-day resound throughout the
earth, are repeated by the choirs OF angels
The halelujahs which were sung by the
patrachs OF old In anticipation OF the coming OF the
Messiah are ,sa t9day sung by al people now that the
His Father. The halelujahs sung over eighteen
hundred years ago resound throughout the earth to-
day In oil tongues and In all nations; and to-day the
same halleujahs are sung before the Most High at
whose right hand sits the Redeemer OF the world,
His only begotten son, who came on earth
the Son OF GOD was cruci1ed Then the chief priests
and rulers Of the people, having been permitted TO
the prophecy that on the third day the Messiah
he was buried Roman sentines and secured the en-.
trance 10 the sepulchre with the great seal
nnaeTsana S Iney were r1 nna9e ,n
great sacrifice In which they were taking a
part They knew not that it was the Saviour OF the
fury and In their ignorant infatuson they thought
they would guard against inposture. They feared
that the poor stricken and helpless disciples would
come TO the sepulohre and steal away the body and
substitute another person to represent Christ In his
lene and some holy women came on the third day.
when the sabbath was past, and they found
the body OF Jesus gone, and two angels keeping
guard inside. The resurrection OF Christ nom that
Tomb thus sealed and guarded, the great essen.
and passion. Herein lies the great proof Of our
Christianity. The resurrection was the last and
CTOWuluk hCt VI tuc bIcut mystery tnrSt ana Ills
Church were nom that time Triumphant and hence
Is that on this day the Church, putting aside the
weeds Of mourning celebrated the day with pomp and
Sacred ceremonias. This is day OF rejoicing for all
Christians-a day that while looking up with adora.
tion TO the heavens, II s incumbent for consider
that many OF Christs children to-day need our help
The congregation OF St Patricks were noted FOR
their charitable offerings towards the support OF the
orphans. The collection to-day would be devoted 10
the support Of that orphan institution which was
tuch en- honor 70 the benevolenee and Christian
feelings OF the worshippers at the cathedral. In
their onerings TO this end they were proving their
love and gratitude to the God who had blessed them
With abundance, and In giving Of their substance
they were laying up treasures In heaven To them
Christ will say, "Inasmuch rs you have done 1t 70
the least OF these little ones you have done II unto
me; enter ye into the Kingdom prepared for you
from the beginning OF the world.n