The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-18
ST. MARKS CHURCH, WILLIAMSBURG.
Thirtieth Anniversary Of the Rectorsiiip Of the
Rev. =. Nj. H0skins, ID. ID.

Thirtieth Anniversary Of the RectOrsiip Of the
Rev. $. M. HoslSins, ID. ID.
st. Marks church, Williamsburg was yesterday
completely filed by devont congregation, assem-
bled to commemorate the thirtieth anniversary OF
the rector, the Rev. s. NJ Hoskins. The church was
in all parts beautifully decorated with flowers,
and broad banner III front OF the organ had
these words inscribed, "Peace be within thy walls"
monumental floral Offering of exquisite beauty
stood in front OF the chancel, bearing upon its
summit a golden sheaf, which was typical OF the
long service OF the pastor, during which he had
gathered rich religious harvest. From the chan
delier depended china asters, everlastngs and
groups OF pretty verbenas and other flowers.
The windows were likewise ornamented. The gath
ering of clergy was very distinguished, and seated
in the chance were the Right Rev. A. N. Lttlejohn,
D. D., Bishop OF Long Island; Rev. DIR. Der, Rev.
DR.. living, Rev. DR.. stubbs, Professor Barton Rev.
c. Capp, Rev. Dr. Valpsey and the rector, DR.. Hos
Kins. Inc impressive service OF the Episcopal
Church then proceeded, the Rev. DR.. Stubs reading
ing with the Psalter These exercises followed
with the JU6fldte Dec and psalm eighty-seven rem
dered by the full choir and congregation. Mr.. WI
position IN this society since lS4S. The psalm ending,
In men soo S0s's praise s. the Lord
For the s w eSa, Of II His av word. e'
And the riches Of His grace.
was given with a deep solemnity that indicated a
the conclusion OF the hymn and the other interesting
services the rector advanced TO the pulpit and
delivered an eloquent sermon. He selected his text
from the 10th Psalm, 9th verse-.'He that now
goeth forth and weepeth bearing precious seed
shall! doubtless come again With rejoicing, bring.
IN e'ucidation OF his text to draw an allegory be-
tween the relations OF pastor to his congregation
ing OF the fruit me minister 6ai a great
responsibility to account for, and his career must
Sena tse his sow ss
must be done here and his reaping IN the
hereafter he e., G. hs shall see q the travail
had entered upon the mission OF his ministry and
he had, during all that period, striven to sow the
preached none other. He knew naught in his reIl-
gious labors but Christ and Him cruci1ed. He had
never introduced the novelties and excitemcnts OF
the world In his pulpit, nor had he sought to throw
sweet words to the sinner in the battle with his own
iniqulty. He had not spared the rod: he had tried
them 70 the promised land. His church had been as
wall Of fire against all sin and had been the stern
foe OF all corruption No other law had ne promul.
never consented to the prostitution OF religious
discourse to subserve worldly ends In his
tnuous service in that edince. In the good soil OF
honest hearts he had seen how the genial rays OF
Heaven had terminated the seed into healthy matu-
been full. One hundred and ffty-seven adults had
nrmed in communion, and sSs Of all ages;
over 500 had pledged their love to CHRIST
at the altar and had remembered, do this
in remembrance OF Me;' l,245 had been regen-
Grated and born again, making 14o2 in all who mad
sought Heavens blessings In repentance; sos OF the
departed slept the eternal sleep and 500 OF his
original Pensioners were more. Five thousand
seven hundred and thrty-three dollars had been
contributed in humble mites for the poor and sick,
$s,400 for missionary purposes; $562S0 had been
given In all for the cure OF souls, exclusive
OF pew rents and the like. six ministers
now preached from Christian pulpits who had been
in the Sunday shoo. He gave other interesting
statistics. This, said he, had been accomplished in
parish originally infant In proportions, SUISSE
quenty divided into many, and now limited In ter
rtorial area. The preacher concluded with an
affecting warning and invitation 10 others to join in
the cause OF Christ.
After the Gloria Pdtrfe and an anthem Bishop
Littlejohn made brief address, congratulating the
rector on the great work he had accomplished. lie
was there in his Official position, and commended
the exalted and noble career OF his Christian
brother.
The services concluded with the ninety-s
hymn and the Giortd ia ELceisfs Dec, when the
gregaton repaired to the rectory for refreshments.