The New York herald., 1869-03-29
EASTER SERVICES ~ THIS CITY.
ST. PATR!Ck'S CATHEDRAL.

Grand md Impressive CercmOnies-POnfi.
ncal High Mass-The Muslchl Services
Sermon by the Rev. j. HI. Mclean.
The joyful festival OF the Saviour's glorious resur
rection was yesterday celebrated at the cathed. al
with all the religious splendor and devotion which
through the long roll OF centuries have ever marked
the solemn event. 1t was clear and beautiful day,
the brilliant rays OF genial sun difusing around
feeling Of warmth and brightness The contrast pre-
sented in the cathedral was as significant as 1t
grand and imposing; for the emb!ems OF mourning
which during the latter portion OF the holy season
had draped the cruclax, IN commemoration OF the
passion OF Christ. were removed, and the
sacred edince was now rcsplendenr in its
costly and appropriate decorations, while an
atmosphere Of Joy seemed to pervade II in honor OF
the Lords immortal victory over death. The scene
was, indeed, impressive in the extreme Scarcely
had the doors Of the cathedral been thrown open
when vast and respectable congregation kept
pouring In, so that when the ceremonies actually
commenced not only had every seat possessor,
but standing room even at the entrance was unat-
gan and as the joyful peals OF the grand organ rose
Hloft the procession moved In solemn order from the
Archbishop 0fllciated as cclebrant, the Very Rev.
DIR. Stars, Vicar General assistant priest; the
ks Ms econa n deacon 81 Sono
the Rev. Mr.. Baxter deacon Of the mass;
the Rev. Mr. Canary subdeacon Of the mass: the
and the Rev. John Reaney, second master OF cere
monies. At this time the dazzling beams Of the sun
OF the edce, shedding lustre on the interior and
shining upon the multitude bent in prayer The music
most admrabe al @ execution amd rareIy has Mozars
Twelfth Mass received such complete and har-
monlous Interpretation m TINS clty. Lne CHOIR con-
twenty-five soprani. The grand chorus with which
the Gloria OF the master composition opens re.
sounded through the building with fine effect, and
was quite unison with the occasion 1t was clear,
powerful and melodlous, appealing to the heart with
unmisiakabIe force. The Qui t,as was beautifully
concerted, and was succeed by the Quan,am Ia
soils, which was beautifully rendered as quartet
by the four principal ART artists pr sne NJ
Henry Scbmitz, tenor, and Mr.. Albert Sonst, basso
This was followed by the Sancto Spi,ftu, which,
being o grand fugue, brought into requisition the
whole force OF tine cnor. Beyond question, II was
most artistcally performed, whether in point OF
with grand burst and was throughout satisfactorily
rendered, the solo 60 ancdrnatus, BY MT; Canddls,
being particularly nas ssht AZ ne oeroy aaa Nine
with much sentiment aud expression, dis
playing throuehout considerable execution and
sweetness. During the Elevation Proch's charm
Ing selection Ecce Tunis was interpreted by
hrs. +. Groz, with French horn accompan-
fully given. Altogether the musical portion OF the
services yesterday was quite adequate TO the sacred
occasion, and not little credit is due to the inde-
iatigable organist, Mr.. Gustavus Schmtz, for his
jealous cxertions In bringing the Cathedral Choral
Several talented singers from the Liedcrkranz So
cicty lent valuable assistance.
AZ the termination OF the nrst gospel Rev I J. Il:
sixteenth chapter Of st. Mark-"And when the
sabbath was past Mary Magdaene and Mary
spaces that they might annoint the feet Of Jesus"
The reverend gentleman observed that the great JOY
which now manifested Itself In the Church OF God
found explanation In the words OF the text, "Be
anrghted; you seek Jesus OF Nazareth who was cru
cifed ne is risen he is no, here: behold the place
announced TO MS the full reason or our unspeakabIe
Joy and exultations.. Yesterday our hearts were
day we feel ourselves raised up in triumph. We re-
joiced in the Lords triumph over inildelity. This
NE sous ns o Ha s sea e
Jesus CHRIST BY his resurrection again proclaimed 70
the world his title .s to Son q God and thereby
that none but God could have atoned for sins com.
curing His career, in plain, unyarnlshed words, the
divinity that resided within Him. The reverend
Wncn exsseS pror 10 the cuccion Of jesus Christ
the waverng OF faith and the want OF confidence ex
hibited by the apostles: But the Lord proved His
divlnity-pr0ved His authorIty-and having proven
His authority, our submission followed. The grand
triumph OF faith crowned the mystery OF the resur
recti0n; for confirmed the faith OF the Apostles anu
laid the foundation OF their success The prophecy
was fulfilled, and Jesus Christ the SON OF God,
Himself Himself Lei us rejoice in the triumph Of our faitn
let u be proud Of that faith that was purchased by
the sufrenngs OF Our Lord, and was proved BY the
resurrection OF the Cruclned One but let us prove
our faith by our stcadasness and dying TO our sins
end make our hearts accord with the teachings anu
Dictates Of our mind. The reverend preacher con.
cluded q heightened discourse by an eloquent ex-
horaton on the example set by the Saviour praying
tnat man might be inspired with sense OF hts OBJ
legations, and that desiring to have share in the
tr1umphs OF the Redeemer, he might initiate HIS
death BY dying to their sins and arise In the new
ness OF life. The sermon was listened TO with marked
attention. At its termination the ceremonies were
resumed. Nothing could have been more impressive,
every surrounding circumstance added greatly TO
their soemnity The proceedings were brought to q
close shortly after one O'Clock.