The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-11-15
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS nErHoDsr EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Dedication Services NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. by
Bishop James and the Rev. Drs. Foster nns
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Dedication Services NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. by
Bishop James and the Rev. Drs. Foster and
Ferris.
The fine Gothic church which has Just been CON-
pleted on Washington Heights at the corner OF
155d street and Tenth avenue, by the Methodist
Episcopal body, was simply yet soemnly dedicated
yesterday under the presidency of Bishop James.
The venerable Bishop Morris also assisted. The day
was most propitious-heaven seeming to smile
upon the brethren and their undertaking In the
clear, sparkling sunlight. The wealth, beauty and
fashion OF this sweet metropolitan Arcadia were
numerousy represented Several OF the ladies were
dressed in the very latest style, the brilliant
feathers worn by them, and their gay flowers,
contrasting strongly, but sadly, as they streamed
towards the portals, with the manyhued TINS OF the
decaying foliage In the picturesque groves and well
wooded uplands OF Carmansville. From Manhattan
vile, Harlem and Morrlsania; from Westchester and
the city, number OF sympathisers had come TO
witness the inaugural ceremony and aid In liquidat-
ing the debt incurred In finishing and furnishing the
sacred edidce. Smiles OF recognition and warm
words Of greeting as old friendly faces turned up
were the order OF the day I'LL the pastor, the Rev.
Mr.. Willard, commenced the morning services
assisted by the Rev. Mr.. Keys.
ane sermon was s Bishop from
Sozrahg tEat sa eo Sa s Il rs apbnia
travelling in the greatness OF his strength l
fore arc thou red in thine apparel and thy garments
ike him that treadeth in the wnefat2n
Ia simple, but forcible and eloquent language he
showed how the headship OF Christ was clearly ind
Gated In these passages. IL was our especial priyi
lege, as members OF the mystic body OF Christ to
have so divine and glorious head. OF Him every
great quality may be predicated by dying He had
conquered death ana taken the sting out OF It, With
iaith III the ail-atonDg merits Of the kedeemer and
by repentance they, too could smile at the telTors
OF the grave. To perpetuate the application or III
sacred merits that house had been raised to the
honor or God. They had come together that day TO
show their gratitude TO God ana participate IN the
blessings which Heaven was prepared to shower
upon them. lie exhorted his hearers In pathetic
terms TO change OF heart and change of fe SO
that not one OF those who heard him might leave
uuregenerated that day.
"A collection was tlen taken up and $40, 900
were announced as the result. The brethren,
aided by several benevolent ladies and gentlemen
OF the Presby teran and Episcopalian perSuasloas,
nave In little more tnan O year raised more than
$4,000, and appropriated them TO the erection of
temple OF graceful outline and possessing many
points OF beautynot The least OF which is the taper
ing spire shooting high above the majestic enls and
becomes OF the neighborhood, and procialming
living active faith IN the lIfe-giving principles oil
Christianity. Much interest and earnestness was
manifested in the proceedings, the congregation
rejoicing that the airs or the hammer Which had
echoed brlsKly there the year past had given place
to prayer anu praise and tue tuneful swell of hymn
and anthem.
In the afternoon the Rev. Dr. Foster preached an
eloquent discourse from John ", so; and In the
evening, Rev. DR.. Ferries delivered affecting SER
mon, encouraging his hearers TO continue to walk
In the path oi generosity to God they had entered
that day.