The national Republican., 1869-03-01
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then sang q selection from Mozarts Twclith
Mass, "Let us with Joyful Mind"
Amer which, Rev. DR.. Eddy, Of Chicago,
the preacher Of the evening, announced as
M. text the fourth verse Of the second chap
ter Of Pauls eplstle to the Corinthians ,
aAnd my speech and my preaching was not
with enticing words Of mans wisdom, but
In demonstration OF the spirit and Of power"
At the two previous services Of the day,
the speaker said the congregation had heard
Of the striking phases Of the early rise and
progress Of the Christian religion, commenc-
Ing as Il did, In lowliness, and rising until
the entire earth Is filled with Its power.
Early Christianity was rooted in two preva-
lent types Of ciyiliEation-the Jewish and
Grneco-R Roman the latter combining the
Grocian culture aud the Roman strength.
The apostolic preaching Is In direct contest
with each. ID utterly falls TO furnish any
natural reason which can account for its
growth and diffnsion. The New Testament
hypothesis Ia supernatural divine system,
dlyinely attested, and dlylnely worked.
The success Of the apostolic theory was
not attained by external form or symbolism.
In Its simplicity was Its great power. Christ
sent forth his disciples as apostles to preach
and TO teach, not mystlfy the masses. They
preached the revealed gospel without ncces-
sorles Of science, philosophy and art. The
truth and powers Of the gospel do not lay In
e1cellency Of speech. II dgnlaes orutory,
and makes II the vehicle Of declaring Gods
salvation; but It's glory Is it' message, and to
that Il must adhere. The apostolic theory
is preaching Christ crucincd, and Is attended
with demonstrations Of spirit, as opposed to
rhetorical efforts. The divine power con-
etitutes our gospel. New beauties are ever
springing out OF Gods word as new emer-
gencies arise. This power persuades through
love, the cross, the mercy seat, the interces-
sion-an cry, "Be ye recouciled to God" II
appeals TO tho highest good, rescues from
sin, brings back the prodignl to his home,
and restores him to the ring and robe Of son.
ship.
Tho speaker referred TO the many criti.
cisms on the modern pulpit that are being
made In the periodical literature OF tho day.
Despite all these criticisms and inucndocs,
the gospel increases its power for good, be-
cause the ministers are aided from on high.
Churches are built and Christianity is spread
ing rapidly. This gospel is not that Of ma
terialism-no ritualistic mummery merging
preacher into q snuffer Of candles and a
bell.ringer. II Is living, supernatural gos-
pei for dying men.
The preacher concluded his earnest dis
course by an urgent appeal to all to accept
the living, true, old-fashioned gospel NOR.
He wanted to sec visible effect Of the dis
courses Of the day, and in eloquent, telling
language he appealed to the unconvcrted to
repent and come with Gods people.
AT the conclusion of his sermon DR.. Eddy
spoke of the contributions and subscriptions
that had been made through the day. The
entire amount collected at the two previous
services was s12, ,S92.42. IL was desirable
that s25, 900 should be raised and Il would be
done If the people would only come up TO the
work and assist them. He wanted the people
OF Washington TO aid, because as q commu-
nifty they would receive the greatest benefit
from the enterprise, and he wanted the friends
from other States to assist because this was
q national enterprise, and one In which every
Methodist in the country should assist. Here
men and women from every State would
mingle, and the people Of the cntirc country
should aid In paying oil the small debt that
yet remained.
DR.. DeHnas and Bishop Simpson also
urged upon the people the Importance OF
subscribing and contributing literally.
collection was then taken up and the
subscription list was reopened. which re-
suited In the collection Of about $1,000 more.
Amer the singing ofan anthem by the choir,
the congregation was dismissed, and so the
dedlcatory services OF the Metropolitan
church were concluded.
We cannot allow this notice to conclude
without rendering just tribute to the exer-
tions Of Rev. DR.. DeHaas, who for three
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complete the cdifce and procure the requi-
site funds TO pay for Its erection. He has
worked in season and out Of season for this
end, and We have no doubt but that his Ia
bors will be properly appreciated by the peo-
pie Of this city and of the country.
IsTEREsTISG FAcTs.
The brown stone, of which the ediAce is
constructed, was brought from Portland,
Connecticut, and cost s6l 900.
Ill, Il. A.. -
Il Co., of Boston.
The carpets are Of the best Brussels,
woven expressly for the church by the
Bigelow carpet company. The carpet on the
main hoor of the church Is Of green and
brown, with a light figure. The pulpit plat
form and the space inside OF the altar rail- Is
covered with carpet Of a rcd ground and
small light figure.
The pulpit furniture was made by Phelps,
Jewett q Co., OF New York, Of cedar from
Mount Lebanon.
The altar furniture is from Hiss & Bro, of
Baltimore, and is made from olive wood
from the garden Of Gcthscmanc.
The study and parlor furniture Is from
warren, Wood Il Co., New York.
beautiful cast iron fountain OF novel
design, made by Chase Il Co., of New York,
has been presented by Mr.. James Foster, Of
Brooklyn, and will be placed In the Sabbath
school room.
magnificent communion service has
been presented to the church by the same
donor, and Is u magnificent donation. There
are five pieces In the set, all OF solid silver
lined with gold, and each piece Is beautifully
carved and ornamented with appropriate
medallions. The principal piece In the set
Is inscribed ''Presented to the Metropolitan
NJ. E. church by Mrs. James Foster, as a
tribute of affection to the memory of her
husband, who died December 20, 1852" The
whole service Is enclosed In neat walnut
case lined with blue velvet, and is valued at
$1,000.
The handsome gas fixtures in the building
are from the extensive establishment Of Cor
nelius d Baker, and were furnished and put
up by Messrs. Alexander X. Shepherd &
Bro. The frescolng was done by Mr.. Hu-
bert, sculptor, Of this city; plastering by Jno.
Keller, Of this city; stone-work by Mr.. NJ.
g. Emery; carpentering, by days work,
under the supervision Of Mr.. Charles Z.
Walker; bricklaylng by Mr.. n. G. Reynolds;
plaster ornaments by L. ?. Parker; painting
by VI. T. Parker, and the handsome en-
caustic tile were laid by Mr.. VIM. French.
The trustees Of the church are Ulysses s.
Grant, Salmon p. Chase, Matthew G. En-
cry, Samuel Norment, Samuel Fowler. Frank
A. Lutz, Flodoardo Howard and Thomas L.
Tullock
Two of the original projectors of the en-
terprse have died since It's inception. These
are Charles W. Boteler, sr., and William G.
Deale. The remainder were present yester-
day to witness the success OF their under
taking.
REDUCTION OF TINE AT THE NAVY YARD.
The Secretary of the Navy has, in order to
carry out the various recommendations Of the
heads Of bureaus, caused reorganization of
the employeesat the Washington Nayy-yard.