The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-09-20

large audience, (Which, by the way, seems
TO be as large as at any time prior to the
breaking of the Boyrton party.) The Rev.
Mr.. Everest Is person Of medium Size, and
wears youthful appearance. lie speaks In
IN unpretentious manner, but evidently, from
the style and measure of his discourse, from
cultivated stand point and with a we'll
trained and amply-stOrcd mind.
The services proceeded In the following
order: By the choir, 40 thou fouut Of every
blessing" which was sung with more than
usual ardor and pleasing effect; Mrs. Butts
especially leading the voices with her clear,
harmonious notes. A short opening prayer.
Reading the scriptures from the Sd chapter
OF Philippians, "Finally, my brethren, re.
joice In the Lord" BY the choir, "safcly
through another week" Prayer. During
the taking up Of the collection solo was
sung by Mrs. Butts. Sermon on passage
taken from LIST Corinthians, 9th chapter,
last clause Of the 22d verse: "a am made all
things to all men, that might by all means
save some"
The speaker commenced with brief define
alton OF the character Of Paul-of his lead
Ing traits and peculiar abilities, standing In
the Bible oyertopped by none. The two pre-
dominent elements in his character arc ambl-
ton and success. lie gave ~ every thing in
social life 10 become an apostle of Christ.
What an interesting purpose did he have
when he said, "Wo is me If preach not the
Gospel" His ambition 1t was not only
browning, but his success was equally glori-
Gus. No man ever accomplished as much
as he did In the same circumstances; and vet,
when he had accomplished all, he unpre.
tcndingiy exclaimed, 81 have fought the
good fight; have finished the faith; | am
ready to be offered" lie lived In q vital
period, when the world was given over to
wickedness-the evil one seemed to be loose
but he was fitted for the time in learning and
knowledge and the grace of God. lie was
not q troubler, and yet he was. lie troubled
men for their sins. In such time rs this
he was developed, not in clolstcr, shut out
from the world, but among men, and amid
all the turmoil and strifcs of the times.
Under these circumstances his character
rounded out with perfect symmetry. lie
was developed rs every Christian man must
Dc; every true man must go through the
same work, and be subjected to the same
test.
The means by which he gained such n1u- |
cnce as we and recorded were, as he de-
clarcs, 81 became all things to all men,
that might by all means save some" ac-
cording to the circumstances, moral and
mental condition of those with whom he
came In contact. He spoke on all subjects,
and was limited by no partial or one sided
views. He did not stop for mems prejudiccs
or supposed interests, but approached at |
once the vital question, whatever II was, |
which most Influenced mems minds to stick |
TO the world. II he was here now he would |
not be popular, because he would not over.
look great and crying sins-he would not ex-
cuse sin because the mass practiced it. But
he was adroit as well rs bold; he was q
fisher OF men that he might save some; he
was mt home with the weak because he was
weak he was at home with the learned be-
cause he was learned himself. Totbe Jew he
talked as jew. He made men think he |
~ 0Ntn xUtt thn,, -hA. L., a..
found themselves brought up on level with |
him. He was sound In doctrine, but he looked
upon the soul down by his side as a soul 10
save, and thereby led inultitudcs. lie went
about doing good, living in no sealed house,
and raising no barriers between himself
and the grand object before him. Unlike
many, who are prCtcntious in doctrine,
and yet never move an inch to save !
fellow-man-how different Paul. lie |
was ever like his master, ever looking down |
TO bring some soul up. OF the Gospel, he |
said II ought TO be preached, not alone by |
the pulpit, but as wei by the pcws. Sue |
cess in saving mems souls is the true
method.
Perhaps Apollog could declare the GOSPEL |
as well as Paul, hut It was not as good If Ii |
was not as successful. The grand crownlng |
work OF the Gospel Is saving souls. To gain
this success he touched upon every subject |
interesting 10 men. There are certain things |
tnat lnch say must mol ne touched In the |
pulpit, but perhaps these were the very
things that he would touch Whatever lies
between man and Christ, no matter what
Belf-intercst, pride, passion or lust-lt must
be taken out OF the way.
Paul adapted himself to the condition of |
his audience. On Mars IIill he speaks as n |
man Of learning, Of culture. Down with
the weak and poor, he spoke In words that
touched their hearts. so let II be with us.
We must conform ourselves TO the thoughts
and ideas OF men If We would do them good
We must approach them gently, kindly; and
above all, let II be our chief end In life to
save some. BE like Christ, and the more We
are contormed to him tho more we shall ac-
complish for him.
The services closed with prayer, followed
BY sacred son, 'Never be afraid to speak
for Jesus" In which all the congregation
Joined with spirit and unCtlon.
II was announced that Rev. Mr.. Rrakiu,
who has been called to the pasicTatc Of this
church, would be here next Sabbath. lie
will then make known whether he will ACCEPT
Ihe communion VIII be administered next
Sabbath; preparatory lecture on Saturday.
Nine persons will then unite by letter and
six on profession of faith.
CENTRAL CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.
The elegant hall of the Young Mems
Christian Association was opened for rcll-
gious worship for the first time Yesterday by
cious room was two thirds full, a most unu-
sual congregation for this season In Wash
iDgton. The hall Is one OF which the AssO.
citation and our citizens may well be proud,
and In Its seats, Its artistic decorations, Its
complete ventilation, its wcll-arranged light, |
and Its acoustic properties 1t is surpassed by ,
few audience rooms OF Its capacity In any Of !
the Eastern cities. The attractions of the Q
room and the fact that the seats are all to !
DO free will especially tend to populariEo II
as place OF worship for strangers. "
The singing Is under the direction of Prof
Perkins, the organ /. played by Mr.. Charles s.
Barber, and on yesterday Miss Hursh sang p
solo at the close of the sermon with very 9
fine effect. The hymns were printed for the fl
use Of the audience, and all were requested 4
TO sing. The exercises were conducted by ?
the pastor, DR.. Boynton. The discourse had I
special reference to the occasion, and was -
closely followed by the large number present. y
From the conversation of leading mem y
bers OF the congregation, at the close of the &c
'erylces, II was evident that they felt great 5,
confidence In the new movement, and that &C
he great measure OF success attending the Il
,Pening was highly satisfactory to them. ~
There will hereafter be regular services in l.
he Hall morning and evening. y,
DIR. Boynton's sermon was from the text, OF
Mathew, tx; H. "Nclther do men put new o.
vine into old bottles" IL
nc SuNluuI III luC lcNt intended 20 snow W
he disciples that the age of Jewish law was III
,assing away, and that when an era dies its
lead body Of institutions must be buried ro
Ike any other corpse, and the newborn ngc \
must shape institutions of Its own, which DC
'hall embody Its own newer life. bl
With US political era has closed, and Al
he two central thoughts Of this new time, ri
national unity" aud "political equality" IN
ave found expression In lifting institutions. I
viii these same central fires of unity and N
quality work any similar change In the re- IL
gious worldi Il
VIII there be church of the future, n
which In ylgor and power, freedom and OF
UNITY, shall be the fitting leader aud teacher !"
Oh lhls newborn nation Three facts press e.
hneaNliy upon the minds Of thoughtful men vi
hrst' the progress Of the Roman Church I'm m
thls country second, the spread Of rational &C
Ism which Is simply atheism in disguise, IN
and third, the existence outside Of the FIN, he
gelical Church Of a chu"l,. mas, called H.. eli
erallsts, embracing all the r,nnlir in. Of the fr
lay, too narrow 10 admit the cross aud wide Il
Il. a.