The New York herald., 1869-02-22
RELIGIOUS SERVICES IN BR0OKLYs.
PLYMOUTH CHURCH.
Is 10 Well with Thee e-Sermon by the Rev.
Ray Palmer.


PLYMOUTH CHURCH.
Is 10 Well with Thee e-SermOn by the Rev.
Ray Palmer.
Plymouth church was but partially filed last even-
ing The small attendance was in part the result
OF the inclemency Of the weather, but principally
caused by the absence OF Mr.. Beecher, who has not
yet entirely recovered from the sever cold from
which ho has been suffering for some days. Plymouth
pulpit s a very embarrassing position for any one
but Mr. Beecher to occupy. So many attend the
church for the sake Of hearing him that when they
discover stranger In his place, even though they
have been seated in the pews they have the courtesy
and politeness ~ to retire. 1t is also annoying ana
vexatious to Mr.. Beechcr. who has considerable
trouble in getting substitute when unable
himself to preach. But last evening the
pulpit was most acceptably filled by the Rev. Ray
Palmer, who delivered very impressive discourse,
fourth chapter Of the second Kings. as foilows:%
s It well with thee ~ In application he said 1t IL
usual custom for friends when they meet TO inquire
OF each others wclfare-their health prosperity and
happiness. and In this act there Is much pleasure;
for It Is pleasure to all OF us TO have friends who are
the more serious side OF the question the fact OF ask
ing regarding the welfare OF our friends would be
superfuous II we were not then living in world
where sorrow or calamity may come upon us al any
moment and how often do we ask with dread IN
our hearts OF this or that friends health aud vel
uFcf Wuht, III nkUef stIlSe, uOcS WelluTe OI
man includeY It includes ali that Is essential
to his whole well being, and thus the ques-
tion becomes very serious one. To vast
numbers OF men 1t Is understood to be health
and worldly prosperity To them there is no idea Of
higher hope. 10 them all is Of the world and ts
belongings nothing higher. Such is indeed. the
melancholy fact. To be man Of vast capabilities
and resources and not look to things above and the
welfare Of the % soul is IKE being on 2 dark . ana
are we to rest our judgmentf The question H. well
with us-cannot be answered by our outward CIR
through the forest the nock lie down In green pas
lures, and t IA well with them they fln the end
e for ths end s You were Many r too
many, think 80. Their whole welfare secpS TO them
to be bound up In perishable things Moraffenection
teaches US the error OF believing that IL well with
US when we have nothing but the pleasures that
this life gives Men who have rolled In wealth,
and renown Vel they are 30 miseraby poor that they
cry out for relief from their doubts They want to
know concerning their future; OF what VIII become
OF them IN tine final end; their minds are racked
with toFtures and doubts. IL IL so IN thousands or
cases. The more they have OF earthly possessions
OF the wealth and happiness that Il In GOD. We
cannot tell by outward appearances y was not
well with Belshazzar amid oil his splendor and
wealth. but 1t well with Daniel when cast into
the lion's den. II Ia not well with us unless we
fulfil the glorious end for which our Maker designed
souls to echo back His own FEELINGS ana
moral periectncss, and II not wen
with us we stray from .r", the paths p,ann
Take the true test OF welfare and honestly apply II.
On her death bed lies one who has been dearly loved
by many friends; who has been the happy centre OF
circle OF companions whom she has charmed by her
beauty and vvacity and has been herself charmed by
pleasure; now she has but few short moments 70
live. now she realizes how miserable and pow
ertysricken been her welfare and she throws up
her hands and cries In her anguish, ''oh, my God,
the world IL was well with her; how fatal judg-
mcnti Again, we 20 TO where death IL nigh: TINS
time we enter an ableci ana m,serape nut, nut ~.
fsNng are drawn all over It's features. ASK her the
question and she answers. Eyes, for tue good God
thlfst.n she Is FAR richer. for she Is on
heir 10 the Kingdom OF God. and IL II
level Yet another Illustration. snowilg the true
welfare OF MANA father and son, both soldiers sit
In their tent near the range OF the enenys cannon.
A shot takes or the head OF the SON The father
stands up, looks sorrowingiy on the body Of him
who was bu, short moment ago his 0vn dear boy,
hrs hope and pride, now laid low BY DEATHS ruthless
stride Yet IL IL wen with the father for he iifs mp
HIS eyes 10 Him who gave and who had taken away
and said. "Thy will be done.n What nob.e faith
what pure and faithful love, sublime submission OF
the man who had lost his viii In Godsi The ques-
tion, els II well with us ~ Is one that should receive
constant attention. Riches, glory and fame are all
perIshable. They avail us nothing when We are
called upon TO leave all. Then let ~ win our citl-
zenshp In the great city Of Cod Rest not IN earthly
Joys; they will soon be left behind. See to y uat
all Ia well with you. Look up and hold on. Hasten
thee on by faith, winning thy wav with PRAYER. God
grant us that i may be wei with whn our flnal
day shall come.
Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church-ser-
mon by Rev. Dr Cayfcr.
As usual there was very large congregation YES
tcr,Iay morning at the Lafayette avenue Prcsbyte-
rian church. Brooklyn. The services were conducted
by the pastor, Rev. r. L. Cuyler. He took ~ the
text OF his discourse--wbIch was very ear
nest one--the words OF the fourteenth verso
OF the seventh chapter of Matthew Few
there be that ind IL, There H. said the
preacher. a great, crowded, beaten thoroughfare
win an open gate, into which all men naturally co.
Al the end hes precipice, over which millions are
falling every day. some walk over ~ Win Iovks Q!
anxiety aud thoughtfully, others careessiy ana
carousInr a. they 90; IN the full vigor OF life
and some feebIy, N already stricken with DEATH
Iiafore th,s fatal point IL reached voice II heard by
each traveller. saying, "Comc 70 me and Will give
you rest.r Many approach the pate nom whence
Inc voice comes but there few that pass through
ana enter into life. 'trvc TO enter nr Ia the Ian
ruaQe OF Christ who sits ct the gate. What oocs lie
mean by thiss To make the door narrow, 20 a. 10
admit only few No. Enter 70 I'M IN the Ian.
ruaqe, not "Stay away,-not "wait TIL more con.
venlent season. The way 10 not 'rtraipnt,u oppo-
site Of crooked; bus s,ralghp' opposite Of broad.
Yonder gate wide, but they thai enter In DO II to
for narrow is intensely expressive meaning
squeezed dinlcult. The straight way In q
glorious way, bat narrow, and entirely over.
looked by the great thr0ng crowdlng down
the broad road. foIlder ROAD N broad WHY
Because II II the road VI selfinduleence that ~ the
reason so many pursue u; they can do az they IKE
they follow the 1ust Of the eyen the "ust of
tVU 0xa4 thu HyyllA xxf iffn Nn