The New York herald., 1870-02-28
YORK HERALD MONDAY FEBRUARY 2s s7o-TRPLE SHEET

sure, ecnoing along the frestced roof ana swelling
above the chanceL Mo<cnthal's Vent:e by the
Wiebuscn sang bass Mr. Simpson tenor, Mrs. Ra-
cnua alto and Mr.. Aodstein soprano. The bass was
truly magqiscant 1t rolled like the sound OF an
ocean Awel upon lee shl 70 anu distracted an occa
.t is the popular way to pronounce fashionable
places OF assemblage for worldly Ioixs OF small
plsy but OF great vanity In matters or dress and ap
ton with Puritan preachers the elaboration OF
church decoration aud the indulgence or artistic ana
church on Sunday WIN be apt 70 consider there is an
element OF error IN AL TINS. No place OF worship IN
ioo than Grace least scn nres
sion we elt yesterday And to the person regardless OF
the puritanic Views just alluded 10 there IL IN
the elegance Of the place and OF the people who select
u for their temple OF prayer 70 inciie 10 devotion.
That beautiful young lady IN yonder pew, with har
casped prayer book, is better cacthated 10 inspire
pure and n0ly thoughts than nlty OF the ordinary
OF the picture in Methodist church. Those Stained
Y ass windows the moulded pillars, the groined ana
ana graceful arches the educated music. the line
dresses or the congregation are but so many proper
though ininHesimally Inadequate trining contrbu-
tons OF respect to the great worship VI the Al
Rev. Mr.. Egbert conducted the ceremonies Rev.
DR.. Potter preached the sermon, Mr.. s. r. Warren
Church Brown bland as ever, expained 10 ladies' Of
defective heaSng the announcement Of services for
the forthcoming week.
senthals Jaoalate. Psalm and Dreyshock's Hymn
l72 constituted the remainder OF the sacred music.
Inc tenor voice. which IN lts natural swing OF PLAIN
tive melody seems admirably adapted for the In
depreciation OF church music. might have been o
on account OF the weather. when Is death tenors
and thin overcoats. When the splendid voice OF Rev.
Mr. Egbert had ceased 10 ntone the lessons or tue
day the tall form OF Rev. DR.. Potter rose in the
pulpit near the communion table oI green and near
the old, familiar railing where many beautiful
blushing brides have pledged the future Of tneir
pressve IN II as he stood In snowy surpce in the
religious light beneath the grand stained glass win
dow.
Dr. Potter breaches in tho tone and language OF
scholar grown gray 10 learning HIS voice Is CON-
yet be seen OF the wear and care OF time. He took
lor ms subject the authority and observance OF the
at tunes pathetic terms impressed upon his hearers
the necessity OF that particular regard for the
Lords day. which, while It brings rest to the noly
brings holy, calm and better understanding OF
the Greater to the soul OF man. sIhe foreigners -
said he, ''0f Continental Europe who come among us
bring with them Kind OF heathenish observance OF
this sacred day and In place OF order rest and hO.
ness being observed as Oy Divine command was ap-
me streets 0l our CITY are gwen up 70 noise
day whose institution the New Testament recognizes
ana 1t drives the truth Of Christ out OF
ely when that recognition II abandoned There Is Q
law OF serving God behind that OF resting from
labor on MS appointed day and tue practice Of It
who combine the repose which the body needs with
the contemplation OF higher tnngs-with the social
lutorcn6nRe OF pure AHeCt00R the CULTIVATION o.
kinder and better manners, the dong OF charitable
deeds, and the striving for progress In ali that
good and eevating Christ has gwen US this day to
dwell upon and cherish our love anu gratitude
toward Him. IL is stop for quleG rest by Inc way
side OF llfe-fr0m It's dust and work and turmoil.
from Its heartburnings and cares, Its irlyoitiss aud
WEAKNESS. AT this point in our weekly wandcrngs
we should seek for the JOY and gadness the soul
expressed IN meekiy Thanksgiving to the Lord OF all
things Tor HIS many fav0rs in the past and for the
hope Of q brighter luture.'
Ine reverend preacher concluded with an eloquent
nfFar w hoA hf.vuA
brief time IN silent prayer, the organ pealed forth
parting hymn and the congregation departed. Al
| this moment Sexton Brown gave orders to throw
open WIDE lhe entrance DOORS draw back the damas
screens and let the lovely ladies pass out to then
awaiting carriages. Everybody OF course, nodded
10 the placid and pOrtly Brown, whom to know Is Il
be highly h0nOrcd. .'Where Is Mr.. Brown ~ was Lh,
question OF the hour. There he is standing arg.
as the Moses OF Micnael Angelo, leaning against
open door In tile graceful attitude OF terpslchoresr
artst smiling on hs happy family OF admirers Al
they passed In review before him. You may tax,
from Grace church its imported organ Its STAINED
transparencies, Its crimson carpets and its aof
cushioned seats, but take away Brown and the cuI
oi misery would overflow.