The New York herald., 1870-03-07
CHURCH Or TINE HOLY TRINITY.

Select and Fashionable Congregatien-The
sexton, the singers and the Sermon.
The little church corner OF Madison avenue and
Forty-second street, where the Rev. stephen H.
Tying, Jr., holds forth 10 pious and admring au-
ditory regardless OF Boggs ana stubbs or the cer-
cal consstory, is the snuggest little temple OF wor-
ship on Manhattan Island. At some little distance
II appears TO be made up altogether Of bilowy
roof OF sates The caves dip very low and the fam
tastic slopes from the pinnacle downwards hsvo
quite picturesque effect. 1t 10 astonishing TO ma
that church apparently 80 small. mere miniature
OF other churches, accommodates 1000 persons.
Every pew but one or two s rented and the congre-
CATION IL OF highly respectable order. The interior
IL everything to be desired In . house OF prayer
warm, comfortable, cheerful, with bright, sunny,
yst mellow light and just large enough for all the
purposes OF easy hearing and observation. The roof
Ii supported on RAINBOW arches OF OAK, painted IN
ochre. The cnancsl Is spacious and finished N
style OF chaste ana attractive ornarnentation.
Ds W cnV II snS q
70 sit there singing all the day long and even foreet
tnat dinner was a part OF existence. The charming
young ladies who warole forth the appointed hymns
comfortably accommodated. they sit shaded from
face In the congregation. small, round LOOKING
glass hangs BY the organ wall, and when there 10
yo1nS ladies' can admire their delicate Charms un
observed. The attendance ut morning service yes.
terday was large. line Of carriages extended
around the corner from Madison avenue into Forty
second street; handsome carriages, with livered
drivers ana horses IN g0d.mOunted harness. The
exhibition Of female loneliness was extensive and OF
female fashions. too. Black velvet NANTES and
jackets preponderated. A blonde face above black
vevet makes very pretty contrast such contrasts
cidedly elegant and refined. From Madison. Lex
ington ana Fifth avenues the majority OF the
attendance hailed. Whether II be the youth and
sandy side whskers OF the distinguished preacher or
tain II Is more young and beautiful ladies pre-
sent IN this little church Yesterday than are usually
found In o congregation OF the same number.
Mr.. Tying oincated. assisted by Rev. U. T. Tracy.
Mr.. George S. Weeks directed the music, Miss Wells
caroled as soprano. Mr.. j. NJ Boulard rolled forth
volumes OF bass melody and Miss Mary Barker gave
full play TO her sweet contralto voice. Mr.. James
Quieg acted as usher with grace OF manner ht for
an attendant at the porcelain court OF Pskin. The
wardens Mr. Robert Dumont and Mr.. S. H. Hurd,
gave their attention TO the collection OF such loose
change as the beray disposed were anxious to sac
rlnce. The eight vestrymen who attend TO the
secular affairs OF the church were in their family
pews piously Ginning the hymns OF the day. Mr..
Henry +. Brown presided at the organ. The music
was simple, but effective, and consisted Of the Com
munlon service, with the Litany hymn saviour,
fourth verse Then we shah see His face"
After the reading OF the Scriptures the
Gloria Ttoi was sung. and In this easy programme
consisted the musical performance OF the day. The
Lent calendar was read from which II appears that
every day OF Lent will be devoted 10 some kind OF
religious service either in the morning afternoon.
The pastor expressed himself anxious that the con-
gregation would enter heartily into the pous work
OF observing the OF Lent with becoming de-
votion, tnaI God. the Holy Ghost Will unstOp deaf
ears arouse sluggish consciences, unseal sensh
hearts constran obstinate wills, ana convert Christ
less lives among us during these forty days. Cards
were furnished giving the dates ana hours OF ser
vice, and no doubt the little church win show an
unusual degree OF lively pety from now till Easter
sunday. Mr.. ryng took for the text OF his sermon
Luxe XIV, -, "And am no more worthy 10 be called
thy son; make me as one OF thy hired servants"
From this the reverend gentleman proceeded 10 IN
culcate beautiful lessons OF humility, showing how
| false ana destructive IL that principle or pride
which hurled rom Heaven the archangei Lucifer and
his nest OF followers Administering the communion
concluded the religious services OF the forenoon.