The New York herald., 1870-02-28
MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES IN BROOKLYN
AND ELSEWHERE.
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A Hailowed TempIs-Iiistoric "Reminiscences
FasI,ion-Ths Day Of Juds smeni-sermon by
tho Rev. DR.. Dickenson.
Planted In the valley where 80 many bold Hes.
SLAMS fell-a valley OF death for Q hor0e OF rash
invaders during the of 1716-surrOunded by the
grandest "reminiscences that could render any place
endearng to the patriotic heart stands the Inwood
Presbyterian church. II s quaintlO0king edl6ce,
wooden one, entirely unadorned. Valnly does it's
humble spire compete In altitude with the towering,
though leaness, poplars tnat encompass it, while
behind the building rise majestic crags which, could
they speak, would tell Of slaughter and unrelen ting
fury on the part OF the British soldiers. The little
church Is erected on the spot where 1t is said
Kuyphausen and his followers figured so very
prominently. Now. considering that the locality
and more enchanting one In summer
time could not be scents dotted with
ralatial mansions that overlook the Hud
son, IL might be expected that the place
Of worship she ould be correspondingy magnificent
In its architectural construction. The Inwood Pres
byterian church seems to have been closed for naf
century-seems but one must not always Judge by
appearance The congregation that assembled yes
terday within It's sacred aises was probably not
passed by any In the city IN point OF religious
ana, for she matter Of that in fashion Itself. TIE
den.Iy accounted for by the fact nat perhaps,
taan one half OF the regular members or the cOngre
KatlOn 5peuO tne winner season III their CITY resi-
dences and consequently assemble In the churches
here. The services commenced at halt-past ten
O'Clock. They were simple, fervent and appropriate,
and were earnestly participated IN by those present.
BY the way, the toilets Of the ladies were remark.
ably pretty. and wonld have far outshone
those OF the bellies attending the fashionable
churches OF the metropolis Among those
occupying pews were Messrs. James McCreery
a % STEWART NJ G:Dts0 jOn ensr sna .%, tas ns
Misses Perkins, OF Washington Heights; Mr.. and
Mr.. J. NJ. Dykenson and family, Messrs. Miller.
Byrne and others. Tho congregation comprised
many OF the elitc OF the neighDorhood After tho
usual preliminary exercises the Rev. DR.. Dickinson,
the esteemed pastor, preached an eloquent sermon,
which was no lesa marked by Its clearness and theO
logical erudiOn than by Its elegance OF diction and
selected hts text from st. Pau's piste to the R0-
mans, containing reference to the day OF judg-
ment st. Paul distinctly intlmated that there was
to be day Of Judgment. Although the subject was
referred to tnroughout the Bbethe words contained
in the text were entlrely sufficient to convince
those who believed at all IN Christianity. IL was
point concerning wnl oh there could be no dispute.
Several questions, however arose upon the subject.
but 1t was distinctly in,imated that justice would be
administered by Jesus Christ. The reverend gentle
man earnestly showed that the secrets Of the neart
would be judged on tue last day the feelings, the
desires, the passions and the motives by which they
were actuated. Ho dllated upon the deceit, the
honesty which, though unknown To the world, often
characterized mems actions All those would be
Judged, because they nOwcd from the hidden
thoughts and impulses OF the heart After picturlnR
Ia the righteous paths, Notwithstanding the sneers
and misconstructlons OF worldly minded people, DE-.
Dickenson concluded BY pointing out the great I'M
portance OF being at all times prepared TO appear
before the great judgment seat. After o touching
prayer the choir, which was ably presided over by
Mr. Magonigle. sang the Rock OF Agcs," the con-
gregati0n Joining In the sweet hymn with most har-
monous effect. The benediction was thsn given
and tho services were brought to close.