The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-10-31

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chnrch IN Twenty ninth stree a., ~ cnnra. ,nrch
the same In is general re s features As that last
describe: IL has verv 1lnuential congregation,
among whom are many <ell known Kncserbocker
and Huguenst name such as Dc Peyster, Beck
man. De WITT, stuyr >esant, BOVINE Duryee and Yer
Gradually asr aiding Murray Hill we come now 10
,.,.,. CHRIST CHURCH,
,n sn % the Epscopaans and notorious lor
une Iil <stic character OF Its worship and teacn.
ing. is substantial brown stone church.. but
~, fange contradiction TO the art belief OF Irac-
~ ans, Is not OF the Gothic type OF architecture.
rs interior IL magnlceEty decorated ana the altar
Is covered with handsome Cloths and adorned with
actor is concerned, belongs TO what mas Oeen styled
the halfway house to Catholicism From lts pulpit
are preached many OF the doctrines which Old s
creed Of tho Church Of Rome. The Real Pre-
sence Is openly declared; the alteration OF the
the Invocation Of saints and the sacrament Of con.
fesslon though not urged with equal earnestness.
are still limited at legitimate articles OF Protestant
belief The services are OF very attractive and
impressive character: The music is especially good
and combined with the rich raiment Of the officiating
priests and the gilterng OF the candles the altar
present striking contrast to the od-ashioned
scrlbed. Everything in tn church indeed seems 70
breathe passionate sensHousness or religious feel
ing anat ony Dy ss,ong eiors o. inc n.eect can
tho steady and, above all things respectable wor-
ship oil the other This church, among other pecu-
larties Is supported 0xcluslyely by voluntary sub.
scriptions. 1t sells no pews, each OF which IL held
TO be the just right Of the poorest OF worsnppers
taken up at the close OF each service. Cnhappily
this democratic feature OF the church has scarcely
Gently the rector was compelled to upDrald his due
tuatng mock with their parstmony, ana he even
threatened that unless they displayed more liberay
the church would have be closed. In fact, there
Is now report current that the church has actually
been sold TO the vestry OF 81. Barholemew's church
for 0oo and will be taken possession OF by that
congregation early In November.
On Thirty seventh street Is
THE BRICK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH,
brown stone and surmounled with steepe OF
Sr5s clumsy ana SSnss srSs
architecture this church belongs to the clas-
SIC school. Almost every color is blended
red, brown, green. black and gold. This church IL
the uptown offspring OF the old brick church that
of Park row, and an ecclesiastical organlza-
ton It dates back to 1877. It's present pastor, Dr.
place among living Presbyterian divnes. lie is an
author OF some repute and, IN Olaen times, was an
eloquent preacher and an earnest ana CONSCIENTIOUS
course, much too intrm to engage In active work.
The Rev. DR.. Murray acts as his coadJutor, and IS
extremely popular, The service at this Church,
however, Is somewhat dun and constrained, and a
wet day or very line one empties The pews. In its
doctrines 1t Is strictly Calv1nistc.
THE TEMPLE EMANUEL.
We now come to one of the most striking and In
ite Temple Emanuel. In architecture 1t Is curl
Gus and singulariy pleasing combination of the
byzantine and Moorish styles Of architecture. It's
arabesque ornament and the eye, after vainly strv
ing to master the delicate intrcacies OF us deco.
not without feeling OF pleasure upon the beauty
OF the ample iore-couri, with Its hanging brazen
eac s%e Of ne Sng S saoSer
pilasters SO airy and fragile do these graceful tow
ers appear that one can scarcely suppress tear lest
the first rude breath OF wind should scatter them In
broken fragments upon the earth. The temple IN Its
internal arrangements displays luxury ana wealth
such as has probably no equal the wide world over.
In Its theology 1t IS an uncOmpromlSnk advocate OF
the reform school, ana in Its worship the sexes are
Unfortunately intermngled both IN the pews and
the choir. This temple is beyond question the hand
S0meS: ediace on the avenue, and forms perhaps,
the most significant commentary upon the alb
solute supremacy In America Of the
principle OF religious liberation. Here OF last after
OF rs Ef f e ~ As ny
Hebrew has found sure and abiding refuge against
the cruel bigotry OF superstitous 1anaticism, and
has been encouraged to erect in our most magnif-
cent street perhaps the noblest existing lsraelite
temple TO the God Of Abraham and of Isaac.
DIR. CHAPINS CHURCH.
At the corner OF Forthwith street we come to yet
another form OF religious worship, enshrlned in q
Chapln's Universast Church Of the Divine Pater-
nifty. DR.. Chapm Is one or the most eloquent and
prominent OF american AN ne now on the
gular vigor and viii no doubt prolong his useful and
busy career through at least another generation.
He Is OF about the medium height with short neck
and stout, square fgIre His face is singularly n-
ellecual but speaks more OF energy and force than
OF refinement his forehead Is broad and massive
and his eyes, IN moments OF Oratorcal excitement,
flash brilliantly even through his spectacles. He Is
as well known aud perhaps even more popular as a
lecturer upon literary artistic and patriotic topics
than as q preacher HIS present church Is the same
organization that owned and inhabited the hand.
some little church that stood few years ago in the
middle OF O Broadway block, near Prince street. 1t
Is very iitte any, argerthan It's original but its APP
Sa iass are y
are the indefinite perlectbillty Of the human race
the universal reign Of law, and the Of
a he'll. The wicked are indeed TO be punished. but
only In proportion to Their wickedness, ana VIII
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and happiness. DR.. Chaplin Is perhaps the most
prominent advocate OF these doctrines, and ms eo-
quenCe has gathered round HIM distinguished and
wealthy congregation. The philosopher OF the
Tribune ls.Cne OF his most steadfast and devoted ad
mrers, among whom are also included Colonel
Opdgke. Coils r Huntington, Jason Z.
Clarke, General Wilcox and Adclphe Rusch: The
worship Is ola very simple type There Is no formal
liturgy, and The prayers partake quite rs much Of
the nature OF an eloquent address OF thanks and
congratulation TO the Almighty as OF heartfelt sup
pcatIon. The choir has o reputation Of its own,
and no doubt deserves IT, as tt certainly does the
singing for the entire congregation
Opposite DR.. Chapin's church, In the middle Of the
CHURCH or THE HEAVENLY REST.
1t is yet unfinished, but part OF the building has
been rooted In and Is used for public worship. Like
Christ church, 1t is extremely High" in its doc.
trinal views, and It's services are marked with
pomp and splendor that remind one very forciby Of
Rome. Its pastor is the Rev. II. 5. Rowland.
DIR. ARMITAGE's BAPTIST CHURCH,
lot or two Off the avenue, FortyslXh street. 1t Is
built In between the houses but boasts an imposing
and handsome brown stone Gothic 'front.'. This
church Is perhaps The most arstocrac Baptist church
in New York. and DR.. Arlnitage Is singularly elo-
quent and influential divine. In their theological
history the Baptsts are the descendants in most es-
senai particulars, OF Cromwells Independents, and
one can scarcely fan TO feel movement OF astOnish
meut and surprise at seeing here enshrned, In the
central home OF American wealth, sect which in
England has always been confined to the lower and
middle classes. This Is another example, aud very
striking one OF American sentiment In regard 10
religious federation. In this case, however, tolcra
ton takes social rather than political FORM In
England, at least generation ago no man would
have received INFO the best circles OF society if
he had dared 10 avow himself q member OF SUCH
plebelan religious organizations. But IN America
our richest and most respected citizens embrace
Baptist doctrines without fear Of social ostracsm.
We see for the first time in history that 1t is possible
for q man to be at the same time Baptist and q
leader OF fashion.
THE CATHOLIC CATHEDRAL.
The eye now fairly graSps within It's view the mar
yeliously beautiful Catholic cathedral that for twelve
long years has been silently and slowly growing INFO
.ticai eYIsiencc AS vet only nartlill I'm.