The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-09-12
SERVICES IN BROOKLYN.
PLYMOUTH CHURCH.

Return al the members OIL the Church from
the Country-Return Of Fashions Also
Music and Its Attractions and Influence
Sermon by Rev. James Beechcr ON Perfec-
tiOn-Dyspepsia as Comparison.
Plymouth church has never, perhaps, presented q
more charming and truly picturesque appearance
than that OF yesterday morning, when the church
literally crowded for the first time since Brother
Ward Beecher went away on his vacation. The
seats, which are arranged in somewhat theatrical
though symmetrical form, were filed in every pars
by persons mostly belonging to the congregation
bat whO 1t evident from their sunburnt features
had been away praIsing natures God for many
weeks past and had now returned in state Of
spiritual hunger to their mead and shepherd.
1t would certainly seem that they mad not mis-
spent the time allotted them for temporal rustica
Ing, for to Judge from the healthy and happy ap-
pearance which hundreds OF them presented they
had returned prepared to meet the exigencies Of
another season, however severe and incement, and
to sit again at the feet OF their pastor for spiritual
instruction for another year. AS the weather was
yesterday exceedingly cool pleasant 30 different
from what was the case when many Of this congre-
cation left town,
GREAT VARIETY OF COSTUME
met the eye at every turn, tended by Its appa-
rentiy even dispersion throughout the build
ing, to render the whole scene one of at
traction and delight and, what is seldom
within our province 10 record, the sexes
were present in almost equal numbers,
which would infer that better influence Is being in
some quarters brought to bear upon the 'lords OF
interest In that better part which cannot be taken
awayn The dresses Of the ladies were as various in
ID COVER S s n Light
while on the head was perched. In many Instances,
small hat OF an Italian shape, highly decorated
nf che
one might conclude was the case with the ill-fated
coat OF the ancient patriarch son. while Others
clnging nearer to the fashions generally accorded
for winter attire, wore the more agreeable and
respectable
BLACK SILK DRESS,
trimmed In q few cases with magenta velvet or rib.
bon, and the black lace shawl TO match, with hats
Of dark straw, trimmed with black silk and orna-
mented with flower or flowers OF uniform color.
There were also few, who having received an In
sight into Dame Natures millinery establishment
during the vacation, appeared determined to iml-
tate her at least for time, being
DRESSED IN GREEN SATIN
and white lace from head to foot not excluding the
trimming Of the bonnets which was OF the same
material and Tone Others there were who were
alfred tasefully In the garbs OF early winter with
their 0vershawls Of rich Scotch tarlatan or plaid
hung loosely and carelessy across their shoulders,
which gave certain peculiarly to the sight, and
when added to this the nat OF the latest fashion,
ing somewhat the appearance OF Chinese pagoda,
dressed with ribbons OF various cOlOrs, some green
some red some blue and some yellow, the whole
may be said to be extremely varied but complete.
those WHO have taste for fashions than was here
exhibited, and James Beecher must have felt that he
had indeed to preach to congregation as "lull OF
fashlOn'aS any he had ever addressed.
THE CHOIR,
twenty eight in number assembled punctually at
alf-past ten and in obedience to an Introductory
voluntary from the powerful organ, commenced
u quartet taken from BOmbach's collection, and
rendered it in manner which would excite the
envy Of many singer connected with our best
opera houses 1t may even be fairly questioned IL the
half of those who put themselves forward as operate
performers would or could have rendered 1t so wei.
Brother Beecher evidently understands the sooth-
ing and pleasing effect Of music upon mortal minds
or lie certainly would never have taken the trouble
to train q choir so well TO
SING PORTIONS OF OPERAS
In his church before the commencement of his SER
vices. lie realizes, possibly, in his own person
that delightful thrill and the emotions which are
then called into existence. NO one, however, can
object TO music OF this klnd and there Is really no
reason why great deal OF tile Old Orthodoxchants.
&C., should not give place 10 this which is ut the
same time more instructive and more eevatlng
Rev. James Beecher, VINO is o brother OF the pas
tor. Rev. Henry Ward Beecher, preached an instruc-
live and interesting sermon nom Matthew ", 4S"Be
yc therefore perfect even AS your Father which Is
heaven Is perfect" He SAID there had been and
still was great deal OF teaching upon this subject
which was thoroughly impractical, inasmuch as
many attempted TO preach perfection before they
was apparent 10 all how futile such course must
be. 1t was true, nothing could be absolutely per-
which man mad been able TO invent for the good Of
his fellows would drag immense loads both for the
PEASANT AND THE MERCHANT
so long as it was kept upon the smooth Iron steel
rails, but take it into rich arabic field or mea-
dow and IL became at once q useless obstruction.
1t might as well be expected that an engine OF that
class could work the plough, or that newly born
Child should become al once the developed ana in
tellectual man, as to expect that man can be per-
feet before lie understands his own imperfecton.
Again. IL was great mistake 10 go TO COD TO ask
Him as matter of
MECHANICAL HABIT
to forgive our SINS No man knew how deteriorat-
ing this was for his happiness OF mind, Surprising,
while IN a state OF this mechanical meditation, G cd
was to interrupt the snppcant and ask him what
he wanted; why, he could not state his wants, as
he would have been praying IN the letter, but the
spirit would have been elsewhere
DON'T HAVE MECHANICAL CONFESSIONS
nor acknowledge constantly our cnmnality BEFORE
Him who already knows better than we what we
are. Many people seek forgiveness, but for WHATS
They don't know how much they condemn them-
selves In the sight Of Heaven when they 90 as mere
Journalists to Gods throne.
DYSPEPSIA AS COMPARISON.
II reminded him OF certain disease that doctors
always fall back upon when In any doubt as to
particular patient whose case does not fsppeu "