The New York herald., 1870-08-15
SERVICES IN PATTERSON, N. J.

God Asked to Take Sides with Prussia-Ser4
mons by the Rev. Dr. Knapp and Others.
The 1nclement weather in the forenoon OF yesterI
day iNerfered materially with the church attend
ance IN Paterson, although in none Of the houses OF
worship were the pastors by 0ny means called upon
to address empty seats. rt em3
In the Willis street Baptist church IN the morningl
very interesting sermon was delivered by the
eloquent pastor, Rev. Samuel J. Knapp.I
HIS principal prayer was remarkable for
It's bold sentiments in favor OF the cause
OF Prussia. Is was q Christian nation In
arms against an idoatrous empire and the'
divine called upon God to "grant such to the
Prussian armies as would grind the throne Of the,
French tyrantto powders THIS strong expression
was reiterated In several distinct clauses Of Mr.
Knapps prayer He also prayed for the many sick
OF the church in so touching manner as 10 affect al
large number of his congre egatton to tears, Mr.
Knapps text was that portion Of II. Kings Atm chap
Of the Shunammltish woman the Scriptural narra-
tive OF which fills several verses Of the chapter mem
commanding him to lie 1t upon the face OF the dead
boy, and and THEREBY thereby .. restore HIM to life;
sSa aen the went desired aSS
stretched himself the body Of the dead child and
breathed into his mouth, which brought him again
back to life. The preacher compared TINS to the,
habit o Gods people In entering into the mere form
Of religious duties without entering into 1t with the
Alright; but they failed to breathe the breath Of lie
into their devotions Consequently, they proved un
and useless wicked
the outer o% ear SHt being devoid Of feel
necessary to produce the desired effect The mere
laying ON OF the STAFF was not suicent 1t is neces-
sary that Christians enter into their work with their
whole soul, and breathe into the breath OF life and
feeling and earnestness; otherwise 1t were worse
than useless the preacher commended TO his peo-i
q n no ANN ito Eaor.
apartment for the accommodation of good men and
good women. He also applauded the woman's GUS
portant step she took and her liege lord
and master was characterized as "model.
sent When nor toe always eo freely giving his
working in the fields with his father the latter cons
manded that the boy be taken to his mother. This,
When the children are SICK 7)1ter ydn1ataS turns,
them over TO the mother to take Of to walk ali
night and alone look after the sufierer Thereupona
the married women looked at their husbands with;
an expression sgniiying their entire ratification OF
Inc dOminle's remarks. iana. iaff
In the Main street Methodist church the pulpit was
Hired IN the morning by Mr.. Joseph Parker, who
iarm preached very able devotional and exhortaave
lewcler and matchmaker Of Paterson but the TALENT
ne displays In religious lectures proves him to have
gospel.
In the same church in the evening the sermon was
preached by the pastor, Rev. William Lord, who has
Just returned from summers vacation, much i'm
proved IN health. His subject last evening was
Gods Great Mercy" Goods mercy Is universal.
penetrates into the deepest researches OF sorrow
and suffering. II pervades gilded palaces well as
the lowest haunts OF vice and misery. 1t pervades
alike the miserable attic and cellar and the decorated
mansion. Gods mercy Is co-equal with his exist
ence; from everlasting to everlasting 1t endureth.'
Of the Broadway Reformed church, the regular pas-'
tor being absent. Dr. Banvard OF the First Baptsts
church, not having returned from his vacation, MIS-
congregation were edited by very interesting dis-
course by the Rev. Dr. Parker. The ST. Pauls Pro-
tesant Episcopal church being closed for its annuaI
renovation the main portion OF the congrcs alton
attended the Church OF the Holy Communion, in.
Market street. where tile regular pastor, Rev. Mr4
Hewes, preached. Rev. Mr.. LOwEe. of the (ross'
street Methodist church. being absent at the Meth
odlst camp meeting, his pulpit was filled by q.
stranger.