The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1870-01-07
rnE EUcH iRIsT ar 81. lEBANs.


Au Imposing Ccrcmonv-Rich Garments Of
the Priests-Tbe Holy Water.
The Sacrament of the Lords Supper, other
wise called the service Of the Holy Eucharist, was
administered yesterday morning at A. N. a, the
Church OF st. Albans II IL believed that the reason
for selecting so early hour Is that the elements
may be administered by lasting priests TO a fasing
congregation. The words OF the ceremonial are In
nothing different from those employed by the An
glcan Church, but the ceremony itself is made most
imposing by added chants, by the swinging Of the
cense by the alteration OF the consecrated clements
the altar, and the lighting Of candles at different
stages Of the service.
The Rev. DIR. Morell was gor1cously atured in
garments wbioh have been supposed peculiar TO the
Church ofRome The long linen robe had a skrtlnS
OF vide and beautiful lace The stole broad ribbon
which Is replaced In other churches by the acadc-
mical scarf was here most exquisitely embroidered
with faLciful devices and adorned with jewels.
Over these hung the chdsuIis, q kind Of mantle OF
the richest lowered white silk, embroidered la
back aud 'front.' with huge crucihN, the form OF the
Saviour being portrayed In heavy silver bullion
This garment was fastened at the throat with q
morse ofpears This lie the old ecclesiastical brooch
winch ia the Church OF Rome replaced that holy
Priest. The subordinates were also gorgeously ar
rayed.
form Was observed, Tie railing which separated
the altar from the congregation was closed. white
cloths, or In ecclesiastical language, dRtependid,
having been placed over them. Here he commnn-
cants knelt down, bowing the head, placing the
left hand over the heart, and holding out the right
hand cupWisc. Into this DIR. Morcll placed white
wafer about the size OF silver half dollar, accom-
panying the action with the beautiful words OF the
Anglican Eucharishc service. A few PAGES behind
him assistant, who held the sentimental cup
Of wine to the lips ~ each one, using also the pre-
scribed form OF words. Then when the nrst line bad
all communod. they rose, each bowling to the altar
aud the more dcyout backing as II retiring from the
presence Of royalty. When sll had communicated
there was Joyous burst Of praise 'rom the chorst.
ers, followed by dead silence, disturbed only By the
hRli-au1iDle prayer OF some deVOut worshippcr.
During this Interval the priest drank what remained
OF the sacramento wine, and adored before the altar
He then stepped forward and bes lowed the blessing
Of the m ostes on the aithful.
In spite of the very early hour the church contain
ed many sons of both sexes, the IA ONES being
In the majority. Many Vi the latter were fashionable
bellies, Who snstclied snort hour FROM the Idle
nNOlites Of butterfly existence to weep M pray,
AMI realize tbs cicssedness Oi d forgiven soul Many
gentlemen were there also, and IL - a curious fct
that they were the most particular IN performing
those Ceremoniais watch have been by common uOu-
sent dropped from The Anglican Church.
Que OF the decorations OF tia altar was aablstcT
Sab, on which the keys VI Peter we've carved
rather . significant tact.