The New York herald., 1870-02-28
81. AnN,s EPISCOPAL CHURCH.

Church Of True Devoiion-The Deaf
Muiss--The Noble Charities Workings Of "a
Free Church.
The stately and magnificent cathadras OF the
avenue have impaired to religious worship IN New
YORK the semblance OF devotional grandeur; out 10
nnd sincerity, the true splendors OF fervid piey,
deep resignation aud Jealous Christian lAaty turn
TO a small edilce at No East Eighteenth street.
Here stands 81. Ann's Protestant Episcopal church.
the mission OF the deaf mutes OF America. Though
ST. AIMS began its glorious work OF purifying SIN
iu souls in 1852, its exterior now has somewhat
dnsy and weatherworn appearances; but IN arcn
tecsure II is neat and pleasing to the eyes, III con-
sruction durable aud stable, and In finish quiet and
transformations. 1t IS built or dark sandstone
ana has capacity for l,soo people. Enter
Ing the large doorways the sexton hands
you TO the most available scat and performs
his duty with an agreeable impartiality. TO
nnd a sexton who does not presume upon his !.
thority and sometimes degenerate into the coarsest
behavior toward strangers Is veritable gem. 1t Is
melancholy fact tnat many ladies who sometimes
desire TO hear other than their own minister, and
visit some popular church for tina, purpose, are
treated with low rndeness by the Monarch OF the
Aisles, and many churches nom this fact stand in
dlsrepute.
Reaching the interior the visitor beIiods simple
apartment for worship where the seats have Ger
tain comfort and elegance from their soft cushions
and dark mahogany. rhe altar IN Its construction
and architecture Is plain but rich, being finished
by black walnut walnscotings, with no gaudy Orna-
mentaton. The church is without columns or gal.
leries to ohstruct the vew the only elevated resort
being the organ ana choral gallery. This gives inc
view 10 all. There is wealth OF softenel light per-
vadnx the interior coming through the
stained windows, upon which in rich colors
Ia wrought the solemn form OF Jesus OF Nazareth,
showing the marvellous humility or MS purity.
The seats are crowded with ladies' aud gentlemen
and Notwithstanding ST. AIMS Is free church the
| congregation Is aristocratc aud well bred. TINS,
however does not signify that 1t is superficial and
hollow That largo and noble class OF ladies who
are the pOssessOrs OF wealth, who take pleasure In
offices OF charity and go about among the poor and
tendan,s There is an individual case. You notice
ayoung lady OF nineteen, She is small but elegan
features possess Ianltess symmetry; her eyes arr
| soft with the liquid blue; her hair Is brown ant
M er n sr With
lets. Her toilet consists OF black silk dress
draped with graceful nounces en- pa.ser, a tgnt
| fitting velvet sack, tastefuily trimmed with blac
Of those s,,,,,n sweet cunning =, i,tte hats y
an vansy. wsa eoow conscious A' Obligation Sns sa aa
!. solicisous for the poor dear mutel
ncedfnl and ler heartfelt sympathy is known i
many OF the low and forsaKen famies OF the city
From the faithful, elfdenyng and eloquent pastor
the Rev. Thomas Galaudct. through most all OF nj
parishioncrs, the same spirit prevails. Does no
this truth, IN this or freedom In all things pro
claim the abundant success Of q free church : Yes
terday morning the pastor, at the close oi the pre-
| limnary services addressed the congregation. upon
| the coming observance OF the lentcn sea son. He
admOnished his hearers TO reject upon the socMni
| ties Of those forty days and nights during which
Christ struggled In the wilderness and beautifully
4 exomplified his mission on EARTH lie called upon
them to forget their earthly pleasures, TO avod the
| memperate, sensuous and carnal pastimes OF their
natures and give themselves over TO the glory O
religious penitence; and especially when the Ic st
| val approached that dark anniversary day when
| Jesus died that men might hve lie exAorted them
| not TO seek the sentimental spasinodic exnber
| ance or religion, nor to dwell LOO much upoi
| cold Journalism or bald ecclesiasticsm. but &
| seek for tnat end which showed substantial results
for that haven where the teachings OF Christ mlgn
have teilinZ influence on their daily lives. Religion
was for the purpose OF making men better. Of gvin,
them Kindness and charity toward Others or max ni
them imtators OF their great Master. He asked
| them to make Lent season OF fasting and PRAYER
The reverend gentleman then preached "A brief on
eloquent sermon about unclean spirits wherein n
co1nseed his hearers to reject nncharitableness an,
l Ill VIII toward others, and to nnd encourage
and consolation IN the Lord. The mute sery ice
1 conducted In the sign language, took place at
/ quarter 10 three O'Clock IN the afternoon. Iiv,
| services were held during the day-thus showin,
! the valuable Christian labor of this parish.