The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-22

Ivy which clings to decay eating m rs II were with
Its sharp tendrs to the most delicate tissues Of our
world and almost misanthropic; but the sweet
hymns that are sung. the blessed promises that are
upon our attention, bring US into fellowship with
the God VINO pries, helps and succOrs. Some Of
his hearers had often come with the ball and chain
that the world had fastened upon them during the
week. but the atmosphere OF the sanctuary had
been made blessed balsam TO them, and they went
away singing with gladness. The attendants OF the
sanctuary brought with them their peculiar tempta-
lions ana pesetting SINS anu no man could measure
OF God secured In this Notwithstanding which our
poor human nature needed. Jonn Newton the
celebrated English minister who before his CONVEX.
SION was very wicked man, while sitting in
his study one day, saw criminal borne to execu.
ton and exclaimed '.There goes John Newton but
Tor the grace OF God.n The good that was done In
the house OF worship on the Sabbath was not TO be
CONVERTED BY GIVEN SERMON
or the crimes that might be denounced 70 the abhor
renee Of .ne gu. tne g2Ha accG ,ae
roots Of every virtue and sending the warm sunshine
Of Heavens favor upon every trembling blade q
Again the sanctuary was desirable inasmuch as it
called for the exercise OF the noblest and best quail
to re-esLimate life, TO measure the human soul and
comprehend It's greatness ana destinyp When men
confronted with the decisions and vanities that
passed current with throngs Of men, but they had
Christ and the holiness Of God. the soul wanted TO
see Jesus III the sanctuary; and those preachers
VINO dealt In trcKS OF rhetoric or VINO discussed ne
periodical literature OF the day. cheated the hearts
Of hearers OF their expectation when they asked,
''SIRS, WE WOULD SEE JESU5.V
IL was In the sanctuary that all eyes looked toward
Him who hung on the cross for their salvation and
heard OF His bOundless love and sang Of His tran
scendent grace 1t was then that the soul was lifted
out OF the grave OF sensualism anu was called away
from the syren songs OF soft enchantment which
the world poured into Its ears IL was IN
The sanctuary men discovered more and more the
possibilities OF their destiny; when through the
grace or Jesus Christ they would stand upon he
hills OF glory IN the better land. man was not
made merely to do business, to be In the workshop
or to write up ledgers he feels that ne Is bigger
than his work and grander than any sphere he hla.
The sanctuary was desirable because 1t began on
earth the fellowship Of heaven. This thought was
beautifully elaborated, and the discourse closed with
lew practical suggestions respecting the importance
OF regular attendance upon the services OF the
sanctuary.
SABBATH SCHOOL FESTIVAL.
The exercises In the Sabbath school IN the after
noon were unusually interesting, the principal
feature OF which was the presentation OF scores Of
elegantly bound and valuable books to the young
ladies and gentlemen who participated in q noral
festival that was held during the week. DR.. Porter
distributed the gifts and was exceedingly happy
IN hts remarks to the recipients, who seemed 10
look upon him with fatheriy affection. An elegant
basket or flowers was presented to Mr.. Daniel God.
win, the Superintendent, for the generous gift OF
books to the school. Singing and brief addresses
appropriate to the occasion made the service
unique and one long to he remembered By all who
were so fortunate as to be present.