The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-11-27

reward, and the wicked their punishment Tor eter-
exhorting his hearers to live 70 be ready for
the "nnai call" come when Il might
THE CHURCH OF The HOLY LIGHT.
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Sermon BY DR.. Ewor-The Emcacy or tho
Sacraments-A Heavy Stating Of tho Refer
nation.
In the Church OF the Holy Light, on Seventh ave-
nue.. pretty large congregation assembled ycster-
dav morning to participate In tho opening service
BY Dr. Ever late pastor Of Christ church. The little
church was completely nuei BY those who still
adhere to their pastor; but 1t u necessary to say
that very large proportion Of tho worshippers
were ladiea Tho altar was very tastefuily deco.
rated, and the interior OF the church rendered ~
comfortable - possible under the circumstances.
The services OF the day commenced with the reading
OF the lltany, tho choir not being a. Jet sur
fciently trained TO do the chanting. Dr.. Ever had
on white vestment, with scarlet sash, otherwise
hts get-up was tho Same - an ordinary Episcopal
clergyman. The ritual was rendered in the very
High Church form, but It could not DO SAID 70 DO SO
extensive a. our state Church friends across the
water sometimes indulge IN.
THE USUAL aRrFLUxI0Ns
and ceremonies belonging to the Puseyite party
were observed, and every effort was made to render
the service a. elaborate possible. In the reading
OF the creed the Doctor bowed low at the name OF
Jesus but stl lower when he came to the part "In-
carnate Of the Virgin Nary and In the celebration
OF the holy communion his manner OF blessing the
elements and elevatlng them was an exact imitation
Of the practice OF Rev. Mr. Ptnchas an English
clergyman. who has recently been condemned by
the privy council for his illegal acts, they having
been considered BY the best lawyers OF England
contrary to the Prayer Book, which Dr.. Ever pro.
esses to take for his guidance In all his ceremonies
AN URGENT APPEAL
was made for funds to enable the Officers Of the
dlspensable to the worship OF the church. 1t is not
puyposed to occupy the Church OF the Holy Light
being only refuge o01 suis present
until more suitable eaidce can Le
sesd Legal ns wants sa, Of as s
read for the incorporation OF congregation, and
necessary steps usual In SUCH cases The sermon
which was very eloquent. was based upon the
psalm cGG on Mime eyes LOOK upon ,hee"
directly on the circumstances in which ne is placed
Midnight darkness, he SAYS, Is brooaing over the
spiritual ignorance ana blindness, while society is
rotten to ils very centre. On every side we icok
murders %. q both ~ body and i. sou, ARE are
The friends or Cod ana truth are few in numocr;
but minority OF one on tine side OF truth Is more
error. Though the gathering clouds OF midnight
are towering around We must not despair; Tor
through the gloom faint traces can be perceived OF
The opening light The true Church IS standing IN
the breach ana all faithful followers must work.
and those who have cast In their lot TO the new
Jesus must be tne alprevalllng creator Of It.
and only by Him can we obtain succor in
every time OF need: and what more EN-
him than BY the Holy Eucharist. which He himself
Instituted Tor our comfort and guidances IL should
De used every day not as sone nlen churches oo
once month, but continually, that the sacrifice OF
the cross may be perpetually Kept before us In the
the fathers celebrated it increasingly, and hence the
holy habit observed BY them OF repeatedly crossing
themselves 10 memory Of their Master SO u con-
tinued for fifteen centuries, and so 1t Is to-day OBJ
served by two hundred aud 1fty millions OF Catho-
lie christians. 1t was not till two hundred years
OUTSIDERS AND NTERLopERs
"a n al gave Us
Ing service, which, beautiful is Is poor sub.
They closed our churches on Monday, Tuesday aud
t1e other days OF the week, leaving US only one
Of on e R aer
monies Of the Catholic Church VIC were treated TO
Ge empty ana I1 shs o. @
In no sense satisfy the immortal wants Of the SOUL
The worship OF the Church on earth should assimi.
late to the worship OF the Church IN heaven, as they
are different branches OF the same tree separate
parts Of the same body. What IS the worship OF the
John and peruse hts wonderful story OF vhal he
in his visions. Gorgeous r0pcs, burning incense,
grand Instrumental music and glorious narpers,
before the high altar Of heaven, chant
ing forth glau hymns OF praise 10 Him who sat
upon the throne and who had redeemed them with
His blood. No indication Of the prayer meeting
here, nor any religious lectures, which some OF the
sects OF the present day look upon indispensable
Everything was appropriate and beautiful given to
rs for our imitation; for as they have an altar
In heaven, 80 must we have one on
earth; the music and the vestments
the ritual and the ceremonies must be the exact
copy among us OF those which those who have gone
before use In the better land. We celebrate to-day
the mystery OF the sacrament, and, In conclusion,
said the Doct0r"l charge all OF you, as good Cath
0lics to participate IN the holy ceremony. II there
Ia brother VINO wishes TO pray for sister. sister
husband for his wife, lying on the bed OF sickness,
now Is the opportunity TO present your petitions in
an eilicaciOus manner, through the medium OF the
Eucharist, and you may be certain that you shall
obtain all that you require TO make you happy"
In other Churches and IN other branches or our
ing ceremony, lacking the spiritual unseldsnness
and holy zeal which we aim to enjoy. They substi-
tute q barren anu sOulless form for the most
sublime part OF public worship; an empty cere-
m0nal for the grandest privilege we enjoy upon
EARTH II any OF you have this feeling OF sel6shness
beseech you to cast 1t aside and come aud partake
Of the body and blood OF Christ that eating or HIS
flesh and drinking OF Ills blood, you may cast the
cares OF the world benlnd you and come from the
ALTAR with pure and unselhsh hearts, all your
wants supplied and your necessities abundantly
satisfied.
TRINITY METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
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