The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-01


The Rev. William Adams, DID,, pastor Of
the Madison Square Presbyterian Church, is
so well and favorably known, not only 10 this
community, but throughout the country, that
we shall not be aiding or adding anything to
his popularity by any mention Of his name in
this connection. He is known and honored
as minister Of Jesus Christ an author and
lecturer. One of the oldest pastors in the
city, and familiar with the progress of the
Church and of the metropolis for more than
quarter of century, he is looked up to as the
seer of his own denomination and the welcome
adviser of every other. His large experience
by reading, observation and travel, both in
this country and in Europe, eminently qualify
him to encourage if not to lead the religious
thought and enterprises Of this age and this
people. DR.. Adams is a man of very acute
mind, a very critical reader and observer, and
his sermons, lectures and addresses show that
he is master of any subject which he takes in
hand. His lecture on the "Catacombs OF
Rome" delivered to q crowded audience In
Association Hall short time ago, was one Of
the most interesting ever given to New York
audience. OF the many thousands who have
visited those monuments of early Christianity
in the Eternal City we believe DR.. Adams was
the first to read and interpret correctly the
Greek and Latin inscriptions on them; and he
has thus furnished a key to all biblical
students, whereby the mysteries Of
revelation and the facts Of history may
be understood and appreciated. The Doctor
is man of fine stature, erect and
youthful appearing, Notwithstanding his
locks are white for eternity, and he
breaches with all the fire and vigor of young
man, but with the wisdom, experience and
JUNCTION Of q ''father in Israel" He is one OF
the largest hearted and most liberal Christian
ministers in the city. There is nothing Sec
tional or scctarian in his character, and he
loses no opportunity to demonstrate his fellow
ship of the spirit in communion with saints Of
every name. He is soou to leave this country
for tour in Europe, and we wish him God
speed and safe return to his home and
people.
The Rev. Cyrus D. Foss, DID,, pastor Of
st. Pauls Methodist Episcopal church in
Fourth avenue, has no superior in the pas
toral work of his denomination. He is Q
young man, in the prime Of life, and by his
pulpit eloquence and fervent piety has, within
a Comparatively brief ministry, attained to
eminence in his Church. He has recently re-
fused protessorship in Drew Theological
Seminary, preferrng to remain in the pas
toral work which he greatly loves. His name
is very prominently spoken of in connection
with the vacant bishopries which exist in the
Methodist Church at present; but as this order
is likely to undergo some notifications in
future it is hardly likely that he would accept
even such honor. DR.. Foss is one of the most
active temperance advocates in the State, and
uses bo.h pen and tongue to advance this
cause. He is a contributor to religious and
temperance publications. He is an excellent
Greek scholar, an extensive reader and .
close observer of the world, and from his
mental storehouse he brings forth treasures new
and old, and presents them to his congr egations
year afler year and Sabbath after Sa bbath in
choice language, uttered with remarkable
sweetness of voice. His present appointment
is he beloved by that people, who would
gladly retain him permanently, did the disci-
pine of his Charch allow it. As one of his
ministerial brethren recently expressed it
'sDr. Foss' words are like water poured forth =
they refresh the thirsty souls wherever they
fall, and believers are built up and sinners con-
verted under his ministry"
The Rev. Stephen H. Tying, Jr., inherits
not only an honored name, but also the fire
and energy and eloquence Of his father. He.
too, is quite young man. When God would
prepare Joshua to lead the hosts of Israel He
put them upon him, and Joshua went in and
out before the people and was accepted
of them. And we may even say that the
spirit and honor of the venerable DR.. Tying
rests upon his son, who is to-day one of the
most earnest and active ministers in the Pro-
parish and built up large church and con-
gregation within few years where before
there was none But not content with that,
he has educated his people up to the mis-
sonary idea of the Gospel so that they support
five mission churches in different parts
of the city among the neglected masses.
They also maintain college or "House
of the Evangelists" for the education OF
young men for the city mission work. These
cost the Church of the Holy
Trinity about twenty thousand dollars an
nually, to which also must be added dis
pensary connected with the church, which ID
supported at cost of fifteen hundred dollars .
year, and where two physicians give advice
and medicine freely day by day. Several
beds in st. Luke's Hospital are also endowed
by this church, so that there is no taiene
allowed to remain inactive among the people.
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