The New York herald., 1872-12-16
CHAPEL OF ST. CHRYsOsTOM.

A "Nissionary Sunday''-Sermon by the
Rev. E. Gay, Jr., OF the ssHouse or the
Good Shepherd of Haverstrnw.
The elegant chapel of st. Chrysostom, Seventh
avenue and Thirty ninth street, was comfortably
filled yesterday morning with regular worshppers
and strangers drawn there by the announcement
that the Rev. f. Gay, Jr OF the House of the Good
Shepherd, OF Haverstraw, would occupy the pulpit.
After the usual preliminary but very interesting
exercises the rector, Rev. Thomas II. Sill, said that
the day with them was missionary Sunday" and
that they would have the pleasure OF listening to
the Rev. Mr.. Gay, Jr., who would briefly refer to
the requirements OF the Institution over which he
presided and tell the story o. what was needed to
make it the success which sscry Christian desired
it should be. That reverend gentleman then
arose and selected for his text Matthew
XII, 2, 8, 4-'Now when John mad heard in the
prison the works OF Christ he sent two OF his dis
ciples and said unto Him, Art thou He that should
come, or do we look for another? Jesus answered
and said unto them, Go and show John again these
things which We do hear and see."
John had been appointed, he began, to prepare
the way before Christ, and 1t had been part of his
work to baptize Him, and he had seen the heavens
open and shine upon Him whom he had baptized.
But when cast into prison John seemed to become
Respondent and wondered whether, alter all, this
be looked for although upon this point there is not
full enightment as to the burden OF the doubt
whether it was Johns that OF his disciples. He
sent them, however, to Christ. and
HIS ANSWER Is A WONDERFUL ONE.
He did not throw them back upon what they had
seen, but allowed the disciples to remain and wit
turn, thus ending all Johns doubts Mr. Gay then
referred to the faith that publicly shows itself and
' are ali looking for that day when every mortal viii
be compelled to give an account OF his actions in
this life ana the verdict will be In accordance with
the manner in which each has obeyed the mandate
OF doing good and that OF going out into the world
and preaching the Gospel 10 every creature. As
Christ into the world to minister to the sick
ana suffering and elevate mankind, SO 1t is ex-
pected OF us, that we viii do Onr utmost to relieve
the sorrows and sufeiings OF those about u.s.
relieving all physical necessities as well
as spiritual wants; and Just in that degree that we
follow His commands IN tins respect. so we shall
be the recipient OF His divine mercles. Mr.. Gay
then thanked the Lord that in our great city there
EXTENDING KINDLY CHARITIES,
and that so many great institutions abound
where the unfortunate might lind friends aud
homes The House OF the Good shepherd, of
Haverstraw, over which he presided, was for the
shelter and Instruction OF the htte ones o Christs
flock. Seven years ago he was called to the ed
sae Of DYING w9mS Mers o e IN a woq5
and comfort. A few days thereafter he was called
shortly three other little ones were on :heir
hands-seven in ALL Then The question
came, shall we throw M ror,s them n. out on the
solved upon, and that little family of seven chill
dren, with widow TO take care OF them, was the
commencement OF their present institution. |
There have been 120 children In the house at one
time; but the number now is about llty The |
property consists OF ninety acres, beautifully |
situated
ON THE HUDSON,
with two fine dwellings and q barn. Another
building is being erected, which is designed for
the sick, and blessing Is that the whole Is nearly
paid for. Mr.. Gay explained the course of instruc-
tion at the institution and the aims sought
by the managers, Trades are taught the
boys, and the girls are made proficient
III all character OF Industry with the needle. All |
are taught the ordinary branches Of q common |
school education and so fitted when they 70 into |
the world each may, in his or her humble way,
BECOME A MISSIONARY
and work much good. In conclusion, Mr. Cay re-
lated many Incidents bearing upon the introduc-
ton oil children into the institution telling the story
OF the Joy and satisfaction Of few memorable |
cases with so much feeling as to visibly affect his |
hearers. TO protect such little ones was the duty
OF every Christian and those that give them the
aid and extend the comforts they are enabled to
WALL. N the last day pe renewbsred by the L9y1 VI