The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-03-30

'73.-QUADRUPLE SHEET
Bachs ideal and making the service as satisfactory
In devotional as in an artistic point OF view. A
shortened version OF The Passion, according to
st. John, In place OF the anthem. u the chiei lea
ture OF these Friday evening services In Lent, SO
well set on loot by canon Wade; The tenor recita.
part Of the saviour. allotted to a bass voice,
was likewise sung with care but with less fervor.
The people joined well IN the chorales, though as
they become more accustomed TO the services the
congregational unison will, no doubt, become more
general. Among tho most impressive portions Of
the music were the recitatlves describing the de-
livery oil Christ to the Jews by PLATE, the unsteady
phrases detailing the CONFUSION OF nature when
the saviour died. with the effective ,accompani-
ment "While HIS Parting Spirit Sighs." The long
line or carriages in Wardour street testified to the
popularity OF these services among the educated
number OF the poor OF the densely crowded neigh
borhood around tue church present, with evident
enjoyment OF the service.
New Church of the Disci ples-The Edificc
10 BE Dedicated ON the First Sunday In
April-Largcst Audience Room In the
United States.
On the LIST OF January, 1872, Rev. George H. Hep
worth resigned the pastOrate OF the Church of the
Messiah, on Thirty fourth street. having an
n0unced to the congregation that he could no
longer conscentiously preach the doctrines OF the
Unitarian denomination. He had held most
ceptably the position for a long time and when his
determination became known 1t naturally caused
some excitement In religious circles. Rev. Mr..
Hepworth parted from his people with
the best feelings, but II appeared that
about one-half OF the members OF the
church resolved to follow their pastor and
adopt the new views he entertained on the subject
OF Christianity The seeding portion Of the con-
gregatioa Immediately held meeting, when 1t
was resolved to build q new and elegant church
without delay. Their labors are now within few
days OF being crowned with success. Meantime
MIR. Hepwortn commenced holding services In
Steinway Hail. which have been attended by large
congregations up to the present date.
THE NEW MOVEMENT
The new movement recognized that all denomi.
nations are growing INTO closer atilliation with
each other: that people see plainly that the forms
OF any creed however true in themselves. are OF
less Importance than the possession Of q pure
Christian spirit and that IL is necessary to have
assured belief ia fundamental truths and TO stand
On evangecal grounds. IL Is sun more impor-
truths can be made to act on the hearts and lives
OF men. MIR. Hepworth and his flock proposed
to solve this problem and made an appeal to all
good men and women TO unite In an nnsectarian
uiovement-0ne which respects the rights OF pri-
vate Judgment in minor matters, while it does its
utmost to kindle a religious enthusiasm in this
community. Ceasing to be Unitarans they asked
with this end in view the cooperation of all Chris
tans willing to stand on the basis OF the historic
faith OF the Christian Church, the divine nature of
Christ, the siniulness OF the human race and the
regenerating effects OF the Holy Ghost ana espe-
cialiy OF those who willing to labor for human
salvation. such cooperation was earnestly invited
to enable the society to form a church to be known
as the Church OF the Disciples the spirit of which
shall be to bring men and women in this great city
to better understanding OF their duty to God and
their neighbor.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
The necessary funds were soon collected, but
necessary TO find suitable site Tor the proposed
church. The form OF government Is congregational,
membership. Its ritual, tenets ana general man
agement are under the control OF the pastor and
members.
SITE or THE CHURCH.
The trustees, alter considerable elaboration, Sc
cured q lot at the corner OF Madison avenue and
FQrtyifth street, 125 ect by l25 feet, a site 1sr
the church. Tire framework commenced early in
August, and IL has been prosecuted with energy
up TO ne be- % IS s rsa ta1 5e
in April. IL has the largest audience room OF
any building in the United states. IL will seat
structed Of brick and iron, the latter material
being CHIEFLY used. The walls are brick, but us
they are covered with iron IL cannot be seen. The
BY le oil architecture Ia German Gothic.
THE FRONT ELEVATION
rs broken up rhao tee 'eea os pv
an ornamental gable, crowned by large cross.
Tnere Is n rosette, IL ieet In diameter and ut each
OF the fOar corners smaller windows OF simtlar
description. Underneath is cut the words, 'Ohurch
o. the Discipes.r The other two divisions, re-
Loved by level cornlces, are each, As feet
doorways, IL icet wide. Over these doors
Is respectively che nscrpt,,ons Enter she House
Tor Thee, Gea, in Zi0n." Above taere Is eab-
GRATED iron work. lOlated leaves flowers, &c. The
and are each feet square Two OF these, which
add eect TO the gable are ~ feet high and the four
o. Forty NTH street closely follows The elevation
on the avenue. There are on this side four towers
(making ten In ally and two entrances. The eX-
teri0r, painted light draO, and with so many
towers and general orDamentation the building
has decidedly mOresquc appearance. The roof Is
high pitched over ceiling and covered with slate.
Above rises a dome, 10 feet high for the pur-
poses Of ventilation.
There are no galleries or pillars, thus giving to
the interior u most imposing aspect. The entire
arrangements are to be made susservient to cheer
feature OF the church. The walls are TO be painted
light drab touched with gold; the mondings and
decoratens WIZ DC Wlite anu goo, Inc . congre-
sccndng six feet in ninety feet 80 that persons ut
q distance rom the desk can see as we'll as those
at hand. There are ten atses which radiate from
the platform; the shape OF the audience room Is u
semicircle, which has proved itself to be best
adapted for acoustic properties IN q large hail.
SITTING ACCOMMODATIONS.
The pews are oil all sizes, accommodating from
four to seven, and viii be handsomely cushioned.
The ceiling inside, OF corrugated iron, Is nat and
40 feet high; Its span Is ia ieet. The dome, In the
oentre for ventilation, Is hid from view by centre
trap doors which can be opened and closed at
pleasure. Tho church will be lighted during even
Ing services by one large 10 loot reflector with 200
burners, and four smaller ones, with 100 lights
each. There Ii full basement under the front, 40
feet by l25 feet, intended for lecture ROOM sun
day school, Kitchen, &c. The entire cost 0i the
building Ii estimated at sl25.c00.
Ministerla1 Movements.
PRESBYTERIAN.
during the coming season the Old Presbyterian