New-York tribune., 1874-10-26
A MEMORABLE ANNIVERSARY.
SERVICES IN THE JoHN-sT. METHODIST EPISCOPAL
CHURCH.


CHURCH.
The one hundred and eighth anniversary OF
the John-st Methodist Episcopal ChurehIhe nrst Metn
odst Church built in America-was celebrated yeser-
day. The Rev. DR.. c. III. Sims OF Newark preached az
1880 n for his text John, sixth chapter ana
35th And Jesus said unto them. am the bresh
of life" "Ihe SAVIOR said he, never tires OF using
figures and images express His relations to men, A.
different times He the shepherd. the door. the yne
the light the way the truth, the life. There Is such
thing as souhuDger. which no wealth, position lnfi
ence can satisfy. Bread his alnonrlsh
lug food. The love Of life ceases or interms No
one except a bad thinks OF committing suicide.
Sgmpathy of c0mplni0nsmp Is an exquisite treasure.
We have hope of life except Christ In the midst
OF life we are III DEATH but II we have an assured hope
there be complete darkness Death is not death
in the New Testament; IL is departure. sleep"
financial statement was then read and collection
Philip Embury, the first American Methodist preacher.
was placed upon the platform PRAYER was offered ny
d. then read historical paper the "IntroduetOn
OF Methods sm in America He stated that II there was
could be read too often. Toe early history o Amer
Methodis. SAID the preacher IS history OF moral
ness and sublime IN their simplicity. Tne John-st.
Church is American Methodism what Plymouth Rock
indebted for the first preacher. Philip E.nbury
in 1890. He was converted In l75! and began
10 preach IN America, being reused by MIS- Barbara
Heck. The first sermon was preached ~ EnDarys
house. they soon moved to rigging,lott IN
ago. Capt. Thomas webb valuable assist
ant John Adams has testified To Webb's power as an
orator He born 10 be leader Tue rlgslngIot
becoming TOO spall, lot was leased and then pur-
chased. and church erected on the spot where tbe
present church stands. The subscription list which
but the lrst church contains many distinguished
The plan Of the original church IL said 10 ha'o
been revealed Mrs. Heck by God. The speaker then
gave q list of names OF preachers who have nled the
pulpit tOf John-s lChurch Of bishops who nave st0oo
there aud of notable assemblies there hel ana con
cluded with appeal 10 the people that the Sosps'
should be preached H. that church forever
In fhs a. 4. 4.
the Board Of Church Extension preached HIS sgDees
was The Universality OF the Messiahs Kin gdom rbe
text was from charab: HIS domnion shall be rom
sea 10 sea, the uuto the ends oil 1ho
earth"
The British, French, Belgian, German, Swed-
ish Dutch, Norwegian. Turkisb, GreciaD, ana syrian
branches OF the Evangelical Alliance nave issued an
invitation for the observance OF the frst week
In January 1875 from the 81 the 10TH for prayer 10
behalf of the whole world Subjects are designated ol
each day similar programme VIII be prepared for tns
United states.
The Society of Friends were addressed yes
erdv morning at meeting house at Fifteenths.
and place. by Samuel j. Levick OF PhladeE
phi, lie took bis subject from ST. John w. describing
| Cbrsts meeting with The woman OF Samara. He sau
heard praise OF God, In the sanctuary. From tnas
foun living water In the soul prayer might arsa aao
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