The New York herald., 1874-04-06

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His gospel throughout the world. Who accom-
plished all this but Jesus Christ living in His
church-Christ who Is OF YESTERDAY, to- day and the
same forever and who has promised to be with
her even to the contamination OF ages"
PLYMOUTH CHURCH.
The Saints Resurrection Begun ON
Earth-Mr. Beecher's Application OF
the Divine Theme Of tho Day.
Little needed the Plymouth dissenters, who
sought on the rude New England shore liberty to
worship God according to the dictates OF their
conscience, those days and seasons marked as
holy IN the calendar OF English Episcopacy or Ro-
man Catholicism. In revolving against church
government they disregarded the many church
observances Of the highest authority and OF great
utility. Days accepted by all Chrlstendom as COM
memorating the birth OF the Son OF Man, His death
and His resurrection, were by them allowed to
drift into the common current OF revolving days,
their recurrence unnoticed and unhonored. But
time, which 'sets all things even." has softened
and smoothed even Puritanism. Sons OF New
England in this generation unite with all Chris
tans in the joys OF Christmas and Easter
and bear IN mind the sacrifcial gloom OF
Good Friday. Mr.. Beecher's meeting house pre-
sented yesterday it's usual Sunday aspect. except
that the platform bore slightly larger number OF
MOWERS, and the pastor was complimented by
special hand bouquet which some parlshioner had
th0ughtfully laid on his table. On entering, he
picked up this tribute and examined 1t with the
air OF one who loves the blossoms and is grateful
for their beauty and fragrance, as well as the
tnoughtfulness OF the donor Services were begun
by the admirable execution of Mr. Zundeps new
"Te Deum Laudamus," one Of the finest productions
OF the veteran Plymouth organist and composer.
This was its first public rendering and proved it
well worthy OF Its author. The principal parts
were sung BY Miss Maria Brainerd, soprano; Miss
Dunphy, contralto; Mr. Hill, tenor, and Mr.. Camp,
barytone; and the choruses were effectively given
by the full Plymouth choir, under Mr.. Camps
skiful leadership, showing his usual careful and
efficient training, and MS tact in securing In
such large number OF voices, the essentials OF
really credltabe church singing. Among the no
tices for the week was one OF concert on Tuesday
evening, for the benefit Of Father Taylor, an or.
ganist, ninety-fve years OLD. He Is to be pre-.
sented by DR.. Schenck, and Mr.. Beecher said that
II he were to be In town 1t would really be worth
his while attend, just see the Episcopal rector
SO far advanced as to occupy his (Mr Beecher's)
platform.
Colossians, ill.,. II, was the text upon which
Mr.. Beecher expounded Ills views OF
THE RESURRECTION OF THE SAINTS
"lf ye then be risen with Christ seek those
tunSo WAASn UtC ouotcs WucIC OuIl5l SlLtcLu upon
the right hand Of God. Set your affections on
things above, not on things on the earth; for We
are dead and your life Is hid with Christ In God.
When Christ who is our life, shall appear. then
shall ye also appear with him IN elory., Taken
by itself the Christian doctrine OF the resurrection
is one likely to challenge dispute 1t has been very
generally and boldly denied, and mas been the
theme OF much ingenious excuse. But taken as q
part OF the great system OF truth taught by Gods
its true hight. We must look at the combined whole
OF the plan OF mans redemption. We might critl-
else else brow n5ow or mouth on the canvas while seen
appears harmonious and natural. So, in looking
at revelation we are to survey the whole scheme
IN order to understand the nature and relations
OF the several parts. The salient occurrences In
the manifestation Of our Divine Master each had
elements which differed from all preceding lndica-
lions. They followed not the line OF the events
foregoing. Each contained some unlocked for ele-
ments, yet all appeared in their proper light when
viewed In connection with their consequences.
THE REDEMPTION
OF the man Of physical iorce and physical tenden.
and miraculous lifting, but in gradual develop
;nent and unfolding. The advent Of Jesus as Gods
Vicegerent, as God IN the nesh, is not the entire
representation OF the purely spiritual Cod 1t was
limited by the limited faculties Of the race to
which 1T was sent. You cannot teach Child all
you knew or all that the English language is capa-
BILE of expressing. Your power OF instructing him
is restricted by his ignorance. All OF God which
could be manifested to him was done in Christ.
That He should be sent to the Jews surprised all
but Jews. That He should be born the son OF COM
mon laboring people, In a COW stable, seems q
strata OF humanity, the companion OF the obscure,
related TO the lowest c.ass Of labo1ng men, yet
connected with the best blood Of the nation. He
Is thus
THE BROTHER OF ALL MEN.
All who are salvable have their lit Redeemer in
HIN. His whole nfe His dying, His resurrection
have their relations to this general benefaction to
our race. He that came from heaven to save men,
nal HE bV HIS diving and reaurrpcti0n haa van
pushed Tor US the powers OF death. His resurrec-
tion was the iull harmonization OF His whole mis-
the origin OF such ltfeP 1t Is divine Even yet
men are hardly able to rise to such lofty concep
Yes, as the blossom wanes, that the apple NAV ap
pear. 1t Is the consolation OF the ages; delivering
man from the thrail OF the gross, the physical, and
growing to ill the whole earth. ''Ye are dead,n
says Paul; "Christ's rising restores you daily to
lie" 1t is not alone historical fact. 1t is repre-
sented IN all aspirations for better life. Every
man Is born subject to decay and death. All
and ey which we rise are parts OF
RESURRECTION GOES ON LITTLE ny LITTLE
as we 1--we, IN every endeayor OF amendment. Re- |
work goes on through our earthly lie. NY hya-
cinths and tulips, now preparing TO burst forth
into glorious bloom, begun the preparation last
and but waited the ceaslng OF winters
blasts TO produce the bright results OF that slow
and tedious preparation. When the redeemed
spirit unfods into the heavenly life ts Will be by
no sudden spring. Its change will represent the
work OF lile mere. Every exercise by which the
yoke OF restraint is put upon the neck the iesh
y u part OF our resurrection. Many men, hardly |
more than respectable here, will in the Judgment
u heaven, be known to have lived nobler lives |
man othets who were called saints, and whose |
leath caused general mourning. Men OF low, ami |
maj propensities and natures, who strive Tor higher
lie, nght harder battle than many who are more |
favored by birth and natural gifts. preach deliv-
erance to captives Every step towards right living
y part OF the glorious rising from the dead Not th2
lalnty plant and rare flavor OF the greenhouse can
compare in Gods eye with the hardy blossom |
the bleak mountain side. general does not boast
Of quellng mob with veteran army, but when |
he triumpns in the wilderness Deset with dangers
and prvations then he wishes history to record the
deeds OF valor and devotion. II there be those Ia
animal life and overcome animal propensities. TO |
you loretaste OF the resurrectioris Is given Every
noble every unselfish act, Is your triumph II you
20 down In the battle there Is resurrection for you
l,egrn such n life now. here