The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-06-29
A Tribute to the Memory OF
the Late Nine. Audubon.
DR.. DEEMS on PREDESTIHATlON.
The Hypocrisies of the Day Por-
trayed by DIR. Potter.
A SERMON FOR The DOG DAYS.
DR.. Fulton on the Lesson Of
Recent Exposures.


preached al this church yesterday morning to
4 numerous congregation. His text was composed
nj the last twenty three verses OF the rst chapter
m ,ohn AND the FIRST seven verses oil the second
chapter
REID AVENUE METHODIST CHURoH.-Rev Mr.
siansbury pastor Of the Methodist church corner
< OF Reid avenue and Monroe street. preached yes
terday 10 an interested congregation from the hrst
verse OF tae twelfth chapter OF Hebrews the
theme being 'rhe Christian Race
UNIVERSITY PLACE PRESBYTERIAN cHURCH-The
Rev Dr. Booth preached here as usual yesterday
morning, and took Tor his text the whole OF Psalm
exxL--sa will lit up mine eyes" &C. The rever-
end preacher SPOKE Of the necessity which God was
TO n and how weak our state was without His
OVERCOMING merces,
CHURCH OF THE SEA AND LANDAU this church.
corner OF Market and Henry streets, the attend
ance wa unusually large. Rev. Edward Hopper,
the pastor, preached the morning sermon choos-
lug for his text Romans, xiv. lS-'For ne that in
these things seryeth Chris; is acceptable to God
ana approved OF men,"
wuLETr STREET METHODIST CHURcH.-In the
morning yesterday the Rev. J. V. Saunders con-
Quoted inc services. His discourse was upon the
parable OF the Pharisee and the publican and
humility in all things, aud above all to exercise
charity and love towards their neghpors.
Ar 81. STEPHENS CHURCH yesterday the high
mass vas celebrated by the Rev. Father Byron.
Alter the first gospel the Rev. DR.. McGlynn
assembled the pulpit and read the gospel OF the day
rom the filth chapter OF st. Matthew. The Doctor
gave brief explanation OF the gospel. intoxicating
above all things love OF God and ones neishbor
ma finn
SCOTCH PRESBYTERIAN CHuRcH.-Tne Rev. Mr..
hamilton, from Belfast, preached yesterday short
sermon, taking his text from Pslams, xci., 2-T
VIII say OF the Lord, he is nv refuge and my fast
ness; my God in him will / trust.n The general
idea OF the sermon was the necessity that we
should look upon God as father and trust him as
sach. When we do that God will surely look upon
us as His children.
CENTRAL METHODIST CHURCH. BRooKLyN, E. D.
yesterday Rev. s. II. BRAY, the pastor, preached o
discourse especially to laboring men on ''The
Coronation OF Labor In the South Fifth street
Methodist Episcopal church. taking for his text part
of the third verse of the sixteenth chapter Of
Luke:-sI cannot dig" The sermon was replete
with valuable suggestions aud religious teachings
to the class who were specially addressed, aud who
formed the main part Of the congregation.
ST. JOINS METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
MISUNDERSTANDING those present at this church
yesterday was the newly elected chancellor OF the
University OF Syracuse, Rev. E. 0. Haven, LII. ID.
The pastor, Rev. Dr., Warren's theme was "The
Divine Character OF the Miracles OF Christ" which
lie chara cterized, after all, but the ieeblest bu
wark OF the defence OF Christianity against scept-
cism. The argument was an able one marred,
however, by occasional infelicties Of expression.
81. TEREsAs CHURCH.-Tne attendance at this
church yesterday morning was smaller than usual.
the sermon was preached by Father Flood, upon
the subject OF .'Fatn.n in the course Of which he
endcayored TO impress upon his hearers that In
order TO reach heaven, although they might have
faith In the ordinary acceptaton OF the term. yet
1t was also necessary TO show their belief In Chris
uanity by their daily works and actons-in iact
10 possess an operative faith.
CHURCH OF THE AscENsIoS.-The Rev. DR.. Irving.
who is preaching temporarily IN this church dur
Tag the vacation OF the Rev. DIR. ]. c. Smith. spoke
yesterday to a very small congregation from the
passage in Matthew, solve this day our daily
bread The preacher said this referred not
merely to the literal bread which we eat but,
hgurativeIy, 10 all the blessings which we hoped
for and expected from God. We asked for all TIE
grsces God vouchsafes us and which in the prayer
we are instructed to ask for.
MADISON AVENUE BAPTIST CHURcH.-The Rev.
j. F. Elder pastor OF this church. preached yester-
day morning from st. John XII. His text included
the first sixteen verses, which is the first portion
OF the account OF Lazarus being raised from the
dead, and the discourse dwelt upon the intimat e
relations which our saviour sustained towards His
followers and disciples when on EARTH and the
continuation OF these relations now through the
medium oil the Holy Spirit. The story OF the love
Jesus pore towards Martha and her sister was
made q beautiful illustration OF His loving nature
10 mankind.
CHURCH or THE CovENANT.-At the Presby terrain
Church OF the Covenant in Park avenue q sermon
was preached yesterday morning by the pastor,
Rev. Marvin r. Vincent, d. d. The text chCs IN
was Hebrews, xiii, A-"For here have we no can
tinuing city, but we seek one to Gomez The ser
mon was one Of great interest upon the subject OF
the proneness OF mankind towards forgetting
things eternal in things temporal, and perverting
the great blessings OF God-prosperity, success
honor, riches, &c.-nto curses by allowing them
10 drive from our minds the thoughts OF the eter-
nal city
CHURCH OF THE RECoScILfATIoS. The Reg. r. 8.
"iddermer. pastor Of the Church OF the Reconcile
alton. preached most earnest sermon yesterday
upon the text Trust In him at all times, We
people: pour out your heart before him. God is a
refuge for us"-Psaims, xii, 8. This text was Sc
lected by the preacher In view OF valuation by
the Bishop this week, when the rite or confirma-
ton VIII be administered. The great trust OF the
Psaimst was pointed out as an example for TINS
generation to follow. The discourse entered rnto
the vide field OF doubts aud was addressed
mainly to those not members OF the Christian
Church.
CHURCH OF ST. JOHN THE BArTrsT.-The rector OF
tue Episcopal Church OF st. John the Baptist NJ
the corner OF Lexington avenue and Thirty-nlth
street, Rev Dr. J. b. Dune. discsursed TO a large
congregation yesterday morning upon the text.
"Now then we are ambassadors for Chrst,as though
God did beseech you BY us; We pray you in chrisrs
stead, be We reconciled 70 Godu--TT. Corinthians,
w., 20. The nature of the ministry AZ ambassa-
dors OF God was dwelt upon and the solemn re-