The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-04-06


structure OF Christianity.
ST. ALBAN's.-The music, which is usually OF an
unexceptionably nne character in this rituastic
Episcopal church, yesterday morning did not quite
come up to the usual standard, owing to the alb
sence OF the late soprano voice. Among the pieces
sung were "Glora In Excelsis,n "Benedictus" and
the "Magnincat." The professional, which paced
slowly up the middle aisle, with burning censers
and waving banners TO the altar, was very tmpos-
ing. The altar and pulpit were proiusely adorned
with Mowers, and on the fount was little white
lamb. made OF choice flowers. Rev. Burd Belts
took his text from Luke XIV. 29-"He went In to
tarry with them" The sermon was very short and
not striking
CHURCH OF THE PAULIsr FATHERs.-Easter Sun
day was celebrated in the Church OF the Paulist
Fathers, corner Ffty.ninth street and Ninth ave.
nue., In a manner worthy Of the "Queen OF Fest-
walls" The altar was profusely decorated with
flowers The roses and lilies, blended together In
gariands sent up their combined fragrance in
honor OF Christ's glorious resurrection. Rev.
Father Young sung mass. assisted by Fat hers
Dryer and Hill. The choir, consisting Of over
sixty male voices, was under the direction OF Pro-
lessor Samonson. Mr.. Hurry presided at the or
gan Rev. Father Stone preached. taking for his
text 'sThis is the day the Lord hath made; let US
rejoice and be glad in it."
ST. AIMS ON THE HKIGHTs.-St. AIMS church.
Brooklyn, was attended by Q large congregation
yesterday morning. DR.. Schenck stated that the
flowers were donated by some OF the congregation,
as in their present state OF Indebtedness the
church did not deem IL advisable to make the
needful expenditure. The centre piece was q large
cross and two bouquets on the communion table
n
The music was very effective. The "Te Deum'
sung yesterday morning was composed by DR..
Cutler, the orgauist, and was played on the occa.
sion OF the Prince Of Wales visit to Trinity IN $780,
where 1t obtained the name OF "The Prince OF
Wales Service" At halfpast three O'Clock was
held Sunday school festival, at which there were
reports Of officers, addresses and Offering OF pre-
miums, the children singing Easter songs ut inter-
walls.
ST. PETERS, ROMAN CATHoLIC-The Easter ser.
vices at St. Peters Roman Catholic church, on
Barclay street, drew such congregation as to I'LL
every particle OF standing room In the aisles and
vestibule. The following oficiated :-Ceebrant.
Father Mcclancy, and deacon, Father Corley. The
Master OF Ceremonies was Mr.. McNally. The SER
mon was preached by the Rev. Father O'FarrelI,
pastor. from the Gospel OF st. Marx, sixteenth
chapter-"He is risen he is not here: behold the
place where they laid him." The musical pro.
gramme was as folows:-
and organ: .vidi xausum.' BY Pechsr: oaersSry lilac
Kyrs alto solo and cherus CHRISTI" sopranS sole
at oo ana n and
Chorus 81 in Gloria chorus credoH Chorus; sEt
AND soc E Chorus
"Benedctus'' and "Agnus Del" chorus
The following persons composed the choir:-So-
Mro Too IN Tnh{
Savage basso, Mr. Stand, and chorus; organist,
William F. Pecher.
GRACE CHURcH.-The multitude which attended
at Grace Church yesterday was much too great for
the capacity OF the place, SO that the aisles were
filed with visitors. who considered themselves
very fortunate in being able to stand up. The
preparations for the day had been notable. The
altar was decorated with an immense cross worked
In flowers, and the chancel was alive with growing
plants On the reading desk had been placed a
beautiful cross in flowers. The music was re.
markedly good, especially the singing of the con-
trato The services began at eleven O'Clock and
the Rev. DR.. Potter ofllclated He preached
a short sermon from l. Corinthians xv 20
"But now is Christ risen from the
dead" He said that there was something
striking in the conversion OF Paul. Tor there was
probably no man of his time who could equal him
in attachments and culture. Even taxing 1t as q
that all the remainder OF the disciples
were banded together to deceive the world, such q
man as Paul lent an unquest0nabe stability to the
As Christ arose from the dead, SO
must we all die, not in our bodies, which must
perish, but in that spirituality which will endure
forever The present body was like the scaffod-
Ing around new building; the building was cov-
cred in every portion, but some day 1t would come
down and disappear, while the edifce alone re-
mains. 1t was not worth our while to lavish care
and decoration on the scaff0dng, for it could not
last. The soul Is what we should culture and nur-
ture for its everlasting life.
holy TRINIrY.-Holy Trinity Church, Brooklyn,
was thronged yesterday with a fashionable con-
gregation at an early hour. The floral decorations
were magnificent In the centre, above the CON-
by crown composed OF Gala lilies,
white pinks and tea rosebuds, and above all
burned cross OF gas jets. The font was filed
with similar flowers, with a small thick cross in
the centre. Two large pots containing azaleas in
full bloom occupied either side OF the chance and
on the communion table were large bouquets OF
Gala lilies, and bouquets were in every other
available place. The pulpit and the base OF the
1ont were trimmed with trailing vines of smilax,
the whole presenting most beautiful appearance,
and making the air heavy with sweet perfume.
The music was very fine, having four wind In
to supplement the organ. Dr. Hall Sc.
rected mis- text from the Epistle OF the Corinthians
chapter Is, part OF the forty-iourth verse-'There
is a natural body and there is spiritual body,n
ST. PAUL's CHURCH.-The Easter services at st.
Pauls Episcopal church, Clinton street, Brooklyn,
yesterday, were very largely attended. The
prayers were read in the morning by the Rev. DR..
browne. The music ana singing were rendered
with that wonderful blending Of eject and devo-
ton for which these volunteer chorsters are re.
markable. DR.. browne preached very eloquent
sermon on the subject Of "The Resurrection
taking for his text the sixth and seventh verses OF
the twenty-iourth chapter OF st. Luke's Gospel
'He is not here but is risen. Remember how ne
spake unto you when he was yet in Galllee, say.
ing, The son OF man must be delivered into the
hands OF sinful men and be cruciec and the