The New York herald., 1876-11-20
DIR. JOHN HALLS CHURCH.
THE PASTOR

THE PASTOR.
Dr. Halls handsome and roomy church, on the
OF Fifth avenue and Tiny-dhn street, was well filed
yesterday morning notwithstanding the unpleasant
condition OF the weather Dr. Hall selected his text
from l. Peter, l.. l2-"Unto whom 1t was revealed,
that not themselves but unto they did minis
ter the things which arc now reported unto you by
them that preached the Gospel unto you with the
holy spirit sent down from heaven, which things tho
angels desire look into In order to explain the
text read tho preceding
what, or what OF timo the spirit of Christ
which in them did signify when IL testified be-
crchand the suerings Of Christ and the glory that
should follow whom IL was revealed" &c Last
Sunday said Dr. Hall, ~ spoke to you upon the
sufIeriugs OF Christ, and / will draw your at
tenuon 10 tho second portion OF the sentonce-rhe
glory that is to come He then spoke o tho won
ders OF prophecy, and cited passages IRON the Old
Testament which were afterward fulfilled IN the New,
aud went to speak oil Christ as the advocate and
mediator lie not ony mediated between God and
man. but after bearing their suerings advocated their
cause and hal those that came unto HIM forgiven.
He spoke OF the poor man, who by careful industry
and economical habits saved his money, ana, gradually
cnlargug his business with the increased capital be-
merchant prince honored among his fellow
men OF the obscure man, who suddenly raised into
political office OF Importance, through wise and judi
action, became famous; or tho common soluer,
who by some deed OF remarkable herosm rose to the
highest pinnacle in his profession Those instances,
however, a mere nothing 10 the greatness Of
Christ who lowered Himself to the position OF mere
servant On this EARTH and aftsrward assembled q
cloud of glory TO the eternal heavens above. He
spoke OF that wonderful with the disciples when,
aiter giving them their final Instructions lie rose
slowly up before them and asccndcd into heaven.
Speaking OF Christ as the great peacemaker, how
noble and glorious task He has accomplished in
making peace with God and man When there arc dis
turbances bad Ieeng between two people the cauAe
have been given by side or the other, and in
this cause. OF course is the offender. About half
generation ago two great parties IN this country had
quarrel, which resulted in one or tho most fearful
wars ever known. and yet how noble II would have
been II some could have before the people
mediator and through his advocacy and advice war
should have been avericd and million lives saved !
To-day the great nations Of Europe are preparing for
war; and or later they Will come together and
the country Will be delugcd with blood
and advice rescue these people from the impending
calamity, how great he would become among his fellow
men How much greater, then, should we regard the
work OF Christ who has mcdiatcd between God and
millions OF human beings! Again, a teacher VIC md
Christ insirucing the ignorant IN the beauties OF iath
hope and charity. He oven gives 10 HIS disciples
tongues OF fire, 50 that they may preach His Gospel in
all lands and carry u into tho hearts OF all people
Then Christ, as conqueror, who came down 10 earth
servant after battling with satan and sin, rose
up TO heaven rs coDqucror We have had great con-
qucrors in this world, such Caesar. Hannibal Napo.
leon Ncison Wellington and Others but their victories
nothing compared 10 great moral victories such as
those OF Washington aud Gin natus, where men who
had risen tho highest pinnacle OF fame threw aside
tncir robes OF Office and taking the cup OF powcr
from their lips retired INTO private hic.
How great, then, Christ appear in tho light OF
conqueror when descending from heaven where no
rcirned In all that magnificent kory rs depicted in
the morning lesson, and taking the position OF
servant, suffered and endured for the sins OF man
kind! Lastly. lot speak OF Jesus adminstra-
tor. Many great men ina, have risen 10 power as
great commanders have tailed 10 satisfy the public MS
adm Illustrators. Washington, much as he was be-
loved became unpopular In his own State o Virginia
through certain OF his during his administ ration,
and the great Wellington, when raised TO the highest
Office OF hts government hootcd and hisscd by the
people who even threatened to burn down his coun-
Try residence. Christ, however. has gwen us won
dcrul example OF administration. AS, alter rising 10
heaven as conqueror he showed that inspired Wis
dom by which he adm nstcrcd Justice. The preacher
then concluded after giving brief illustration TO his
congregation OF the moral TO be drawn from his re-