The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-06-12
BISHOP SEYMOUR.
The Conservation Ceremonies in
Old Trinity.
AN IMPRESSIVE SCENE.
A Large Assemblage Of Distin-
guished Clergynen.
BISHOP LAYS SERMON.
IMPRESSIVE SCENE,
BISHOP LAYS SERMON.

During tho last twenty years the interior Of Trinity
Church has not been the scene Of u more imposing
ceremony than that witnessed there yesterday in the
sonsecration OF Rev. George Franklin Seymour, D. D.,
LIZ d., as Bishop OF the diocese Of Springfield ILL.,
Although tho services announced to commence
At eleven O'Clock A N. the naves OF tho sacred
sdidce were completely died with worshippers
and spectators nearly IN hour previous 10 that
time. while the aide aisles and vcstibule were
: shronged with ladies' and gentlemen who looked
W vain for sitting room. The body oil the church was
divided OF for the clergy and prominent lay VISITORS
while The bishops occupied seats IN tho chanceL As
The hour OF service drew nigh the church became
dsnsey packed with people. and the half doz'n ush-
srs. apparently overwhclmcd with opportunities,
moved rapidly up and down the main aisle without be-.
ing able 10 relieve the Inconvenience OF tho ding
multitude The new reredos, lately presented to
pld Trinity Church by Mr.. William B. Astor, pre-.
scented magnificent appearance to the large audience
strangers who looked upon il for the first tmo
we'll as to those who statcdly worship there Its am
pie and beautiful proportions were also we'll set OF by
the brilliant gas lights in the rear of the chancel,
which fell upon the polished marble and reflected
itself the Of the evangests Modified
was by the variegated light OF the onancel window
In the ornate niche Immediately beneath the statues
and behind the holy communion table two
large and beautiful bouquets, over each Of which
SOLITARY light cleaned high above. The great organ
peacd forth, as voluntary, ''rho Slcilian
Mariners Hymn" by Lux prelude to tho
Impressive services 10 come About quarter
OF hour before tho regular procession entered tn
church some seventy or moro surpliced clergymcn
belonging to this diocese marched from the vestry and
stationed themselves in limo on each side Of the
mid liz n{alA d{rn
near the chanceL Shortly after eleven, and when tho
anxiety OF the audience drawn 10 utmost
sion, the OF choir hoard approaching
the south door OF The vestry chanting the hymn
Tho Church's one Foundation.
Emerging from The vcstFy the regular procession In
pairs slowly down the south aisle, the ch or
leading tho bishops Immediately following and the
pther clergy bringing up the rear thence up the mid
de aise the choir filing right and lett to their places
In the chaucel, the bishops also taking the
communion table, while the wishing and resident clergy
were furnished with sittings in the pews Tor
them In the body OF the church.
NOTABLE BISHOPS AND PREsByrERs PRESENT.
Within the chaucel were she Right Revx Horatio
Potter, D. D., IL D.. s. 7. d. Bishop OF tins Diocese
who, in the absence OF Bishop Smith, the presiding
bishop of tho Church In the United States presided
Henry John Gritty Harper, Of Christ Church and
Lord Bishop OF New Zealand, VINO was IN the city
Accidentally, en- route TO the Lambeth Conlsfence,
and who sailed Tor Europe before the cere-
msrly Missionary Bishop OF CohstaniinopIs;
Bishop Odenheimer, OF Northern New jersey; 81 shop
Lay. Of k:..ou. Ind; Bshop ouin.ara, Of rs5n.ssso
Maine; Bistop scarborough. Of southern New Jer.
sey; Bishop AcLafsn, Of lilinois, the Bishop
elect Of springfield Among the Presby tors present
morn, Essss,, Of springfield. mi brown, Of New
Cicrc, OF Pnilipsburg Pa; G. w. Dean. Of
sohuylervile, n. H; Ever and Eigenbrodt,
william j. frost, Of Wilmington, Dsl.; i. a. Hon.
man, OF Pbiladelpha; Mr.. Mulcahey, Of this city ;
Parker Stevens, Of Elzabe.h. y. u. 6fs Price, Sea
bury, j. Cotton Smith, Swopo aud Weston. OF this
city, and Alfred Stubos Of New Brunswick, N. J.
Rev. Aessrs. Frank >. Taylor. nephew Of Bishop Sey
many others were present. III all about QUO hundred
and ny ciergymcn, forming the largest procession OF
surphced ministers that ever participated in any
Episcopal Church SERVICE In this city.
A. soon as The bishops and clergy were searcd the
choir chnntod Maoiarren's anthem, 20 Holy Ghost"
Bishop GARRISON then read the aniccommuuion service
TO tue close oil the ten commandments He was followed
by Bishop Scarsborough, who ROAD the episte from
timothy. IN, and Bishop Odenheimer. the Gospel
from 81. John, XIV. The N!csne Greed was then
cited, the whole congregation audibly responding.
The sermon was delivered by Bishop Lay, OF Easion.
Il was an admirable review or The Frotestant
Episcopal Church In the United States, and
tina relative Importance OF the Episcopacy to and
difficulties In the progress OF 1t also
an able defence OF The Cnurchs action In choosing
Bsuop seymour 10 DO one OF its chief pastors. lair
SERMON BY BISHOP LAY.
The Bishop took his text iron the twenty-fourth
was added unto Inc Losd ae sa,a:I, is vol H0p pe
Rttlng that the solemn service which engages us at
this hour should DO strengthened ana elevated
Inc day. IL seems easier the Whit
sun season 10 look away from human weakness
earthly hindfances realize the Church
- orphsned that tho Holy Ghost, tho Lord, the
life giver sovereign In tho realm OF spiritual intel
gence holding The oearts Of kings aud rulers IN His
In IA q me m
ID Tue faithful the abundant gfs OF the
sion. and then the anniversary Isl Barnabasl directs
our thoughts into q narrower channel We remember
that the Holy Ghost was pleased TO bring the Levte
bearing the price Of his lands the apostles ieet
next 20 elevate ham TO the nposteship itself and to
enauc him with sucn singular gifts that he became
= son OF consolation In world Of sorrow, and won
sstry Of 81. Barnsb4s at Antioch marked by Two
notable characteristics Ho laborcd first OF all TO
MAINTAIN and 70 strengthen the spiritual results al
ready accomplished; also, when he came and had
The grace oi God ne was glad, and cxnorted the
Church that with purpose Of heart they should
cisave unto the Lord. wc may not Tor
set, In view oil this example. that tho heed
fuI care OF those already within tho fold
and ssduious regard to their spiritual education arc
among the most important duties OF those who bear
rule IN the Church, nay, more, 70 develop ihe relig
ious life of believers Is one OF the surest iDstrunen
iaties Tor the conversion oi the world. But turn
away, without reluctance. from ths fruitful ies-
to note that other characteristic Of the ministry
OF H. BHrnabaR much people added
unto the Lord" Hts was an aggressive work
and comprehensive. II carried IFS blessing 10
large number Of lndtviuuas. IL caused page
Alter page oil the Book Lilo to be filled with the
names sucn AZ should Dc saved Brethren, need
scarcely say that the ambition Tor mere numbers.
Respective OF qualification fs folly and IL
Satisfaction that the bishops large classes
presented Tor confirmation made up OF those who have
been carefully instructed IN The requirements of
lns Christian covenant. and who have " not In their
hearts 70 ave themselves without reserve TO God.
But let US none tho less consider that mission Is
20 ali the and to the individuals who compose
the nations
DIFFICULTIES IN Tue cHuRcHs PRoaRksA
RobcrI Hail did not overdraw the picture when ac-
cumuating all the imaginable expressions OF grief
and bereavement he pronounced them Inadequate to
bcwaii the magnnuds Of Tho catastrophe u Out Que
eou Of man shall PERISH IL becomes US. then, TO
before ourselves ideal STANDARD OF extensive may
say OF Worldwide usefulness We not reach II. but
snail approximate u. must be confessed that
and fathers have been bcsct with many fhcul ics
cndcavors extend the Church OF God through
the lana The division IN religious OPINION. tho
spirt OF revolt against any authority when refuses
scknow ledge individual choice or popular vote tho
touudaton OF its claim; the inveteratc prcjudiccs
when exist against any system That Involves restraint
rhich makes OF the Christian lite discipline rather
m gsuHntou. Obedtouco nd a mn