The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-06-03
REV. MR.. vOSBURGH.


HIS SERMON IN THE BERGEN BAPTIST CHURCH
LAST EyESING-THE ILLUSIONS TO his
TRIAL.
Rev. George b. vosburgh pastor Of the Bergen
Baptist Church Madison avenue, Jersey CITY
Heights whose trial for the alleged attempted poison
ing OF bis wife ended the Jersey City Oyer ana
Termincr Saturday night with his acqaittai.
preached last evening In his church to tho largest
audience assembled within tho walls OF that
edilcc
In the morning tho sermon preached by the
Rev. Dr. Paton Of this city. Mr. vosburgh did not ap-
pear the the opening OF tho services, and
Homer vosbursh, his brother, was the only member
Of tho family present In his opening prayer DR..
Patton asked the congregation to pruy God TO bless
and comfort their pastor aud give him strength 10
realize thar It il his privilege ami duty
10 submit to Gods wishes He preached
his sermon from Peter, l., 11-'Searching what, or
what time tho spirit Of Christ which was IN
sig nifty, when testified beforehand the SUI
fcrings Of Christ and the glory that should follow"
Alter tho sermon Mr. vosburgh entered the church
through door behind the altar ana walked about
among the mcmbcrs OF his charge receiving their con-
gratuations he excused himself for not appearing
conduct the services because he had business Of
great Importance 10 himself that kept him up
alternative OF preaching the morning or evening,
and he the latter time. He, however, presided
at the remainder Of the services. After prayer he
asked II there any present who desired to have
the right hand OF fellowship extended and IN answer
q venerable old gentleman, with hisNGife, two sons
and daughters approached the altar and were ad-
miitcd to tho church. The six, and two others who
were admitted to church saturday, approached
the altar at the communion service.
MR.. vosBURGH's
In tho evening the church packed to its utmost
capacity by the most prominent citizcns in the city
Benches and camp STOOLS placed on each side OF
each aisle and large number unable to get fur
Their than tho doors. On the altar of beau
tiful roses The PASTORS wife, his mother. his sister
Ida brother Homer and Frank Sckles occupied
chairs directly under the pulpit. Mr. Vos-
burgh walkod upon the platform few minutes
pulpit ana crossed his face with his hands He APP
pearcd restless ana Ill Frequently before the open
Ing of the services he from his and walking
to the edge OF the platform leaned Whisper
one OF the brethren. Alter the opening began he
read The seventh chapter OF Revelation 10 q tremu-
lous voice. Alter The reading he announced the
hymn:-
My God. thy fondest love crave.
At the close OF the singing the pastor offered up
fervent and impressive prayer during which many OF
his auditors were moved to tears. At the close he
requested the congregation to join IN singing
Jesus. lover OF my soul.
He took his sermon from Revelation, vii, IA
1And l said unto him, Sir, thou knowest And he
said TO me, These they which came out OF
great tnbulation, and have washed their robes, and
made them white IN the blood OF the Lamb"
Alter going over the text Mr. vosburgh said that
tho lesson taught by tho text gives the true moral
significance OF sanctihed suffering do not believe
that l assume too much when say that am quail
sembiagc many venerable heads experienced IN many
ways, but in all this vast audience there Is heart
tnan tue oeatng heart in the breast OF him who now
stands before you. From that dark sabbath evening
Ter. wherc / FIRST mad acquainted with my
trouble through the long months Of March, April and
May down TO seven O'Clock last night in tho Court
shall never forgot them-"Not guilty.
Here the congregation applaudcd enthusiastically,
aud after the applause HAD subsidized the pastor
tinued - your applause, not for myscII but
in behalf OF our trustees. From that day when gloom
first over my lilo and all through chose
long months l walked In darkness The hea
vans clouded TO mo and uv. prospects
yoiled with dark clouds. My trials and suiferngs
during that time glad will ever know ex-
cept Him who sits on youder throne, who knows all
our hearts II a baptism OF suffering, but trust
and prav III i, il win make OF me better man; give
me strength to preach this grand old Bibe-the
book that tho ou Souss q our COD nI S.sn
70 tpat. Tho lesson proved to me that our sncr-
ings not trials; that they are not harbineers Of
death hfo; that the pains receive from God
but aimoners Of divine mercy, and our sufferngs
only part oil the economy OF nature
PURIFIED BY SUFFERING.
1t Gods purpose wnen he put us on this
earth not to keen us baoes IN a mothers arms
that we might work out HIS purpose and become
grand aud noble characters and shine like the
above forever ana ever. Our srnerings, when
looked upon by the superficial gazer moan DEATH but
when looked upon by the careful observer they
only life aud power THAT which seems only the
process destruction Is really the giver Of liIc
But Is that all there Is OF our suficringsY
Is that all I shall SEQ Of my trouble
that sorrow that Will cling 10
until hands shall fold my arms across pulse
less brcast- 1nat sorrow shall nurse mo through my
lire llhank God for the faith that teaches mo that
We need great troubles 10 vcntiate US and sir up
and God sends us our saferings IN order
to 1T US for works. Our lilo 10
OF sighs and sobs Sufrcrlngs which accomplish
IN work painful IN operation. Dut glorious III It's
results. My sorrow has taught me that Is
shc IRON caiamites. every man oil US Is liable to DIS
aster. Perhaps you 40 not believe thatY old not
believe IL four months ago NJ man can guard him.
self against suffering but we need not despair II
lit up heads when the storm IS over ami all
Is we'll IL 10 not out oi place to say
that l have learned lessons from my diff
Guilty. have learned to have greater confidence
eulogizc me, but thcy treated mo iariy aud hon.
cstly with or two exceptions and those will try
to forget To my legal pilots IN my diihculty also
thanks. They chcered inc and INSPIRED me AS they
would friend ana brother. DO not ike thcm--l
love them aud viii never forgot them. learned by
them that lawyer can also DO a Christian and that
every point made in court can bear tho white light OF
judgment day.
Ia conclusion, he SAID = "God grant that wo may
70 through tribulations OF lives and We shall
wash robes and make them white la the blood OF
| tho lamb"
During the sermon many OF the congregation wept
and the pastor showed signs OF emotion AT tho con-
ciusion hundreds gathered around him 10 shake his
hand upd congratulate him.
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