The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-10-06
BROOKLYN TABERNACLE.

IMPRESSIONS OF EUROPE--SERMON BY THE
REV. T DE WITT TALMAeE, D. D.
DR.. Talmage preached in the Brooklyn Tabernacle
his first sermon since returning home from his tour
in Europe. The church was crowded every seat
being occupied. while in addition. the asles. corri
doris and vestibule were filed with people standing.
The services were the same usual. consisting of
hymns. prayers. the reading of the Scriptures and
the sermon Mr.. George W. Morgan retains his old
place at the organ. Instead of Mr. Arbuckle. how
over the Church has secured the services Of Mr..
Peter Ali as cornetist. The floral decorations
very beautiful large oblong of dark green leaves
with the word "welcome" in white flowers hung
on the organ, just over tho pastors chair,
while from the chandeliers on either side were sus-
pended fancy baskets containing the choicest how-
ers. DR.. Talmage himself looks very much improved
by his trip. and in the best possible condition
to continue his ministerial duties with moro
vgor than formerly. As might have been expected.
his remarks to his congregation referred to his
stay in Europe and the impressions derived from
his observations there The text was taken from
Acts, xvii, 26:-"And hath made of one blood all
nations OF men,"
some said Mr.. Talmsge. have supposed that God
originally made an Asiatc Adam. European Adam
and African Adam. but my text says that all ma
lions are blood relatives. The difference in climate
makes much Of the difference between nations.
Then ignorance intelligence makes its impression
on the physical organization. SO with the re.
nation worships. They who worship reptiles are
themselves only superior order OF reptile. while
those who worship the sun are the noblest among
barbaric people. But all of one blood! have
thought, my friends, 1t might be profitable this
iia;nns snnrssso5s have received this sumner
when by your indulgence enjoyed transatlantic
absence My first impression was that already sug-
gested-the brotherhood OF man. All are piled by
the motives, elevated by the same joys, de-
pressed by the grefs The cab drivers Of Lon
don are the same as the hackdrivers of New York
As Uauglter.)
think of closing your petitions till you have remem-
bered the twelve hundred millions OF the race who
are just like yourselves. Who knows but the
draws the drops from the Caspian or the Baltic
the Amazon. to be scattered elsewhere in shower.
tears of Christian sympathy for others and God may
distribute them in distilling rain to comfort the
ing in the Pantheon at Paris among the tombs the
dead you strike on the wall and there is strange
echo. startling responses coming from al sides OF
the building. SO think God intended that every
stroke Of sorrow among the tons OF earthly tribu-
lation should have long loud and ofrepcated echoes
of sympathy all round the world.
DIFFERENCE OF COMMUNITIES.
Another impression received is concerning the
difference the Bible communities The two
places in Europe most free from crime Scotland
and Wales. Az no other people in Europe those /
have mentioned are Scripture r readers Si,; bad
it out fear in our own beloved country
Bible is being OVERLAND by other books. What with
good books on all scientific subjects have
no time to read the Bib.e. Come, my friends let US
take whisk broom and clear the GUST Oh our BiDles
God fill this whole land with Bibles and help the
people to read them. Again. have been impressed
with Christs power among the nations: The great
name III Europe to-day is Christ-not Bismarck
Painters pencil loves to sketch the face OF Christi
scuptor's chisel to set forth the figure Of Christi
the organ to wall forth the sorrows of Christ. All
Europe celebrates Him. / como home from all the
painting and scupturing OF Christian scenes re-
solved to set forth with moro earnestness and
painness than ever before Jesus Christ as the rec
tfer Of all wrongs, the OF all disease, the foun
dation Of all hope and the sum of all happiness.
Christ alone give peace. Again, am i'm
pressed with the fact that the world il
brightening-in all Christian lands more good
people than before; more charitable institu-
tons; Christian Bibles read
more divine truth pracsed. The tide is rising. The
waves come to higher and higher points until it Is
full tide SO with the wave of the worlds financial,
moral and religious advancement Soon 1t shall be
full tide and the earth shall be full of the knowl
edge of God the waters I'LL the Let the peo-
pie OF God rejoice at the prospect Rse . sea and
shine. . heavens! to greet this squadron of light
and victory! The ships move on. While the feet Of
them that bring good tldings stand upon the gs-
tening decks songs of salvation float among the rig
ging. Shake out the canvas! Line-of-battle ship
and merchantmen lead the way 1t is full noon.
Strike "eight BELLS, and from all the squadron let
the sailors song arise.