New-York tribune., 1879-04-16
and eternal things into proximity TO our hearts.

and eternal things into proximity to our hearts.
That We may walk IN tho light.
1t is the bessedness and glory of the ministry
which closes here to-day that II has So far brought
the thin % unseen to those who here have listened
to the words OF discourse and gone on the fcTYent
inspiration of prayer. God grant that the ministry
which begins here to-day may be so full of Tins
power from above that it may be said by this pastor
to his people. after years have passed of harmonious
cooperation ofioy fu eoservice the Lord we have
been looking al these not at the things which
are seen-at the expanding city, at the Out-swecp-
ing commerce. at the superb congregation OF art.
invention, wealth, which * ali around us; we have
been locking "a the things unseen which are ever
lasting and every trouble has been lghtened anu
every pain has wrought in us glory, and the inward
man has been renewed unto the end day by day"
OTHER EXERCsEs OF THE MEETING.
At the close of the address tue Rev. Mr. Davis
ascended TO the platform, and stood during the IN
stallation PRAYER offered by the Rev. DR.. William
Ormiston. In the absence of the Rev. DR.. stephen
II. Tying jr., who was to have performed that por-
ton of the service the Rev. S. H. Virgin of IIar-
lem read the familiar hymn. All hail the power
Of Jesuss name," which was sung by the audience
standing. and then the Rev. George II. Hepworth
delivered the charge to the pastor
1T is pleasure" said he. /" for me to perform
this duty that has been asked of pleasure
because there is joy in your heart, though you may
readily believe that the grief in my heart is great.
For this that | to give you is my child,
and no mother ever parted from her darling
with more alectiOnate regret. The work. how
ever If it is 10 20 on, must be in other han.ls.
Ours is old-fashioned theology-thorougllv
positive and confidently aggressive. We have
preached no relig ous liberalism that gives mp its
faith while 1t tghtens it's grip on the doubts of
which 1t is conscious. The flag of our cross has
been nailed to the mast, and now can say that II
must 20 there Is no one whom should rather have
here than yOu. God bless you. my brother, and
don't forget the man who tried to do his best for
seven years: God bless you and keep YOU After
graSping Mr. DayisS hand for a moment Mr. Hep
worth slowly turned, and descending again took
his seat in one of the front pews.
The right hand of fellowship was then offered by
the Rev. DIR. II. VI. Scuddcr, who made several
witty points in his remarks that were much
jOycd. He gave Mr.. DAVIS much advice, pledged
the churches to fight for hIn, hoped that he was
married, and mplimented him his healthy
physical appearance. During Dr. ScuddePs re-
marks Mr.. Davis at times could scarcely repress
smile.
The Rev. Dr.. William VI TavlOr delivered the
charge to the people. dwelling upon the reciprocal
duties Of pastor and people. He objected strcnu-
Ously and with considerable humOr To the prevalent
custom of holding the minister responsible for the
misfortunes and disasters that befa the church.
The pastor. Ire said would be what the cOngrega-
tiOn made him. Another HYMN was sung, and the
Rev. Mr.. Davis pronounced the bcnedIctIOn. At the
close OF the services pressed forward to bid
Alr. HepwOrth goodbye, and to welcome Mr. Davis.