Morning journal and courier., 1882-09-21

aver present helper, was the lesson of the ext. An aneedote of Dr. Bush nell was re- ated contrasting his book knowledge of God with that of an African slave preacher who had come to him for help. The sermon closed with Christ beautiful benediction, Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God"
 At the close of the sermon the installing prayer was offered by Professor Harris, in which Gods hand was recognized as placing the pastor elect over the people who had called him.
 Following the rendering by the quartette of the anthem ''How lovely are the messen- gers'' Dr. Duryea, of Boston, 8 picture of health and activity, delivered in vigorous yet impressive manner the charge to the pas tor who stood silent meanwhile in one of the | front pews in the middle aisle facing the | speaker.
 ''It is my duty" said Mir. Duryea, ''to ! emphasize these truths which to you are fa- l miliar You are now entering afresh the ministry in response to the call of God. You will recognize that you are first of all to be pastor. The duty of the shepherd to nourish and guide the flock. But focks of God are men-rational, moral-full agents.
 .You are then first of all to regard yourself as teacher of the truth. The ministry of the truth becomes the ministry of the word. You are so to present truth as to accomplish the ends of truth and make God known, make him real and present. Hence the ministry
 
 i. 6. the ministry of truth as 1t IS Jesus. ''You are to induct your people into right use of the scriptures. Scriptures, though commonly termed simple, are exceedingly profound. You will have to teach your peo- pie the true principles of interpretation. 1 Interpretation is getting at the meaning of one who writes as he conceives 1t and means to express 1t, and you must be able to put yourself in the place of the writer. ''You will have to deal with the truth so as ! &1, ,o1xA 4nIf 1Svsp~ o-,l al G1on,-n I, R truth in the error of Romanism that the book without the living ministry is not suf- l fcient. The living minister must change the l form to make the truth plain.
 I SYou are to regard the truth as to be used. Not all truth at all times. but fit truth at fit ! times. Help souls to realize"
 The speaker concluded his earnest re- 1 marks by Q sharp criticism on the present style of singing in the churches, and denom mated it merely an establishment" and an outgrowth Of catholicism, becoming i moro and more hindrance, and urged the pastor to bring back the people to truthful ness in this matter, that the peol le might worship God in spirit and in truth and re- ligion be revived. Let your preaching be so broad that those who hear may go out and to this place. You must also give to each in your congregation their portion in due sea- son.
 II believe you are in danger-you are 8 marked man and you are watched. You are progressive man, and liberals will be hop ing to see you come over to their side, and the orthodox will be trying to keep you. advise you to keep quiet for the next three, four or five years on these mooted questions, but keep thinking all the while. I believe 1 you will be true to Jesus Christ, and bid | you in his name to take heart"
 During the delivery of the Right Hand oi | Fellowship by Rev Thomas Bacon, of the Dwight Place church, Dr. Smyth stood or the platform opposite the speaker. Rev. Dr. Bacon made fitting reference to his fath CTS connection with the church and was wis lbly affected and betrayed evident emotion af he grasped the hand of his fathers successor and in behalf of the church and churches welcomed him to their fellowship
 In his address Rev. Dr. Bacon called atten ton to the jurisdiction which had always been accorded to the Center church by sur rounding churches in the determination o1 grave questions, and referred to Moses Stuart, Stuart Nathaniel and Leonard Bacon it's last three pastors, whose progressive. .ldeas were each at first mistaken for heresy, bu became the orthodoxy of the succeeding gen erations.
 Rev. MT. Bacon welcomed Dr. Smyth one whom he believed would maintain the prima cy of this historic and worthy church, and he welcomed him not only in hisiofhcial capacity but as man and citizen who was expected to be permanent element in our society ''The mantel of an ascended:prophet has fal len on your shoulders God grant that with il l you may have a double portion.'
 Dr. Barbour followed in his usual felici tous style with she charge to the people which brief practical application o1 Pauls advice to the Corinthian church, l s'Now, if Timo'heus come see that he may be with you without fear, for he worketh the will of the Lord" He advised them, very happily, to help their pastor who had beer 1 given to them as an able minister and defend l ar If ha faith 1 if he not loved, but to do their part to
 ward encouragin him in his work
 Earnest invocation to God was offered by Prof. Fisher for his blessing upon pastor an6 1 people, the whole congregation sang the dox
 ology and the new pastor dismissed them | with the benediction.
 1 THE RECEPTION.
 The reception to Dr. and Mrs. Smyth il the evening at the chapel was an eloquent af fair. There was perfect wealth of the choicest flowers that the city and tho seasor affords Dr. and Mrs. Smyth appeared ir fine health and spirits, and already at home among their new friends, and a most genia spirit pervaded the assembly, everybody sharing in the general happiness, sociability and congratulations. An abundance of ice cream, cake, lemonade and other light re- treatments were served from MT. Barkentin's establishment. There were no formalities and no speeches. The reception lasted about two hours. The ushers were all we'll kno WI young gentlemen, Henry l.. Bradley, Wm T. Hayes, Fred T. Bradley, Chas. W. Whit tlesey, Nathaniel J. Hayes Elisha Hewitt jr., Harvey T. Clark, Samuel Hawkes. They were distinguished by badges of silk upor which was inscribed Aug 21, 1639," (the l Iota of fho of nhn h r,c Sept. 2Oth, ISs2," the date of the installa-