The herald., 1896-03-23
THE BISHOP At ST. PAUL. 5
Rr. REV. JoHNS0Ns FIRST SERVICE IN
HIS NEW DIOCESE
The Church Crowded to the Doors and Sew.
erai Hundred Unable to Gain Admission.
Elaborate Floral iDecorations-Many Of the
Clergy In Attendance

crowded to the doors at the morning serv-
ice yesterday. Every seat in the large
auditorium was occupied, and chairs we're
placed in the aisles and in the open space
back of the pews, but even this was not
sufficient to accommodate the large con-
gregation. and several hundred people
were unable to gain admission. 1t was the
first service held by Rt. Rev. Joseph Hors-
fall Johnson, the recently elected bishop
of the diocese Of Los Angeles. and the
masse to greet their prelate. The church
ediflce had been beautifully decorated in
honor of the occasion, in white and purple,
the Lenten colors. The altar was literally
covered with callas, as we're also the pillars
i'm the body of the church, the windows
being dressed in purple. The effect was
very pleasing throughout. special musi-
cal programme had beeIl arranged by
Choirmaster j. c. Dunster, which was
given by the regular quartette choir, con-
sisting of Nine. Martinez, soprano; Mrs.
Munson, alto; Mr.. Barr, tenor, and Mr..
Marion Wigmore, bass, assisted by a
mixed choir of fifty voices. The following
members of the clergy were also in attend
ance: Rev. John Gray. the pastor; Rev.
A. G. L. Trew, d. D.. Rev. Wyllys Hall,
D. D.. of Pasadena, Rev.. B. W. n. Tay-
lar of St. Johns parish. Rev. DIR.
Malloy of New York city, and Rev. Mr.. Le
Froy of Delhi, India.
After the regular morning service Bishop
Johnson preached the sermon. Although
the bishop was at a disadvantage, suffering
from the effects of a severe cold contracted
on his long journey from Detroit, he deliv-
cred an eloquent and forcible address. He
is very pleasing speaker, his delivery
easy and graceful, and his manner digni-
fed. He was followed with the closest at
tention from the beginning to the end of
his discourse, and altogether created a
most favorable impression, fully sustain
Is n
pulpit orator. The bishop took for his
text Isaiah Xxxv, 8, land highway shall
be there, and way, and it shall be called
the way of holiness; the unclean shall not
pass over it; but it shall be for those. the
wayfaring men, though fools, shall not err
therein"
The general theme of the discourse was
comparison between the complexity of
our modern life and the simplicity of the
gospel of Christ. In our modern life there
is a great complexity of interests. Our
literature is complicated, as is also art and
the sciences. but the gospel Of Christ is a
plain highway, so simple yet SO plainly de-
fined that it is within the comprehension
of every one. if it is only sought in the
right spirit. There is no mystery about
the teachings of Christ; it is plain. SIM
pie story, and whatever of doubt and dis
trust has been raised by man in his futile
efforts to invest it with a mystery, hid
den meaning was not contemplated by the
Master. Follow the teachings of Christ as
plainly set forth in his word, and eternal
life is assured.
Following is the full musical programme
at the morning service:
March of the Observation-Disclosures.
Professional Hymn, 5O7.
Introit, lie Deum-Calkin.
Res pOrses- Demster.
Creed-Webcr in L fiat.
Offertory, Rejoice Greatly"-Mdme. Marti-
nez with the Hallelujah Chorus.
Sursum Corda-Old Chant
Sanctus, Messe Solennel e, Gounod-Tsnor
solo, Mr., Barr
Agnes Dci-Mozarts Seventh Mass.
Ave Verum-Tours.
Gloria in Excelss-Old Chant.
Sevenfold Amen-Greeoria
q, Saving Victim-Gounod.
Nunc Dimittis Hine.
kec sssional hymn, SIG.
At the evening service there was another
large congregation, the church being again
Allied. Bishop johnson was again present.
but did not preach, as was advertised, ow-
ing to the condition of his throat. In fact,
lie should not have spoken at the morning
service, and only did so to keep from dis
appointing the large congregation who
gathered to hear him. Rev. DR.. Malloy of
New York, editor of the Churchman,
preached the sermon in his place. and de.
livered thoughtful, scholarly discourse.
After the offertory the bishop spoke very
briefly.
Following is the musical program for the
evening service:
Festival march,. c. Demster
Professional hymn, Sill.
Choral service.
Palms Crotch in A, Jones in D.
Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis-Martin.
Anthem: AS the Heart Pants, forty.second
psalm-Mendelssohn.
Hymn 3l1.
Offertory: Praise His Holy Name-spohr's
Last Judgment.
Recessonal lynn SIG.
Postlude march, lie Guerrier en- rocte-J. G.
Demster.