New-York tribune., 1896-05-25
DIR PARKS AT CALVARY.
THE SUCCESSOR OF BISHOP SATTERLEE
breaches TO HIS KEW PARISHlONERS.
AN ABLE SERMON ON THE HOLY SPlhli-liiN
NEW REC-roR,s CAREER AND THE PARISH
a r.yrc orr ,pcF OF

An ADI.E SERMON ON THE HOLY sPIRIT-ThE
NEw-R -REcroRs CAREER AND THE PARISH
HE TAKES CHARGE OF.
d., n. rewis Parks preached his first SER
r,no ,s rector of Calvary Church yesterday hloi"'
INC The congregation was a large ana lasi'io"
able one and listened with close atteh'io" ~
brief but clear and able sermon OF the ne" i w.
II was evident from the interest SNOW" ~ ~
p,rks had made A favorable first impression "pV" ,
-, - us arrived from Philadeiphla o"lE
SUNDAY and the service yesterday morning was Wv
46rs one IN which he has taken part as rec'o VI ''N
church h,rob was
when the processionsl began the chur'h ""S
~ nearly full and most of the more proinii'e" 49,
Of the parish were in their usual places 'ie
from which they have so ol'e" H9
mons of Bishop Satterlce. &C. ..p,t
Dr. Parks chose for his text John XIV g. 30 .to
the Comforter which Is the Holy Ghos' "'o"
Father will send in my name lie SHAH 'e"cH you "'
. things and bring all things TO your fen'e'''
whatsoever have said unto you -
Tha sarmo, was brief and concise and was IN part
as follows: , chr,stian
In the development of the history Of the Christian Ian
religion God has added to HIS ueT uhraham I'M lie was
ages like some great prince. TO AoraIMli M 81 N,ses.
"shield'; He was the "changeless God oI WnndeT.
Isaiah said Ana 1ba ' Mshy gainf 9iod The Eyeraspg
Father The Prince OF Peace Wh When =, :" tom men
% ,oy o we're Of one origin and brotherhoodNthat
there was one religion for all ne caie am t.-ont hut
that Cod Is not desPG5a Goa nS of love- that He must
be worshipped with fanaticai ai.n beine in
ber al wosbp are utterly wrong. il do not re-
member that they are simply cs and' moi the
sences-that they only the form anu ho' ZIG
content
EVIDENCES OF. CHRISTIANITY.
trow that oftentmcs we become inspired win
,h ,n,rit Of Christianity. forget the element
of evidence Nevertheless. we should not lo' i.'O
mont fail 10 remember that God CANNOT oe pc!
. a,ed as a mower among men. if men ever doubt the
historical facts Of the birth. the sacrihce ana inc
doatb of Jesus Christ our Saviour what dliisT-
ence there Is between the mind OF a man inai alia M
tn beart Uonl6 20 right If the mind would allow H.
SO the mind must be taught instructor anu e
In Christianity we find wonderful competen1ess
The one great religion OF the world Is mere bings
TSbstsoevey have heard of the Father" says
Christ who shall bring this mighty run ntaentS noie
20 the hearts of men in this portentous nlieteeiI.
century Who shall force upon their minds me facs Sa
God has been fol afs Srs Pr@,ns e Faye it to Us IN
ali its vast fuiness. Christ seems throushou' m pro ,
life on earth 10 have been bringing OUT 10 us PIo
rressively whatsoever the Father told Him.
80 GODS GREATNESS AND MANS
ours is not dead religion nor sleeping one Gods
gre.tness Is in His mmutability; mans greatness IS
in his u,utability toward greater and better thes
This Is "A day of great problems ana new thQuA""
" AN around are changes~changes chemical changes
u dvnan,jc rhanges ethical changes social changes
Al Intellectual Amid It all the Holy Spirit. which Is
., the Comforter brings 10 u.s. His people, an e,oleni
and an omen OF that greater lie tha' Is oeSonu Oe-
he5e The Comorer is our teacher and guide, making
men like Himself holy moving the worId 70 fTgeii- &
GRAFTON making every OF us. great ana snii,'
according TO station, necessary part OF me AZ
mighty God for the moving of men 20 knowledge Oh
'' Il there is one lesson more worth learning than
another 1t is that while we can 40 od nbo o. gives
US of His Holy Spirit
At the close of the service Dr. Parks held an IN
formal and impromptu receptions many OF the iead-
ing members of the congregation of whom eN-MaEof
Abram S. Hewitt IS one. SELLING the opportunity 10
take him by the hand and welcome him to his new
post OF service.
,.- g.. -. DIR. PARKSS CAREER
DR. Parks Is a native Of this city his father having
been at one time an assistant minister OF Trinity
Parish In his early days he came into toach with
Bishop Kerfoot at the College OF ST. James IN Mary
land and 1t was possibly the influence of the Bishop
that led him finally into the ministry Before
studying theology the General Theological Semi
nary where he was graduated In lS1. DR.. Parks
acted for three years as secretary Admiral Bell.
. of the Asiatic Squadron.
The ministry of the new of Calvary has been
varied one as he has occupied in turn pupiis at
Pitsburg Oakland, Cal; Schenectady, HOY IrlhltE
Church Middetown. Conn. and ST. Peters Church'
Philadelphia. whence he comes TO Eew-f6Ik'
succeeds ts as rector Of calvary Church. was con
secrated Bishop of Washington on March 2o DR.:
satterlee's ability as an Organizer and preacher ia. Is
of high order. and his strong character MADE MN
greatly beloved a parish priest. thufchineh OF
all grades clergy and aity alike. agree In declaring
thai DIR Parks is a worthy successor to the man
whosnog presides the diocese of Washington.
Calvary Parish Is of the strongest and most in
fuental in this city, counting among Its members
and congregation number OF wealthy ana proml-
Irpnt men Besides the regular work OF the parish
heechuroh carries varied missionary interests on
the East Side. Devoted TO these purposes Is rs
large. building called The Galee,' which stands
. in East Twenty third-st. near Second-ave Here
L mission services held every night. In other
parts OF the building are provided gymnasium for
bows rooms for boys and mems clubs. and lodg-
3nguhouse containing more than $50 rooms. that are
Rt TO applicants rates ranging from 10 TO 25 cents
40 night. On the ground floor OF the building is
3 large restaurant, which excellent bill OF
Iufare al prices that little than equal the cost
sdsof food In the same building. too is tea. coffee
= and spice store. which dispenses its at low
prices From the cellar. coal and wood are sold in
su all quantities at the lowest possible es. and
~ an opportunity Is given TO those who unable TO
pay for their lodging in money TO do so In work
The parish has recently started In a building in
East Twenty second-st near First-ave an interest
ing and novel adjunct. II Is secondhand store.
va at which second-han articles of various kinds
renovated and sold at nominal prices. The renova-
tcn gives employment 10 number Of tailors and
90 deserving artisans OF various trades. The parish
10 house Is at No. 106 East Twenty second-st.