New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-10
templat.d near tho time Of day It which they

templated near tho time OF DAY II wnlcn they
occurred The venerable church is crowded WIN
worshippers who burst forth now ana again
in those sublime old hymns, sung 10 the eoine-
times rugged. but always majestic and stately
cboralea No precentor is ever needed to lead
Morayian song Even the organ. after brief
prelude TO establish the key, Is awed into
silence. as the congregation takes UP the great
passion hymns no. in unison. but In 1ull mar
mony The afternoon service Is fittingly ended
with the intensely expressive Cruciflxus from
Bach's Mass in b minor.
SUMMONED TO CHURCH BEFORE DAWN.
Before the dawn Of Easter Day the trompon-
lists who have throughout the year announced
the passing Of those who have been ADDED 10
the rolls OF the dead. assemble at the church'
and upon the high steps Of the old-fashioned
building, which overlooks a modern street, De-
fore the rays OF the coming dawn begin 10 pale
the brilliance Of the pGschal MOON they breaK
forth in the stirring strains Of the g cat choraie
awake, Thou That Sleepest" Then they pro-
coed through the town making stations at places
especially identified with Moravianisr, and play
ing the expressive tunes. Christ. My Rock MY
Sure Defence" HALL All Hall. Victorious Lord
and Saviour and How Lovely Shines the
Morning star"
Thus summoned 10 celebrate the Resurrection.
the congregation gathers In the great church
holr an hour before dawn. and to the ,ntoned
greeting OF the Bishop THE Lord Is Risen.
they chant the Joyful response The Lord Is
Risen Indeed and at once burst forth In the
hymn, Hail All Hail, Victorious Lord and
Saviour The hymn goes on in full harmony.
with mighty tread. the efforts OF the organ en-
t,rely lost in the volume OF juhilant song. Then
follows the Iitany, which is rather confession
of faith recited by the minister and interrupted
in the midst by the response of the congregation.
IAN this verify believe" and an outburst or
praise by the choir. The Litany proceeds In a
contemplative strain and again 10 interrupted.
the minister singing:
THE Spirit and the Bride.
o. come" are now cntrcating."
TO which the choir responds:
Let all who hear their voice
% come" be loud repeating"
The congregation then replies:
amen. Lord Jesus. come;
We wait in faith for Thee;
Soon, we !mplore Thee. come.
Thy glory let see"
Then again the Titany is resumed. and the nrst
part Is ended with the hymns, Hail! Sacred
Feastw and Lord. Thy Body Neer Forsnke'
PROCESSION TO THE BURYING- GROUND.
The trombonists then lead the procession that
has so often accompanied the body OF one OF the
faithful 70 its last resting place. but which now
goes forth from the church 10 celebrate the tri-
umph Of life over death IN the very place where
death seems to hold fullest possession. II is an
impression OF deeply serious. grave 10Y which the
waiting throng IN the buryng- ground receives
as the doors Of the church swing open and the
first notes OF the trombones are waited up the
hill by the early morning air. The procession
winds IT'S way up TIE steep pavement passing
between the parochial school. where the young
OF the congregation ara trained In the faith OF
their forefathers and the dead house. where the
bodies Of all the faithful tarry on their way to
burial reverently watched by chosen mourners.
while the funeral services are held in the church
The notes OF solemnity seem TO grow moro
cheerful as the procession passes through the
gate into the burying ground. Just as the tops
OF the taest trees are reaching UP TO catch the
first kisses Of the Easter sun. The trombonists
and choir form a double line through which the
Bishop and ministers pass to their places among
the graves and then the choir. TO the accom-
paniment OF the trombones. sings. rather slowly.
the hymn 1.-THE Graves OF All His Saints Christ
Blest," the movement Of the song accelerating at
the last lines Of the second verse.
Up to the Lord our flesh shall ny.
At the great rising day
Then. Just as the sun bursts through the un-
obstructed eastern end OF the plot IN all It's glory
the congregation takes up the hymn and sings
with deep emotion:
Then let the last loud trumpet sound.
And let kindred rise
Awake, Ye nations underground
Ye saints. ascend the skies"
Again the Easter Ntany IS resumed. inter
r1Ipted by the singing OF What Are These IN
Bright Array and. with marked intensity Of
! thankfulness the first stanza OF IT Give Thee
Thanks Cnfegned." The Bishop pronounces the
words OF the Apostolic Grace and the throng
disperses.
Later IN the morning the joyful Easter Lit
urgy Is rendered In the church. with great musi.
cal splendor though falling behind the early
morning welcoming OF the festal day in touching
signifcance and In the impression OF personal
faith and devotion which the service In the