New-York tribune., 1899-06-12
SEVENTY-FIVE YEARS OLD.
ANNIVERSARY OF THE THIRD PREsBY-
TERRAIN CHURCH OF NEWARK.

Tho seventy-ffth anniversary OF the Third Pres
hvterian Church of Newark was celebrated yes
terday morning. The church was decorated with
flags palms and flowers. and special music was
rendered by the choir and instrumental soloists
The pastor the Rev. Dr. A. Nelson Holliheld,
preached an historical sermon on The Days ct
Old. or the Puritans ana Iheir Descehudn'S' ne
said in part:
Extended views views embracing centuries, are
essential TO the clear understanding OF history;
long exposure is required TO paint on the sensitive
mental plate distinct picture OF the great events
Of time; ages are necessary TO constitute the dark
background that brings out into bold relief the
present. In the providence of God we have been
brought In the last week to the seveny-ffth ami
yersary OF our organization as church-an oc-
casion that calls for devout Thanksgiving to the
Great Head of the Church
This church enjoys the enviable distinction of
being a uneaI descendant Of the Puritans. 1t can
trace its ancestral line back three centuries. to
those historic times and memorable scenes that
were epoch making and gave to the world the
blessings Of religious and civil freedom. and so
made possible our magnificent civilization.
"seventy-hve years ago, Thursday, June 8, this
church was organized, being one OF the four
churches into which the original church OF this city
was divided. The original church was organized In
1861 by immigrants from Connecticut, VINO a re"
wears previously had mmigrated from England.
Speaking of these Purans the preacher saiI Word
OF God and the sole authority In religious doctrine
and practice. They were all CdlVlnlSts Inc peO-
nle rose when the preacher read his text. to mani
fest their reverence for the Word OF God.
lie said that Connecticut organized the nrst sun
day-school in the world. 49,, :, ,es- -,
Immigrants from the colony of Conneetcnt ana rSir
large number of those who formed the Third
Church were lneal descendants OF the men VINO
came to Newark in 1861. -, ., ,
lie then gave statistics showing the growth ana
spiritual and temporal prosperity OF the chufch
sfatIng that 25S3 persons had been received INTO
as membership I'm seVenty-five years ana that for
oleven wears not a communion season had passed
vii hout additions confession of faith lie sald'
'Tt stands in the forefront In the matter or pc
nevoIence Its gifts not only large. but what
10 better they are dispensed with "A spontaneity
and cheerfulness that tell that the giving Is or
grace and not compulsion. 49,
In ending DR.. Holliheld said: Let us gather up
tho discoveries and inventions OF the past our
2ation together with our National power ana IN
euence and employ them all for the enthronement
~ Christ as King OF Nations. Let the press print
.be everlasting Word OF Cod let our colleges and
universities train men TO preach the glorious Cos,
nj. LET steam and electricity carry the BlDle ana
tssonarIcs 10 the ends Of the earth let the tele-
o-aph fash the tidings OF salvation through taltn
in . crucined Saviour around the gloDe ana DrlnH
hack again for an answer the news or nations porn
In n day: let science and philosophy become tne
bandmaids OF Christianity. and let our wealth. oss
consecrated TO the carrying out OF these exalted
nurposes Only thus be faithful to the hlgn
aud sacred trust committed 10 our hands oy tne
Puritan fathers and carry forward TO a glorlous
Denomination that mighty and blessed worK I0r ,
which the Church of the Redeemer was ORDAINED.