New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-15
DIR. BABCoCK AT BRICK CHURCH.
HE breaches FOR THE FIRST TIME HERE
SINCE ACCEPTING THE CALL TO
THE CONGREGATION.

The Rev. Dr. Maltbie D. Babcock of Baltimore
who recently accepted call to the pulpit of the
Brick Presbyterian Church of this city, left vacant
by the retirement of the Rev. DR.. Dyke
preached in that church yesterday morning before
a congregation that filled the building to its doors
1t the first appearance OF DR.. Babcock before
his new congregation since he accepted the call
Not only every pew filled. so that camp chairs
had be placed in the aisles to accommodate those
who were late, but men stood up throughout the
service at every entrance.
AS the annual collection for Christ Church and
the Church Of the Covenant. the two churches
affiliated with the Brick Church. taken up
yesterday. DR.. Babcocks short. and
really more in the nature Of an introduction to
the Rev. Richard R. Wghtman and the Rev.
George s. Webster. the pastors respectively OF the
two affiliated churches, who spoke the work
and needs OF their pastorates. DR.. Babcock con-
Quoted the service, and when he came forward to
deliver the sermon there was futter of expecta-
ton throughout the congregation. When he had
finished 1t seemed as though he had made most
favorable impression. Although of youthful APP
pearance he bore himself with natural dignity
and confidence that made him master of the situa-
ton at
He is tall slender and well built man, with
sharp features. that clean cut and attractive.
In preaching he few gestures, but these are
free and full, and he has a habit Of throwing his
shoulders back that gives air OF manly frank
ness to what he says. His voice is pitched high,
and is clear and penetrating that yesterday 1t
carried to every corner of the church and yet did
not rasp. In introducing the two affiliated pastors
he said in part:
Jesus called the twelve to be with Him, and He
sent them forth for He had chosen them. Where
were they go? Into the world And why? To
bring the Kingdom of God to men, So Is a church
composed of followers of Jesus who sent forth
to do little a tme-to do their best. And this,
sake. 1t is task to bring the reign of God into
business into affairs into every day life. 1t will
be quite impossible for Brick Church to prove its
value to the world at Fifth-ave. and Thirty-sev-
enth-st This life here Is for intensity Of Christian
worship and extensity of Christian life, We must
radiate carry the Word abroad and be felt outside
in the world.
Dr. Webster and DR.. Wightman spoke OF the
growth of their churches and reelingly of their
work and needs. Both pastors paid a tribute to
Dr. Van Dyke, and extended welcome to DR.. Bah
cock and touching story that DR.. Wightman told
of a kind deed done by DR.. Van Dyke for a little
tenement-house girl OF the West Side brought
tears to the eyes OF the congregation
1t had been announced that $4,000 was needed to
put the two affiliated churches their feet for
the next year. and DR.. Babcock made hearty plea
for the amount in following DR.. Wightman He
said in part:
Worship God in your offering, and remember that
this Is a part of your carrying the Word out into
the world. Do not think of me in this. Drop
out OF II altogether-that will be fairer deal But
worship God in your Offering.
DR.. Babcock announced that for a few weeks he
could conduct only the Sunday services in the Brick
Church. he would have to spend the week days
finishing his work in Baltimore.