Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-08

Ills oeath upon the cross was the sow ing of precious seed which matured and brought forth an abundant har- vest.
 2-With this rich harvest of pure ard pious souls commenced the second seedtime. The pure seed of spiritual doctrine feG into inc rough ground of Journalism and sensualism and died Yet there came forth a harvest of faith in the reformation.
 S-With the harvest of faith, how ever. began the third seed sowing that is the seeetime of religious liberty. The seeds of independence and tolera- tion were diligently sown. The seed has through their industry fallen into the bosom of every church in Christen- com.
 There is one more seeltime which shows Christs victory. Ib is to come. It will be the victory of love. As yet men do not seem to harmonize or com b'ne liheIty and love. Love is having its seedtime and as Christ overcame death, opening the life of the spirit to all men, so shall he gain the victory over the world.
 The pulpit decorations were of East CT lilies, carnations and ferns, and be- fore the altar was 8 cluster Of ferns and pink and white carnations.
 German Lutheran Church.
 Services at the German Lutheran | church began with the confession ser | vice ana Lords supper for which Rev | Theodor Bauck preached from the text | l know your work, your patience. The | confirmation class of 13 members re- ceived their first communion. For the | regular church service the pastor i preached from the text John IA 19, l live and thou shalt live
 The music for the day was particu- larly appreciated, and was rendered in l pleasing manner by a triple quartette of mixed voices. Easter lilies and palms were attractively arranged for the decoration. and in the evening at [ | o'clock the Sunday schools annual | Easter festival was given with an in teresting programme in which the classes and children participated
 St. Patrick's Church.
 Rejoice and be glad" phrase from the mass of the Resurrection festival the text chosen by Rev Thomas A Grumbly- furnished the keynote to tho spirit which pervaded the services a St. Patrick's church on Easter day finding continuance in the iubilan Halleluiah chorus by Laulbillotte, s, well sung by the choir, and echong ir the tone of the big bell which rang ou over the city in unison with the alta chimes, at the solemn moment of th' Conservation.
 The solemn high mass was celebrates by Rev William r. Cavanaugh, witt Rev Father Grumbly deacon and Rev Hugh Treanor sub deacon. kathe Grumbly narrated the experience O Cleopas and his companion on thet may to Emmaus Luke xiv when evel they with the proofs of the resurrec tion, merited Christs reproOf of fool ish and slow Of heart until they ha eaten the bread which He blessed an
 brake, and their spiritual eyes wer opened to see and know Him He ap piled the lesson to the Forty Hours Devition. to begin at the close of tn mass, impressing the point that by tn
 practice of religion men would nor
 clearly see and know Christ.
 ChoriSter F. l.. Farrell directs a
 we'll as plays, and had his voices un der good control in the GounOd Festi val mass, the organ being supplement
 ed by Bakers string orchestra, whic
 had several opportunities for notabl
 good work. Special solos were by Mir , B J. Cough. The Veni Creator wa by Gordigiani. forid composition, yC religious in character.
 5 The Forty Hours Devotion date
 from the 9th century, and commem . orated the period Christs body re . mained in the tomb. In the prOcessio of white frocked children Sunday, eac bearing an ascension or calla lily, Mis r Catherine Conway was leader 7 The devotion continues until Tues 3 day.
 Z The altar decorations were beautifl
 lilies and the sanctuary was effectivel l adorned with palms. the whole arrang ed by the Sisters of Mercy of St. Pal . ] ricks convent.