Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-22

At Park church the Christmas music was especially fine. The selections chosen were very attractive in them selves and were given in a thoroughly artistic manner which enhanced theil beauties. The solo parts were finely rendered and the organistS part exc cuted skilfully. A cello obligato added to the offertory solo for the alto. There were large audiences to appreciate It at both services.
 The Groups Around the Manager.
 Tn the morning Rev. Dr. Howe's ser mon, from I Corinthians, 4:9, For we are made a spectacle to the angels, was upon the representative groups around the manager. The first group he called the prophetic one. Abraham. David and all the other prophets were mayhap gathered there. And Simeon voiced these spirits of the older cen turies. The second group--or rather the setting-Was representative Of em- pire. Even Augustus Caesar set the had to take notice. Then there were the parents to represent the home and parenthood in all ages. The angel group, too were there to proclaim d glory greater than that of creation than were rphysical glory. Otne groups represented human interests the shepherds represented the world s toilers, and the stately wise men, the rich and cultured. Born in a manager, he understands all poverty and cal make the plain man wise. And he can draw all the greatest intellects to him, as he has done for 1000 years. All these groups came and worshipped Him-not his mother, but the Babe himself. Then there was a group out side that would not worship-an angry, jealous group, headed by wicked king at Jerusalem representative of all those who reject him. And we may imagine other groups artists and historians,
 At Broadway Church.
 At Broadway Congregational church Rev. Edward s. Worcester's morning sermon was on the subject God Visible in Christ. from the text, John 1 IS: NO man hath seen God at any time; the only begotton Son, who is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared him.
 Disbelief in the Incarnation is often due to exaggerated statements of what it involves and of the contrasts be- tween divine and human nature. Hu- man nature cannot, 1t is true, express the measure of divinity, but it (and 1t alone in our world) can give interpre- tation to its characteristic qualities, such as truth, honor, wisdom, Kindness and compassion. The Christian faith
 
 man in Jesus, ceasing to be the in finite God, but that he dwelt in him, and that so much of the divine as could be set forth in the most perfect hu- man spirit was manifested there.
 The Source of Christmas Joy.
 Thou canst not see my face,'' the Lord said to Moses. for man shall not see my face and live" The blazing splendor is too bright for human eyes, the wealth and wonder of the math- less holiness the self sacrificing pas sion, the eternal plan, would set our poor brains reeling. No man hath seen all this at any time. or can see. It must be brought to our understand ing in terms not unlike the divine, but nearer to us-someWhat as a power ful electric current is stepped down in a transformer to the capacity of the lamp or motor which it would otherwise destroy. That God should thus declare himself is not unthink- able. That he did thus declare himself is the source of the Christmas joy.
 Second Congregational Church.
 In concluding a series of four ser mons on World Needs Met in Jesus, Rev. Herbert J. Wyckof brought a helpful message of Christmas inspira- tion and cheer to a large congregation at the Second Congregational church on Sunday morning. The church was beautiful with seasonal decorations.
 Treating of the subject Discord, and taking his text from Isaiah g. 6, And His name shall be called Prince of Pease," Rev Mr. Wyckoff said:
 Conditions in the world are not and never have been harmonious Discord has always sopiled earth's imitation of heavens music, whether voiced in the snarling of the jungle, where the strong prey upon the weak or in the communities of men, where the dom : inant law is still every man for him. self This is what makes the dis