8 THE DAILY EVENING TELEG IiAril PHILADELPHIA, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1867, THE REFORMATION JUBILEE. V nth Reml-Ceutcnntnl Anniver sary of Lnthor'a Deflaaca of th Pop nw It U Being Celebrated la Phila delphia. By tbe tini thai Loo X asocnJed the Tapal throne, ft great portion of the Latin Church was ready for a spiritual revolt, awaiting only the epportnnity and occasion. Both were drsttned to be given by Martin Luther, whose name has become Indelibly associated with the great Re formation of tbe sixteenth century as its fore most hero. Leo X, anxious to complete the magnificent cathedral of St. Peter, in th e Eternal City, adopted a novel method whereby to secure the money that would bo required. This was the promulgation of u indulgence to all throughout tbe Christian world who chose to perform certain conditlone, chief ainonir which was a contribution toward tlie buiUliug of St. I'eter's. A DouiiiU cun monk by the name of Tetzel was intrusted with the dispensation ol these ind ill prnccs in Saxony, and be appears to have cou ductid his operations in away tunt was ex tremely repulsive to many of his co-relieionists. He was accused of toiofr far beyond the doc trines received by the Roman canonists of the ae, and of disposing of the Papal absolution in a manner tbat differed but little, ir Ht all, from au out-and-out sale. In Murtin Luther, Tetzel found bis most tormldabls and entrant twlic antagonist. The latter was at that time tbe Protessor of Scholastic Philosophy in the University of WiUinbenr, and he at once pre pared in tbe Latin language a series of "theses, " nlnetj-five in nunibcr, in which he combated and denouiiced the practices ot Tetzel. These "theses ' f ubmit ed the whole matter in coutrj versy to the decision ot the Pope of Hune, to whom Lu i her still acknowledged the most im plicit obedience; but notwithstanding this ao parent orthodoxy, they contained the gcrais of the Protestant doctiines which were soon destined to sweep over (iermany and KnplanJ. On the 31st day of Octob r, 1517, just three hundred mil fifty years ago, Luther posted up tis "theses" on the doors ol the Mtlosskirche at Witieuberg, and the great Reformation was thus fully inaugurated. A copy of the "theses" was sent to the Archbishop of Masdeburg, ac companied by a note in which the author be sought that dignitary ot the Church to put an end to the scandalous proceedings of Tetzel. Through the agency ol the press, "which was then for the first time turned to account In a popular agitation, LuthtrM proceedings were spread all over (iermany, creating an intense excitement and much bitter disputation. Attempts were made by certain eccle-d-abtical diplomatists to compromise the difficulty, but they tailed; and in July, 15l turner ueiu n s lamous (lispumiiou with Dr Bck, the champion of Catholicity, at Loipi the reMilt of which oily tended to widen tue breach between him and bis followers aud the Churcn of Rome. S:ep by step, the author of tbe ninety-bve "thepes" wai thus led from his original intention of resisting aou-es in the Church, to an open defiance of its authority, aud denunciation of its dogmas and practices as contrary to the teachings of Cnrist. To-day being the seventh semi-centennial anniversary ot the promulgation of tbe "theses" by Luther, it is being observed with appropriate ceremonieb by tbe churches of this city which re in communion with the Evangelical Lu theran branch of the Protestant Chui ch. Special religious services were hell tu the lea1iu churches of the deunomination this morniu an account of which will be found brio! ymi will be continued this evenine. at half past 7 o'Cioclc at bt- Andrew's Chureb, at the northeast tornei" . 9 Broad and Arch streets; at Bt. Mark's Church, On ?prtie tfardeu street, abjve Thirteenth; at 'St. Peter's Churco, on Oarpenter street, above Niuth; and at St. John's Church, on Race street, above Filth. BT. MATTHEW'S CHURCH. Addresses by th lie v. ftttwln W. Huttcr. U. I., and Uev. Dr. Stork. At 8t. Matthew's Chureb, on New street, which has received the just designation of the "mother of churches," the day was observed with appropriate and solemn set vices. Tbe in terior of tbe church was handsomely decorated with rare and beautiful plants, and a cboii:e display of evergreens, all being arranged with great taste and artistic skill. In the pulpit re cces, a portrait or Martin Luther, gracefully festooned, was conspicuously displayed. The Rev. Dr. Ilutter, the Pastor, opened the services wlin an Invocation, uml thereupon announced, in briet and general terms tuo purposes these festivities were designed to subserve. As he understood them, Uiy were not, as was too often the case, to heap de nunciations un the Roman falhollc Church and ClerKV, or Its membership, or even by remotest impli cation to deny to lueui, along with all other Chris tians, a 'title clear to mansions in ihesKlea." Rising mm r lor to any narrow deuouitnatlouallsui, or secta rian panlBansUtp, Hie aim or i lie worshippers here asueuibled is simply fur tlumatlwa, before Uod and nien to testify tntir own convictious as to the te icu lufea of tbe illole, aud to do ttitir uwn woik in tin ir own way, kB.-allluic no one, uii. testing no ouu, but awarding to others cordially and unit-serv.'tlly ine same liberty or thought, of spe-ch, an'i of wo sUip, lu which we ourselves rejoice and uro glint. Tunis the distinguishing glory of our tree Institutions, and that glory tbe speaker lor one would nut tarnish lor tbe sake of any denomination, church, sect, or party. Nor did tbe Rov. speaker Interpret ihese festivi ties to mean mere gloi llcation of the name aud me mory ol Luther. That would be an expenditure of time aud talent without adequate computation. jiegaruing i, inner an au mutinous Instrument rawed up by Dlviue providence lobe the author of oae ot tbe most stupendous and far-reiichiur moral revolutions recorded in the world's historic annuls tbe rnutorer ol light and liberty to tbe Church aud the world-bin name aud menaory are, of courae eu sbrlu.d lu our beans' foDdest aud best airectious Nevertheless, we do not delly Luther. We do not regard blm, as wa do tbe Apostle., as under tbe Im mediate Inspiration of Heaven. We do not receive Is writings, bs we do tbeirt, a free from the possi bility of a mistake or error. Above all things we bear in miud (bat It was not Lutber who was cruel lied tor us that we are not baptised In the uame of Luther that our salvation Is ol Christ, aud not of Lutber. Hence a higher purpose animates us la these festivities than profitless laudation of Lutber Our pur.oee, said l)r. Jiutter, la to rejoice, as we bave a right to do, and as it is our duty to do lu the aublluie traibs which Lutber and bis coadjutors enun ciated, aud, by the help ot Uod, established In the earth, and to magnify tbe glorious work which be aud Uiey achieved lor themselves and for us. Kapeclally la it our purpose to rejoice lu me freedom of conscience and the right of private Judgment lu the solemn concerns ot tue soul, vouchsafed to us as the result ot tbeir labors. Aud as true thankfulness consists not in mere uwilt, but is eaeaiplilied iu correspondent V-nlj, we w 11 evince the slucerlty or our prolestdoas of gratitude in an earnest effort, by moral ineius alcnK, in perpetuate these Inestimable blesslugs and extend Ihem irom the rivers to the eudsol th-earth by tromotiug tbe caute ot home and foreign mlnio s' loslerlug education, orphan lioniee, nt all that Dei ' talus to the wide uotnalu of religious and beuevoieut e nor t. At the close of lr. Hutter's address the congela tion aaug. wab great spirit, the appropriate bym,,--Ulow ye the irun pet blow, the kindly s ,iemn a.iuud." Luther's lavorlta Psalm, the iuix ami i.aa aages Irom lsalali. werj read aud a fervent addreWs to Hie i Turoue or Grace w a, presented by He v Dr AlberU 1 beret pou Uirt ISuiiduy School united In singing an original b, n n. co u posed e x pren ?li for lows-."10"' by Attv- rk.'couimeucmT.tlol' MH..11, J?r ,u'mortl Bav our. na'l. beroln l.utner, T' y work, of l-,iliii we sing: When r.mi tl,e gloom of e ror's night And Teaoqa s eoliooj ring. "Cborus-I am g'al I'm in this array, lu lias Ralormatlou army, ts, 1 m glad I'm tu tins army. Aud I'll battle rr the Klgin. W neu from tin, gloom or error's ni"ht Ibere rose the dawn of Uopel llgut And Freedom's echuos rlug." ' Tbeev. Dr. Btirk. of m. tniu,. ,. ddrtsaedtba audience. llesald:-'M'be u ,e.lv,Vn a"!? "r.".0'"'' the "'"y '"'alllble rule or u!& !?r,r1Bctlc?- , us Heiornmilon was not so mticb th" Vt t ?"vl'eclllu dt.utrlne aa the retillauinu ,rsoni "oerty-liheriy of individual atieeas to i.!!.!t.', ''li"ut 'he Inierventloii of any mediator. ugello-llberty of access to the Word ol .,S.5 h,, exerolse of private Judgment uutram ,J. r7..i'.81ure,,0,Coui'll1'.''d nnawed by the fr unyrdoiu. 'J be sacredness of the ludlvlduul ?- J?A ?Jul ""d concl uoe and religion, we con KL ItiforaatloB.1 k" prluc.ple of tJV ?o 'on'roversy and division abo it thepbyiaoteriea ol Prole,Uniisi, tne'tJtiureh isdr.ft liif away from Um great idoae and fuudauuental priu- BVUIUUI UI lllfl KHll.riiiullnu j u . ? "A "'rV'. That' lir le" bo, kf, 'e Jilt le. bad been close I; aud It was the Hrst great wori? o'plsofthe Jtoffrmatloi. Home. In tholr d-rriand f, r absolute anlwrrlptlnn to a more et.nrt1 and romplieaiml ronfwtsl n ol fftltb, and the virtual ann nrdlnntion ofihetacrert right of private Jiido.enl to IheChtiicb. and In their Real for a more uniform ana elnhoratn ritualism, are actually losing sight or tna primordial elements ol the Kelorroatlon, and are r IspsliiK Icto the (lend formality and eccleilastiual despotism of ihe anie-Knformatlnn period, "It may ha well, during tbe Jubilee, to revive In the dim ronsploiisnesa ol tbe Church the true spirit of 1 other, and bring Into proper conspiculty tbe true gentna and Ideas of the Reformation, Therefore, let us bring out and bold up the great ideas of the Refor mation, lirl us, like Luther, exalt the Illble above all human confessions, and Christ ahovetho Church, and tbe right of private Judgment and liberty ot conscience above all human councils and authority. Let us, like Lutber. seek to promote experimental piety, ami genuine revivals of religion, by faithful preaching and bellevli g ptsj er. rcumnibcrlng that 'the history of I'mtestitntlsm. In lis origin and early proirross, Is simply the history ol an extensive and mighty re vival of 'ellglon.' Let tls be a yenr of sincere and profound grat! fude to Uod for a pure (lospei, a present Hnvlour, and the hope of eternal life. Let It bo a year or more earnest and uboundmg iiraver for tho IIolv Spirit to give elllclency and power to the preachedWord in the salvation of souls. Let it be a year of more entire consecration of ourne vcs and nil wo have to Christ and Ills Kingdom Let it he a yearol generous thank ollenrgs t Uod for the precious Uopel. which has given us peace uud salvation here, ami makes us tu rtjolce wfi h Joy unspeakable and full of glory." At the close of Dr. tMork's address, which was de livered wilh his usual fervor and eloouence, the Suii dsy School sang another original hymn, which was. likewise, expressly prepared lor this occasion by Dr. btork, commencing as follows: 'r-hall we gather In the Rattle, Where our noble sires have trod? Holding up the Open Bible. Trusting in the livln Uod. "Chorus. Yes, we'll gather round the Banner, Tbe beatitltiii, tbe beautiful Banner, (lutber with our fires round the Hun tier, A nd welcome Tub Juhilkk." Able and eloquent addresses were also delivered by Rev. lir. Albert, Uev. Heck, and Uev. Kllnetelur. The congregation then united In singing the splendid autbeiii. "(iioi tcus IblnKS ot thee are spoken. Zlon, city clour (in I.' Another address was delivered, and at'O'ber b .nil Bung this time one of Ihe U-toi-riiiition hymn contained In the U-'iieral Hynod s llvmn Hook. Ihe exercises throughout were ot a solemn and Kplrited elm meter, aud gave much B ttti. lnclio'i to all who participated In or witnessed them, ST. J0IIN'S"CI1UIICII. Sermon by the Rev. Joseph A. !5elss, D.D. At S. John's Church, on Race street, above Filth, a brilliant scene was presented. Ateiiher aide ol the entrance to the spacious church were large and beautiful everereens, and immediately on rnttiing the buihlini? the eye was aaluteil by an amount of decoration in everereens and flowers which has rarely been equalled in this city. Tbe vestibule and tbe stairways leading to the andience-room were beautifully fes tooDed with evergreens, as well as the audience-room itself. At either end of the iuclosure about tbe altar was a mapniticent vase, resting upon blocks of variegated marble, and surmounted by a beau tilul bouquet, while a loot; wreath of flower? encircled it. The altar railing was tastefully decorated with evergreens interspersed with flowers, larcre prouoint;s of which were stationed here and there within the inclosure. In front id tbe altiir was a cros in white flowers, nnd in tbe recets immediately in tbe rear was an other and larger emoiein of the Christian religion in evergreens, tsuiuiountmt: the arch were the words, "By Grace ye are taved," the columns supporting it beinr entwined with creeping vines'. At either side ot them, near the top, were the words, "Seventh Jubilee." Hut the moat noticeable feature about tbe altar were two monster bouquets, each about tnree icet in neignt, m wnich all the rarest and mo.-t beautiful flowers were displayed. The walls of the church' and the front ol the galle res were also set iff by double and triple fes toons uf everereen, interspersed with wreaths of the came material, and with bright little nose gays of flowers. Inn effect of these multitudi nous decorations wa3 as startling as it was pieasine. At half past 10 o'clock, in the presence of a large audience, tbe Uev. Joseph A. Sei3s, D. D., pasdor of the church, commenced the nrelimi narj exercises, after which tbe contega'ion united in singing the Jiymn commencing with the stanza: 'Before Jehovah's awful throne, Ye nations bow with sacred Joy; Know that the Lord is Uod alona: He can create, und He de-troy." The Pastor then read as the lessons of the day the 4Cth Psalm and the 15th chapter of Uove) t tions; ani alter an impressive prayer by the paster, tlie congregation Hp-am joined in singing the hjmn commencing with the stanza: Zion stands with hills surrounded 7.: kept by p iw'r divine; All ber foes shall he contoumled. Though the world in arms combine; Harpy .ion. W'bfttafavor'd lot Is thine!" The Reverend TJoctor then spoke as follows: -Friends und Bretlnen: By the grace oi Uod we have lived to see tlie three hundred and fiftieth anniver sary of the birth of tbe Reformation, and tho estab llHbnienlol our Hvangellcal Church .and the seventh jubilee. Tbe Juhljee dates back to tbe earliest ages, wbeu Uod commanded the fiftieth year to be hal lowed, aud the proclamation of liberty throughout all the world, nuto all the Inhabitants thereof. For twelve or lilteeii centuries this jubilee was cele brated, but It is not this Jewish Jubilee we are now to celebtute. There Is a l'rolestuut jubilee as well, which Is ever with us. in the fre dotu witn which the Won of Uod hath made us free, who shall forbid us and who shall con demn us for giving, once iu a life-time, a ireo expres sion to our uious delight and the pure and holy display which greeis us this happy morning. We bave a gracious Ixird who hath loved tis unto death, redeemed us by His blood, and led us tlie gracious promise of participation in His glorious rest. No services are too great, no expressions of gratitude too extravagant ou this occasion. We csnnot make too lull or too reverent an acknowledgment for our mercies. Therefore we mark the seventh anniver sary of the day on which our great privileges were restored, and give It tbe sweet name of the Jubilee. Dr. Seiss then announced as his special text the 122d Psalm, commencing with, the words: I was glad when thry said onto me. Let us so into tbe House of the Lord." Tbls is tbe third of tbe Psalms of "ascent" or going opto the grand gatherings ot tbe Jews, expressing reat uetignt at tue prosperny, duvukui, aiiu aiory 01 ernsalem. It Is a song of the Church, adapted to evi ry age a genuine Julilluesoug. It manllosui three leatures a graieiui giauuera, au nutuinuK contem plation, and a zealous devotion. The 1'sslinlst claims that the Lord has a chosen rest' tig place In this world, a House of Uod. There he snowed au ac ceptance of His people's worship, and gave tbain His benediction. j, iumi we cuiuu huvbbbou hu uooiu and felt tlie gladness of Ibis visible Intercourse with Uod! But the Christians, aa well as the Jews, have their Zlou. That ancient bouse was only tue ly pe or another and better tabernacle not made with hand". a heavenly Jerusalem, tue city ot tne living uoi. rue Lord's House still Btands, where He still communes iih man. It la fashioned of ilvlugslones.and has been Btaiidlug longerthan any Jewish tabernacle. Though at limes bet uled by idolatrous piiesls. It has been imrllied aud resiotea, nuu now sianus iu tue miun u the word, overspent l'ig tbe nations ana orrerlng II, tm a saucluury. Wherever the saiuta no al terable, there is the Ilouse of Uod. 1 be speaker men reierreu iu tun w surie, nuu success, and ihe adverse circumstances which had marked the history ol the Courch during tbe greater part ol the past bulf ceutury, by which tne prpgreas of Ihe distinctive church of Luther's labor and love In America was greatly retarded, But. this Jubilee day witnesses a gre it revival of tbe Church whieli had done to much for Ue many and Bcandluavla iu the eiitly centuries ol tin) Holoriuuuon. Tbe speaker ihen rticrred to tbe admiring contem plation ol tbe Psalmist, and sketched lu a vivid man ner tbe stupeudotis labors attending the nluuuiug. and foiinrilntr, and building of the Holy City how great and good men lived and tiled, bow miracles were wiougoi. how the dead were raised, how angels and more than angels tl, uuuded to the earth, ll Is a great city, embracing mnuy tongues and uutlous, u glorious congregation ol thetilnls. The Crunch It tbe oti'y distinctive thing on earth which Is so It tniHiMv Omii. All Ita members are fel low -cltKeus toM.tner here Is one body, and one ip rlt, and one Uod and Fattier o er all. Aud 'From different temples tlioncb It rise, . One song aloueaicenus the skies." BIotmitltstedlHion". nnd you exi'ngnlsh tbe sun J nrWhI' '," 'OlKed forever lu fie glorious Snri, .be,?li.',"l!i re ll fe testimonies of the Lord, thus llrii? iK ,. he ''' "-t and most glorious thing nn hint V. rt ll,J?c,n'eiPle Ion the great heart of Paul BUiry lnloj' bioi.!, un ler the weight of its r,,n!.'0e flPeak,or r,n"'''1 ,,( eloiruent and fervent dl till i? bf "'erring briefly t tne sealous devolluo uf us.mwl' "u" sublime ollice of prayer and si 1'bllcntlon Let us. f o.n. pray ror the good estate of .ion aud lor the grealet prosperity ol the Uburcb. 8T. MARK'S CHURCH. Barm on by Uev. (jorg r. Krotl,D.D. The services at 8'. Mark's Evangelical Ln iheran Church, In Hp-lng Carden street, above Ti!iliw:ul)1' Wfiro ot very interesting nature. nHT,wrl"rot 1,10 building waj decorated in the sr,?Iue.',U'' ,Un frot of the gallery and green dnlUe VUur,:h bem bung with ever nd nendnn Up a ot wreaths, loops, faucdullv arran1 or"an decorated with .rite. KMn and the Amerlcao tho loo ol ! thi ?u 8UT ploed on the top of the crUuo, hauKlnB ,,er the choir. The most beautiful portion of tbe decoration was aionnd the altar. Tbe lailicgof the chancel was covered with beautiful wreathes, baskets, and bouquets ot natural flowets. In the centre was a very large bouquet of while flowers; directly behind this, the assistants' desks were covered with flowers, in the midst of which lay the Bibles. The pulpit was handsomely de corated, and In a cenne niche was a hundsome cross of white flowers; aeainst the wall, bac of the pulDit.was a pedestal ol evergreen and flow ers, supporting a lancy stand, which was sur mounted with a cross, on each side of which was a beautiful shield, on the left of which was the weird'1 Lutber, "and.the date 1517. On the shield, on tbe right, the word "Melanctbon," and the dnte 18C7, the whole inclosed in evergreens, forming an arch, surmounted by a large white ctoss of beautiful flowers. The wholo presented the appearance of a beautiful garden in spring. The choir was greatly augmented for the ooea-M-jn, and a band ot wind iDstrumeutg accompa nied the choir. The anthems were rendered in the finest stjle. The order of exercises was a follows: At nan-past in o clock tlio orgnnlst perrormed a graud luiroduclion on the r.rgao, alter which tlm choir aaug the Introductory aulhem, ''(llory be to Cod on ltlfch." Tlie past r then read the Forty eight Psalm, the choir responding, alter which tlm Choir sang, "() (tori, Have Mercy Upon Us." which was followed by Tr Jtum J.tinitamut. The "Confe-i-Blon and Creed" was then rend, followed bv the Kpls tie lor the dar, Psalm xlvl. The choir then sang lbi "Halleluiah chorus," from tbe Mt tslah. Tbe pastor's assistant read the (lospei leB"on, Kevelatloos xlv. 1 13; which was succeeded by tlie Apostle's Creed. The pastor then ottered a prayer lor the festival of the Kelorma'lon, which was followed by the grund hymn, "Kin Feste Burg nnser Unit." Tlie Nov. Heorge F. Krotel, JJ. II., then delivered the set moo lor the day, of which the following la au abstract. The text was taken from the l.Hth chapter of 1st. Matthew, vs. SI, 3 and reads: "Another para ble puttie forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of beaveti Is like to a grain of musurd seen, which a man took mid sowed in bis field, which Is indeed the lesstof all seeds, but when It is grown It Is greatest among herbs, and b'.'eomcth a tree, so that the birds 01 Ihe ulr come and lodge In the branches thereof." The pastor said: Tbe kirgdomof heaven, says the I.otd J (sus Christ, Is like a gram ot mustard in its growth. In both of these parables the Lord sots forth the growth of His kingdom In one tne outward, in tlie other tbe luward. And what Is trim of the grand kingdom at large Is true wherever the klugdotn U known. Iu the Individual heart it Is like u grain of mustard seed or a particle of leaven, and In a single church It is the same. On this account bave I selected this text. I wiBh to show how the Church of the Reformation is like to a gralu of mustard seed. The Church, like tlie seed, had small beglnnlngn. In view of the smallness of the beginning, and the great growth which comes from it, it Is indeed the smallest of seeds. Christ was the small seed planted In tbe midst of humanity eighteen hundred years ago. Ue has grown and become tbe literal firm of life, and all men must look to Itm for salvation. The apostles were the twelve little mustard seeds which were to spread over tbe whole earth. The Cfiurch of the Reformation Is a great brauch ol tbe old tree, the seed of which was planted In Palestine 1B0U years ago. Thtee huudred years ago the seed was again planted in one human soul, struggling for liberty a faithful creature who 1' oked to the lives ot h s people. This day awyear ago that monk went wilh US propositions in his hand aud nailed them to the door of the church of Wlttenbur, little thinking be was the grain of mustard seed that was to cause such a great commotion. Tbe Pope hi flist was inclined lo treat this with contempt. They thought It was a mustard seed cut of which notlilmr could come. To them H wits mere chair. Tbe Lord did not use tbe parable lor nought; He alluded to the same simile often, "There wbs a sower went out to sow." The Lord was tbe great sower. Tbe Church grew, for the Holy Ohost was In it. Howe not look lor tbe same In the Church of the Reformation? The power that moved Lu.her was God. L tt eby little it grew, rendering tributary acres far aroai d It: it giew In spite of dillictillles; men tried to trample and to crush tbe seed, savlug it was tares: men In their bigotry tried to destroy it, but it grew: It cannot die out, lor the applt ot God is In it. Home of ttie branches may be withered, but they uto only waiting for lire li lite to sprout oulugaln. Ti e seed spread all over Kurope, and became a mighty tree. W e speak not only of our own b-lovcd church, but of the Reformation at large. Lutber, w hen he went forth Irom the church at Wlltenbei g, went forth as tbe con lessor of all Romanism, pursued it wherever It could by the lire of persecution, and the plum was torn up, but notwithstanding this seed was got d, and to-day is a great tree. Tne great tree stands before our menial vision, and tbe illustration that tbe birds com aud liud a shelter In its branches seems to show that it now atlur.is sin Iter and protection to tbe blids. But not only for this does it attract them: we are told that tbey were attracted by lis Iruttfuiness. It was the at t ruction In tbe tree in Palestine that drew the children ot men to It. We aie told In Paradise there will bo a tree of lite bearing twelve kluds of fruit lor the healing of the nations of the earth. Here Jtsus is that liee. As we gather ronud the tree to-riey, on which we all have so much depending, we do not only remember Us story but we count its fruits. It is not forbidden fruit; it is the tree ot lllu, out of which come to us tbe refreshing streams of grace. All we have or bone lor baujis on Ft. mill tbe tree Blands. and si ill a tracts tlie birds In all lands. I call on you all to ble-.s ti e Almighty for tho growth ol the tree. We remem ber l.uttur. Melanclhoii , anil all who bave laborel In this good work, but we give thanks to Uod; for it Is He who has given growth to Ihe tree. Wetbaus: Him; we decorate our bouse or worship to him; but let us thankHlm with our hands: Ictus each give something to His cause. We are called ou to renew our laltb. He has planted the church and watched over it. It grows, many a man ba died. Lutier often became faint-hearted; but tlie tree has grown and spread, and it is now three hundred andiifty years Btrotiger than ever. Trust In Hod; woo will fear 'neath such a banner? We are called upon to day to hold fast that wnlch we have, to be loyal to the tree, and to Him who planted It. It Is beneath banners that men renew allegiance. It Is in tlie Square of Independence that our hearts beat respon sive to hearts that beat years ago. bo we feel to-day. Forward, bravely, in the uame of God I Tiring forth fruit for every branch that brings not forth fruit shall be cut down and cast In the Hie, and In the last place pray that tbe cause may prosper and that every tongue may confess m at Jesus CbrlKt Is the Lord. We change the song and fay Flourish oh, tree, may thy branches be strong aud thy fruits gladden the nations ana all people be gathered round '1 bee to say glory to Uod In the high est, and CD the earth peace and goodwill towards men," Amen. The Lord's Prayer was then offered by tho pastor, alter which the choir sang the chorus, "Lilt up Thy countenance, O Lord," which was followed by 'the hymn "Hallelujah." The dox olouy was then sung and the benediction de livered. To-night the church will be brilliantly illuminated on the occasion of the children's jubilee. TO RENT. TO RENT-MARKET STREET. THE Liiilflve Blory brick Htore, No. bo4 Market street (third bouse west of Eighth street, south side), ii feet front by 130 feel deep, will be to rent on the 1st of Novem ber. Appiv to UFOKUK CUTHHKKT, American Hotel, opposite Independence Hall, from 9 to H A. U. 10 t QREAT FALL IN DOMESTICS. fcVCURDY, DUNKLE & CO., Ho. 140 North EIGHTH Street, AIIOVE ARCH, ABE NOW OFFERING GREAT BARGAINS .IN D11E8S GOODte. Bargalnsn Domestics. Bargains in Blankets. Bargains lu Black Silks. 8-4 English Merlnoes, 87Xc. per yard. Bargulns lu I'omet Flannels. Bargains In Canton Flannels. Bargains In Wool Flannels. Bargains lu Lyons Velvets, all Bilk, flu. 11, 2. aud f IS. Having purchased largely during the late panic, we are prepared to oftor unusual Inducements to purcna aera. A call Is respectfully solicited. I0 12smwtt -t IfoTvrtla and Jkjrolx Stm. WII-li OPEN TO-DAT JTOR FALT BiYXLs, LYONS YXTETS. YEtTEI LOTUS. MACK CLOT UN. riKH POPUU, Mt3wm3mJ OFKS CENIBB HIAWLN, 1867. J. F. & E. 3STO. 0O4 OECESISTUT STREET, HiTB HOW OPENED TBEIB FaH Importations of Hew Carpetings. J. F. Cc E. B. ORftlE, ISTO. 904 CHESNUT STREET, 500 PIECES J. CROSSLEY & SONS' PATENT TAPESTRY CARPETS. J. F. E. E. ORlJE, INTO. 904 CHESNUT STREET, 300 PIECES ROYAL WILTON CARPETS. J. F. & E. B. ORftJE, ISTO. 0O4 CTtIESaSTUT STREET, NOVELTIES III FRENCH CHENILLE CARPETS. J. F. & E. B. OREUE, NO. 904 CHESNUT STREET, 500 Pieces New Styles English Brussels Carpets. J. F. & E. B. CRfJE, NO. 0O4 CHESNUT STREET, 250 Pieces Yard and a half Wide Velvet Carpets. J. F. & E. B. QRFJE, NO. 904 CHE5NUT STREET, ROYAL WILTON CARPETS,. BRUSSELS CARPETS, For Stairs and Halls with Ixtra Borders. J. F. & E. B. OMTE, NO. 904 CHESNUT STREET, 50 SHEETS ENGLISH OIL CLOTHS. CARPETINGS. 519 CIIESMT STREET. 51 FINE CARPETINC& AT IlEDUOEI) PRIOliS. WE WILL. BE L OUR AX2M1KS1EHB, ItOlAL WIIIONM, VELVETS, ENULISII BBUSSELS,! TAPESTBY. BRUSSELS, Til REE-PL, YS, SUPER INGRAINS, VENETIANS, BRUSSELS AND DAMASK HALL AND STAIR CARPETS, WITH EXTRA BORDERS, ENGLISH OIL CLOTHS, IN bllOKT, EVERY DESCRIPTION OP DESIRABLE CARPETINGS, At Greatly Reduced Prices, With a view to 8FLLIKQ OFF OUU EJJTIKB BTOCK.AT OU II Ki-TAIL, WAREHOOMH, No. 519 CHESNUT Street, Prior to Removal un first ol Junuttry next, McCALLUill, CREASE & SLOAN, 10 1 tuthB2nirp MO. BI9 CIIEM1VUT ST. 832 CABPETISCS. 032 ARCH STREET. FALL STOCK NOW OPEN AT TH AliOU BTuKKT CARPET WAREHOUSE JOSEPH BLACKWOOD, 0. Sftll AUDI! STREET, 110 2m Tvotoora below Nluth, Booth Blda. B. OBIJE, 1367. i CARPETINGS. JOTICE. LEE DOM & SIIAW,i SO. 910 AKC1I STREET, BETWEEN KINTH AND TENTH STREETS, Will continue to sell thtlr stock of CAEPETINOS f AT PRICES TO CORRESPOND WITU LOW RENT AND EXPENSES, ! AND WILL OPEN DAILY NEW GOODS, As they do not expect to move. 8 27 3mrp JEWELRY, SILVERWARE, ETC. JAMES E. CALDWELL & CO., MERCHANT JEWELERS, No. 822 CHESNUT STREET, ARE NOW OPENING VIENNA FANCY GOODS, PARIS FANCY GOODS, DECORATED PORCELAINS, FLOWER BTANDS, ENTIRELY NEW DE&IttNM, Mounted in 15 ronze, Oilt, and Carved Wood, PARIS JET JEWELRY. 10 IS tuiussiurp FURNITURE. ylLLIAM WITTFELD. MANUFACTURER AND DEALER IN CABINET FURNITURE, HON. 04, 6 AND 08 NORTU SECOND ST., Below Arch, West Side, Philadelphia C'altB attention to hts extrusive assortment ot FIRST. CLASS FURNITUKU comprising- SOLID ROriEWOOD SOLID WALNUT PARLOR SUITS OV PLUSH, TERltY. REPS. AND HAIR CLOTH, ELEGANT CHAMBER AND COTTAGE SUIT8 BEST DINING ROOM AND KITCHEN FURNITURE. WRITING DESKS, MARBLE-TOP STANDS ETC., All ol which are manufactured by ourselves, of the beut nmtenula, and will be aold for cttali only, morn owrrataa than are ottered elsewhere. jj. lttiooda pacbed aud shipped to all parts of tha country. la Sal - DRY GOODS. TM vt rt TV" TV rp CQ NINTH. Have now operand are lolllngf recIy lroin one ol tbe finest CLOAK KXIIIIJITIONS Thf y ever have had. The .t0Ck comorl,e, the i.teH novelties In 8ACQUE8 AND GOIIED BACQUE8 made of Brown Chinchillas, Beavers, Velours, Doeskiua, Tricots, Light Fancies, Plaids, Opera Cloths, etc. etc.. Orders taken and made with our usual care, SHAWLS 166 Square Shawls, reduced, ,7 CO and 18 (H:Long Slmwls, reduced. Mtws' Square and Long Shawls, r.dnceJ. Broche Long Shawls, good grades, low. Paisley Square Shawls, Black aud Red Centres. Open Centre Long Broche Shawls. BHAWL9 AT WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, 1C0O Sbawls to select from. Pay and grave tastes suited. 9 7 atula CLOTH HOUSE. SH0DGRAS5 & CO., HO. 84 SOUTH SECOND STREET, COMPLETE STOCK OF Cloths,Coatings, and Cassimeres, FOR LADIES', UENTLEJIEN'S AN t DOTS WEAR. we Have now in store our fall and winter importations of LADIiS' VELVET CLOTCS, IN UBEAT VARIETY OF STYLES AND. COLORS, ALSO, VELVETEEN H FOR LADIES SACniTEM AND WIHTS, lOllmrp ARMY BLANKETS. a very Large ixjt op no. 1 government blankets, twentv-tive pairs in a bale, aud weigh ing from ten to twelve pounds per pair, for Bale at great bargains, PITKIN & CO.. 10 24 lmrp Nos. 837 and 838 N. FRONT BU, I'lillada. RIVIY OVERCOATS. 4000 new and In prime order, just received. PITKIN & ro.. 1024 lmrp Nos. 837 and 839 N. FRONT fet., i'hiiada, MILLINERY, TRIMMINGS, ETC, PARIS NOVELTIES IN BONNETS, HATS, and MILLINERY GOODS. WOOD & CARY, No. 725 CHESNUT STREET, 9 SO 2mrp PHILADELPHIA. MRS. R. DILLON. NOS. 823 AND 321 SOUTH STREET Has all the novelties In FALL MILLINERY, for Ladles, Misses, and Children, Also, Crapes, Silks, Ribbons, Velvets, Flowers, Feathers, Frames, eta Milliners supplied. 1 16 GENT.'S FURNISHING GOODS. QENTS' FUKN.'SniNG GOODS, JOHN C. ARRISO.'J, NOS 1 AND S N. SUmi STREET, IMIILaW Would Invite the attention of gentlemen to bis ex. tensive asborlmeut of FUKNISHING OOOUS, Consisting of Silk Shirts and Drawers. C.rtwrlght A Warner's Mcrluo Shirts and Drawers Lambs' Wool 11 Buckskin Cotton EDglieh Swausdown Canton Flannel, made to J. A.'b express order, lor Shirts and Drawers. Also, Gentlemen's Wrappers, Hosiery, Glove Stoc ks. 1 ipb, etc. pic. grp ( WANTS. $50,000 T0 $10.000 wanted in a prontaoie ana Bale buslaeas; the business is per maneut and well eBtabllshed. This Is a rare opportu nlty for a capitulist. He can be well secured for of large dividend, aud lor his Investment to twice th J amount. Address wilh real name, and it will hi faithfully attended to, Box No. 2231. Post Ottice Philadelphia. lu ng at TTTCtlT TTIir TM7Tr. fT..i,. . nu,'! ,' lvV-Ul,.le.Jor H l""t. locttt l Hiiutn 01! , 11. xi., luisoiuc'f. FOR SALE. A FOR 8AT.E T1IK DKSIRlUr.E FOUB iTrt.i1,11 WELLING. MouibweM corner ol iii.UAD and PINE Streein. wilh pksbhshIdii; Iu flrtl 'WfZ'fZ' 9.11IXtiHliN M.CAY. lv st Mo. .at Walnut sireet. J
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