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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.
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