New York, March 26.--The new church lately built in Broadway on the site of the old Trinity Church, was yesterday solemnly consecrated and dedicated to the service of God, by the Right Reverend Father in God, SAMUEL, Bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the State of New York; assisted by the several gentlemen of the clergy belonging to the church. A great number of people were assembled on this occasion. The President of the United States, together with the Rev. Clergy of the different denominations in this city, and many other persons of distinction were present. An excellent sermon adapted to the occasion was delivered by the Rev. Doctor Beach.-The Daily Advertiser, Friday, March 26. 1790. New York, March 27. On Thursday last, Divine Service was performed in Trinity Church, which was attended by the President of the United States, the Bishops and clergy of all denominations, several Members of Congress, and other public officers, together with an immense concourse of citizens. After the ceremony of consecration, a Sermon was preached by the Reverend Mr. Beach, suited to the occasion, from the 28th chapter of Genesis 16th and 17th verses. New York Packet, Saturday, March 27, 1790. New York, January 19th 1706, 7. By Francis Makemie, Minister of the Gospel of CHRIST. Math. 5. 11. Blessed are ye when men shall revile you, and perfecute you, and fhall fay all manner of evil against you falfely, for my Names fake. Acts 5. 29. Then Peter, and the other Apoftles anfwered, and faid, We ought to obey God, rather then men. Preces et lachrymæ funt arma Ecclefiæ. BOSTON in N. E. Printed by B. Green, for Benj. Eliot. |