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Title A name given to the resource Cornelia: or The Deaf-Mute Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rev. Henry W. Lee, D.D., Rector of St. Luke's Church, Rochester Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://anglicanhistory.org/about.html">via Project Canterbury</a> Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available David Hoyt Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1853 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Documents hosted on Project Canterbury are believed to be in the public domain unless otherwise indicated; for-profit use of any material on this site is explicitly forbidden. Reproduction for study or religious purposes is permitted under the terms of the <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.5/">Creative Commons Deed.</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Book https://dev.jannellelegg.com/files/original/7b70b5503c24a9f6ffd68ad88f336a4c.png f0ac2539a48b8d639599f5158f684003 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document SERMON. ST. MARK IV., 26, 27.--"And he said, So is the kingdom of God, as if a man should cast seed into the ground; and should sleep, and rise night and day, and the seed should spring and grow up, he knoweth not how." These words of our blessed Lord, spoken centuries ago, while he was a sojourner upon the earth, working out the stupendous plan of infinite love and mercy, which through Him, as the God-man, was to accomplish the redemption of our fallen race, and make it possible for penitent and believing man to be at peace with his Maker,--these striking words of this gracious Being set before us a great moral principle, clothed in the beautiful imagery of nature. As we pause for meditation upon the parables contained in the chapter from which our text is taken, what beautiful pictures of seed-time and harvest are set before our excited imaginations. We behold the rolling fields carefully prepared by the hardy tillers of the soil; we watch the laborers as they put the mysterious seeds in their temporary tomb, and leave them to the operation of those subtle laws which the Deity alone can fathom: we see the rain and the dew followed by the life-bearing rays of genial sunshine; we gaze with delight at the green sprouts as they, one after another, peep up from their prison-house, and raise their heads to draw in life from nature's perennial sources of supply; we look with wonder at the silent change which goes on from day to day, till the tender sprout becomes the hardened stalk, bearing a heavy ear of ripened grain, ready for the reaper to gather into his garners. Yes, verily, we sleep and rise night and day--the seed springs and grows up--and we know not how. Though we know that the prepared soil, the moistening rain and dew, the quickening sunshine, are necessary to accomplish the sprouting and subsequent growth of the seed; yet we know not how the combinations take place which result in vigorous vegetable life. We can describe the visible phenomena of the natural world, but we arc profoundly ignorant of the subtle causes which, in the good Providence of God, bring about the marvellous results that on every side meet the eye, as it sweeps over fruitful hills and verdant valleys. As we strive to look into the various departments of the natural world, must we not, after all, exclaim again and again, We see certain results following certain causes, yet we know not how? Our Saviour, being the everlasting Word by whom all things were made, could use the imagery of the natural world more strikingly and appropriately than any one else, to set forth and illustrate the great moral principles which he came to promulgate and enforce. How clearly and powerfully does he teach us, by his reference to the growth of the seed, that the doctrines of the everlasting gospel--the principles of the kingdom of God, of which he was the Head--produce their effects upon the hearts of mankind in a silent, gradual, mysterious, unfathomable manner,--that the ripe fruit of Christian character comes at length from the planting in the soul of the germ of the new spiritual life. Our Lord also doubtless intended to teach his apostles that the growth of the spiritual kingdom of the faithful, brought into outward communion by baptism, should start from feeble beginnings and have such a strangely gradual, yet vigorous growth, that they should not know how the work went on. Our Saviour, in his parables upon these subjects, evidently teaches that man must use certain appointed means, believing that, in consequence of the operation of certain great laws of God, he will eventually gather in the bountiful harvest, though he knoweth not how. The truly devout mind draws the divinely intended inference that, in disseminating the truths of the everlasting gospel, the means which Christ has appointed must be used; though he knoweth not how the seed, having been planted, is nurtured by the co-operation of God the Holy Ghost, proceeding from the Father and the Son, with the Church, the apostolic ministry, the preaching of the word, the use of the holy sacraments, and other means of grace. Yes, brethren, mysteries in spiritual matters surround us at every step of our pilgrimage, and it is utterly vain for self-complacent philosophers to attempt to fathom them. Must we not, in our littleness, exclaim, "We know not how," as we behold the amazing work which has gone on since the Church of Christ was sent out from the feeble beginning of a grain of mustard seed, on her purifying,, elevating mission, leading multitudes from their tendencies towards sin and eternal ruin, into that path of life and peace which shineth brighter and brighter unto the perfect day? Yes, brethren, for the sake of Jesus Christ, none the less the Son of God because he was the son of man, the Church of the living God--the pillar and ground of the truth--has gone on, from the upper room in Jerusalem, where the number of the believing company was about an hundred and twenty--a small grain of mustard seed to plant in this world of sin and misery--has gone on, through successive generations, with its ministry, its preaching, its sacraments, its inspired Record of God's dealings with mankind, and the principles of his covenants of mercy--all its holy institutions and godly discipline. It .has gone on, through clouds and sunshine, through good report and evil report--withstanding the attacks of myriads issuing from the gates of hell--surviving the onsets of worldlings without, and the treachery of hypocrites within. It has grown to be the goodly tree, extending its branches from the river even unto the ends of the earth, proving the instrument of eternal salvation to countless multitudes of Adam's descendants--repenting, believing, obeying--and yet we know not how. The growth of the spiritual kingdom, as a divinely appointed organization, is a mystery; and the growth of spiritual life in the hearts of each individual member of this spiritual kingdom, is a mystery. We behold indications, from time to time, marking the gradual progress of these two kinds of growth: we believe in them, as realities coming to pass, in consequence of Christ's redemption, and yet we know not how. "The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spirit." Oh! let those to whom the gospel announcements have come, be not faithless, but believing. Beholding the wonderful work which God, through Christ, has wrought for mankind by the mysterious instrumentalities of his infinitely wise appointment, let all become genuine, devout communicants of the organization which has existed, though they know not how, for upwards of eighteen hundred years, as the grand regenerator of the human race; and in due time they shall be the possessors of the peace of God, which, passing understanding, is the earnest of the good things to come in the future life, of which it hath not entered into the heart of man to conceive. Oh! let us have entire faith in the Divine arrangements for the growth of spiritual life, although they are to us, in our present condition, unfathomable mysteries. My brethren, I trust that it will not be considered presumptuous, if, upon this wonderful day of our own parochial life, we venture to illustrate the preceding general views by reference to our own feeble beginnings and subsequent growth. We are an integral portion of the Church of Christ, which has spread upward and outward from the grain of mustard seed. We are, therefore, subject to the same mysterious laws which have marked its growth. Though a young and humble parish, we, this day, fully and joyously, as we take possession of these beautiful and singularly appropriate consecrated courts, stand side by side with those parishes which have in time's progress become venerable and stable, as a Christian church--as a centre of the high and holy influences which, by God's blessing, result in that mysterious spiritual growth of which we have spoken. As we contrast our present cheering position with the one which we occupied less than seven short years ago, we are conscious of genuine, amazing growth, and yet we know not how it has taken place. We can set before our mental eyes a few striking scenes which have characterized our progress; we can speak of having used, faithfully and prayerfully, we trust, the means which God has given us; we can point to scores of earnest friends, who have successively appeared just at the right time to accomplish some very desirable end; we can tell of money flowing quietly into our treasury, in sufficient sums to sustain our gradually increasing growth; we can sketch the history of St. Ann's Church for Deaf-Mutes, and can say that it has accomplished something for the glory of God and the good of man;--and yet, after all, we know not how our present comparative symmetry has been worked out of our inexperienced, crude beginnings. We must, with deep humility and gratitude, exclaim, that the compassionate Being who notices the fall of every sparrow, and numbers the very hairs of our heads, has worked with us, has watched over us, has blessed us; and, in conformity with his mysterious laws of growth, has brought us to this bright and happy day. It may not be amiss, on the present occasion, to refer very briefly to a few of the events which have characterized our beginning and growth, though they cluster about one who would much rather leave the story for another's lips to tell. In June, 1850, a young man, whose father was the first teacher of deaf-mutes in this country, whose wife and mother were deaf-mutes--who had been for seven years a teacher in the New-York Institute for the Deaf and Dumb--received holy orders in St. Stephen's Church, in this city. In the following September, though still retaining his connection with the Institute, he conceived it to be his duty to look after the deaf-mute young men and women, graduates of various institutions, residing in this city and vicinity. He started a Bible-class, which met once a week, in the evening. The attendance, from one person, soon increased to thirty or forty. The meetings were first held in the vestry-room of St. Stephen's Church; afterwards in a school-room in Bond Street. Two years passed away. Several of these deaf-mute persons had been baptized, confirmed, and received to the communion at St. Stephen's Church; several, in times of sickness and trouble, had sent for their Bible-class teacher, to be their pastor. One darling child of doting parents had received from him, as she lay upon the bed of death, the consecrated bread and wine, in remembrance of the Saviour. What a scene of Christian serenity was that--this lamb of the fold silently told to feed upon heavenly mysteries! She passed away, hoping for the better country, and soon the great thought was planted in the young pastor's heart, that a parish must be founded in this centre of the nation, in which adult deaf-mutes, with their families, could find a spiritual home. It was deemed judicious to have this parish composed both of deaf-mutes and their hearing and speaking friends, in order that it might ultimately become self-supporting, which it could do in no other way. Our church was started on the first Sunday of October, 1852, in the smaller chapel of the New-York University. The service was oral in the morning, and by signs in the afternoon. Our small grain of mustard seed was planted by a small band of the faithful, hoping that they had commenced an effort for the glory of God and the good of mankind, yet not knowing what the future would bring forth. The great majority of our brethren in the churches of the city, though they gave us their kind wishes, seemed to fear that we had started an impracticable movement, one which was hardly called for. A few noble spirits, however, stood by us and encouraged us. Their hopeful words, and their generous actions, will never be forgotten. Months rapidly shot by, bringing their changing vicissitudes. But few of our hearing brethren found us out in our secluded upper room, though the congregation of deaf-mutes steadily increased. Good on the whole was done, and we thanked God and took courage. Little did we think, as the lamented Halsey gave us his kindly greetings from Sunday to Sunday, while his congregation, occupied the large chapel of the University--the room directly over us--that he was erecting the very edifice which becomes this day our goodly heritage. Strange things come about, from time to time, we know not how. A few words must sum up our progress. Among other donations, we received, through the kind offices of a genuine Christian woman, the silver communion set which we use to-day. Soon our beloved Bishop Wainwright, and other friends, started our building fund--more sympathy and confidence were shown in our undertaking; but ours was to be a slow and gradual growth. For five years we held on our way in our quiet upper room. Providence then led us to the Lecture Room of the Historical Society, where we at once established regular evening service with the voice. Here we gained new friends, some of whom have proved themselves friends indeed, in their self-sacrificing efforts to obtain for us this place of worship. The Provisional Bishop, and the clergy and laity of this city, on various occasions manifested their interest in our work, which seemed to steadily prosper. On the first of last October, the rector was enabled to resign his connection with the Institution for the Deaf and Dumb, in order to give himself more fully to parochial work. A little more than three weeks ago the grand event of our progress took place, in the purchase of this property. What remains for us, my dear brethren, to do, but to gather up our loins for renewed exertions in the work to which God has called us? Around our green mustard tree, so vigorously shooting upwards and outwards from the small seed which we planted well-nigh seven years ago, there is creeping the poisonous and deadly ivy of debt, whose miasma will eat into our very vitals, unless we strive manfully, faithfully, prayerfully, to cast it away from us. Circumstances made it our duty to take the step which we did in the purchase of this property, and we firmly believe that within a short time, God will put it into the hearts of the faithful to furnish us the means of freeing this parish from all debt, except the one of gratitude to Almighty God for his rich blessings, and to true-hearted friends for their sympathy and aid. Since we started, some of our loved ones have taken their departure to the mysterious abode not made with hands; let us believe that they mingle their joy with ours to-day. With precious memories of the past, and with bright hopes for the future, we occupy this day a noble position. It is none the less real, though we know not how we have reached it. Let us be faithful to our mission, and our Father in Heaven will continue to bless us. For the sake of his dear Son, this Church shall prove the gate to eternal life for many a dusty pilgrim on earth's toilsome way. Spiritual growth shall here go on, though we know not how, of which the fruit shall come to maturity within the walls of the celestial city. APPENDIX. The earliest attempts to give deaf-mutes a knowledge of written language were made by Pedro Ponce de Leon, a Spanish priest, about 1550; Juan Paulo Bonet, a monk of the order of Saint Benedict, who published the first treatise on deaf-mute instruction in Spain, in 1629; John Wallis, Professor of Mathematics in the University of Oxford, in 1650; George Dalgarno, master of a grammar school in Oxford, in 1680; Samuel Heinicke, who applied himself to the education of a deaf and dumb boy in Dresden, in 1754; Thomas Braidwood, who opened a school for deaf-mutes at Edinburgh, in 1760; and the Abbe De l'Epee who established at Paris, in 1760, the Institution which subsequently proved the alma mater of all our American Institutions. The early instructors of the deaf and dumb differed greatly in their theories. Some gave great prominence to teaching their pupils how to articulate letters and words, and to understand the motions of the lips. This was a mechanical process, dull and tedious. Others advocated the use of signs for objects, qualities and actions to serve as a medium of explaining the meaning of written or printed words, and also of conveying ideas in conversation, lectures, &c. All teachers, however, agreed in the necessity of having certain positions of the hands and fingers to represent the letters of the alphabet, so that words and sentences could be regularly spelled out. The sign-language and the manual alphabet are two entirely distinct means of conveying ideas. The Abbé De l'Epee originated the system of signs and adopted the single-handed alphabet which are now in use through all the institutions of the deaf and dumb in the United States. The Abbé Sicard succeeded this great benefactor of deaf-mutes, in 1789, and proved himself worthy to receive the mantle of his master. lie improved the sign-language, and perfected the art of which he was so bright an ornament. In 1816 he imparted the knowledge of this art to the late Rev. Thomas H. Gallaudet, of Hartford, Conn., who spent several months at the Paris Institution. After urgent entreaty the good Abbé consented that his favorite pupil, Mr. Laurent Clerc, should accompany Mr. Gallaudet to this country, to aid him in the labor,, he was about to undertake. Messrs. Gallaudet and Clerc arrived in this country on the 10th of August, 1816, and spent several months in giving information relative to their method of educating deaf-mutes. A sufficient amount of money having been raised, the American Asylum for the Deaf and Dumb was established at Hartford, Conn., and received its first pupils on the 15th of April, 1817. There are at the present time twenty State Institutions for this peculiar class of the community in different parts of this country, besides the Private School at Poughkeepsie, N. Y., and the Home for Young Deaf-Mutes in this city. These have educated several thousands of deaf-mutes, and must now have under instruction at least fourteen hundred pupils. Graduates of various of these institutions as well as of some in foreign lands, (chiefly, however, of the one in this city,) have become residents of this city and its suburbs, to the number of nearly one hundred and fifty. To these St. Ann's Church (the first with this speciality in Christendom) offers her spiritual oversight and care--affording them the opportunity of publicly worshipping God, in his sanctuary every Lord's day. Much good has thus far been done, for the rector has received upwards of fifty deaf-mutes to the communion. He has baptized twenty adult deaf-mutes, twenty-five children of deaf-mute parents, and one deaf-mute child of hearing parents. He has married fourteen deaf-mute couples. He has performed the burial service for nine deaf-mutes, and four children of deaf-mute parents. The rector has, moreover, accomplished something in a course of weekly lectures, towards improving the intellectual condition of his deaf-mute parishioners. He has also found situations for many who have been out of work. It would be going too much into detail to attempt to sketch, in this brief paper, all the good which has been done among the adult deaf-mutes of this community, by the Church whose exact position and aims are pointed out in the foregoing sermon. It is hoped that this movement may win the confidence of all who desire to glorify God, and promote the happiness of their fellow-men. It is hoped that "St. Ann's Church for Deaf-Mutes" may speedily be freed from the debt, now resting upon it, that-thus it may be placed where it can work to the best advantage in promoting the highest interests of those who have been so graphically described by one of their own number, as "the children of silence." Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Book. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Sermon Delivered Upon the Occasion of St. Ann's Church for Deaf-Mutes Commencing its Services at the Church in 18th Street, near Fifth Avenue, Seventh Sunday After Trinity, August 7, 1859, By the Rev. Thomas Gallaudet, Rector Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rev. Thomas Gallaudet Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived via <a href="http://anglicanhistory.org/">Project Canterbury</a> Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available George F. Nesbitt & Co., Printers and Stationers Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1859 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Text Type The nature or genre of the resource Book https://dev.jannellelegg.com/files/original/856daf3c592ecb640d06ae0d343847bc.png 8e73a25513581fa7260cb5fcc8c0bd17 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document CHURCH FOR THE DEAF AND DUMB. [By a brief notice in our last number, information was given concerning the undertaking of the Rev. Mr. Gallaudet, in behalf of the educated deaf mutes cf the city of New York. As an evidence that matters are going on toward a successful issue, We give the following report of a public meeting which was held on Thursday evening, the 3rd of March last, in the small chapel of the University; which has been sent to us for publication in the ANNALS EDITOR] AT half past seven o’clock, Rt. Rev. Dr. Wainwright, the Provisional Bishop of the Diocese of New a York, took the chair, and having opened the meeting with prayer, briefly stated the object which had called together so many friends of the deaf and dumb. He alluded to the large number of deaf mutes in the city who are deprived of the ordinary access to the means of grace, and said that they had assembled to consider a plane which had been proposed, to offer to this class of persons the privilege of public worship in their own language of signs. Having spoken of the qualifications of Mr. Gallaudet to enter upon this sphere of usefulness, and of the intimate social relations which existed between him and that portion of the community for. whom he desired specially to labor, the Bishop remarked, that this idea of establishing a church. for deaf mutes was not an untried scheme, for the experiment had already been tried for five months, in that very room, with a truly encouraging result. On motion of Gen. Wetmore, seconded by Dr. Peet, President of the New York lnstitutioni for the Deaf and Dumb, Professor Jacob Van Nostrand was appointed the Secretary of the meeting. [170] Mr. Gallaudet then came forward and spoke substantially as follows: Right Reverend Sir, Ladies and Gentlemen: It would be a pleasing task for me to- trace the rise and progress of the education of deaf mutes, from the establishment of the Institution at Hartford, Conn., to the one which has been recently founded in Louisiana, making fifteen now in active operation in different parts of the country; to tell of the persevering and self-denying labors of those who have consecrated their time and their talents to this great work; and to notice the various improvements which have been made in the process of shedding light upon minds so long shroud. ed in darkness; but time will not permit me to take up so vast a subject. I have called you together, my Christian brethren, that I may speak to you of a humble project of my own, and let me, I beseech you, tell a plain and unvarnished tale. When I make use of the pronoun I, do not consider me egotistical, but rather look upon me as an instrument in the hands of Providence; for really, when I look back upon What has been accomplished, it seems as if I had done nothing of myself. The successive events which have thus far taken place are simply these. In the summer of 1850, I was, in the providence of God, admitted to the precious privileges and great responsibilities of a minister of Christ. Soon afterward, my attention was particularly turned toward the deaf-mute residents of this city, and I felt it to be -my duty to do something for their improvement. Having obtained permission from the rector and vestry of St. Stephen’s Church to use the vestry-room, I appointed a weekly evening gathering of deaf mutes, at which I might use with them some short devotional exercises, explain to them a portion of Scripture, and give them some general information upon various topics of interest. For several Weeks the number in attendance was only four or five. But soon it increased so rapidly that we were obliged to seek out other quarters, and finally removed to the schoolroom, No. 59 Bond St., where the meetings are still held on Friday evening. The average attendance has been thirty or [171] thirty-five, there having been present on several occasions, fifty or sixty. At length the idea forced itself upon my- mind, that ought to attempt to gather these persons around me in pastoral relations, and to establish for them a church. This idea gained strength from time to time, and having obtained the unanimous consent of the rectors of the different Episcopal churches in this city, I commenced holding the regular services of our church on the first Sunday of October, 1852, in this room in which we are now assembled. I have the morning service with the voice, that the parents, children, other relatives and friends of deaf mutes, may have the opportunity of joining with them in forming one parish. The afternoon I devote to the deaf mutes, translating to them our service,-and preaching the same sermon which I use in the forenoon. The deaf mutes have apparently taken great interest in this service, and have been present several times to the number of seventy and eighty. The responses of the service are at present given only by Mr. Gamage, a deaf mute gentleman, connected with the Institution as an instructor, but I entertain the opinion that eventually, the whole congregation will be able to unite in them. The Holy Communion is administered on the third Sunday of every month, and among the communicants there are twelve deaf mutes. I have had occasion to use among this class of persons all the offices of our church, except that for the burial of the dead. I desire to express my gratitude for the great kindness which a has been shown toward my project on all sides, and especially--for the liberal appropriation of three hundred dollars, made by the vestry of Trinity Church for the payment of the rent of this chapel during the present year. The practical question now arises, shall we have —a church building in which to assemble for public worship, and attached to which there can be a lecture-room, reading-room, and library, for the moral and intellectual improvement of the persons whose cause I plead this evening? If I can secure a piece of ground, I have no doubt at all as to the feasibility of raising money enough to erect the church, and I shall be more than satisfied if the obtaining of the ground is [172] effected by this meeting. I do not ask for a large church~ two common lots will be amply sufiicient. May I not hope to have them speedily? After his address, at the request of the bishop, and with a view of showing the definite and precise character of the sign-language, Mr. Gallaudet translated the creed, explaining the particular significance of each sign as he proceeded, After which he repeated it, without interruption, in the same way as he would do in divine service. There were quite a number of deaf mutes present at this meeting, for the benefit of whom, Mr. Gallaudet reported the proceedings and speeches, in which they took a lively interest. Mr. Robert Gracie moved the following resolution: “Resolved, That a committee of twelve be appointed to counsel and assist Rev. Mr. Gallaudet, in carrying out the details of his undertaking.” Mr. Gracie expressed his interest in the work and his readiness to cooperate in it. Mr. Wetmore said it gave him pleasure to second the motion of his friend, Mr. Gracie. He had long been an attentive observer of the benevolent efforts of Mr. Gallaudet to promote the present and future welfare of the deaf and dumb, and was happy in the opportunity of bearing testimony to the merits of this most excellent enterprise. It would not be expected of him to speak of what had been done, or what was yet to be accomplished for the benefit of that interesting portion of the human family. There sat beside him one far better qualified to discuss that subject, and whose opinions would be entitled to much greater weight than any which he, Mr. W., could advance. The gentleman to whom he referred—President Peet—-had endeared himself to every friend of deaf-mute education; his name had become memorable in the annals of science; and his works of benevolence would secure to him a monument more enduring than marble. Mr. Wetmore said he was proud of the city in which his lot was cast, for the number and the excellence of its chari- [173] table and religious institutions, He sincerely hoped that these good works would be still further extended, and that among the first to receive assurance of a cordial and adequate support, would be that so ably presented to the notice of the meeting by Gallaudet. After some further observations, Mr. Wetmore expressed his earnest hoped that those who shared in the wealth and public spirit of the community, would bid Mr. Gallaudet God-speed in his undertaking. Gen. J. Watson Webb, editor of the Courier and Enquirer, then moved the following resolution : "Resolved, That the object brought before this meeting by Rev. Thomas Gallaudet, is one calculated to call forth the cordial encouragement and support of this community.” ln moving this resolution, Gen. ,Webb said, that though he had come to this meeting feeling not a little interested in its object, yet it had been with a belief that no such plan was at present feasible. He was now satisfied on that point. The statements of Mr. Gallaudet had removed all his doubts and difficulties. The object should receive his hearty advocacy and aid; and he had no doubt that the liberality of the citizens of New York would soon bring the experiment to a successful issue. The resolution was seconded by Dr. Peet, who spoke as follows: From my position it may be expected, that I should express some opinion in relation to the enterprise, to promote, which, is the object of our present meeting. The deaf-mute population of this city, numbering as has been stated, from a hundred to a hundred and thirty, is made up for the most part of those who have been inmates of the institution under my care ; the remainder are foreigners principally from Germany: and the British Isles, and those who have been instructed in other American institutions. It were unnatural to suppose that, after laboring for so many years to bring, them from the lowest point, I had almost said, of intellectual existence, to the dignity of social and thinking beings, when they leave us we should cease [174] to feel an interest in their welfare. As a son, who has reached his majority, leaves the home of his childhood, and goes——it may be far away——to work out his own destiny, is followed .by the benedictions and prayers of his anxious parents; so these graduates of our institution continue to be the objects of our earnest solicitude, and to receive, as circumstances may require, our counsel and encouragement wherever, in the providence of God, their lot may be cast. We have in our institution no church organization. To incorporate such a feature into our system of instruction would not be politic or wise. Our pupils come to us from different denominations of Christians, and we do not directly interfere with the peculiarities of their religious belief. But it must not hence be inferred that religion is not inculcated, or that we fail to bring to our aid its sanctions in our system of government and instruction. The Bible, which is acknowledged by all sects, is the broad platform on which we stand. We teach the historic truths which it reveals; the existence and attributes of its great Author; the relations which subsist between him and his creatures, and the duties which on their part grow out of these relations. We trace the lives of those “who through faith and patience have inherited the promises.” We explain its divine precepts, its precious promises, its awful warnings. In short, we hold up this sacred book, which inculcates individual, personal accountability, and reveals the conditions of our acceptance with God, as the only rule of faith and practice. With minds stored with such truths and such principles of action, they leave us, and our responsibility ceases. Many of them are pious, and join such churches as they, or their friends may select. Others, still, by the blessing of God, on the perusal of his word and the simple lectures to which they attended on the Sabbath while at school—a copy of which they carry away with them—become converted, and attach themselves to the company of the redeemed. Most of them are isolated and widely separated from each other; and though they may be constant attendants upon the public [175] ministrations of the sanctuary, are yet precluded by the nature of their infirmity, from the privilege of social worship. But in this citythe case is different. Here is the home of a considerable number, Which is increased by imrnigrations from the country and from abroad——influenced by alike motive that leads professional and business men to resort hither. What reason can exist for withholding from them the means of grace within the reach of their more favored brethren who hear; the social and public worship of God; a pastor to break to them the bread of life——-to visit them in their afflictions——to gather their children into a Sunday-school—and to instruct and guide them in their way to heaven? To neglect them would be a dereliction of duty. ‘Said our Saviour, “the poor -ye have with you always, and whensoever ye will ye may do them good.” The deaf mute may be embraced in this category, and during the period of his earthly ministry, no class of the afflicted received from him more compassionate attentions than they. In their deprivation and comparative obscurity, they are less influenced -by public opinion than other men. But like other men they are susceptible to sympathy and kindness. In a great city like this, where temptation meets them at every" corner, they are in danger of being enticed to places of improper resort, and liable to contract habits, and vices, and diseases, which will prove their ruin. Hence, they should be sought out, and encouraged to place themselves under the protecting shield of the gospel. It was remarked by Dr. Franklin, that the influence of the ‘Sabbath Would be great, if it produced no other effect than ‘to induce‘ men to wash their faces and hands and put on clean linen. But how mighty must this influence be, if, in addition to the formation of habits of personal cleanliness, it were to interrupt their worldly associations, and lead their minds to the contemplation of those great truths which pertain to their everlasting well-being. Should a place of public Worship for deaf mutes be permanently established in this city, some, who would not otherwise go any where, might be induced to come at first from [176] motives of curiosity, and finding its exercises interesting and instructive, might, by a little encouragement, become constant attendants. The distance of the Institution from the mass of the population, unpleasant weather, and the necessity of using a public conveyance, must render it inconvenient, if not impracticable, at times, even for those who value religious instruction, to be regular in their attendance upon the services of our chapel. But not only in a religious point of view is the enterprise in question important, but the collateral advantages are by no means inconsiderable. The deaf mute needs a friend to whom he can look for encouragement in his daily employment——one whom he can consult in the purchase and sale of property, in the execution of contracts, to see that he is not overreached and defrauded, and make explanations so as to secure a good understanding between him and his employer. But we derive an argument in favor of this undertaking from its indirect advantages, by contrasting the condition of the adult deaf and dumb, in London for instance, where no provision exists for their religious instruction and personal visitation. At the lowest computation, there are in that city one thousand deaf mutes, and the number has been estimated as high as fifteen hundred, a majority of whom may, perhaps, have been in some one or other of the English schools. In those schools pupils are received at a younger, and consequently leave at an earlier age, than in our American institutions. This course of policy is dictated by a desire to apprentice them at trades at the proper age—-—for such is the tone of public sentiment in England, that no deaf mute can find employment as a journeyman, unless he has passed through a regular apprenticeship. From the fact that the mind of a deaf mute is developed more slowly than that of a hearing child, it must be evident that his attainments, on leaving school at the age of fourteen or fifteen, must be very imperfect, even under the best intellectual training. Added to this his want of practical knowl- [177] edge.— the contrast between the workshop and the school— and the imperfect medium of intercourse between him and his master— it is not surprising that he should become impatient and dissatisfied. This feeling, which may have been produced or increased, in some cases, by the treatment of the master himself, must render him less attentive and faithful. Hence the master’s interests become affected—misunderstanding ensues— the indentures are broken, and the boy leaves his place. Such cases—and they are not unfrequent-— are deplorable; but those of the uninstructed still more so. In view of the destitution of this large class of persons, a society was formed a few years ago for their benefit. I had the pleasure of attending a meeting of its committee in the summer of 1851, convened to inquire if something could not be done to invigorate it, which, even then, had fallen into decay. Some of the features embodied in its programme of operations were impracticable, and hence too expensive and unwieldy. I have recently received intelligence that it has been given up. But had it confined itself to the two objects which I trust are contemplated in this undertaking, viz., biblical instruction and worship on the Sabbath, and a kind visitation and encouragement in their secular affairs, it would have proved an efficient agency for good. But though, in contrasting the condition of the deaf and dumb in this city, with that of those in the great metropolis of England, the advantage may be found on the side of the former, by reason of the difference in the usages of society, the conventional rules which regulate labor, and the greater experience and practical tact in some handicraft, which our pupils have acquired while under instruction; yet it is not such as to exempt them from trials and embarrassments, or render undesirable the interposition of kind oflices by. some friend and counselor. And who can better perform such offices than he to whom they are accustomed to look as their spiritual guide and pastor? One word more, Mr. President, and I have done. Nearly thirty-six years ago, the system of deaf-mute instruction was introduced into this country by the Rev. Thomas H. Gallaudet, [178] who first employed the language of signs as the medium of devotion and of social and public worship. In every institution which has since been established, this feature is embodied in its system of instruction. The son, following in the footsteps of the father, is the first to organize a church of the deaf and dumb, and institute a form of service conducted in this silent language addressed only to the eye. May it be his happiness and reward to know, “when the Lord writeth up the people, that this man was born there.” With these remarks I cordially second the resolution. The next resolution was then moved by Rev. Dr. Haight, professor in the Episcopal General Theological Seminary. “Resolved, That St. Ann’s Church for the deaf mutes be commended to the favorable consideration of the clergy and laity of this city and vicinity, with the earnest expectation that its services may, ere long, be held in an appropriate ed. ifice, consecrated. to Almighty God.” Dr. Haight maintained that it was manifestly the duty of the Church, at once to press forward and occupy any field which the hand of Providence had evidently opened before her. Here they found such a case. The field was ready; there was no one else prepared or desirous to occupy it. There was the man, whose peculiar training had made him, of all others, the fittest for the execution of a work like this; and it was therefore the.bounden duty of the Church to strengthen his hands, and support him freely and fully. But besides the naked duty, it was a case singularly interesting, and qualified to enlist the feelings and sympathies of the community at large. He gave it his hearty approbation, and promised to use his best efforts to insure its success. The resolution was seconded by Rev. G. T. Bedell, rector of the Church of the Ascension, who warmly commended the design, and spoke favorably of Mr. Gallaudet. It was the duty of the church toimprove the advantage thus held out to her. He alluded to the isolation of the deaf and dumb, and the fact that they were beyond the reach of the ordinary means of grace. The gospel is now made to reach to distant heathen nations. But, without the execution of [179] this design, we should eventually have among us a class of unfortunates, who would be more inaccessible to the gospel than even the heathen themselves. Mr. John Carlin, the distinguished deaf-mute artist, delivered a brief address in the sign-language, which was translated by Prof. Bartlett. Mr. Carlin said that though he was a Presbyterian himself, yet he rejoiced in the privilege afforded him of public worship through the ministrations of Mr. Gallaudet, and hoped that this movement might result in great good to all deaf mutes. Prof. Van Nostrand very briefly expressed his good-wishes for the success of the undertaking, and pointed out some of the important advantages which must thereby accrue to that portion of the community, in whose welfare he and his colleagues took such a deep interest. He cordially concurred in the remarks of Dr. Peet. The resolutions were unanimously adopted. A gentleman then rose and said that though unaccustomed to speak in public, he could not refrain from expressing his interest in the undertaking, and pledged himself to raise five hundred dollars in furtherance of the object. Gen. Wetmore stated that he was authorized by Dr. Peet to say, that he would give an exhibition of the pupils of the Institution, the net proceeds of which would be devoted to the proposed church. The president of the meeting having been authorized to appoint the committee, made it to consist of the following gentlemen : The Rev. Drs. Haight, Vinton and Cutler; Rev. Messrs. Bedell, Geer and Weston; Messrs. Wetmore, Webb, Gracie, Curtiss, Weeks and Winthrop. Bishop Wainwright, Dr. Peet and Mr. Augustin Averill were subsequently added to this committee. On motion of Dr. Peet the meeting adjourned. [180] CHURCH FOR THE DEAF AND DUMB The undersigned, appointed a Committee, at a meeting held on Thursday, the third day of March, instant, to consider the expediency of providing a permanent place of worship for the deaf and dumb, submit the following statement: The number of the deaf and dumb, at present residing in this city, and who are chiefly the graduates of our Institution, is not far from one. hundred. This class of persons will increase with the increase of the general population, so‘ that instead of being reckoned by tens, as they now are, the time is not remote, when they will be counted by hundreds; for the same motives, which induce professional and business men to resort hither, will also lead them to select the city as the place of their residence. Since it must be obvious, from the nature of their infirmity, that they can not enjoy the privilege of public worship, conducted in the ordinary mode through the medium of vocal speech, it is the dictate of Christian philanthropy to make provision to meet their spiritual wants, by the erection of a church edifice, and by instituting a form of service adapted to their condition, in which they can participate intelligibly and profitably through the medium. of their own vernacular language of signs. No man can habitually absent himself from the ministrations of God’s house, without endangering his best interests for eternity; and the deaf and dumb, though compelled from necessity to forego these privileges, are not an exception to this remark, especially, as some of them are wholly untaught, and others still have too imperfect acquaintance with language to understand written discourse. Their only means, then, for religious instruction and improvement is through the language of action. But not to dwell upon the importance of this enterprise, in a religious point of view, which none can question, there are many collateral advantages which plead earnestly in its behalf. It is reasonable to hope that it will lead them to a better observance of the Lord’s day; withdraw them from temptation, or give them strength to resist it; inculcate the virtues of industry, frugality, temperance; promote their intellectual improvement, and by awakening mutual sympathy, prompt to acts of charity and benevolence. This undertaking is not to be regarded in the light of an experiment merely. For five months past a small congregation of deaf mutes has been assembled on the Lord’s day, in the small chapel of the University, which enjoys the ministrations of the Rev. Thomas Gallaudet, one of the professors in our Institution, through whose commendable efforts it has been gathered. A Church has been organized under the sanction of the Provisional Bishop of the Diocese; the Communion has been celebrated, and there are several prepared to present themselves for’ ‘Confirmation. In view of the foregoing brief statement of the wants of the deaf and dumb, and of what has already been done in their behalf, the way is prepared for an urgent appeal to the benevolent and wealthy of our citizens for funds to erect a Church for their benefit. To secure this object the sum of twenty thousand dollars is needed. The appeal is made in the confident belief that it will-be heard and answered. No class of the afllicted, during the personal ministrations of our Saviour, received from him more compassionate attentions than they. [181] By the blessing of God on this instrumentality, their temporal interests will be promoted, and they will be taught to look with the eye of faith to that better land, where tears shall be wiped from all faces, and where the ears, closed to all earthly music, shall waken to the symphonies of angels’ harps. "Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.” JONA. M. WAINWRIGHT, CYRUS CURTIS, BENJAMIN C. CUTLER, ROBERT D. WEEKS, BENJAMIN I. HAIGHT, PROSPER M. WETMOBE, GREGORY T. BEDELL, BENJAMIN R. WINTHROP, FRANCIS VINTON, HARVEY P. PEET, G. JARVIS GEER, ROBERT GRACIE, SULLIVAN H. WESTON, AUGUSTIN AVERILL, J. WATSON WEBB, W. A: SPENCER. New York, March 14, 1353. *** Subscriptions will be gratefully received by either of the above named Committee, or by Mr. Averill, who has kindly consented to act as Treasurer. His address is No. 47 South Street. 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