excerpt from 'Transcript of the diaries of Henry Croswell' pp. 349 (102 words)
excerpt from 'Transcript of the diaries of Henry Croswell' pp. 349 (102 words)
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O[rgan]. – Large, fine and perfectly played by Birch MB. H[ymns]. – The Anthem was Psalm 23 and "For ever with the Lord …" Both were a great treat. C[hoir]. – Large with splendid voices. I have never heard better. The music is Anglican (Cathedral) and softly played. [The congregation numbered] 1,000 nearly – […] All crowded the aisles until the service begun; then there was a rush when the the [sic] seats were all open and free. S[ermon]. – We didn't stop. […] M[iscellaneous]. – It is curious what makes this such a popular church. I suppose the singing and that it is a fashionable High Church. |
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