The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1837-11-14
For THE CALIFORNIAN.

INSTALLED, over tho Congregational Church in
Burke, on the 9Th inst Rev. II. w. DUNCAN. Ex-
ercises follows:-viz. Introductory prayer by
Rev. VIM. Scales Of Lyndon; Sermon by Rev. ]
Johnson of ST. Johnsbury, from Jcre. L: IL; In.
stang prayer by Rev. I. Hall of Waterford Charge
to the Pastor by Rev, d. A. Jones of Danville; Fe-
lowship of the Churchs by Rev. T. HALL Address to
the Church by Rev. J. Morse of St. Johnsbury;
Concluding prayer by Rev. S. Martin of Concord;
Benediction by the Pastor. The performances OF
the choir were very respectable.
The day was one of peculiar interest to the Oh,
in Burke; the transactions of which, they will UNI
doubtedly long remember. This to those acquaint-
cd with their history, was not unexpected, 1t was
new era to them. They had struggled along, n
midst discouragemens, disappointments and diff
culties from the time of their organization into a
Church, until that day; having never enjoyed the
blessings of pastor. Until about eg hteen months
ago, they were connected with the other demon
nations in the town, scarcely TO be visible as
Church. They had, few years since, united with
Baptsts, Methodsts and Unversalists in erecting
meeting house. OF this, they owned, and still
own, one fourth of The right of occupancy. AS n
matter OF course, owning but part of n house, and
having become habu0ted to the custom of attend
ing worship with others, when they had no minis.
ter OF their own denomination, they have not felt
until lately, the importance of being distinct, rs Il
denomination; nor Of making effort to sustain by
themselves, the ordinances of grace AT length
hoWeve they became satisfied that this was their
duty Accordingly, having, by the aid of the V ID.
NJ Society obtained the labors of their present pas
tor Tor half OF the time, they resolved that they
would hold meetings ecery Mbbath, whether they
had minister or not. This roso ution, as might
be expected, produced considerable agitation in the
town. They we're accused Of having broken aud
destroyed, "the Christian Union so happily existing
between the different denominations of professors"
Butt having, as they believed, taken this step from
a sense of duty, and desire to promote the glory
of God, and the good of souls; they steadfas ad.
hered to their Purpose-hired the village school
house, at one dollar per month, in which TO meet
until they could fit up house OF worship of their
own. They had now taken the decided step They
saw what they must do They went to work to-
gether They completed their house, with n little
foreign asslstanceand succeeding in their efforts
so much beyond their anticipatons, they
TO attempt to settle pastor. They gave
Mr. Duncan, who had made sacrifices for them, and
labored with them for almost three and half years.
a unanimous call to become spiritual guide to them
He accepted their invitation. A council was con-
vencd on the 9TH, and in the forenoon of the Sh
the new meeting house solemnly dedicated to
the worship of Almighty God, Father, Son, and
Holy Ghost; and in the afternoon having been for
about thirty gears sheep without n shepherd thew
were blessed of the LORD with can ascension gift
'And they said, we will will love thee o LoRp.
our strength. The LORD is our Rock and our For
ress, and our Deverc,; God, our Strength, in
oh0m' ace a0iH trust; our buckler, and the horn of
our salvation, and our high tower. We have trust.
cd in His mercy; and hearts shall ioce in His
salvation We will sing unto the LORD, because he
hath dealt bountifuily with u.s.
A MEMBER COUNCIL.