The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-01-15
From the Indiana Morning Journal
Rev. p. -. Gurley.

In Yesterdays Journal we copied an article from the
Dayton Gazette announcing MIR. Gurley's determination
to accep, the call made upon him by the church at
Washington city. In the journal OF that city find the
following given by Mr. Gurley for thus accepting
the call As Mr. q. has many friends in this State we
give them
Mr. BELOVED peorLH: One OF the hardest duties of
my life il now before me. May God help me to dis
charge it in his fear and Tor his glory. t.. M F.. =
On last sabbath morning told you that the question.
Shall go 10 Washington to labor for Christ, or shall
remain in Dayton had been 10 me the most serious
and perpleSng question Of personal duty ! had ever
been called to consider ALEC told you that, after long
and anxious deliberations, had concluded 10 remain
Dayton With the light then bad. perhaps that eonclu
sion was correct ) perhaps It was not announced u
with many misgvngs known only 10 myself and to God
and after the announcement through the remainder
Of the Sabbath those misgivngs increased with the
lapse OF time. and became unhappy felt that perhaps
had refused 10 bear The voice and follow the headings
of Providence On the following Monday and TUESDAY,
before bad written The d-cl,nston which had intended
to sc nd 10 the Church. received xpeced
municaiions from Washington, so remarkable in their
character strong in their arguments and appeals and
50 significant Indications OF the will OF God, that felt
10 be my solennduy TO reconsider the whole question
TO look al il and very carefully that might know
of truth what the Great Head and King OF Zion wonld
have me do. have nsisered the question: have
looked al il anew, with earnest prayernl reflection
and, in doing, have clearly TO the conc nson
that must my desis,on That God has called
10 go and labor for His cause and glory in Washington
city, can no longer doubt for moment. The is
clear; the evidence. 10 my own mind, ia full and ess
BILE ! must yield 10 H. or do violence 10 my conscience
and sin against my God. must go be unhappy This
decision is final, and in making IL | fna peace be.
lieve il is The peace which God gives 10 His people,
when al the cost Of many sacrhces and in the face Of
many difficulties and dangers they resolve do their duty
And now, my beloved people, you must acqaesce 10
this decision, and say to me, Go, and The Lord be with
thee" You may think me mistaken. greatly, strangely
Mistaken bat beseech you lay not a single obstacle
10 my way Trouble with uuavaiIng Arguments
and cnirea,ies Deal gently with ore whose hear, will
bleed and Quver with agony be leaves you and while
he goes The name OF Jesus to occupy most reepons.
BILE and difficult position for he glory, follow him with
your sympa,hts your kndes wishes, and your prayers
My pastoral conoexion with you has been pleasant,
exceedingly pleasant | have loved you ALL and loved
you well, and you have given me love and kindness in
return. In all my ministry among you have aimed At
your highest sprpaf welfare, and far my labors
have been successful 10 God he all the praise shall
cave you IN the confidence tina, The " Bishop of your
souls" who has cared and provided for you heretofore
will not orsake you now. Under shepherds may leave
you, but the Great aud Good Shepherd will be with you
10 the end Trust in HIM; ccave Him your near.
est uuesi, mightesl Helper and lie will comfort ycut
hearts. supply your need, and do for you exceeiig
abundsnily above all that you ask think" Unto HIN
ne glory in the church throughout all ages, world with
out end Amen