Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-07-30
LOCAL AFFAIRS.


Our readers will learn with regret that this
gentleman, who has had pastoral charge OF
the Lutheran Church for the past three or
four wears. has been compelled to resign in
consequence of Ill health Mr. Klink, du-
rino his residence here, has been lnstru-
mental in building up the Lutheran Church
in an unexampled degree, it having risen
from comparatively small congregation to
first class one, while at the same time
harmony and general good feeling prevail
ed. We still think that the members OF
this church made serious error in not fol-
lowing up a suggestion we made year ago
that they should temporarily fill his place
by employing a substitute for six or elght
months, and by continuing his salary enable
him by cessation from mental labor to re-
gain his usual health, for however estima-
bic his successor may prove, we doubt
whether any one can be found so we'll adap-
ted to fill the relation OF pastor TO that
church. As it is, however-the climate
evidently disagreeing with his constitution
we part from him and his family with Il
sincere regret that circumstances should
have rendered it necessary but trust by
doing so, he may not only regain his health,
but find sphere of usefulness during the
remainder of his probation on earth as sat
isfactory as his ministrations have been
here
The resignation was handed in on Sun
day last, after the communion service, after
which the Council passed the following
preamble and resolutions:
! WHEREAS, Our beloved Pastor, Rev. C. NJ.
| Klink has been the subject Of a series Of
Affections for the past three years, and feel
! ing convinced, land also being advised by his
| physician that continuance of his labOrs
would render his recovery to health and
strength in this locality still mere difficult,
/ he has been induced to tender his resignation
therefore,
ReSoIced. That we deeply lament the eau
ses which have induced our much esteemed
Pastor to take this STEP in the midst of his
usefulness and successful administration of
his sacred calling; and we accept it only in
view of the above causes.
ResOlred, That as he has determined to
! leave this field Of labor he will carry with
! him our united sympathy and confidence as a
man, citizen, Christian and Pastor, and our
| best wishes for the health and prosperity of
himself and family; and if God in his mercy
should bless the means made use Of to restore
him to his wonted vigor, may he long live to
bless the church on earth with his works Of
| love.
Resolred, That under the blessing Of God
we have been greatly prospered as church
and people under his miniStrations; have
risen from a small to large and influential
congregation; and our intercourse as Pastor
and people has always been of thar confiden-
! tal, profitable, courteous, and chris,,an kind,
that should ever characterize that relation.
Resotred, That although it is painful to
sunder the ties thus abruptly which have so
| long bound Pastor and people together, yet
we are assured that if we are faithful, we
shall meet again IN the church triumphant in
/ Heaven.
We understand that an invitation has
| been extended to Rev Mr. Baker of Altoona
to fill the vacancy created by Mr. Klink' 5
resignation.