The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1865-08-03
RESIGNATION Of Rev. H. M. Thompson.

, The following correspondence was handed to
US for publication la,t week, but was unavoida'
bly, crowded out by other matters. The cores
pondence speaks for itself.
KEEosHA, June IL, 1865.
To the WarGens!and Vestrymen of 81. Matthev'
Church, Kenssha.
GEErLEMls II herewith present you my
resignation of the Rectorship of st. Matthew Z
Psrieh, to take effect on the let of October next
The duties of my Profess6 rship and my work
NJ editor of the ~ w. Church have. from the
frst. intortered With my proper duties as your
Rector, to a degree which oppressed me very
greatly. Though you kindly bore with my
| shortcomings. and encouraged me in ever,
way. / have been always conscious that this
large Perish required more labor than was
giving or could give. It needed a resident
Rector Only Pastor. on the ground could do
his work satisfactorily. This position, it hae
been understood, / could not assume. Ny
work OF teaching ard of writing. has seemed to
all, on whose judgment rely, as the work am
best fitted for.
Oflate the conviction has been growing upon
me- that was burdened too heavily, that, even
the strongest constitution could not always en-
dure the strain to which l was subjected. The
Trustees of Nashotsh Theological Seminary
have required me to devote myself entirely to
my duties under them. My way seems clear.
my duty plain and so with great reluctance
offer you my resignation.
do it, | say sincerely, with the keenest feel
ing of regret. If ever Pastor has been kindly
treated by his people, have been by you.
remember no act, no word. no whisper that
could give me offense. Ihave hundred kind.
ly memories. You have been kind, generous.
considerate to me in the highest degree. There
has been perfect confidence between US. /
have had no want you did not stand ready to
supply. l carry you all in my memory and my
prayers. l always shall.
My connection with st. Matthews has been
one of the happiest experiences of my life.
Your beautiful city has been a home TO me-
Your hands have always grasped mine in cor
dial welcome l shall miss you greatly. We
have gone through the dark days of our
Country together. We have mourned together,
we have rejoced together. In all things We
nave been one. One in love for the Church OF
God. one In love for the land God gave us to
preserve tcr humanity. shall sorely miss your
faces, and your greetings in the time to come.
have tried to do my duty towards you. j
am conscious of many failures | am also in
good hope, nevertheless, that my labor has NOT
been in vain. 1t have brought light or com>
fort or strength or clsarness to any shall thank
God. / ask your lenient judgments l ask fur
Sveness wh en- l have offended. from the young
est or the oldest, from the smallest or the great
eft, humbly ask my Masters for all my fell.
dres. May they stand in the way of no souls
salvation.
The Interests of your Parish commend to
your con inued care, and, especially the great
interest of the promising School JUST begun
,mong you. Yvu need an able, energetic and
devoted Pastor. l trust you will consult wisely
10 secure such an one
Through you Itake farewell of the Parish you
represent. May Gods richest blessings rest on
you all my dear friends and brethren In the
Providence of God this will probably be the last
Parish that will call me Pastor. feel the res
ignation the more on that account.
Pray for me that in the other work 10 which
turn / may do good service to GoD and my
brethren.
While memory lasts shall never forget you.
While bow before Con l shall never cease to
pray for you. While have a heart to appre-
ciate kindness and open hsartedness I shall nev>
or cease to feel grateful to you.
May God bless you and keep you, and His
protecting hand always rest over you and all
my friends in Kenosha.
Truly and sincerely, your servant
in the Church of God.
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