Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1876-11-07
MIR. McCLAIN's FAREw ELL.

Rev. Josiah MClain, pastor of the
Presbyterian Church in this town,
having received and accepted a call
from the church of that demnomina.
ton in Carson, preached his farewell
sermon in Eureka on last Sunday
night. AT the conclusion of the SER
mon, John Horn assembled the pulpit
and announced Mr.. McClain's intend
ed departure to the congregation, and
that a set of resolutions expressive of
the esteem in which he was held by
the congregation, friends and attend
ants of tbs church, and their regret::at
parting with the pastor, would be
read ron the pulpit, which was done
by Mr.. Richard, one of the trustees of
the church. After the reading of the
resolutions, MIR. McClxin bid adieu to
the congregation in Il few feeling
words, expressing his gratitude for the
liberal support and encouragement he
had received during his ministry and
his qualification at the good work &C.
compl'shed during the TWO years Of
his p~astorate, and bidding all Il kind
farewell. Following are the resolu-
ticns as read by Mr.. Rickard;
WHEREAS, The Rev. Josiah Nc
Claim has received and accepted a call
from the trustees of our sister church
at Carson, and has Withdrawn from
tie pastorate OF the Eureka church,
and
WHEREAS, The reverend gentleman
Is in a few days to take his departure
from this pastorate for his new field of
labor, be it
Doo<J,y That ~ k1,r to~
members, and attendants of the Eu-
reka Presbyterian Church, in meeting
assembled, recognize in our beloved
pastor a man of christian and minis
ierial character, one erninently quail
fled by his ability, discretion, holy life
and devotion to his Masters work to
to he useful in any position to which
the Providence OF God may call him,
and we most warmly commend him to
the confidence of the churches.
We express our great grief at the
loss which not only this church but
the entire community suffers in con
sequence of the sunderment of this
pastoral relation, and we give our
cheerful testimony of the high esti-
mate of Brother McClain, both as a
pastor and a preacher, and hope that
is preparing him for yet greater
works-for lie has proven himself a
workman that needeth not to be asham-
ed.
For nea rly three years he has labor
patiently amongst US. At his CON-
ing he found much to discourage a new
beginner; but, Notwithstanding the OBJ
which beset him in all direc-
tons, he applied himself diligently
and faithfully to the task, and now
hat the time has come when we. are to
say adieu, he has the great satisfaction
of reviewing what has been accom-
plished during the time he has so la
boriously striven in this portion of the
great vineyard.
Amongst us he has enjoyed the I'M
friendship of all. To the
members and attendants oil his church
will his loss he severely felt; the so
cial and the family circle will miss
him, for he has endeared himself to
the hearts of all. His noble figure in
the pulpit, his earnest appeals to sin.
ners and his comforting and cheering
words to the Christian and believer
will ever remain impressed fresh in
our memory.
Eureka's loss is Carson's gain, and for
the reverend gentleman we bespeak
a hearty, cordial welcome from new
friends and associations; and to those
whom he will hereafter mingle with,
to the church hat has called him, do
we heartily recommend him IS one
whom all can confide in as a gentle
man, a Christian and a pastor.
At the conclusion Of the reading Of
the above by r. Richard, one Of the
trustees Of the church, the congrega-
ton were requested to express them
selves, and upon q vote being taken
the resolutions met with the hearty
and unanimous Endorsement of all
present. JOHN Horn, Elder.
REUBEN RICHARD,
HIRAM JOHNSON,
MALCOLM MCOUAIa.