Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1877-08-23

Pursuant 10 letters missYe from the Con.
gregstional Church and Society of Els
worth an Ecclesiastical Council convened
In Ellsworth, Aug. IL, to approve the dis.
solution of the pastoral relation OF the Rev
). Tenney, d. D., TO that church, and slso
to examine and ordaln Rev. c. J. II. Ropes
Ms pastor.
The Council was composed OF the follow
members. Rev. VIM. Forsyth and Dele
gate Edward Swssey, Bucksport, Rev. A.
X. Plummer, Mt. Desert, Delegate Joseph
Huxley, Bluehill Rev. L. A. Loring
Foxcroft; Rev. A. Loring, do; Prof. J. II.
Thayer. Andover, Mass. The Council WAS
organized by choice of A. Loring as Mod
orator, and ii. A. Lorlng as Scribe. The
Session was then opened by reading OF
scripture and PRAYER by the Moderator
The record Of the resignation of the Rev
S. Tenney, d. d. as pastor of the Church,
and the action OF the church accepting the
same WAS read, and the Council approved
OF the same. Tie following Resolutions
were unanimously adopted by the Council.
Resoi0ed-Tnat sfter so long and so pleasant
Az acquaintance with Rev. Sewall Tenney, ID.
ID. the retiring pastor of th. church.-We do
deeply regret. that he now feels the necessity
OF retirirg from the active duties of the chris
tisn ministry.
Resotred-Thst we as an Ecclesiastical Coun-
ell, would here record. our high appreciation
OF the ability, piety and faithfulness with which
he has discharged the duties of his long aud
successful psstorate with this church and peo-
plei and maintained so cordial and useful n
connection with our County and State denum-
national organization.
The proceedings of the Ellsworth Church
and parish regarding the call OF c. j. III.
Ropes to the pastorste and the acceptance
OF the same by him were then reviewed
and approved. All Evangelical clergymen
present were invited to sit with the Coun-
Gil and participate in the examination Of
the candidate. Mr.. Ropes then presented
his certificate of Church Membe rship and
license to preach the Gospel, by the An
dover association. The Council then ex-
amined the candidate in respect to his re-
ligious experience, call to preach, and his
views of christian doctrine and practice.
After full and free examination the Coun-
Gil unanimously voted them satisfactory.
and voted to proceed to ordain him as pas
tor.
ORDINATION.
The ordination services were held in the
church in the evening and were attended
by large congregation in spite of the mud
and rain. The following was the
ORDER OF SERVICES.
Anthem, BY the Choir.
Reading of the result of Council.
By the Scribe.
Introductory prayer
Reading of the scripture.
Singing. By the Congregation.
ane:-Missionsry Chant"
Go. labor on spend and be SPENT
Thy joy to do the Fathers will;
1t is the way the Master went;
Should not the servant tread il still.
Go, labor on, enoug h while here,
II he should praise thee, if He deign
Thy willing heart to mark and cheer:
No toll for Him shall be in vain.
Toll on, and in thy toll rejoice
For toll comes rest, for exile, home;
Soon shalt thou hear the Bridegroom's voice,
The midnight peal: Behold / comet.
Prof. J. Il. Thayer, ,. D., Andover, Mass.
Anthem, By the Choir.
Kev. 8. Tenney, D. D.. Ellsworth.
Charge to the Pastor,