New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-05
RELATIONS OF PASTOR AND PEOPLE.
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The frs sermon OF the Rev. Warren Z.
Hubbard the new rector OF Pius Episcopal Church,
a, Clinton and C.rTolsis., Brooklyn, vas preached In
that church yesterday morning The Rev Dir. Hubbard
isauatyc Of Brooklyn about 80 years OF age, anu his
first parish, which lie left 20 accept The call to Brookhh
was ~ Seneca FAILS y. Y. 81. PduIS Church mas Deeh
without rector Tor about year The last rector the
Rev Dr.. f. +. browne, is connected temper rl} VIVA
church in Grcouiont The text Of Nh iiubDard's ser
mon was Hebrews xiii. Z: Remember them which
have the Iuc over you. who have spoken unto You the
word cod whose faith follow. considering the END oi
their conversation" An outline O the sermon IS here
given:
Tie persons 20 whom obedience is to be given are The
spiritual guides of the church There are diverse phrases
appropriate to them in the Bbc but the term leaders,
guides, or captains seems most comprehensive. The
church has always had Leaders towhOm obedience IL due
Upon them the welfare Of the church greatly depends,
and they give strict account OF their work. Pei
soua respect depends srcaty personal character but
ministers 10 he respected In their official capacity
They must not give heed 10 strange doctrines H. A. con
tTary suppose that any Of Clrsts disciples
may dispense WIN tdS proper opcutlc' rue oigct, 81
thi +, taat may stars out with proper I'M
Outstanding aud labor together IN TIE unity of ne spirit
IL has pleased yOa 10 cal nae To th' parish III lhs 'ci
mOh intend simply 10 show my IleNs Oh our mutual
relations. TArrc must De- one recognized head No booy
OF men en- Work together "ltHout "a lthcr' ,I.Ntp
pari-h must have spiritual guide VINO 80 az ioi this
position the rcctoi lie should be recognized - me
lead aud IH' decisions ahollh DC ltsle'tou' ~.
should not bc moro thdu ono head OF any charge Inc
alone the power al experimenting the
affairs OF parish. Tue con .rcaton recognizing MS
cndrTsnip be- III. friehds. lie may not 40 some
biuss rs some members 81 the church THINK BEST Bht
lr needs their good viii. DscOrls ana dsseiisOhs axe
n, ru1iS the extreme. The Churcu was MOI tstAp-
i,hpd for any purpose. Ihrrc must DE !.
union Of minds and hearts ana dctus, n mutual
hrtring ana foibraTiug, and cooperation III
ali thugs pertaining TO the chitcn have
yCu ~ heart the welfare " fh5 miiaht do you SIN
gcrely desire this church TO BE- Dleascd amen you must
work Here tnrrr is no lack IN tins respect. want
every one CONNECTED with this parish 10 have an interest
IN IT, We must llk and act both Under an appointed
head an should be- willing Ia labor for Christ ana HIS
church let BOt nundIys be the only days winch YOU
can spare TIE Lord believe in frequent church ser
vices During most Congr cations cNpcci frequent
nj forth abDrcrs to TIE harvest TIE church mas set
apart certain days iOr this purpose Inc bishops com
plaza Of the lack nt Young mcn desods OF entering OF,
cr4 Iudet daJ yet down three days Tor special
prayers FOR Gods blessing on the fruits OF the earh All
ihcse should bb regularly kent beg you not 10 drspSe
these opportunities 81 coming together whlch are tue
life Uf the church. rccfOrs actions are closely
scanned | ana nothing higher or lower Than a 10y al
ciurchmin. go moi sympathiLo with extremists III
either direction. AZ anything appropriate ana harmless
attract the careless, believe IL should not De des-
pissed. The hOuld De the most important part
and che sermons sIOuld b. brief We need fewer doe
trinal sermons and more practical sermons IN the
churches. write SERMONS for individuals There
Is M need for instruct you In regard 10 the molly
communion. Should II not be frequently perforinott
nope 10 visit every house III toe parish az oiteh us eau