New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-03-29
INSTALLING A PASTOR.
TIE BROOKLYN COUNCIL.

TIE BROOKLYN COUNCIL
THE REV. c. d. HELMER, ID. d. FORMALLY MADE
PASTOR OF THE IOMPKGNs AVENUE CoN"hh"A-
TIONAL. CHURCH 49, The CHURCHES OF bhS'
sToRRs, BURLINGTON, AND W. NJ. TAYLOR MOI
REPRESENTED.
A Congregational Council convened In the
Tompklns Avenue Church, at TompkinS-avc' ana NC
Donougs Brooklyn, yesterday. to formally es'aphsh
that church regular congregational church anu o
install the Rev C. d. Helmer D. d. as its pastor Inc
afternoon session was occupied in learning the character
of the church and its pastor. There were few persons
present besides the delegates. Invitations were sent 10
all the Congregational churches in this city ana Bfooh
Ign to take part in the council
The council was called order by the Rev. Mr. virgin
of Harlem the oldest settled pastor present He read the
letermissve and the Rev j. H. Lockwood of the New
England Church then chosen Moderator. MI Lock
wood offered prayer asking for Gods blessing on the
newly formed church and its pastor. The roll of mem
beers was next called ana the following answered to their
names:
Bedford Church Brooklyn, the Rev Cyrus II4mlin ana
J. f. LcfngwcI: Central Church. B:oolIyn, james H.
Pratt; Church OF the C0venan,, Brooyn Tue KEY r.
Thwing and A. Abbot Chnrfh OF ihe ne r. hc
Rev A. c. Arnold AMI James W. Rannrt Snmeh 49,, o. rc
Mediator BROOKLYN Allan Moore; FIRST Church. MOTIFS
ANA, the Rev. j. l. Beemau Harlem Church me kGn
Church. Brooklyn, the Rev. j. H. lockwood ana b9yi
Kiml,aII AID H. C. Iluason Plymouth Church, Brooklyn,
the Rev If. ". Bcechcrand John H. llutchn3oh fuli.ah
Church, BiuOEiyIi, = VI. Maine;
the Rev. A. j. Lyman and The K'V D. H. N. oIo,iS
Union Church, Brooklyn, the Rev Joseph WIZ auo ~ d.
FOry.
No delegates we're present from the Broadway Taber-
nace fine Clinton Avenue Church and the Church OF the
PILGRIMS There were present besides tie delegates the
Rev. Dr. Reuben jeffrey Of the Marcy Avenue BaP'lSt
Church DR.. Edward Beecher. A. s. Barnes aAd Deacon
spcman Of the Clinton Avenue Church, Capt. t. T. Dun
car, ana ,.ors.
me minute Of the Clinton Avenue Church, pre-
gtrtf- re
Church OF "a, Pilgrims. through its clerk wrote that III
,c,, oi ac public declarations and the past acton OF
the church the committee not prepared to recon-
ueua an acsc ptincc o. the invitation. Ihe committee
Ul,d to -ay however, THAI tie failure to respond Ia
yolly I'D the invitation did not imply want oi syn
path, either on thc part Of the church or the committee
with any cifost % the Tompkins Avenue Church to
serve the cause Of the Mascr any OTHER desire than
mat the re- atiuns between the pastor elect and his con
crc On liie be product We of usefulness and mutual
happiness.
Henry Heath, the clerk Of the Tomnkins Avenue
Church read an nf the previous WORK oi tn
cnt1 D and the proceedings in connection with the call
If d. IIccr to he is ras,p. De stosrS sd thcc was
no evidence at there va, any church in cxstcnc" the
inst step was 10 show It church had been organized
then the installation Of pastor could be con-id red
The history Of tho ORGANIZATION oi the church,(whch Vas
formerly connccrd with the Presbyterian dcnomna'ion
aEI s rclos Of fa,h were read ny the clerk to Sho"
tnat IL had been properly organized
Ui. stors the Rev. M Virgin, ana James ". Einncy
were appointed a committee 10 report Oh th" papers
one Of he trustees stated that the society did not own
the church, bur leased il from the Globe Mutual Life Ia
Company this city for $1,000 year. with the
privilege Of purchase. Dr. Hclncr was next eX-
amncd as to his religious belief, the members OF
the council who wished to do asking
questions of him in regard to his faith Mr. Bcecher
made inquiries at length in reference to the naln
raj character Of man, regeneration the Trinity and the
atoncmCut.
HE committee appointed to consider The organization
of the church recommended tna the right hand o, fc
loWship I've extended To the Tompkns Avenue Church
The Icp0i, adopted.
At the installation services in the evening the Rev. DR.
H. ~ .orgs MAS the presiding officer The audience Wa
re Iliug ever, part OF the church Alter the sin giES
of an anthem the Rev a. j. LYMAN, tine Scribe OF the
Council read The proceedings Of hat body The reading
Of passages from the Bible by PROT +. j. ThWin@ OF
sir Iamafe'> Ley College, was followed Oy he prayer
of installation ny the Rev. Joseph Wild Mr. Beecher was
lte in his arrival but when he entered there was a-
iausc throughoui the house, which Dr. Stolr in vain
attempted to rtprcs.. Mr.. Bcochcrs text comprised
three different passages and his subject was the nil-
euce Of soulforco in breaking down all middle walls o
partition" between Jew aud Gentle. He said there was
no influence powerful as that soul uncovered,
pouring oui Its thoughts and feelings upon
other soulf. All through the ages whenever an
power Of man uron was the foundation of Cos
pei preaching. When souls were in their highest condi
ton they possessed recuatiye power guided them
right. Hence churches able To make the rules
which ought 10 guide them. No matter how good
rule might be, the living force that created
1t should be always superior to II, and should
modify IT, change II, and adapt 10 any
cXigcnccs that might arise. MonaIchics considered
continent had been shown that nothing Wa so safe
educated liberty. - the liberty there the
Church the safer would ii he Institutions made
and should not be tod just what 20 DO.
churches might b, called passcnt lcaIrS ing churches
t.ey took men IN and landed them in
Heaven WtOu; any change. Others
SOiidIt"d and OsS.cd and FAR from the true living
Church. There shout be no bondage TO ferns aud
orders good many people thought the CLurch of
more value than lis contents, In conclusion the preacher
said: " How ptitu to brethren who ought be
working hand IN hand duarreling by the way, II the
devil ~ edcd any more help! How poor and puul are
forget everything but Christ and wait Tor the that
God VIII give 10 all that love his name"
Inc thaiEe 10 inc pastor was gwen Dy Or storis DF
Hclmcr rising IN his seat. Dr. StorFs said he regarded
his brother clergyman called Of God TO be minister
Many opportunities would DC open to him, but he must
De concentrated in ms work III u minister went on lee
turing tours hs people would feel his absence The
spirit OF fellowship should be cultivated that spirit
should never cold or take Oinse There should he
WiGchCared charity. E,nau hal truly said that Chris
uanity Was the enthusiasm of humanity.
IRE right hand Of fellow shin ten extended 10 the
pastor Dy the Rev Mr. Lyman, who said that Con
gregatiOnil churches had been and
half bToihery aud yet free. Brooklyn a friendly
place There might be differences between the churches
nlt they would be foreottcn aud In this he Included
DR.. uddcr would make address to The church Dr.
Soudder said The best advice can give You Is to
hohc say vour prayers, and 10 bed" The doXo'ogJ
sung and DR.. Helmer pronounced the benedctiOn
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