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TYNG'S FAREWELL SERMON.
THE RETIREMENT or THE AGED REC
TOR or ST GEORGES.
Final words or Love md Counsel TO the Con.
rrcga;ion-His One sad Rexret-Fiow-rs
Presented to Him as Tokens OF Affection,

Final words of Love and Counsel TO the Con-
rrcga:Ion-HIs One Sad Rezrct-Fiowers
Presented to Him as Tokens OF Affection,
The services in st. Georges Church vcs.
terlay morning were conducted by the Re-. Or.
Williams. At ~ o'clock the Rev. DR.. Stephen
II. Tying ST. who had been sitting in the
chancel. arose slowly and retired to the testry
walking alone. In few minutes he returned
accompanied by the sexton. who walked little
distance behind him When the venerable
rector emeritus had safely seated himself in
the chair behind the reading desk. the sexton
retired. The sermon was on perfection through
suffering. 1t had been announced as his last.
and the church was full. Though compelled 10
sit during its delivery. his gesticuation WIS
vigorous and graceful. His voice was ms strong
as ever. After having followed his subject
through all its branches. and enunciatcd its up.
plication to the condition Of his audience. he
spoke in clear and forcible way OF his connec-
ton with the church.
The ministry which is now closing in this
place" he continued. Il humhly trust has been
no exception to the universal rule governing
tho word and speaking the will Of God. II has
been in my desire simple. un easing procla.
nation of the fulness and power of an Aim ighty
Saviour | have always determined not to know
anything among you but Jesus Christ. and Him
cruc tied. Prenching both to small and grcal
repentance toward God and faith toward Lord
Jesus Christ for thrl Of II century Of years 40
much protrn"t"d. 10 His IN igmrnt and to your
testimony must commit. us do, with un hum
ble self-renouncn0 confidence, the full consid-
Grafton and acceptance of my life OF labor among
you. The multiplying OF my years and tho
gathering OF my inilrmitcs have led me to this
voluntary retirement from service which,
OF labor and thought How effectively / have
preached salvation. eternity and the divine
many have acrcptcd this offered Saviour
as yours and are LIVING in the enjoyment
oi the salvation which he has completed and be-
slowed. Tn $ responsibility Of His. protrncted
among you has been great The responsibility
Of hearing and having the opportunity to hear
this simplicity OF divine truth hns not been ss
shall We meet before a Saw our throne ENJOYING
together the blessing of his presence aud prpis:
ing II i'm for the privilege of having thus studied
together and enjoyed together the funpss OF
His grace and the power of ltis restoring love
praparation feel cartninly able TO cali von tc
witness that. with simplicity and godly sin.
ccrty. not with mans wisdom. hut with the
This spirit. | have endeavored 10 fulfil the
trust here committed to me. or the reality anc
the efficiency OF its influence and purpose. you
must judge. OF your chosen, relations tc
b duc haye er T9 wb,o sr9und company tSops
rs for Gods gracious provision and the
manifestation Of His will concerning me. The
generous respect and confidence with which
You have always received and encouraged me
have been all that could ask Your provision
for my present nrcessitlos has been always gem
crous and adequate: But leave you with one
tion Of my hearers. kind and respectful person
ally to myself. but apparently without any vol
uniary adoption Of S1viour's servi, - or partic-
ipation in His gracious salvation. He has been
mad" perfect uualiirito save through sut.
ferng for you. But thus far you have Withheld
your recompense for his unchanging love innny
real public devotion OF yourselves to His
service or His glory in those days in our
personal relation 10 each other so long main
| tained. We. separate. Can you say that Jesus
remains with YOU. and that with all your pow
| ers and capacity. you truly seek really love
sincerely trust. and gratefully and sOlemnly de-
termine TO he His followers. His servants. His
| property alone Blessed thought that we may
| hereafter meet before Him on this hasis Of
united. devoted. aifectonate choice. Grateful
! 10 have boon mad" p'ri"ct through suffering
i9 the glory Of Limp who had loved US ana given
| Himself for US
| Once only Rr. Tyng's voice broke with emo
| iion. He delivered the bDn"dirtion with much
| feeling. Then his son. entering tn" chancel
| assisted him to arise and walk tu Nh" vostry.
| In the afternoon the anniversary services ~
| tn" church were held. SIX buskot- OF flowers
wnrc presented to DR.. Tyn. by The classes Of
the sunday school in his house. He was not
able to 20 To the church, being iatlgucd by tho
labOrs of the morning.