The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-10-04
West Lexington.

The Presbytery of West Lexington met at
Beard church, Scott county. Ky, September
IL, Rev. w &. Keller was elected Moderator
and Rev. R. Cecil, Temporary Clerk Twelve
ministers and thirteen ruling elders were in at
tendance.
ReU. e. O. GuerTGnt was received on GER
tifcate from Louisville Presbytery aud after
the customary examination his name was en-
rolled
The Church Of Maple Groue, recently organ
lied was placed on our roll
The Call Of Troy Church for the pastoral ser
vices OF Rev. I. S. Simrall was placed in his
hands and he was allowed till next stated meet
ing of Presbytery to make answer
Neat Meeting-Winchester Tuesday, 7:3O P
NJ. before full moon Of April.
Supphes.-The following ministers were ap-
pointed to preach one Sabbath each:
Rev. Messrs, Hitner and Hunter at Owenton.
Rev. Messrs. Hitner and Van Lear at Owings-
vile. Rev. Messrs. Hitner and Van Meter at
Boyers. Rev. Messrs Hitner and Keller at
Union Rev. T. S. Simrall at Hazel Green
EoangeIisttc Work.-The following paper was
adopted:
Presbytery hereby expresses its qualification
at the appointment of Rev. Mr. Guerrant as
Synod's Evangelist and extends to him the as
surance of It's cordial sanction and co operation
in the work of preaching the Gospel and organ.
lzing churches in its vacant fields.
The Committee on the Narrative of the State
OF Religion mentions the year now about to
close as one of exceptional growth and prosperi-
ty with reference to the Lords work within our
bounds
Candidates for the Observation-Disclosures of the
Presbytery required to read from their pul-
pits, on Sabbath morning, at an early date, with
suitable comments, and to preach a sermon on
the subject and action of the late General AS.
sembly touching the supply and support of can.
didates for the Gospel ministry. (See Minutes
of General Assembly, page 5405
Ihe FotLol0lng Recommendations of the Gen
eral Assembly were endorsed by the Presby-
terry, and its pastors are expected to govern them
selves accordingly:
End. That the Presbyteries be requested to
call the attention of pastors to the great princi.
pie OF systematic giving, as an act of V0rship,
and enJoin upon them to preach to their conge-
cations on that subject, at least once a year.
Ord. That the Assembly enon upon Presby-
terles to urge the pastors to hold monthly meet
lngs In the interest of missions in the several
churches, giving the people such information
touching the progress of the work in this and
other lands, and bringing to bear upon them such
truths OF Gods word, as may tend to intensity
their zeal for the evangelization of the world
and that they encourage large special gifts from
those upon whom God has bestowed special
blessings
The Concord OUerture.-Rev r. H Kinnaird
Rev. K. Douglass and Ruling Elder J. o. Ward
were appointed committee to prepare paper
IN accordance with the request of the General
Assembly, on Overture No. 9. with reference to
striking out from our Book the prohibition
against the marriage of deceased wife's sister
and other degrees Of affinity contained in the
last sentence Of chapter "A, sec. 4, Confession Of
Faith
fraternity Touching the action of the Gen.
eral Assembly with reference to "Fraternal
Relations with the Northern General Assem-
bly, the following paper was adopted with only
two dissenting votes
This Photographers Of the action of the
General Assembly taken at Atlanta upon the
subject of Fraternal Relations"
The call of M. Pleasant Church for the pas
toral services Of Rev ] S. Van Meter, for one
half OF his time, was placed in his hands. and
he was allowed to retain the call for answer till
the adjourned meeting Of the Presbytery, dur
ing the sessions Of Synod
The ministers Of the Presbytry were earnest.
ly requested TO co operate as far as practicable.
with the Rev J. K Hitner in his evaupellstic
work within our bounds.
The thanks Of the Presbytery were heartily
returned to the members Of Beard church and
their friends for their abundant Inequalities
J. g. HUNTER, S. Clerk.