The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-05-31
NEWS FROM THECHURCHEs
Southern Presbyterian.

Church.-At meeting of the congregation of
the Lexington (Va.) Presbyterian church held on
Monday, MAY 22), the following paper offered
by Judge j. K. Edmondson and seconded bv
Judge f. I. Anderson, was adopted
Whereas, our pastor, the Rev. Francis p.
mutually d. D., at the meeting of Lexington
fresbytery, held at Mt. Carmel church, April
18TH rendered his resignation of the pastoral
charge OF this church. and whereas Presbytery
has cited this church to appear by its commits
sioners at an adjourned meeting thereof to be
held at Timber Ridge church June Sth to show
cause, If any, why the resignation shall not be
accepted And whereas, our pastor is desirous
that we unite with him in asking that the mas.
toral relation be dissolved, the Presbyterian
church OF Lexington in congregational meeting
assembled, resolves, that in asserting to the dis
solution OF pastoral relation of over five wear
duration, which has been so signally blessed
by the great head of the Church in the number
and character of the additions to the church
membership, it desires to bear testimony to the
ability, earnestness, and faithfulaess of DR.. Null
ally as preacher-to his soundness in the
falth-to his piety, personal worth and sympa-
thetic attentions as pastor; recognizing the
fact that he has specially endeared himself to
many In the congregation in their times of be-
reavement and sickness-and that he has ever
been true to what he believed to be essential to
the purity, honor, and independence of the
church.
Resotred I'd. That the prayers of this church
are offered for his speedy restoration to perfect
health and our sympathies are extended to
himself and family in this hour of their trial
and affection.
Resolved 3D. That into whatever field tie
Master may call him our prayers will attend
him, and his estimable family, for their present
happiness and eternal reward
Re8olUed, 4th. That Prof James J. White and
A 7. Barclay be appointed commissioners to
represent this church before Presbvterv and
assent to the dissolution of the pastoral relation
now existing.
On motion of Jacob Fuller, ESQ, seconded by
Col j. 7. L. Preston, it was resolved that Dr..
Mullally's salary be continued and paid to No
vember lst 1892
On motion of Prof Campbell copy of the
proceedings We're ordered to be certified to the
pastor of the church, Rev. F. P Mutually, D. D.
Lexington Gazette.
Salvisa, Mercer County, Ky.-A meeting
at the Presbyterian church May 10, 1882. at this
place conducted by Rev. DR.. Guerrant, assisted
by Rev John S. Lyons, of Virginia, Rev. Mr..
Power, of the Methodist church, and Mr.. Joe II.
Hopper, closed Wednesday evening m instl
after holding two daily services for ten DAYS.
Flfty-eight names-nearly all grown people
were enrolled as the result of the meeting. DR..
Guerrant had been anxiously expected for sew
eral weeks before he came, and the hearts and
minds of the people were fully imbued with
spirit of prayer for the outpouring of the HOLY
Spirit. From the very start the congregations
were large and attentive, and evidences of good
were developed from the very beginning. This
church has been without pastor or supply for
several years, and has been opened for worship
but few times for the last two years. By death
and removals the church roll had been reduced
to only few names. Only one elder, Capt. w
ii. McAfee-an old man-remained upon the
held one other having recently removed into
the bounds of another church. But the Lord
has blessed his church by the coming of DR..
Guerrant. Two very efficient and pious voung
men, Mr.. j. NJ. Wilson and w. C. McAfee. were
elected ordained and installed elders, and Mr..
| Charles S. Graham and Mr.. C. f. Cunningham
in the same manner, made deacons Now this
dear old church, which was so nearly defunct,
is fully manned and equipped to battle for the
Lord. Rev. John S. Lyons, just from the Sem
mary in Virginia, has been employed for half of
his time to labor with this church, the other
half of his time is engaged at Lawrenceburg
This church was organized in 1916 by Rev. DR..
Celand, it being an offshoot of his large church
New Providence, situated four miles south OF
this place, and the large and comfortable house
was dedicated soon after by Rev. J. C. Stiles
D. D.-that great and good man, and known
Of all men +" his text was in Psalm 81. verse
" All my springs are in thee" New Providence
the mother church, shared in the blessing of this
meeting as part Of the names taken here will
take membership there The meeting made
good impression on the village and community
around and the prayer of all is that the blessing
Of the God of Israel may attend our good evan.
/ gelist wherever he may be.--C5risiian Observer.
Mr.. Olive, Wilmington Presbytery N
C.-Rev. b. +. Marable writes, May 18th
Last night we closed a meeting Of two weeks
OF results we cannot speak in detail. as none
have yet been received into the church Quite
a large number have been seriously interested
most Of whom, we hope have found the nan of
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