The Owosso times., 1882-03-03
Rev. w. y. Farnum Of the Baptist

Rev. w. L. Farnum OF the Baptist
church preached his farewell discourse to
his congregation on Sunday morning
Febr'y 26ih. from the text "And lac went
on his way rejoicing" The sermon was
in excellent taste. being lovingly kind in
speech. tender in express Ion. and was
heard by an intensely Interested congre
CATION that filed every available scat in
the large audience room. v io
In the evening a citizens Farewell
service was held in the Baptist church
The audience occupied every place in In,
church where person could sit or stand
Pastor Reed of the NJ. Z. church spoke Of
the value 10 amy community. Of the work
of faithful christian minister. Rev. T.
j.. Egbert "A student friend OF the retiring
pastor. spoke OF Mr. Farnum's s,llcn,
life Ms characterized by profound picty
prc.eminent sociabiliiy. and strong com
mon sense and energy rs n business man
| and OF the expectations had Of him OF
account OF these qualities Rev. Mr.
Plat Of the Congrcgatio nal church spoke
of the work actually done in Owosso b,
MIR. Farnum. The elegant house of wor
ship built and paid for. the largely in
creased membership. and the large congre
CATION gathered and held were monument!
Of able and faithful work. AT the close
| of his remarks he rend the followip.
resolutions which were adopted by f,
rising vote OF perfect unaminity, Ivy III,
vast audience.
WHEREAS. the Rev. Mr.. Farnum la!
! deemed II his duty to sever his relations
with the Baptist church of this place
which he has so long and faithfully served
as a highly worthy and much beloved
Pastor; aud thus, at the same time, tC
separate himself from the fellowship o
his brethren in the ministry and of Ill,
various christian churches and the entir,
community. who have learned 10 respcc
him for his talent, TO honor him for Iii
manly character and to love him for hi
genial nature, his many offices Of friend
ship and love.
he therefore Resolced. that we, tho
Pastors aud members Of the associated
churches and citizens of Owoss0 do talk,
this opportunity to express TO him on
sincere regret, in view of his dcparur,
from our midst, our unbOundcd cont,ienc,
in his christian integrity and faithfuncs
rs q pastor, "a friend and citizen; ant
the earnest hope we cherish. and tn,
prayer we offer that to whatever ncld o
ministerial labor the Master may call him
he may be there welcomed aud loved, !,
he has been with us; that nil his | b0r
for Christs sake may be crowned will
ever increasing success and that like
good workman approved of God, he ma,
not grow weary in well doing, remember
ing in the midst of temporary trials an,
disappOintments and sorrow of heart
that his labors have not been and slial
not be in vain in the Lord
Mr.. Farnum responded in few fittin
words and the meeting closed.
The floral decorations by the ladies @
the church were abundant and in eXqui,
tic taste. With this sermon closed n
eight years pastorate of very unusu;
success; and rarely does minister rclir
from a church aud community where l,
is so universally esteemed and loved
Any church that may secure The service
of Mr.. Farnum is to he cor graduated
any community into which he may Q
will find in him citizen in full sympaih
with all that is for its material, intr
lectual and moral prosperity
Owosso parts from him r. grctfully