Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1884-06-26
The Resignation Of Rev. L. B. Macdonald.

The man, friends Of Rev. l.. b. Macdonald
learn with deep regret that he has offered his
resignation a. pastor OF the Unitarian church
in this city. To take effect the first DAY OF Oc-
tob,r next. \ model pastor. a man Of great
moral worth anl Of very superior ability, he
cannot leave this city. without creating n va
cancy which it will be- hard 10 fill. Mr.. Mac
donald resigns TO take a course OF study in
Harvard College. the better 10 prepare him
self for future labor. The following 1. his
letter OF resignation;
ELLSWORTH, June 81. 1884.
To he Mslnber> Of the EUsicorfh Cnitdridn
Society:
II j. with not little pain and regret that
have 10 announce to YOU At this time the APP
preaching termination OF my connection with
you A. your pastor.
The conditions Of NV engagement with the
society require that. should either minister or
people desire 10 bring the engagement 10 q
close. an announcement To that effect should
be made three months prey lou. 10 the date
determined upon. In accordance with those
conditions her,by submit To YOU my resgns-
lion minister Of ihi, society. and ask that
this resignation D.. considered - taking effect
on the first day Of october next.
Allow me 10 assure YOU that take this &C
ton not without sufficient reasons. sud certain
ly not without feeling Of genuine sorrow
A, far A. have been able to and To Judge
thc relations between IL a, pastor and people
ha,. h,,n throughout most pleasant and har-
moniou-. During the two wears and = half
that | have been with sou have received at
your hani. constant manifestations OF kind
nee ami goodwill. and YOUR generous apprr-
citation anl -ympaihy have been to me source.
II untold help and encouragement in that new
WORK which ! here began while yet ine Npcri-
~ fault in lind complaint 10 utter. and
possessing fur Won, = i pcnpl". no other feel
ing Than iho-, If IoN, anl .rsiiu,lr. | " Guild
gisl.y continue for many wears more thi. pa
tpr:,tc which fo,l j. IN Too short and. on IN,
part. not wholly satisfactory. Were la con-
sui mt first impulse "r personal pleasure
alone | should with that ms connection with
yru -hnuI r main uubro. n. ii l,a-i for -..v-
Grad f.lr- 4, com. B,li,,. me. therefor. II
j. rHlt frr reasons which ! conrri'c To- b. OF
IN, highest mrortancc iAaf ,puntaril, 49,
or d r,'a.inu-hip which have founI plca--
au, .a or, p1,.. and " irh. dpuli, not would
cnuiNaI. i, -tII.H -t ~ ih, futur. The en-
Il. ,u-f. a'-.l % lsr-, dr,r-. ~ power AMI
u-e fu'u..- III th. great and important pruf.->-
sl,u which I itf1r cla-eu. the fultiilm,nt ~ a
purl t-.. ia Firw N whteh ! ha,, for many
.H 4 a
titu- lA. ih. ~. a,,uy that | feel justified ia
taking tii- -',i " lish inN oi,'- - much that i
painful. hot ~ ms >cIf atone. Int ,loub, not to
Won ai,, Ia thu r1u but rely upon that
kiuJf, in'.rr>, and regard which You have
c,.r mantfe-trd toward me. AMI which now
give in- confidence % nor" that in departing
,l.al. carry with M the zane esteem and
goodwill which has, afforded m- - much
strength ana comfort v bile yct remained
WIN you. Ani f,-l ilai can pa, forward
no better claim ;or Your kindly Judgment and
consideration than the simple fact that my de-
parturc. though ,ccminEl, premature and un-
warranted j.. nevertheless. according 10 my
own conviction. essential Ia my own highest
wclfar. and 10 the good Of that cause TO which
/ hope ever 10 con,ecratc whatcver strength
shall hereafter Doe given me.
And finally permit ne 10 expires. again the
heartfelt affection which ! feel for YOU a, peo-
pie. and 10 assure YOU that. wherever my lot
shall BE- east in the future and whatever shall
b. my experience. shall always h. bound to
this. my fir-i society. 10y the strongest ties OF
love and interest. and shall ever be solicitous
for Ill best and highest welfare.
Praying that Cod noble-t blessing, NAV
ever rest upon YOU,
| remain YOUR afeciionate Pastor,
LOREN X. MACDONALD.