Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1884-03-14
Resignation uf Another Staunton Pastor.

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RESIGNATION uf Another Stanton Pastor.
REV. NJ FROST, JR., OF THE BAPTIST
CHURCH TENDERS HIS
REsIGNA TON.
Last week we mentioned the fact that
Rev. J. M. Frost, pastor of the Baptist
church in this city b id received a call to
the Baptist church in Selma, Ala. After
morning service last Sabbath, Mr.. Frost
submitted to his congregation his reslgna-
tion in the following letter:
BAPTIST PARSONAGE,
STAUNTON. VA,
March oh 1854.
TO the Stdunton Baptist Church ::
DEAR BRETHREN-I desire to offer my
resignation as Y, ur pastor, respectfully
asking that it may take effect. either at
once or two weeks from to-day. as you may
deem best. 1t gives me sincere regret to
take this step: but such a course seems to
me best for you. Four years ago, and
something over. YOU honored nae by call
ing me to this office and [ have tried to
fiji it IN the fear of God and as seemed
hest for the church. have been PAINFUL
ly C ,nscious of deficiency in many things
and of failure in others; but all the while
did the best I could under the circumstan.
ces. There is much would like to see done
before leaving some things on which
my beart has been earnestly and hopefully
fixed. But these things must be left for
others, who, | pray God. may be able to
to do them. I am grateful to you for all
the kindness bestowed ON me through these
years, and earnestly pray that as church
you may be approaching brighter day.
Your affectionate pastor
J. M. FROST. JR.
A meeting of the church was held Mon
day night to take action on the resigna-
tion. On motion of W. D. Gambler, VIM
III. Peyton was chosen moderator. Mr..
Peyton spoke very feelingly on taking the
chair, abiding to his being one of the
constituent members of the body when the
church was organized, more than 80 years
ago. He had served under pastors Taylor.
Williams and Manly. A few months ago
he had thought he would never meet with
his brethren in conference again in this
world. He was particularly happy TO be
with til em on this occasion and unite with
them in doing whatever could be done
towards retaining the present pastor. At
the request of the Moderator. Rev. W. Y.
Abram led in prayer.
Rev. e. E. Fry then spoke of his per-
sonal knowledge of Mr.. Frost and his
work as pastor of the church. He had
come from his home in the county to be
present at this meeting to join in the effort
to keep Mr.. Frost. He believed his work
was not ended here, and there was no one
they could get to do the work as well.
Mr.. r. B. Hundley, another county
member, was opposed to giving up Mr..
Frost. The church, he thought. was una
nimously opposed to receiving his resigna-
ton.
Mr. l.. W. Peace said it would be sew
ere blow If Mr.. Frost resigned. He feared
it would result in having cheap man, a
onehorse preacher, so to speak, thing he
was unalter ably opposed to.
Mr.. J. W. Todd offered the following
resolutions
Resolued LIST. That the Communication
of our pastor, in which he Offers his
resignation, has been received by US with
the deepest feelings of regret and anxiety,
and We do most earnestly urge him to
withdraw his resignation, and continue
to serve as our pastor, and We believe the
good OF the church will be best promoted
by his doing so.
Resolved 2. That there is not single
= question vi difference between the pastor
and the church. We bear willing testi-
mony to his zeal for Gods glory, the 60.
of the church. the welfare of men. At
no time since they came among US, four
years ago, have our pastor and bis estima-
BILE family been so much appreciated and
loved as at present.
RESOLVED 8. That we rejoice that God
has not left bis word without witness in
cur midst during our brothers pasturate.
God has been gracious to US during these
years, and has made the preaching here
the means Of salvation to many souls.
The preaching and life of brother Frost
have 6een becoming minister OF the l50r0
Jesus.
RESOLVED 4. That before accepting the
call he has lately received to another
church, we beg our pastor to again con-
slider the aTaat needs Of the field here,
and should he rsGain W tn US we promise
him our honest AND nearty cooperation
iG his work.
Mr.. II. E Summerson heartily SECONDED
the resolutions. He thought it important
that prompt action should be taken.
Mr.. s. Gillian did not approve Of the
resolutions. He didn't think they would
do any good; he feared they would not
keep Mr.. Frost. BE Was not III favor OF
them.
Messfs. e. T. LefGwieh and r. W. shott.
earnestly favored the proposed action.
They wanted the resolutions adopted as
expressing the views of the meeting and
Che congregation generally.
Rev. W. K. Abram spoke at length Of
Mr.. Frost's ability as preacher and
pastor.
The resolutions were adopted mani
mousiy.
The congregation appointed commit
tee to wait an Mr.. Frost and confer Will
him. The committee will report to con
gregati0nal meeting.
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