Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-02-22
A PASTOR RESIGNS.
Dr.Wm. Ii W sbb Again Resigns His Charg"
of the second Presbyterian Church sun
day HOrning.

Dr.wm. II. Webb Again Resigns His Charg"
of the second Presbyterian Church sun
day HOrning.
At the close uf the sermon Sunday morn
ing of the Rev Dr VIM II. Webb, pastor
of the Second Presbyterian church. the
minister requested that all members of the
church, and likewise those who were wont
to worship there would remain seated af-
ter the closing HYMN had been sung nr.
Webb then made the following remarks to
the congregation.
DEAR BEE THRE\ \ few weeks ago
special meeting of Dayton lrr>hlteTH was
called /" consider request mad" 10y the
I pastor Uf this church tndl~~nlNr the pastoral
relation here existing. Against lu> earnest
protest this request WAS not granted. Since
that time the cOnN ictInu has been ETuNlnE
in his mind until il has become
demonstration that church harmony can l."
best promoted and the rau>" "t Christ he
best advanced hN his Civ NJ way I" another
whom Gud may call I" shepherd his flock.
He therefore again voluntarily resigns the
Office he now holds and urges this church
and congregation t" unite With him in ask
I ing a dissolution OF the pastoral relation
byIcry this resignation j. final and lmprra-
tive. Signed WV. II. WERE.
Pastor.
/ Dr. WebbS closing remarks were a> fol
/ lows:
I In closing my ministry among You | am
thankful for any good that may have been
accomplished. and surely this ministry has
not been without some blessed results; your
faith has been quickrmed. your souls com
fortrd in sorrow. and souls here have been
born again.
That there has been of late any division
among YOU i To be- seriously regretted and
mourned ever. Whatever may have been
the cau>e>. it hehooveS each one Of Us I" in
Iujrc within. In Whatsoever way may
have contributed toward il ! desire I" "N-
press profound SORROW. Wrongs have been
done, words spoken which had better r,r
NAMED un>aid. feelings cherished whirh
have had. fear. but little uf the divine in
them. 1t may be- that friendships have been
a,iruatrd and the cause of Christ injured.
In whatever way any Of IL have done the
wrong and cherished the wrong. let lis To-
day Join hands in mutual forgiveness. The
past we cannot recall. let it GO. We can
ask pardon uf God and Of each other AT a
common mercy seat, and here We should
meet in spirit Of loving friendship and
pledge again to each other and t0 God our
fralty and devotion. Dear brethren, be
true to this church. Ii has before il glori-
Gus possibilities. Pray for him who Shal,
follow me in this ministry and place. Give
him. when he comes. your confidence and
affection. Work with him. Let him feel
that You are al his right hand I" render him
any aid in Your power Attend faithfully
upon his ministry. Be present AT the week
ly meetings for prayer Ia contribute your
quota 10 make them full of interest and
profit and power. Above all seek the abld-
ing presence of the Holy Spirit. He can
heal a. We cannot. His presence is life
and peace. need not say that my own
prayers will follow YOU. ! shall rejoice Ia
hear Of your prosperity. and in adyerNity
my heart will SORROW in yonr sorrow. And
now into the future 1 dismiss you. You
know not what is there. but God does. 1t
may be trial. may God sanctify it.
1t may be gladneSs, may God halow it.
1t will be duty. may God help you 10 per
form il. As You journey on you will find
God at every step. Walk with Him hand
in hand any may He be YOUR trust. If
minister to You not again. my wish and
prayer shall ever be that the good God Of
peace shall preserve and keep YOU till His
glorious appearing. when you snail be like
Him.
After feryent appeal by the pastor that
his resignation be accepted. i'll the interests
OF peace and for the good of the church a.
well As for his own future happiness. the
congregation voted unanimously to consent
Ia the separation.
Tins many tender ties are severed. but
let us hope that great good may be the re-
suit both Ia pastor and people. Walter L. /
Weaver was selected to represent the
church at the special meeting of the Dayton
PresbytPry.