Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-10-30
RESIGNATION OF THE REV. JN0
DAVIS.

The members of Christ church. Protestant
Episcopal, Lexington, Mo. have had as rector
for the past three years the Rev. Jno. Davis,
a gentleman who as pastor, friend aud citizen
has won the respect aud esteem not only OF
his own flock, but OF the entire community.
A scholarly, affable gentleman, and a true
Christian, with a most estimable and ac-
compllshed wife, both have gained y place in
society here that will cause their loss to be
very much regretted. Mr.. Davis goes from
here to Hannibal, a larger field of usefulness,
where the good wishes of our entire commu-
nifty will follow him.
At a meeting of the vestry of Christ church
held on the evening of October 20, this official
action was had.
The following communication was sub
mltted:-
LEXINGTON, Mo. Oct. Is, 1886.
DEAR BRETHREN OF H VESTRY Some
weeks ago l received a call from the vestry Of
Trinity church, Hannibal. NO., asking me to
become their rector. The honor was as un-
expected as it was unsolicited, though 1t was
not accepted. An invitation was then e xtended
to visit the parish at the Bishops visitation in
September. This was made, aud after re.
turning home 1 formally declined the call.
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recent visit to Lincoln, Nebraska, an extend
ed call was made me, which. after prayerful
consideration. l have resolved to accept.
The summons is to a far larger field. OF full
Ter promises, and comes with such unanlm-
ity. that 1 feel the pathway to duty lies in its
obedience.
I would suggest, therefore, that my resig-
nation take effect November LIST.
But IN thus severing my official connection
with the parish, dear brethren, be assured
that the effort costs me dear. Our relations
these three years last past have been most
cordial, frateI nal, affectionate. Aside from
the usual bands that lovingly unite pastor
end flock, the whole city has been peculiarly
drawn to us with cords that can never be
broken. We take with US, as we believe, the
good will of the community entire, and rich
er blessings have never been called down
than those we would ask upon YOU all.
Especially wOuld we pray that God may
always have The parish in His care and keep
ing, and that He may speedily raise up q sue.
SCISSOR worthy of such u noble people. And
assuring you that only my official relations
are altered by this resignation,
1 am, dear brethren, ever faithfully and
affsctionately, yours, JOHN DAVIS.
Mr.. G.. X. Smith in considering the subject
before the vestry said, he regretted that it
became necessary to sever official relations
| with Mr.. Davis; that his work here had been
useful, satisfactory and pleasant.
Hon.. Joseph F. Smith said that the parish
would regret the loss Of Mr.. Davis; that he
| had done a good work here; and that his re-
lations with the people had been peculiarly
satisfactory, pleasant and affectionate.
Mr.. G. X. Smith then submitted the follow
| ing which was unanimously adopted:
Whereas, the Rev.Jno. Davis has accepted
| q call to the larger field at Hannibal, and re-
quests that his resignation be accepted, to date
November l, 1886, therefore, In complying
Herewith, be it,
Resolved, That the intercourse between
the rector, Rev. Jno. Davis, and this parish,
during the past three years, has been both
| pleasant and profitable, the rector having
| proved himself to be an humble and sincere
follower of his master, Christ, and an able
and scholarly exponent of the truths Of the
gospel.
Resolved. further, that the socisl relations
between the parish and Mr.. and Mrs. Davis
have been exceedingly agreeable. the latter
being a most worthy and accomplished lady
and a fit helDmeet to her husband in his high
calling.
Resolved, That it Is with great regret that
We part from them, but in the larger field they
are about to enter we bid them God speed
abundant success and great happiness.
Attest: FRANK TRIGG. CLERK.