The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-11-01
Diminishing Council.

A large council of the churches and minis
tiers of Portland and vicinity convened at
the Second Parish vestry yesterday
afternoon. The council was called to
order by Rev. A. d. Wright; Rev. F. T. Bay
ley was chosen moderator and Rev. Arthur
Smith scribe.
The resignation of Rev. Charles II. Daniels
from the passionate of the church was read,
together with the very kind and affectionate
resolutions passed by the church and society
in their acceptance of the same. The field OF
service to which Mr. Daniels has been called
presented such strong claims upon him that
both church and society felt constrained re.
luctantly to acquiesce in his convictions, and
consent to his removal.
At this jancture the church and society,
through some Of their members, spoke warm
ly Of the pastors work among them; Deacon
1. b. Percy emphasized his fidelity and SYM
pathy with the afflicted. and Mr.. A. B. Mer-
rill expressed the attachment of the young
people to their pastor
Rev. Mr.. Wright spok of his personal init
macy and fellowship, deploring the need OF
losing so true friend
joined in kind expressions of esteem.
Rev. Mr.. Halock of Williston church said
that while company may mourn the loss OF
Its captain, if he is promoted to q wideI
sphere of the servi ce they send him off with
cheers; so we do today for our dear Brother
Daniels. He referred to the unfailing kind
ness of the retiring pastor as a man and
friend, and paid a delicate tribute to the
much beloved and efficient helper in all
things good, Mrs. Daniels.
Rev. Daniel Greene, a former member OF
the church. now pastor at Cumberland, spoke
Of Mr.. Daniels's welcome to strangers who
come into the vicinity.
Rev. Mr.. Cousins of Cumberland Mills EN-.
phasized his service in neighboring churches
and in the conferences and other gatherings
in the State.
Rev. Dr.Warren spoke tenderly, as did also
the moderator
After these spontaneous expressions of af-
fectlon and regret. the council retired and
unanimously adopted the following resolu-
tions:
whereas, An earnest call from the prudential
COMMITTEES OF the American Board of Commission.
ers Tor Foreign Missions TO become their district
secretary at New York, has been urged upon Rev
y n Daniels, and he has felt, after mature DELHI
GRAFTON and prayer, that he can there be of great
er service In the work of our common Lord,
Resolved That we as council OF neighboring
cnurcnes ana minister's after iull communion
Win MN touching his motives and hopes IN the
premises, accede 10 his DESIRE and advise the dis
Soiutloh OF MS pastoral relation to the Second
Parish church of Portland, Me.
Res0tOed, That we reach this conclusion with
reluctance in view of our attachment to him as an
aole minister, devoted and successful pastor
anu al aHectonate Christian gentleman and per.
sonar friend. In all our sorrow we reflect but in
part common sentiment throughout our State.
hesotged That we follow him into his new
sphere OIL labor with hearty prayer for his success
tneren, and with loving confidence in his fitness
Ior lts great responsibilities.
HesotOed, That We tender to the Second Parish
church and people thus bereft of their beloved
pastor, our deepest sympathy, trusting and be-
through all the century past will still remember
tnem, ana in ue time send them one of his
chosen servants to lead them to still greater use.
fulness In the future.
Thus closes a successful pastorate of five
years in this historic church, and many in
terests of our city will miss the eyer-ready
helping hand of one whose fidelity and devo-
tion, so manifest while among us, will surely
secure for him eminent achievement in the
secretaryship to which he has been so ur-
gently invited Mr. Daniels will carry with
him the high esteem of the Christian people
of Portland and vicinity, and will always be
welcome among us. His residence will be
Brooklyn. N. Y, and his office in the Bible
House in New York city.