New-York tribune., 1891-03-02
DIR. VYLIR IS INSTALLED.
THE NEW PASTOR OF THE SCOTCH PFEsBH-
rrp1Ay CHURCH BEGINS HIS WORK

TUE NEW PASTOR OF THE SCOTCH PEEsBf-
rER1Ay CHURCH BEGINS HIS WORK
,o old Scotch PRESBYTERIAN Church in Fourteenth-st
100 cro,vdad last night when the Rev. Dr. DaVld w.
v,vlie WAS installed as its pastor Atter an V'lc
news had been filled many chairs as couiu COM,
fortaby be placed in the aisles were DfougV il anu
many people stood throughout the services ""vi
the organ voluntary was fnlsheu ihe NV ~ "
'Harsbav. the moderator of the Presbytery, LED IN
,,ovor and after the congregation had sung softly
now the Light of Day." DR.. Harshaw read the iourh
cbantcr of II Timothy, and the Rev. Dr. Ed"aruS
prayed. ~ ,,,os,r
The Rev. DR.. George Alexander, of the University
place Church. was then introduced and preachea ,ic
installation Sermon taking for his text Ephesans w.
II and I2 "And he gave some, apostles ana sonie
rrorbets. and some evangcsts and some pastors ana
teachers for the perfecting of the saints Tor inc
work of the ministry, for the edifyng OF inc Dooy
of Christi Dr. Alexander took the three last cIiuscs
Cor tIe three heads OF his discourse, and preached
an earnest as we'll as practical, sermon upon success
In the ministry, its conditions and fruits.
The usual constitutional questions were then pro
Wounded by Dr. Harshaw, frat TO the pastor-eiect and
non to the people Following these the Rev. Dr.
W D. Bucharan, of the Chalmers Church. in seventh
ave led in the Installation prayer. The heV' d.
rohn Hall of the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Churci'
delivered the charge TO the pastor lie emphd,lzeu
crr nonts first the necessity Of personal spiritual
condition I'm living by faith in fellowship WIN uOu
I'm the closet as well as in the pulpit second ap-
nea,ance In walk and action before the people III
order that the pastor shall not become stumbling
block to any third, In preaching 70 preach CHRIST not
merely as a great High Priest, but as Prophet ana
King as well-to preach the whole truth as presented
in the gble fourth the value of official and pastoral
intercourse with the members Of the congregation In
their homes.
The Rev DR.. J. Il. Kerr Of the Fourth Church,
delivered a striking charge to the people. Among
other things he said: "This venerable church has
shown a wisdom betting its years. 1t may he al
legged that you have been cOvetins your negibors
goods, but Dr. Wylle belongs 10 the entire Church.
and where he Is most needed. there he should go.
You may change pastors, but never change Gods.
Give 10 your new pastor your atectonate confidence
and support. Stand not of until you see how lie
may do Help him DO DO not tell MIN all the
disagreabe things In church life. lie Is not 10 DC
reservoir, but fountain. Consideration for the man,
as we'll az for the minister Is saving grace for any
cOngregaiOn. Let this courtesy extend also 10 his
fine The pew cheats Itself when II robs the pulpit.
Give him your advice, but be willing 10 accept his
plans Yours may be good As far as they 90, but MS
probably 60 further Above all things, pray for HIM
a praying pew makes powerful pulpit"
The Rev. DR.. Wylie pronounced the Dcnedicuon'
reception will be given In the church pafOis this
evening 10 DR.. and Mrs. Wylie.