The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-04
THE LUrHsRANs' NEW PASTOR
His Farewell Sermon TO His Congre-
cation in Newbsrry.

His Farewell Sermon TO HIS Congre-
cation in Newberry.
Rev. W. C. schaeffer is established as
pastor of the Evangelical Luthern church.
Mr.. Schaefferis congregation in Newberry
parted from him with much regret. The
Newberry Herald gives an interesting
account of his farewell services last Sunday.
In introducing a column report OF his
sermon IL says:
Ii was lovely Lords day evening-the
last October Sunday-and from every con-
gregation. as veil as outside the churches,
came the friends of the departing minister
to hear his last words and BID him an
affectiOnate adieu.
The sanctuary was radiant IN the spiritual
grace, inspiration and oneness OF the hour,
through all which q sense Of solemnity ana
a shade of sadness pervade1. Tbs chaucel
was Rraced with floral otfer1ngs Al the
sacred desk sat DIR. G. ". Holland presl-
dent Of Newbsrry College, and Or. ). ..
Cozby, pastor Of Avelelgh Presbyterian
church, aud in the chaucel were Rev froIs.
J. b. Cox andiW. c. Sigh.
A double quartet opened the exercises
with beautiful anthem, which was IoiI
lowed by the very appropriate hymn, READ
by Prof Fox, "Joy TO tue World ne IN
vocation was then made by Dr.. Holland,
who likewise read the lesson. The second
hymn, "Blest Be the Tie That Blnds' was
announced by Prof Sigh
Mr.. Schaeffers texts we're. 81 believed,
therefore have ] spoken" Psalm oxyl., 10;
I'VE believe and Therefore speak, l.. Cor
| iv., i3: Theme: The true oasls or renglon.
At the close of the sermon Mr. Schaeter
made brief mention Of MS FIVE years. min
| isteriaI work in the Newberry psstorate-
| of the general courtesy and consideration
| elTays showu him and which he deeply
appreciated and would ever reciprooate.
| His words we're tenderly spoken in a sub
| dued tone as he committed them TO the pro-
lection of the Holy Trinity, aud prayed
| that God would be with them until such
! time as in his providence they might meet
| again.
Or. Cozoy begged few moments indulg-
ence before offering the last prayer, in
which he said that he could not sever the
ties that bound hun to his brother without
word or two of regret at parting. His
words we're tender and touching-a pleasing
incident OF the occasion.
The last hymn, given out by the pastor,
was sung with sweet and happy effect
Mr. Schaeffer pronounced the benediction,
and for the first time during the trying
ordeal betrayed the emotions that filled his
heart. 1t was the fitting close to a sacred
and beautiful service.
At the evening service the retiring pastor
preached from the text: IL. Cor. Kill, II;
Finally, brethren. farewell, - etc. In this
very earnest aud sympathetic discourse, in
which the pastors mind naturally reverted
to the varying scenes and incidents Of the
Fastening yesrs-the weeks, months and
seasons in which he broke the bread of life
to hunRering hearts, cheered the disspirited,
aud offered consolation to the Borrowing,
were ali grouped into the hour before him.
No wonder the bright picture with its
somber shadow brought the tear of relief!
In brief review Of his work Mr.. Schaef-
fer said that eighty-nine members were
added 30 the church. Collections by the
congregation, S7,26l IS; benevolence.
1901 90 Total IS 1888 II.
He thanked the congregation for its devo-
ton to him; the officers Of the church for
their sympathy and support the faculty OF
the college for its gracious helpfulness, and
the students for their considerable attention
and responses.