Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-04-21
CLOSING THE PREsBYTERY.
Successful Sessions Throuhout-Res-
olutions Of Thanks.

olutions OF Thanks.
The Sabbath services conducted by
members of the presbytery were very
fine. Rev. Crawford preached an
Easter sermon that was the production
of master. He has a sweet voice and
his beautiful thoughts were rich with
the experience of one who has been
long and careful student Of Gods
revelation in bible, and in nature as
well, and few will forget his sermon
while life lasts and many will recall 1t
on the great resurrection morn as
having been helpful in attaining that
blessedness. The beautiful decorations
Of the church, the grand music of the
large choir led by DIR. Iewett and
supported by the organ playing Of Miss
Parent aud the violin and horn Of Mr..
Chas. Harrison and double quartette
of the best singers in the city, along
with the presence of so many grand
old gray haired servants of the Lord,
made the communion services the most
impressive that many have had the
privilege Of attending in. the west.
The evening sermon by the stated
clerk Rev. Thompson was most
sensible and clear description of the
the christians journey to better land
with its hardships and its encourage
ments and its promised ending in
glory. He is hard headed man and
wastes no time in theories or foolish
ness but is that kind of a christian
man that all men love to hear and
learn from, no matter what condition
Of life they enjoy.
The committee on resolutions report.
ed as follows:
The presbytery of Solomon desires to
express most hearty thanks to the
committee of arrangements OF the
Abilene church, the pastor, members
Of the church and the congregation
and the citizens Of Abilene for theil
thoughtful care and attention to oul
comfort and for their hospitality II
public and private; to the choir for The
beautiful service of song and the
readiness on all occasions to assist; to
the Lutheran church for their kindness
in opening and decorating their church
for the Ladies' Mission society; to the
DAILY REFLECTOR for its kindness in
giving notices, in printing full and
accurate reports and supplying us with
copies OF the paper 30 promptly.
We will cherish their kindnesses and
good will as sacred memories and pray
that the great Head Of the church,
whose resurrection to give gifts to men
We celebrate, may in His mercy and
kindness bestow rich gifts upon you
all. We pray that He may bestow
His rich grace on your churches and
homes and institutions, that the former
may be- quickened and increased and
that the latter may become circles
where the spirit may abound more
unto all good works. We shall ever
remember our visit to Abilene with
pleasure and recall 1t with profit IN
years to come for we we're received
with open hearts and repeated kind
ness.
The resolutions were commented
upon and passed with rising vote.
The presbytery received two new
candidates for the ministry, heard will
pleasure of the advancement of thos,
already under its care and examined
and ordained one, Rev. b. G. Swank
TO the full authority of the ministry.
The solemn ordination service wa
conducted by the moderator, Rev. ]
W. Crawford, in a very beautiful anC
solemn manner. Rev. DIR. SternberJ
preached the ordination sermon which
was grand exposition of the truth Il
be preached, and although he is vel
up in his four score years and was al
original member of the presbytery, h
is yet full Of power and has all tn
clearness Of the old time fathers II
Israel.
The business of the presbytery wa
completed this morning by the review
OF all the work, the reading of th
minutes by the permanent clerk, Dr.
blayney, who had the double duty O
attending to the reception of tn
strangers and presiding at the desk Al
through the protracted meetings.
The last Of the ministers departe
on the afternoon train, parting wit
reluctance from their pleasant visit an
very successful meatinC