The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-22
TWO PASTORS RESIGNED.
1tNDRum and MR. Ia cUrLER.
,,.,n rendered Their Rcsienaticns ss Their
respective Churches, but They VIII
Hardly Be Accepted.

crcat surprise awaited the congregation
rnr second Baptist church Sunday morn
whom Dr. I.andum closed an eloquent
..rmon on the text. 1T is more blessed to
Give than to receive
a. Che point whore the services usually come
.,ea end Dr. Iandrum announced that there
.ir,nortant business on hand for the con-
location of tho church Calling a business
-.o.,as be invited Mr. J. B. Wood the oldest
s...,a. 20 the chair. and. stating that Mr..
,.ffstrrst the clerk Of the church. had
...,,- to read. 40 once left the church for his
e Ills action which IN itself was puz-
.t was followed 10y CONSERVATION when
re letter proved TO bc the resignation of
dor beloved pastor
AS soon rs the benumbing sense of the
As.k was over the congregation commenced
r., give voice o. their disapDroyal. air. VIII
f.r Fi.vson rose and addressed the congre-
eaton. setting forth N feeling terms the ex-
aut relations between pastor and people.
g.. worth aud character and many reasons
oIv lie should not be allowed 70 resign.
NavoT EllYson followed and expressed SINH
fr sentiments and advised the congregation
f,res.st the suggestion. Dr. Steel then moved
tst the sentiment of tho congregation be
aNen by a rising vote and every person in the
-..-ch expressed their disapprobati0n 10y
standing on their feet. A motion % Jay on
t.et table was offered and promptly carried.
Thea committee OF deacOns and officers OF
fIac4urch WAS appointed 10 confer with Dr.
rtrlm aud report at the Wednesday night
meeting and though the committee called on
f sunday afternoon no alluslon was made
q. t.e matter at the night service. The meet
.ac lasted several hours and was of very
tender character.
THU CALI.
Tie committee learned that Or. Landrum
ls received a call from tho Broadway Bap-
t.f church IN Louisville. but that he deemed
irrr.ler 20 sever his connection with one
lH.reh before accepting the pastOrate OF an
rt.er Tho committee therefore. found hun
9th tie drawbridge 90 his fortress down. as
70 aarr. and such an assault was male on his
dead and heart that ne finally consented TO
..Int the correspondence between himself
and tile committee Of the Louisville church
t.Naror E.lgson and Mr.. Wood
These gentlemen yesterday prepared let
t.rtltae committee at Louisville which re-
viewed the entire subject from the beggin-
r.rr and setting forth the condition of al
Mrs here. The letter met the approval of
Ir. Iandrum and the result will be that the
resignation VIII be withdrawn at the meeting
Wednesday night Among the petitions to
fIa pastor Oh remain was a beautiful set of
resolutions by the Boys Missionary Society
az tile Second church. which, among other
things set forth that every member of the
society had been converted under his minis
t1y. Tie Ivy Society OF girls sent similar
yes .ltons.
1T WAS BAD NEWS.
Nothing has happened in Richmond in
'rls time that created greater concern than
f.e announcement of the resignation. In
few hours 10 was the subject OF conversation
sd over the city. and universal regret was ex-
pressed. The surprise was the greater be-
cause 10 was generally known that the rela-
t0ns between the pastor and his cOngrega-
ton were OF the closest and most aiectlonate
aracter. not @ jar or disagreement ever
lay z occurred between them.
The last determination Of Or. Landrum was
reached after such earnest protest and pre-
YNlng as 10 was impossible 20 withstand and
after prayeriul consideration lie deemed II
bis duty 10 remain.
This decision was received with great Joy
by ms congregation last night as the good
news rapidly went from door to door. each
one being anxious 10 tell the other. and with
much satisfaction by the entire community
Idle rumor had 10 Sunday that disagree
ments had arisen IN the church. and also that
salary OF 10000 per year WAS the induce
ment. bat these were without foundation and
80 usF be stated as official that neithera finan-
claI consideration or any dissatisfaction what
ever 10 tins end OF the line was an actuatlng
cause.
Row Drs Nelson Pitt and Rev. s. c. Clop-
con were appointed q committee by the Bap-
list ministers conference Yesterday to con-
ytv CO. Ur. landrum resolutions of the strong
ct affection and the assurance of their
earnest desire that he remain In Richmond.
The committee performed that duty yester-
d4g afternoon. and expressed to him senti-
uerts of the warmest satisfaction at the de-
termination TO withdraw his resignation. All
81. we. that ends well. and this episode has
only served TO bring ont stronger than ever
tle great bonds OF love existing between Dr.
Ianlrum and the Second church c0ngrega-
Lan.
Another Resignation.
Another surprise was given 10 a church
congregation sunday when Rev. j.. a.
Cutler rendered his resignation to the Mar
slau-street Christian church, of which he has
been pastor for several years. Few II any Of
bis members knew OF his intention. and they
unanimously refused 70 accept the resigna-
ton and strong efforts Will be made 70 hayc
bin remain. The matter will be acted on
" Wednesday night.
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