Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-04-20
INSTALLATION SERVICES
Of Rev. J. |. Quimby as Pastor Of
Congregational Church,
Gardiner Impressive Ceremonies. large At.
tendance at the Services.
T Special to hENNEBEe JOURNAL.

nlls>lNe an eccie>iastcal council OF toh-
gregational churches was held at the church
in this city this afternoon at $50 TO assist
in the examination and ordination and in
stallation of Rev. J. Langdon Quimby of
North Sandwich, y. H., as pastor of the
church. The following members of the
council were present: Watersilie, Rev. l..
IL Hallock pastor and A. F. Merrill; Au-
gusta, Rev. j. ). Williamson, pastor and
IL +. Blanchard: ilalloweli, Rev. Edward
Chase pastor and Deacon II. NJ. Pearson;
South Gardner Rev 5. \. Adams. pastor
Brunswick, Rev. +. b. Mason, pastor,
Prof T. f. Woodruff Rev. A. Fred
erick Dunnells of Bath and Rev.
X. W. Jenkins of Rockland. Rev. l.. II.
Hallock of Waterville, was elected modera-
tor OF the council and Rev. :. \. Adams.
scribe. Rev. Mr. Quimby presented his
statement, outlining the course of his life,
his call to the ministry and his theological
belief and translation of the ordinances and
politv ot the church. Under the leadership
of Mr.. llallock the council then proceeded
10 further oral examination of the candi-
date. After the completion of the eXamina-
ton the council went into executive session.
Mr.. Quinby's license to preach from
the Suffolk North Association and his
letter of church membership at Andoyer.
Mass, were accepted as satisfactory and by
calling the roll of the council it was unani-
mously voted to accept the examination as
satisfactory and that il he sustained, and the
council proceed To assist III the ordination
and installation services. =. y. Adams,
X. W. Jenkins and j. Langdon Quimby
were appointed IL committee 10 arrange a
programme for the evening exercises. AT
$50 the ladies of the church entertained
the members of the council at II finely
spread banquet in the supper room. At
30 the ordination and installation services
were held. The altar was profusely decor
atcd with potted plants and cut flowers and
presented fine appearance. The church
was well filled and the following order of
exercises was carried out
ORDER OF EXEECI>Es,
Reading OF the Minutes. by the Scribe
Inv ocation
Anthem. Lord of Heaven"
Reading of scriptures. s.......................
Rev :. \. Adams south Gardiner
sermon, Rev Edward H. Mason, u. D.. Brunswick
uruining PRAYER, Rev. Edward Chase, Halloweli
Respnn-e. ..--..-..-.-...-....t & hor
Rev. Lcavitt II. nallock. Wateryile
Right Hand of Fellow hip...................
Rev. j. :. Williamson, Augusta
''"' = ~ INV Ett. Il. ". Jcnk,n, Eockiand
Concluding PRAYER.
Installation Hymn.
B"ncdcton.. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
by the Pastor, EeN. J. Langdon ,luimby
DIR. Mason took for his text John l..
and H. lie commenced his sermon by a
discussion of the difference between the
body and the soul--the physical and meta
phy steal. illustrating it with references to
the ply steal world and the spiritual. He
spoke of the first chapter of John. from
which he took his text. a. the most simple.
plain and clear presentation of the work of
Christ and His influence among men. This
j. the gospel That God so loved the
world that He gave Ills only begot,en
Son that whOsoever believed IN
Him should have life eternal. This
is sublime. simple childlikc theology
of the New Testament. DO the acts of His
life correspond to this statement regarding
him: For the past $500 years all men have
listened talked and written of Him. Men
cannot let Christ alone. We know the in
citlents of His life. He i. mracuously born
of the Virgin Mary and came from God
His life is the truest of all truths. We do
not think of the coming of the son of man
as local or physical, but We think of it as
an organic process everywhere gong on
The first man was OF the earth
carthv. the second man was the son of God,
who never sinned, who never compromised,
who never lowered his place, Even when
they stoned Him He answered them calmly
lovingly He passed into the heaven where
He is the head a. well as the Savior of
humanity and the brother of every man.
No man can find this new ligh, in the
church or be given by his fathers, but
must awaken into its presence in his own
soul and sooner or later some time. some
where. this Savior will come into the heart
of every man and convict him of his need
of His love.
The sermon was II most scholarly dis
cussion of the life aud character of our
Savior. he believed.
In the charge to the pastor Rev. Mr..
HalIock spoke of the work he was now to
take up as the nobest work of man. There
is no higher honor given to man. But it is
not honor alone. ii is service. Iou are a
co-workcr with God in making men better
You are not to devise your own plans but
TO work under the command of your captain
You are not only to make people by talking
but by living. You are to live as you
preach Whatever you have of grace or
love YOU are to show. You are to preach
the Word. To preach Christ, the centre,
the soul of it. Christ is the blossom of the
Word There is nothing else to preach.
Preach il with YOUR brain, your heart, your
imagination. God will be with you. Speak
the Aword with authority, with common
sense. with intensity. The commonest of
the common people will appreciate your
finest thoughts. Study your people. Always
keep your ear and heart, attend to the die
tates of master. Be loyal to God, your
your people. your community, your State.
Rev. Mr.. Williamson of Augusta, ex
tended the hand of fello% Ship as an old
schoolmate welcoming him to the ministry
of Christ lie said you are to take Gods
place between God and man. You are not
only to bring men to Christ but 10 bring
Christ to men. 1t is a glorious work one
in which enters sacrifice but also joy. 1t is
blessed ministry. You are to inspire and
lift up the Young people until they see
Jesus Christ in all his glory. | welcome
YOU to the ministry of Maine, to the Con-
gregational ministry. to the ministry of
grand old Kennebec, and | bid YOU God
speed in your work.
Rev. l.. W jenkins. of Rockland, whom
Mr. Quimby succeeds a. pastor of the
church in the city, delivered the charge to
the people. The first thought. you are to
receive this man as the ambassador of Jesus
Christ for YOU. Consider and appreciate
his individuality in this work. He speaks
out of his know ledge and experience. Sns-
tain him in this great work. Do not com
pare him with other pastors in a depreciating
manner DO not try to make him over into
a combination of the men you have had in
the past. Cherish his reputation. Do not
speak of him thoughtlessly before your
( children. Speak of his exccllencies and
I pass by hi- faults in silence. Respect the
( limitations of his powers. Sustain
/ him with all the strength of your mind
heart and hand. Open your hearts
To him. Be careful of his health Co
I operate with him in every good word and
/ work DO not place too much confidence
in his drawing and staying powers as pastor
( of this church. Do your work Relieve
I him from business cares. Give linn your
/ love. your sympathy. your prayers.
The concluding prayer was pronounced
( by Prof Woodruff, and the service closed
with the benediction by Rev. Mr.. Quimby
QnhY clpSl7En