The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-12-30
ABSOLUTELY PURE

to imagine that their pastor can jump and
run at any time, and vet some churches
caange SO often that they look forward
WITH delight to see their pastor go
wonder that the sensible people of a
community become disguised with this
and brand the church for allowing it,.
public press hurting their sarcasm and
s32orr in response to public opinion upon
the continuation of such. practices?
perience of a pastor. 1t is like passing
out of the darkness of night and the petit
ing storm into the sweet serenity and
There are those who listen to his words
and receive them into their hearts and
become the disciples of the Lord. They
and by the Sweetness Of their sympathy
sustain him in the hour of trials. 1t is
the memory of their kindness and fel.
lowship ever becomes increasingly fra
grant.
and you would be surprised at the num-
Der. If I did / would mention a ma
jority of my Board of Deacons and a
majority of the trustees, both Of the
financial managers of the church, the
Board of Officers of the Sunday School,
almost the entire Auxiliary and their
husbands. a truly noble band of workers.
And what shall I say of the choir. in
whom l have found such delight as shall
always be pleasant to remember.
Il have never been able to develop the
sired. fractional jealousies lave stood in
the way. At one time is was in fair
shape, and if the plan had continued
would have gradually enlisted every
other. Our Kings Daughters Circles
have done well in this line, but our do
nestle missionary work has never reach
ed the hearts, of the united membership,
and if npVar- will until the "A nerpl of
Peace spreads his wings over the hands
of the workers. And yet many of those
in the work have done nobly, and their
offerings have been relatively large.
"One matter | shall always refer to
with great satisfaction: that is the way
in which | have been treated in money
matters. My salary has always been
promptly paid. Whenever / nave asked
the church for money to meet obliga-
tons or improvements, you have most
generously responded; and the improved
condition of the parsonage. the general
condition of the church building, the
organ, and the valuable personal gifts
/ ave received have endeared you Ito
me in a way that shall not be forgot
ten. Many of the men whom I nave
baptized have given proof of their regard
by their unstinted generosity toward me
From the representatives of the press,
the members of the city police and the
public officials, I nave received unnumber-
ed acts of kindly consideration and re-
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the state of morals in the city and fur
thering the cause of education have been
appreciated by those most Intimately con-
nected with such works.
And now, in closing, permit me to say
with all the emphasis 1 can command,
that the hope of the church lies in enter
ing upon a state of peace and maintain
ing it. I regret most deeply that in my
departure I am fearful of the future,
because the. seeds of dissension are still
e~ntrenched within the church.. There will
continue, more or less, actively, the same
antagonisms, plottings and heart-burn-
ings. The story of the past will be re-
peated with variations. / sorrow over this
gloomy forecast. Yet. after all is Said
about the elements of discord, they are
very few compared with the noble, Chris
tan people who are at their mercy"
The Rev. Mr.. MacMinn said he had re-
ceived calls from four churches, but as
yet had not decided where &ae will go.
For the present he will remain in Jersey
City, retaining his present residence,
which is in the parsonage adjoining the
church.
At the conclusion of the services last
night he was besieged on all sides by
members of the church and personal
friends, who told him they were sorry
to nave him go. Many of the ladies had
moist eyes, while the tears flowed from
quite a number as they babe him fare
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