The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-23
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Farewell Sermon Last Night
by Rev. Mr.. Horton.
Margaret Crook Burst a VaricOse
Vein in Her Left Leg Yesterday
Two Strangers Hold Up an Aged MAJ Last
Night on Blackstone Street.

Rev. l.. G. Horton, pastor OF the Embury
NJ. L. Church, made farewell address to
his congregation last evening. AT the an
nual conference which was held last week
the Bishop assigned Rev. Mr.. Horton to
take charge OF the church at Willimantic,
Conn. The announcement of the change
came in the nature of a shock to the MEM
bers of Embury Church who had learned
TO admire Mr.. Horton for his earnestness
OF purpose, his zeal in church work, and
for his afiable and courteous treatment OF
all with whom he came in contact. In
fact the members of the church have not
fully recovered from IL cir first surprise,
and even now try to make themselves be-
ieve that there must be some mistake.
Some time ago the Willimantic church
extended Mr.. Horton fiattering call, but
the reverend gentleman believing that he
would be Of more service in his present
charge, refused the call. In the meantime
the members Of Embury Church had met
and extended to him unanimous invita-
ton to remain. When Rev. Mr.. Horton
started for the annual conference 1t was
fully and generally understood that ne
was to return to this city. Events shaped
themselves in such manner, however,
that the plans and good Intentions mis-
carried, and the result was that he was ap-
pointed to another parish.
Last evenings meeting and farewell ad-
dress were trying to both pastor and con-
gregation, for the pent-up love and esteem
for the members of the congregation for
their departing pastor was hard to
T. Ii Ar
reviewed the case in all its bear
ings, and although disappointed at the re-
suit he said that he accepted it as Christ
ian minister, for it was the Masters will
that events shaped themselves in this
manner He said that he was confident
that he would be permitted to remain in
Embpry Church even up until Monday
last. He said that he wrote his wife to
that effect Monday last, but the change
came in a short time. Continuing Mr..
Horton said that the Presiding Elder
wished him to say that he hoped the men,
bers would not blame him as it was no
work of his.
He was asked, he said, since his return,
why he did not protest? In answer cay
it does not do for us to protest, as event
ually il may be detrimental to US. There
are 200 ministers for which the most use
full place must be found and il is neces-
sary under our system to obey in humble
humility. In this change God Is perform
ing his ever wonderful work. Continu-
ing Mr.. Horton said that the Willimantic
people were at the conference In force and
their entreaties to the Bishop prevailed,
and although i regret 1t my wife and
must go to unknown fields. i recall, said
Mr.. Horton, the first sermon i preached
in this beautiful temple, and it rises up
before me at this moment In vivid form,
and II will always be remembered by me
with pleasure.
"My successor" said Mr.. Horton, ''was
appointed to this charge on account OF his
particular fitness to carry out the work
begun by me, and when the time comes
YOU will find that he is not wanting. i
entreat that W ben he walks into this church
next Sunday you will take him by the
hand and extend to him warm aud sin
cere welcome He appreciates the situa-
ton as keenly as you do and will need all
YOUR pity and sympathy. / remember
when 1 came here l found wonderful
sympathy, and felt wonderous love for
YOU go from within me. The work have
performed here is only preliminary. / have
left several fag ends which my successor
will finish.
In conclusion Mr.. Horton paid high
tribute to the members OF the church, and
said he would carry their kind words with
him to his new field, and hoped that when
the final day would come they would meet
again never to part. His farewell words OF
parting to the children, the members OF
the junior league, who were present In
large numbers, were very touching. He
admonished them to be faithful to the
teachings of the church, and, although
he had hoped some day to stand in that
pulpit and receive them into the fold, yet,
the pleasure being denied him, he knew
the work of love would fall to another. At
the close of the address many rose up and
gave feeling testimony to the worth OF the
departing pastor and wished him God
speed.
During the address many Of the men,
bers were moved to tears, and gave full
vent to their feelings. Mr.. Horton also
thanked the members Of the press for their
accurate reports and their kind treatment
to him. The final parting came when the
reverend gentleman and his estimsble
wife stood at the head of the main aisle
and bade q last goodby to their friends.
In leaving this city Mr.. Horton takes
with him the esteem of almost every citi-
zen in It. He has been an honorable OPP
ponent, even In his crusade against vice.
lie has been consistent, honest, persever-
ing. unostentatious, and to crown ell he
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