Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-05-06
Honoring a Pastor.

Following is the action of Harmony
congregation in reference tothe dissolu-
ton of the pastoral relation so long sub
sisting between it and DIR. Samuel Kerr
WHEREAS, Our pastor. Rev. Samuel
Kerr. ID. D., has earnestly requested us
to unite with him in'petitionlng Presby-
terry 10 dissolve the pastoral relation ex-
isting between him and Harmony con
gregation, a relation which has contln-
ned harmoniously for more than forty
four wears: therefore,
Resolved /. That we most re! ctantly
acquiesce in this petition. beng con
strained so TO do only by the urgent re
quest of our pastor, who, because OF ad-
vancing years, feels physically made
uuate to the work.
,. That we bear cheerful testimony 70
the Christian character. the consistent
exemplary life, and the faithful, unre-
mitting labors of our beloved pastor.
who has gone out and in before Us near
" half a century.
3. That we would place on record our
appreciation of his ability and hdellty
rs 2 minister of the word. be has not
Stunned to declare unto Us the whole
counsel of God. He has been tender IN
admonition and faithful in rebuke. he
has kept back nothing that was prolta-
ble unto us. We would make mention
of his kind and untiring watchfulness
as a pastor.
He endeared himself to us by his sym
nathy and tenderness; his uniform
Christian courtesy and manliness won
our respect: his good Judgment and wise
counsel inspired our confidence; while
his tact and skill in the management OF
affairs excited our admiration, for more
than four decades He has been with Us
in times of sorrow and of JOY, OF pros
perity and adversely. Our homes nave
been gladdened by his frequent visits
our hearts have been comforted, our
hands strengthened. One generation
has passed away, another has reached
it's maturity, and third is Just enter
ing upon the active duties OF life under
his ministry. The fruits of his ministry
are to be seen not only in the peace and
prosDeritv of our own Harmony congre-
cation. but in the adjoining congrega-
tions. that have gone out from the
mother church, and in the many aculve
workers here and there throughout the
land who think of Harmony as their ola
church home. and DR.. Kerr as the be
loved pastor and friend of their youth
4. That we would gratefully make
mention of the faithful service rendered
by Mrs. Kerr. She has won the respect
and affection of the whole congregation
and community by her active, earnest
Christian life and labors. In the Sab
bath school she has been singularly
helpful and successful. Many OF the
most efficient workers in the congrega--
ton today trace their inspiration ana
capability for service largely to her
faithful training in the primary depart
ment of the Sabbath school. In the
missionary society she has long been
leader, wise and resourceful, persistent
and energetic.
). That we invite DR.. Kerr and Mrs.
Kerr to still remain among us, and IN
the event of their so doing, our doors
shall be always open for their friendly
greeting and good cheer, as in days
gone by
6. That we devoutly invoke God
richest blessings on our beloved pastor
and ';s wife. May the Father, who has
them to bear the heat ana
burden of the day, abide with them
still. and grant that at evening time IL
may be light.
JOHN MCDOUGAL,
s. /. BRAHAM,
r. C. MCCLINTOCK,
Committee.