The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-12-21

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Rev. c. B. Austin, D. D., was sorm-
ally installed as pastor Of the Vance
Memorial church, at Altenheim last
night. in the presence Of a conssega-
zion that hIled nearly all the pews in
lie beautiful little edifice. The installa-
ton exercises we're brief and impress
olye. and they furnished the occasion
Tor appropriate addresses.
DR. Austin came to Wheeling from
cleveland over 4 year ago, and Is the
drEt pastor Of the church The favor
obIe and lasting Impressions he has
made since he has been ministestng 90
the congregation resulted In an earnest
FoIl FOR him as pastor, and Washington
nresbytery, Of which the church Is part.
accpded 70 the request. Rev. Mr.
.Yonng. OF Prosperity. Pa, moderator OF
the presbytery, presided at the tnstalla-
4Jon and seated around the flower
deeked pulpit besides Moderator
Yonng. were Rev. D. A. Cunningham,
d. n. of the First Presbyterian church,
and Rev. Joseph Speers, OF the Second
Presbyterian church.
The exercises were opened By the SER
mon. preached by Or. Cunningham,
whose theme was "The Gospel OK
Christ" II was an eloquent discourse,
iilustrating the power OF God as repre-
scented in the gospel, which IS a solace
% the weary. a comfort in death and
novel 10 salvation. Following the
close Of the sermon the congregation
1olned In singing hymn.
Moderator Young next addressed the
CONGREGATION. He stated the objects OF
The gathering, and explained the call OF
the congregation OF Vance Memorial
church for Rev. Dr.. Austin, and the
subsequent action taken bV the WASH
4ngton presbytery at its meeting at
Rock Lick. November 10. The presoS-
terry granted the call and appointed the
tate and the officers for the installa-
lion. Moderator Young then called on
Rev. Mr.. Austin to arise.
The pastor was subjected to an ex-
animation. which ELECTED promises
from Rev. Mr.. Austin TO use his best
eadeaVOr IN promoting the gospel OF
Christ. The congregation was next
asked 20 vote its acceptance. This was
done by a show OF hands to signify the
desire for DR.. AustIn's pastOrate, and
The vote was a unanimous one.
The charge to the pastor was deliv-
cred by Rev. AIF. Speers. who did so
very impressivelY. He charged Rev.
Mr. Austin TO preach the word in and
out OF season. BE thou sober in all
things, suffer hardships and do the work
Of an evangelist" said Rev. Mr.. Speers,
egYou are to be the Judge of how you
shall present the gospel; you are not a
ministerial mOuthplece either for thu
many or the few. but you are Gods
-fearless OF what men may
saF. Speak out. Reprove, Tebuke and
exalt. a workman who need not be
ashamed, you are to speak the word OF
truth, to believe that the Scriptures are
not antIquated, but as new to-day as
when the apostles lived. The history
must be taught as well as the prophe-
cies; sin must not be smothered over or
salvation neglected. You will admon-
ish. convert and encourage"
Continuing Rev. Mr.. Speers advised
round out his charge. These are try
ing times, end nothing should daunt
him In his duty to God. who would be
with him always And with Sod be-
fore a man. who could be behind him?
The speaker hoped the spirit would
abundantly Oil the heart OF the pastor.
and that he would hold deep we'll OF
sympathy and love for the people who
had called him. In times Of sorrow the
speaker felt that a shepherd OF the
flock should have n warm hand clasp
and a sympathetic ear for his suffer
ing ones. Rev. Mr.. Speers concluded
o. eloquentiy expressing the hope that
the relations OF pastor and people
would be Of the most pleasant and en-
during character, and commended by
the Ruler over all.
The charge to the people was made
bE Moderator Young. who said that ti1c
relations existing between pastor and
his congregation were similar to mar
rage. the church being the household.
He continued the smile to SHOW the
need Of harmony, aud the necessity OF
church members relralnIng from criti-
cIsHI that doesn't SAVIOR Of kindness.
Especially the member should not
criticize his pastor before his children.
Of saying before children what pertain
ed to religion o. church. because the
ctild's mind Is so easily poisoned. BE
kind to your pastor" was another In
junction TO his hearers by Rev. Mr..
Young. "Cheer him up with kind words
ana kind acts. Don't be. afraid y01H
spoil him by kindness: I never heard
Of arg pastor being spoiled in this way.
Also. listen attentivcly to your pastors
words. Above all, pray for your pas
tor"
After prayer by DR., Cunningham the
benediction was pronounced by DR..
Austin. who was later rendered con-
CALCULATIONS in the reception that
brought the proceedings TO close.