New-York tribune., 1899-06-19
DIR. CHAMBERS'S RESIGNATION
HE WILL STATE PLAINLY THE CAUSES
NEXT SUNDAY.

After preaching his regular sermon yesterday
morning the Rev DR. James Chambers for nearly
seventeen years the pastor Of Calvary Presbyterian
Church, in West u1dred-and-slxteenth-st.
formally announced his resignation 10 the consre-
CATION. Next Sunday morning he VIII speak
plainly OF the causes which led up TO his retire.
ment. It Is supposed that he will touch upon
subject OF considerable interest 10 all New-fork
PresbyterIans Although he refused yesterday 70
speak about the causes OF his retirement ne gave
out for publication letter written Few days
ago to him by the Rev DIR. Anson 7. Atteroury'
pastor Of the Park Avenue Presbyterian Church
which seems to indicate the possible tone OF Dr.
Chambers's remarks next Sunday.
In this letter DR.. Atterbury says: Presbyterian
ism In NewYork is passing through SAD expeH-
now. and fear that still sadder experiences
are in store for Evidently our Presoytery is
out OF the line OF popular approval whether or not
of divine approval"
DR.. Chambers read his resignation 10 the c"u-
gregation follows:
My Dear People: /; is hardly necessary that
should do more at this time than make known 70 70
other ways. viz that at the meeting OF the Tres,
bytery Of NewYork Monday. June 26 ls9s s,on, a,
p. m. will ask that body to release me foin
The causes which have led to this determine
siU stood need not rehearse them at this point Il
is sufficient to say that have no, arrsre rsTar I and
prayerfu consideration extending over n'ahy aii,
months BY courtesy anOtneT
be given me In which to say some things OF .
more personal nature. but | cannot allow TINS oc.
cason TO pass without telling you now haro ~
has been for to decide as have. into tnis ,
church have put goodly portion OF my IIs
effort I have watched Its progress from its IN
which I did That very tender and delightful
associations have been formed In the years OF our
progress is quite too evident TO mention That
they must now be interrupted. we shall not say
broken Is lust as evident. and without settlhK
forth either the history Of the one or the othet
will only ask that you unite with me III '"''
request to the Presbytery. ,. a.
In order that you may have the opportunity 70
take action on this request and such otner actionn
you may desire 10 take. the Session mas caiIsu
and appoints the evening OF the 2on az 'to cora'
in this room for said meeting OF the congrega-
tlon and they hope that there Will be large at
tendance Of members and friends 1T,
And now. In placing before you TINS my Iess-
nation of my ofice pastor. beg you 10 be as
sured OF my cordial affection and continued re-
gard and OF my personal interest In eacn one oi
YOU from the Youngest to the Oldest.
Commenting you therefore to God ana tne "o,uu
of His Grace I put back into your hands the car
OF this church ard ask that you receive ~ ana a.
the appointed meeting elect three comhlssione,.s
TO represent TO the Presbytery the action you take
AT said meeting With unabated love and con-
tinued prayer for you all. | am. still your Heho'
an" ~ ' JAMES CHAMBERS.
After the morning services a few OF the mem
bers Of the congregation present got together ana
decided TO make DR.. Chambers present IN ap-
nreciation of his labors He will preach MS
farewell sermon next Sunday. The ground on
which the church building stands and the vacant
ground adjoining II, making 127 feet 'front.' N cns-
hundred and sixteenthst. will be sold for sooV"
The profits will be devoted to missionary "o'h'