Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-01-24
A. e. Forbes, ofthe Democrat, attend
81 the snrual meeting OF the Msine Press
Association at Augusta last week.

A. E. Forbes, ofthe Democrat, attend
ea the snrual meeting Of the Msine Press
Association at Augusta last week.
Rev. Il. j. Haughton exchanged
palpits v ith Rev. h. :. Rideout Sunday
morning. A, the close OF the service
NJ. Ridecuf read the following an-
nounecment OF Mr.. Hsughton's resigns
ton Mr.. II, ughtcn has had success
sful psstorstc Of about six years here
aud his resignation will be regretted by
many Of his parishioners and friends.
To the officers and member. Of the Let Congrc-
xstional Church and Parish, South Paris. Me
Nv Dear People Almost six years AMI four
months ago. YOU very heartily and unanimously
csllesi me 81 this rastorate. God Il my witness
that have en'ieavored faithfully, and ~ fsr ~
my strength would permit. 60 perform the duties
tnenmhert on me- The Ia tcrests of the church
and society. which have wiiened considerably
since came tn you. have been very cio-e n my
heart. In fact. they have ofts n lain verv heavily
upon my heart. Many prayer have ohcred
that Col nisht muniiicently bless this people
And Tie has blessed u.
v hen in ~ came here. iind that the Sub
scrtptions" amounted 90 only Just lite over
sgao. The year jus, closed the sunday morning
free will offerings for oar own rhurchl were
ESQ. with an extra ESQ stil unpaid. lire
.psctiye OF pew rentals etc. Then too, there have
been g. aAiition--ss Of these were on "con-
fession" Of their faith IN Christ IL IL not In the
spirit OF boa-tinx that call attention Ia the sun.
day morning congregation which has increasc'i
considerably. During thc~e years, reaEfe that
have not always succeeded In pleasing every
body, hut have succeeded a. well as most OF my
pre.iec. s.ors Many blessed friendships have
been formed for which l thank God. There
have been friendships, and many such, which
have been CONSTANT, and always the same-tn
sunshine and In storm. My supreme purpose
during these years, has been To please ooi, anu
% present To you Hts truth plainly and tenderiy,
and whilst Il must never be expected that the
truth Of God viii always please, 70 Is ever the
prayerful iesire OF the true minister OF Jeeus
Christ to please God rather than men. The step
am txking this morning have been eontemplat-
ing for many months, and during the past few
weeks especially have been strongly urged by
many not 10 take 10 am far more grateful Tor
the evidences OF love and appreciation Wild
which you have blessed me. than l can express
In words and n my poor, humble services have
been blessed 10 the gcod OF any soul Give Col
the praise" Ny action this morning, will mean
the severance OF many precious tie>-and wish
- express my profound and sincere gratitude to
sn. who during these years. have had the true
interest OF the Kingdom OF Christ at heart.
shall carly away many bessed memories. and
the ASSURANCE thai have many tried and rusty
friends. and what after al Il more precious than
~ true. human friendship"g During thee
year,, We have had ''our days and our nights
our seasons OF JOY, and our hours OF sorrow"
We have reiOiced together. We have wept
together. And now the time has come when
feel the need OF change, tender you my
resignation. a. pastor. | ask the clerk OK the
church. and the clerk OF the parish. 10 call a
meeting AZ their convenience. for the purpose OF
taking action upon my rcslgnation-vhich de
sire shAIl take effect the first sunday In May.
Wishing you grace, mercy and peace. i remain
sincerely your pastor,
south Par4. Maine Ian al lsoa