The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1900-10-12

woman, which he said was like going to
some holy place. II were you, said
Mr. Fullerton, I would recognize the Inn
portance of pulpit work. congratulate
you on your opportunities OF study,
growth, intercourse with books, and 80
long as you keep in touch with Christ
your message will be bis message.
Rev L. NJ. Keneston extended the vel.
come of the consolation to the new pas
tor. Among other things he said: I
welcome you to the bountiful board Of
this generous people. welcome you to
the passionate of this noble church. 1
welcome you to this grand old consoci-
alton. 1t knows no Partially. I well
come you to this goodly association of
ministers. welcome you to all the
experiences Of the passionate, it's joys and
sorrows. May God bless you richly.
Rev W. F. White, the former pastor,
was next called on and spoke feelingly.
he said: Ny heart is almost too full to
speak at this time. want to thank you
all heartily for your kindness to me and
nine. Can ever forget these homes in
Trumbull! And I want you to give
to this noble brother who has come to
you, IS pastor, all and more than you
have given to me. 1 want to congratu-
late Mr. Thomas on being called to this
church. would suggest, brethren, that
you remember this brother. Remember
he is your minister. And now, dear
friends, wish you success. I wish to
extend cordial invitation to Trumbu]l
people to visit my home at any time.
The latch string will always be out to
Trumbull people.
The service closed with the singing Of
'Bleat be the tie that binds" and the
benediction by Pastor Thomas.
The new pastor has already made q
pleasing impression and all are hopeful
for q most successful pastorate. The
following handsome endorsement was
given him by his last church at Ludlow
Mills:
"ueIcoO tuo NV VuAlou A1tAUI
Thomas has resigned the passionate of
our church, and has informed us of his
acceptance Of another field of work, thus
leaving US no choice but to accept his
resignation, therefore be it
Resolved that we learn of his express
ed desire with feelings of profound
regret, and while recognizing the
strength OF his reasons for making the
change, and re joicing in all that minis
ters to his welfare; we, nevertheless,
have but one common feeling Of SORROW
that he feels constrained to leave us.
Mr. Thomas came to as three years ago,
at time when we were in much discour-
agement, and our church and society in
condition Of general apathy. We are a
union church or society, and know it is
dificuls to labor among as with the full
est freedom and fruition Of hope, but Mr.
Thomas threw himself with such energy
into the work, so courteous and hearty
was his manner, and 80 tactful bis every
act, that he at once won all hearts and
instilled q spirit of enthusiasm into
church and society. His pastoral visits
became famous; never was this part Of q
pastors work more faithfully performed.
1t is within the truth to say that Mr.
Thomas spared neither time nor pains to
become intimately acquainted with every
of his congregation and parish
while in the home of sorrow, sickness or
he has always been friend in
deed. Unwearying devotion to werk, both
In and out of the church, has borne fruit
In ministry of great usefulness and
success. Our church has been
blessed in large accession to its num-
pers. Our Sunday school has been carried
along and quickened, Mr. Thomas assum-
ing much more than bis fair share OF the
burden, while no department Of church
work has been without his earnest and
continual care.
As preacher Mr. Thomas work has
been theme of increasing satisfaction
md admiration. We have never had a |
iull sermon, or listened to one that was |
lot bright, instructive, and full of
suggestion. We heartily con-
yratulate the church Mr. Thomas will |
Minister to, and we earnestly wish him
3od.speed, continued health, and ever
Increasing joy and success in his work.
III. e. Stevens, A. 81. Halford, J. W.
Committee appointed by the
Church and Parish.
Ludlow, Mass, October 8, 1900.