The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-05


Vaughn Davies, as pastor of the Provi-
denCc Welsh Baptist church. took place
yesterday, the ceremony being held
during the afternoon and night. They
were characterized by excellent ad-
dresses and splendid music.
In the afternoon, Rev. Albert Hatch
crs Smith. of the North Main Avenue
Baptist church, delivered the charge
to the minister, and forcefully outlined
the duties incumbent upon the pastor
of the flock. His speech was thought
full and eloquent, and created n deep
impression upon all who heard it,
Rev. Or. II. =. Jones, of the West
Scranton Tabernacle, also spoke inter-
estingly. and Rev Evans, of Racine,
Wis. who is visiting in the city, was
another of the afternoon speakers. as
was also Rev. Davis, of Catasaqua.
Rev. ]. :. Thomas. of Pcckville, spoke
briefly, and Thomas John read several
Scriptural passages. Among the lay
men who made short remarks was
Isaac Edwards.
During the afternoon and evening
service. Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Nisord and
Mrs. John Stopford were called upon
| for songs, and pleased the audience
! highly with the selections they rem
| dcrcd. Another feature of the musi-
| cal side of the day was the singing by
| the Providence Glee club, which won
the 800 prize Monday at the Central
Labor unions excursion to Lake Lo-
| dore.
EVENING EXERCISES,
The evening exercises were begun
about 80 o'clock by prayer and Scrip
| tural reading by Rev. Dr. Jones. Fol-
| lowing the singing of a hymn, Rev.
| Davies introduced Rev. Thomas de
| GruChy, of the Jackson street Baptist
| church, and Rev. de GruChy then pro-
ccedcd to deliver very interesting and
effective charge to the church, the
| counterpart of Rcv. Smiths afternoon
charge to the minister.
Rev. DIR. Gruchy spoke for over an
hour AMI in that time explained al
length to the congregation Just what
their duties We're towards the minister
in charge. He read testimonial from
the congregation OF Rev. Davies iasI
church. in which was given a glowing
eulogy of the new pastor, and MS
praiscworthy qualities both as a pull
pit orator and individual.
i;ov. Or. Gruchy dwolt strongly upor
the fact that church in which dis
sensions exist loses all power for good
IF the church," said he, isn't il
harmony, why no good could be ac
complished, even if an angel of tn,
Lord was in the pulpit. But the Lore
isn't sending angels to take charge o
the churches. lie has always beer
represented in them by men. and nov
| in, no Of b.,
come among you | will request of go,
certain things"
The speaker then detailed at lcngtI
several OF the many ways i'm whic
the life of minister can be made
happier one, and his task less sever,
commenting strongly upon the absolut
necessity of doing away with petit
gossiping and slanderous backbitinl
with cold manner and constant faul
finding.
POWER OF CONGREGATION.
The congregation, ne said, had tn
power of making or unmaking ever
minister and if only its members woul
enter the church with hearts open I
the good counsel poured forth, tn
actual effect would be to increase eff
| Nl'HNN anu encourage lllt pastor
| greater efforts. Rev. DR.. GruChy urge
, those present to be not only hearel
of the word of God but also doers
E it. lie spoke of the absolute necessit
of encouraging the minister by cor
stant presence at church and whimsi,
ally declared that there is little er
thusiasm To he derived from spcakin
5 to empty pews, "for their hearts," sal
, he, "are hearts of oak"
: In conclusion he impressed upon I'll
1 | congregation the need of attendin
+. strictly To the practical comfort {
= their pastor, and brought his addres
r to a close by urging his hearers to NJ
$ only speak kindly of their pastor. bl
I to also pray for him. Rev. DeGruch
Y was followed by Rev. DR.. Jones of tt
y Tabernacle. He delivered a stirrin
Impressive sermon in Welsh and wa
followed by Rev Thomas of PeCkvill
after Mrs. Stafford had sung a solo
Rev. Thomas briefly expressed h
pleasure at having been present at II
j. two very interesting sessions of Il
j. day and after his address Mrs. Visor
n sang, accompanied by a quartet
q The selection rendered by the glce cll
al led by William Davis was next al
= the service was concluded by all joi
= ing in the chorus Of Jesus, Lover
k My Soul"
The new pastor of the church N
IS been acting as minister of the conGr
re cation since Aug. /, having succeed
Rev. Evans, who died several mont
e. ago. Rev. Davis is "A native of Wal
and received his theological training
- about twelve years ago and short
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