Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-05-31
DR.. SCOTT, OF GALVESTON.
Resolutions Adopted by His Former
Congregation.

Congregation.
The Galveston (Texas) News,
May Goth, contains the following wi
reference to the new pastor of I'll
Second Presbyterian church, who
expected here this week, and to preac
Sunday, June End, for that congreg
ton:
After the morning service at tt
First Presbyterian church yesterda,
In accordance with notice given, a col
gregational meeting was held. Th
pastor, w. N. Scott, had previousl
announced to his congregation tha
owing to the condition of his health b
had. after mature deliberation, decide
it was best for him to have a radics
change of climate, and had givel
notice that at a later date he woul
ask his congregation to join him il
requesting the presbytery to dissolv
the relations between the pastor ant
church.
After this announcement DR.. Scot
accepted call from the Second Pres
byterian church at Staunton, Va.
The purpose of the congregations
meeting yesterday was for the con
gregation to join DR.. Scott in asking
the presbytery to dissolve the relations
between pastor and church, which
Was done by the unanimous adoption
OF the following resolutions
Whereas, it is the conviction of the
Rev. w. N. Scott, D. D., that his i'm
paired health demands of him, as a
duty, to sever the pastoral relationship
with this church and accept the call to
another church, where the climatic
change, it is believed. will restore him
to his usual vigor:
Resolved, 1. That we deplore the
necessity of his removal from this field
of usefulness where his work has been
so abundantly blessed, and where his
people cling to him in genuine affection,
bu6 we deem it our sad duty to join
aim in petition to Brazos Presbytery
TO dissolve the pastoral relationship.
2. That we heartily commend DR..
scott for his answering fidelity in
'he performance of every duty pertain
ng to his 19 years pa. a.torate of this
,hurch.
3. That DR.. Scott has ever proved a
wise spiritual counselor, a sympathetic
rlend, an able and conservative ex-
ounder of Gods word. He will be
Missed in the sick chamber, where by
is tender interest and fervent prayers
le cheered the indisposed; his appro
'riate quotations from Scripture and
Use application were ever a balm to
he afflicted and grief stricken.
4. That we heartily recommend DR..
colt to the Second Presbyterian
hurch of Staunton, Va, and bespeak
Dr. him the appreciation, confidence
nd love that we shall ever entertain
Or him.
D. That these resolutions be tran
'ribed in the sessional record of this
hurch and then addressed to the Pres
ytery of Brazo, to convene at Hous-
IN May 20, and that copy be sent to
1e Second Church Of Staunton, Va.
An amendment was made and carried
lat an engrossed copy of the resoIu
ons be presented to DR.. Scott.
Because of the reason assigned there
'uld be no objection Oh the part of
IS congregation to the action of DIR.
colt. At the same time it was a sew
ing of ties between pastor and flock
lch as are not often witnessed. DR.. L
'ott made but few remarks, but there
as much feeling on the part of both
lstor and church members. For
ore than 19 years DIR. Scott has min.
tered to these people. He has mar
ed their children and buried their
'ad. He has seen new generation J
'ow up. Year in and year out te has
me from home to home carrying COM
rt and help. Here, too, he has suf-
red many trials and Affections, and {
turn has been comforted by loving
I'd thoughtful parishioners and
lends. Relations have been most d
rdlal and pleasant between pastor a
I'd flock. DIR. Scott's departure will t
regretted not only by Presbyterians, S
1t by churchgoers of various denomi- t
Itions who have SO often been thrown '
contract with him during his long i
iourn among them. 8
Dr. Scott is a graduate of the Wash
gton and Lee University and also of
e Theological Union Seminary of !
rglnla. When he took charge of the
rst Presbyterian Church the congre-
'tion was worshiping in an uncom
eted structure over which there was
heavy debt. The building was COM
eted and freed from debt. The church
is grown greatly and been blessed
undantly during DR.. Scott's pastor
e. 1
The Brazos Presbytery will meet to Il
y at Houston to act on the request 6
Dr. Scott, in which he is Joined by &
congregation, that he be relieved
ON his Galveston charge. The pres
'tery will of course grant the request
ade. DIR. Scott's intention is to fill {
J pulpit here next Sunday and leave
r StauntOn soon thereafter.
The congregation appointed a COM
lttee of 10 to take steps to secure a
stor to take DIR. Scott's place.
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