The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1901-05-17
Congregational Church, Greenfield Hill,
Where Rev w. II. Cane, IL. D., was Installed
AS Pastor on Tuesday.

it under three heads. First, Who i,
speaking. Second, Whom is he speak
ing about, and Third, OF what Is he
speaking. He then spoke of John the
Baptist as the speaker. OF his simple
life in his youth, his well balanced
mind land his tremendous practica
sense. His humility, simplicity an6
forgetfulness Of self. John said Christ
must increase and I must decrease
Second: He was speaking about
Christ, for whom the world had been
seeking 500 years previously. He
was to be their Redeemer, their ma.
tion's hero. Third: He was Speaking
of this life; it belongs, not to heaven
but to earth. This life is, the heritage
OF every child of man. This fullness
of life we have all received. Our mis-
take in life is that we live apart from
God. When we are unable to do any
thing ourselves we 60 to God, but when
we are self-sufficient we live apart from
Him. Your soul must be the word
made flesh. Christ is not a personal
appearance once in Galilee but the
appearance in your soul. Your soul
may reflect God even as the clear pool
reflects the blue dome over it. Perfect
fullness have we all received. That
sort OF Christ entering your soul gives
you dignity that otherwise you never
could have. The strong oak tree that
has withstood the storms of ages was
once contained in the acorn. The
power is in the acorn to become the
perfect tree. Look at Abraham Lin
coin, one of Americas greatest men,
and the boy of to-day has in him the
essentials to become great man.
God sets before us the perfect man;
you can be like him if you follow and
obey. Perfection springs not full
grown. Mr. Long then spoke of the
evolution of man, as caused by the
power within and compared it to the
SOULS growth. Our religious attain
ments are not reached by a single
struggle but by succession of efforts.
If you look up to Christ there will be
a constant Juggling and pulling to draw
you towards him, even as the earth is
affected by the sun. OF this fullness
you have all received. Freely We have
received, freely give. Go out and give
to the hungry and thirsty in the name
of the Master who gave it to you.
The prayer of installation was made
by Rev DR. Child of Fairfield. The
congregation then sang, 90 God, the
Rock of Ages" Rev H. S. Brown of
Darien then gave the charge to the
pastor. He did not call it charge but
little brotherly talk. speaking of
the joy Of the kindly feeling of to-day.
He could make himself beloved by his
people, not by the sermon alone, for
the man in him would speak when the
sermons were forgotten. When trials
and Affections come, then is when the
pastor and people draw closer together.
The work is continuing when the min
istry of Jesus Christ is shaping souls
for eternity. You will have discour-
agements. This work is not entrusted
to angels but to men. You can preach
the Gospel by your living. God will be
among your audience, not as terror
but as an inspiration. Preach Gods
truth rather than philosophy. Be
man, and be a Christian, and you will
be true to God and your people.
Rev Jabez Backus Of Westport gave
the charge to the people. He put his
charge rather in the form of sugges-
tions, advising the cooperation of peo-
pie and pastor. Be faithful in attend
ing on the ministry. Be attentive and
interested listeners. Find something
that needs to be done and needs you
to do it. 1t is so difficult to find some
one to work who is both competent
and willing. When you are asked to
do anything say eyes, it is my duty"
Speak word of commentator all
along the way-words of kindly appre-
citation. Have hand in the work. Be
like large family and help each other.
If there is love in the heart it will
show itself day after day and year
after year during the pastorate. 1t
will manifest itself between pastor and
people, working together in the spirit
Vi love ana Cne spirit OF the Master.
Eev Mr. Strayer of South Norwalk
gave the right hand of fellowship, and
after singing by the choir, the audi
ence was dismissed with the benedic-
ton by Rev Mr. Game. The church
was beautifully decorated with palms,
flowers and potted plants. Most of the
decorations were furnished by Nellis
Sherwood and were arranged by Miss
Sarah Banks. Miss Wilmore of East
Bridgeport presided at the organ.
STEVENSON.
SERIOUS FIRE IN GREAT QUARTER
WOODS.