The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-05-22

hymns and anthems, and the benediction
was pronounced by the Rev. Owen Davies
Odell.
After an eloquent discourse by the broth
er of the new pastor, the ceremony of in
stallation was conducted by the Rev. Mr..
Smith. The congregation and the pastor
bound themselves by the customary vows
to work together for the unity and better
ment of the church. The. charge, to the
pastor followed. In delivering it the Rev.
Mr. Macintosh said:
There are two classes of men in the
world whether they are digging bitches or
preaching sermons, hucksters artists.
1t is possible for a man TO be an artist in
any walk of life, and it is also possible for
him to be nothing more than huckster.
There are far too many hucksters, 1t may
be remarked, and there are hucksters who
ought TO be artists. An artist is one who
touches the material of life with loving
hand.
Il congratulate you because you have
here great congregation and great ma
terial. L congratulate you because you
have come TO a congregation that is good
one in many ways. Henry Ward Beecher
here before you, and l informed
that he was none too good for this con-
gregation. This people will expect the very
best from you. They will not always get
it, of course, but you must not disappoint
them too often.
1.-The first thing you will have to do is to
preach but that is not ALL You must be
representative of the great doctrine you
preach You are to be an example of SAN
ity simplicity and Christ likeness. In many
respects Christ was but an ordinary man.
Be careful of yourself, because the great
est thing you can furnish this community
is the example of a well-rounded man
physically, mentally and morally.
CONGRATULATIONS OF BROTHERS.
Il bring you the congratulations of your
brothers in the ministry. We have been
waiting for just such a man as you to take
charge of this church. We have been wait
ing for a young man vigorous and en-
thusiastic 1 bring you the congratulations
of the presbytery. In conclusion l say
preach the Christ not merely by repeating
His name. but by preaching Him. Fertilize
your mind and spirit with vision of our
crucified Lord
In his charge to the people the Rev. F.
o, Ballard said: There are some things
that We have now a right to expect of you.
One is activity from all the members of
the church You must not think the pas
draw you here. You are older than he, and
the church was here before him. You must
work with him in all things.
Another is that you should come to
church twice on the days of services. Many
of you are what Gladstone termed oncers,
but if you do not need more than one SER
mon come the second time for the good of
the community.
Keep up the social life of the church.
The church is not primarily for sociability,
but incidentally it is a good thing. The
social life of a church creates a valuable
atmosphere for the saving of souls. II
arouses the feeling of hospitality and
warmth in all our relations.
Exempt your pastor from small, petty,
exacting, carping criticisms. Grant him the
freedom of his own personality and give
him the privilege Of doing his work in his
own way.
Don't come to church and sit like Jumps
of clay in your pews, much to say,
Here l am; mold me II you can. Come
with minds and bodies awake TO receive
the word"
The benedicton pronounced with
great solemnity by Mr. Odell, after which
the members of the congregation came for
ward spontaneously TO give him the hand
of fellowship and TO extend hearty con-
gratulations The Rev. j. H Odell, of
Scranton, was also complimented highly
on the short discourse he delivered.