The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-19


Philip smiled qualntIy Yes, ! ann; I'M.
read these letters. and ynn will see;
So he began at once, and We Will copy
the letters, omitting dates:
Calvary Church, Milton.
Dear sir-At a meeting OF the Milton
Calvary church, held last week. II was
voted Sf e tbs esnacS at s
ary of $1,000 year. We trust that YOU
will and II in accordance with the Will
t the head tse e the ps or calvary Church
and become its pastor. The church Is
in good condition. and has the hearty
in the town. 1t Is the strongest in
principal churches here. We await your
reply NJ as yws soRRns Rays Seen VIII whoai s
the death OF DR. Brown, and we have
elssS neng sPSRa aPfsa You so m IF the ns PPsps Of Calvary
church. The grace of our Lord be with
you. In behalf sS,t q the ehSrShii sM r%ShiiNrER
Chairman Of the Board OF Trustees.
What do you think Of that. SarahI
asked Philip Strong. as he hnishea the
.Two thousand dollars is twice as
much az you are getting now, Philip.
What. you mercenary little g., ciea'uie'
do you think Of the salary =, n nrsi1 - awhile
III
i doubt IL you would have decent meai
or \ good suit OF clothes" replied the
minister's wife. looking at him Win q
"oh. well. that may be. Sarah. But
LET me read you the other letter, ne
went on without discussing the salary
Chapel hill church. Elmdale.
Rev. Philip Strong:
Dear Brother-At a meeting OF the Elm
dale chapel hill church, held last week
Thursday, II was unanimously voted 10
extend you call to become pastor or
the church at a salary of $1,000 year,
with two months vacation, to be select.
ed at your own convenience. The chapel
hill church is in a prosperous condition,
and many OF the members recall your ca
reer in the college with much pleasure.
This is an especially strong centre Tor
church work. the proximity OF the boys
academy and the university making the
situation one OF great power to man
who thoroughly understands and enjoys
young men, as we know you do We most
earnestly hope you wfll consider this call
not as purely formal, but az from the
hearts OF the people. We are, very cor
daily yours. in behalf of the church.
PROFESSOR WELLMAN,
Chairman OF the board OF trustees.
what do you think of that7' asked
the minister again.
The salary Is just the same. isn't it9'
Now. Sarah.'' said the minister, III |
didn't know what a generous, unselnsh
heart YOU really have. I should get very
vexed at you for talking about the sal
ary as II that was the most important
thing"
The salary Is very important. though.
But you know, Philip. I would be as
willing as you are 10 live on no salary
81 the grocer and butcher would continue
TO feed us for nothing. | wish from the
bottom OF my heart that we could live
without money"
''It is a bother isn't it7'' replied Philip.
80 gravely that his wife laughed heartily
at his tone.
well. the question IL. what 20 do with
the letters" resumed the minister.
which OF the two churches do you
prefer" asked his wife.
II would rather go 20 the Chapel Hill
church as far as my preference Is con-
cerned"
Then why not accept their call, N
that Is the way you feel?'
Because while I should like 20 60 90
Elmdale. I feel as II ought 10 20 90 MIL
ton"
Now, Philip. ! don't see why. in
choice Of this kind. you don't do as YOU
feel inclined 70 DO and accept the call that
pleases you most. Why should ministers
he doing what they ought instead of
what they iike7 You never please your
self"
well, Sarah" replied Philip good ma
turediy. this r. the way OF g. The
church IN Elmdaie n In university
town. The atmosphere of the place is
scholastic. You know passed four years
Of student life there. With the exception
OF the schools, there are not a thousand
people I'm the village, quiet. sleepy. dun!
retired. studious place. I love the memory
OF it. I could 20 there as the pastor OF
the Elmdale church aud preach 20 an
audience Of college boys eight months In
the year and TO about - refined. scholar
" people the rest Of the time. I could
indulge my taste for reading and writing
and enjoy quiet pastorage there 90 the
end OF my days
Then. Philip. don't see why you
don't reply to their call snd tell them
yeu viii accept and we will move at once