The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-02-28
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TRINITY PARISH.

REV g. T. LINsLEY RESIGNATION AC
CEPTED.
At the parish meeting on Wednes
day afternoon, the resignation of Rec
tor Linsley was presented and accept
ed, and the following feeling resolu
tions were adopted
| Whereas, our rector, the Rev George
T. Linsley, has resigned the rectorshil
of this parish to enter a new anc
broader field of labor, the same to take
effect March 10, 1902;
Therefore, Resolved, that we hereby
accept said resignation though witt
deep and heartfelt regret.
Resolved, That while we fully ap
preciate the reason given by our rector
for thinking it best to make this
change, we wish to put upon record
our profound sorrow that the harmo.
NOUS relations that have existed be.
tween our rector and his people are tC
be dissolved. His marked ability and
earneStness as a preacher of the Word,
his exemplary life, his faithfulness in
every parish relation, his ready SYM
pathy with the sick and sorrowing and
In general his full equipment of all
the gifts and graces which 60 to make
faithful and able parish priest, make
our sense of loss keen one.
Our esteem and affection for him
have been steadily growing during
the II years of his rectOrShip and we
are deeply grateful to him for the
efforts he has constantly made for the
welfare of the souls committed to his
charge, in faithfully presenting the
doctrines of the church, in admoniSh-
Ing the careless, in encouraging the
Respondent and in instructing all who
have been privileged to be under his
spiritual care.
Resolved, That as we call to mind
the various additions that from time
to time during his rectorship have
beautifed our House of God, and given
to it's service more grace and dignity,
we recognize that these improvements
are largely owing to his Instrumental
ity.
Resolved, That in losing our beloved
rector we shall keenly miss those
social qualities which have endeared
him to all, both young and old, and
made the rectOry a place where all
could go freely and be sure of a hearty
welcome. In this, as we'll as in other
phases of his work among us, he has
been ably seconded by his devoted
wife, and We wish to bear record to
our appreciation Of what she has done
for this parish and to assure her that
she has very warm place in our
hearts.
Resolved, That we shall always look
back upon his rectorship as a bright
and happy epoch in the history of
Trinity parish, and we hereby assure
him of our continued love and our
earnest prayer to the great Head Of
the Church that he may be successful
in whatever field he may labor.
A committee was appointed consist
ing Of D. G. Beers, D. G. Peck and E.
L. johnson, to take steps to secure
a new rector. Rev Mr. Linsley's let
ter Of resignation was as follows:
To Trinity Parish. Newtown, Conn. My
Dear Brethren: 1 have recently been called
to the rectorship OF an important parish in
the city OF Hartford, and after giving the
matter my most serious consideration and
asking Gods guidance therein. have decided
that 1t Is my duty to accept the call to this
other portion Of the Lords vineyard.
l, theref9r Re-. do hereby by resign my position
effect on Monday, March 10, 1902
cannot take this step without deep emotion
when look back over the II years of my
happy life here among you and recall the
tudes OF life. l am indful of many acts of
kindness shown tonne by you and of the spirit
OF harmony that has prevailed and of the
hearty corporation which you have manifest
ed In all efforts for the advancement OF
Chr.st's kingdom, both in NewtOwn and in the
work of the church at large.
The memory OF my life and work among you
will always be sacredIy cherished in my heart.
and to the word of His grace. which is able to
hold you up and to give you an inheritance
fully yours in Christ,-iGeorge T. Linsley.
February Is, 1902.