Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-02-26

thought belonged to other people, but
[ want to thank God for the uncom-
promising loyalty of the membership OF
this church and for the young people,
among whom I have never found a
pessimist or alarmist. Criticism mas
often been helpful to me. and l nave no
enmity against any living being, as
God is my judge.
ST do not leave here because l have
to. over a year ago 1 resigned be-
cause I felt could not carry on pas
toral work and would be more success
full in evangelistic work. Reluctantly
against my own feelings, and better
Judgment. I stayed here Until another
pastor might be found. 1 have decideu
to carry out my intention, so start
out in larger field, but II GOO snoulo
not going to leave the Friends churcn
unless I am turned out and thank
God for all it has been to me.
Thanks All His Friends
'I should not do my duty unless L
thanked the Christian workers from
every department of religious work and
the kind friends, who in the last few
DAYS have extended the right hand OF
Christian fellowship and who have
written letters assuring their frlend-
ship. 1 assure you it is a comfort"
Rev. Mr.. Barr took for the text OF
his sermon, HE Shall Not FAIL" Isaiah
4:42. He said in part:
1--WE who have been schooled in fall
ure, our efforts aborted and our
achievements SO insignificant hopes
that have died in the cradle and lives
so fruitless; we who have striven for
the colossal and reaped the sinecure'
are slow to believe human beng
shall, is or will ever live, OF whom II
may be said he shall not fail We
think it must be some mistake in
translation or a typographical error.
But it is a sublime reality. Only one
has does and ever will live who shall
not, does not and has not failed. The
unfailing one.
Temptations Come in Numbers
"We have failed under temptation. II
[ should say who has not failed among
us no one but a fool or knaVe would
stand up. There is not one who can
say, 4 have always measured up to the
full measure of responsibility He
shall not fail was not written of citi-
zen of Los Angeles. But he who never
failed has tender heart of compass
sion for those who have failed under
temptation.
"Temptations come to us in a perfect
storm, in business, society, the school
room and on the streets. Only those at
the front know the battles. Those who
stay in the rear may not be wounded,
but it is the color bearer that the mis-
siles will hit.
Look at the old soldiers as they
meet. What tender sympathy for the
manned and wounded and what a spirit
of fellow heroism is manifested. 1t is
not always true in the church that
when Gods people are wounded or fall
| en- that there is a tender sympathy.
Deep down in the human heart are
feelings which when touched by low
ing word or kindness are Weakened to
| live once more"
Rev. Mr. Barr closed with reference
to the Good Samaritan and words of
encouragement for the upbuilding of
| the church.
Following the morning service short
service of praise and testimony was
held, In which many loving references
We're made to the help Of the retiring
pastor.
Immediately following the moaning
service a session OF the pastoral COM
mittee was held, which will meet this
evening TO take action regarding the
securing of a pastor.
A business meeting of the church
will be held within the next two weeks,
when subjects of importance viii be
| transacted.
Explains Changed Name
When seen by a Herald reporter yes
| terday w. 10. Cox, chairman of the
| judiciary committee, with Daniel Lewis
and w. p. Briggs, members of the
committee. made a statement regard