The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1908-05-08
REV. THOMAS ROSS.Pt DID.
INSTALLED AsTHE asTQR0F.
FIRST PREsBY TERRAIN CHURCH
Sermon Preached By the Rev.A B. Marshall of
Minneapolis Address Delivered By Rev.
R. N. Adams; Song Program

VIII require a bountiful supply of gray
matter, and you must work, study
and pray. First consider Gods truth.
second study, third acquire spiritual
power.
Second, you are not only to be a
preacher, but pastor, which means
a shepherd. You are to interest your
self in your flock, and know even the
children by name. Care not only for
the sheep, but also for the lambs
Care for the sick, the sorrowful and
the bereaved. You will have sacred
condolences, there will be solemn, ten
der secrets impaired to you. You
will become acquainted with the con-
ditions as they are in the homes.
God has placed you here for that
.nurDose-to learn how the people live.
Visit great deal, but don't stay long
anywhere. In many cases simply knock
at the door. express your interest and
go on. Under Gods trying providence
you will have an opportunity to
preach better outside of the pulpit
even than in it.
"Third. you are not only to be a
preacher and pastor, but presbyter.
Mankato presbytery is vast home
mission field, and Nfankato is the
principal church in it. Cultivate the
work that pertains to the church, and
feel the duties pertaining to you as
pastor of this church are the most
important that God can give. / hope
to see in the near future the Mankato
church moving forward in this great
work that God has committed to you.
1t will be a comfort to you to know
that this is the largest presbytery
in the synod of Minnesota.
Advice to Congregation.
Rev. Crawford McKibbin of Mar
shall gave the charge to the people,
and it contained some very good adj
vice indeed, and if it is followed by
every member of the congregation in
its entirety the church will make
out for it than in the past.
IF L knew your conception of a
church, / could know better what to-
say to you," said the speaker. "Some
people don't expect to get anything
out of church for what they put
in. First. the church stands as a
witness for God. and is intended to
glorify him. 1t is not to be a silent,
dead witness. like monument, but
an active one. You can witness far
more than athe pastor, for you have
four or five hundred voices to his
one. The church stands as the light
of the world. This church is to be
known as brilliant church. There
is far more need for brilliant churches
than for brilliant preachers. If you
expect any degree of briliancy in your
pastor you unjust be brilliant your
selves. 10. =. =
"Second. the church is to promote
piety in its members. The pastor can
help. but no man can do it in empty
benches at a church service or prayer
meeting. You should attend church
and listen to the sermons. You may
hear fine sermons, but it is no honor
to the pastor to tell him this if you
do not follow his teachings.
"The church is the agency by which
God will save the world. This church
is to be like life saving station.
The captain of the station cannot do
it all, but must have the assistance
of the other members, who have their
duties to perform as well as he. All
should work to save souls.
Cut Out Malicious Gossip.
r'Don't let the pastor be distracted
because of the slowness in getting his
pay. You should also support him by
your sympathy. Lack of response
chills the ardor of pastor Defend
the pastors reputation. In every place
where a man is trying to build up
"a structure for Christ Il breath will
sometimes sway it, one wee word
will sometimes break it. What de-
flames one man or one church de-
flames the whole world of Christ.
Don't allow any man to dcfame your
or your church Also do not
speak lightly of any other church or
pastor" ~
The installation prayer was pro-