The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-07-17
REy. GEO. B. LAWSON RESIGNED
IN Accept the Position Principal of Vermont Acad.
emy-Pastorate to Conclude October /.

1 Trsisnalion viii take effect with the ON
ol uvi"bvr, the oiiicers oi the chuf,l
having urg.d me Ia complete the full ~
| Arats oi ministry ia yon, lhey have er.
rinnsly NoI.d % relieve inc III all but m,
pulpit work during the time lnirnrninv
enabling me at once 10 enter ullon M,
duties ~ nay new field.
This dcrlslon l. not born III sudden i'm
pnl-e, has come IT deep conviction.
irgald the summons 10 educational worl
a. the call of God, In NO sense shall
cease 10 bc minister ~ the Gospel al Christ,
The larger opportunity for work ia which
believe thoroughly; the life among younr
men and women ia the home school; the
shaping of their ideals, the building OF
characters the olnipplng intellectually and
spiritually Of Young people ion true anil
useful living these an present an apneai
10 me which j. attractive aud eompeliing.
u VIII be but the doing mom specifically
aud mop iullS the very things have
sought Ia do heIc among you.
Accepting THIS position b also answer
ing, believe, summons from the
chuTches 81 Vermont 10 become their ser.
want and give myself 10 administration OF
the Affairs Of an institution which MAS
born Of prayer and dedicated 10 God for
a true aud religious education, for which
true men have made great sacrifices. aud
whose future must be- secured. Aou have
as church, through those whose names
arr cherished 10y you, always been closely
related 10 this institution and ieel in
taking its management ! am in a special
way doing Tor you service.
! can never fully tell you what il will
cost me 10 relinquish my work with YOU.
Some OF the happicst moments Of my life
have been spent here. You have entered
80 splendldly into all my aims aud efforts
and have gwen me unstinted support and
confidence. lou have permitted me TO
stand al Your side IN your personal inter.
,sts, ia your struggles and sorrows, aud
ion have shared with me your Joys. An
attachment near and sympathetic has grad. |
ially decncned during these years, forming |
fellowship Of real affection which no |
'hange of place can possibly sever. | can.
lot thank YOU sufficiently for the countless
IMPRESSIONS of your regard. for the loyalty |
md cooperation, or for the indulgence
on have given me.
We have been blessed as pastor and peo.
lie with prosperity and progress. 4 strong
nd enthusiastic number of young men
nd young women have come into the
FORK Of the church whose ability and de.
otl0n will make the future secure. We
hould be grateful today for the incoming
new members, for the improving and
of our church building. for the
lOre sound basis of finance. for the better
rganization and system of all our church
ork, for the greater spirit of benehccnce,
nd especially for that fine spirit of har.
ony and unanmity which has character
ed all We have done. Our largest plans
nd hopes have only begun TO be realized :
gu Will carry on the work. Your inter
It's will always fill large place in my I
cart and | shall never forget any who
I'VE been associated with me here. |
There is the larger fellowship Of the
which / am sorry to leave. |
he churches have all been so united in q
cry broad and practical enterprise; the !
lstors have wrought together as brethren i
common canse. Outside of the c
urches ! have always received generous .
nsideration which has been delightful
,aving Brattleboro will be like going away n
pm home. i shall hope to carry to my q
W work your sympathetic interest and d
operation and the good will OF the COM Z
unity. J, y
The Lord bless thee and keep thee: !
e Lord make his face to shine upon thee u
d be gracious unto thee: the Lord lift a.
his countenance upon thee and give u
&c peace. p
Yours in unbroken bonds, q
George b. Lawson. u
Sunday, July u, 1905 70