The Newtown bee., 1908-05-29
The 'NeWtOWn Bee.
 Newtown. Friday. May 29 1908.
New Milford.
INSTALLATION OF REV G. H.
 JOHNSON,


 JOHNSON.
 Very impressive were the services, Tuesday evening, at the installation of Rev George Herbert Johnson as pas tor of the Congregational church. The weather was ideal and the council un- usually large. The council was called to order at 2.3O p. m., by that vener- able and beloved minister, Rev James L. R. Wyckoff, who was chosen mod orator. Rev J. E. Herman of New Preston was elected scribe. After the presentation of the candidates creden- tials, Rev Mir Johnson presented a brief statement, which for it's simplic- ity and sincerity, made favorable i'm pression on all the members of the council. His statement of experience was especially impressive. The roll of the churches was then called and the candidate was questioned at some length. On voting to be by itself the council voted to heartily apprise of Rev MT Johnson and Rev John Hutch ins and Rev F. A. Johnson were ap- pointed a committee to approve him of the fact. The oreer of service for the evening was then presented. The mem- bership of the council was as follows
 Bridgewater. Rev Harry Davenport, H. Wooster Treat.
 Bethlehem, s. P. Hayes.
 Kent, Rev MT Curtiss, Rev MT Good man. ~- -
 North Woodbury, Rev James L. R. Wyckoff. g<..
 New Preston. 7s Rev J. E. Herman, Charles c. Carlson.
 Washington, aRev Robert E. Carter, Dea c. L. Hickox.
 Roxbury, E. G. Seeley.
 Sherman, J. T. Rogers.
 Brookfeld, A. E. Knowles. "
 Newtown, Rev Alexander Steele, AL lison P. Smith.
 South Britain, Rev F. R. Taylor, Le- roy Mitchell.
 Woodbury4 First,E Miss E. M. Nal
 Litchfield,IRev John Hutchins, Fran cis M. Coe.
 New Preston Hill. George A. Tom linson. .5
 The evening service opened at z o'clock. the church being well filled. The musical features of the service were especially fine, the chorus choir under the direction of Organist Haw- ley giving fine rendering of the an- them, 'Hark. hark. my soul" by Shell ley. Rev F. A. Johnson read the Scrip lures and offered prayer. The sermon by Rev Marion L. Burton, pastor-elect of the Church of the Pilgrims, Brook lyn, was an eloquent and moving dis course on the Kingship of Jesus from John l9, 5. In the first place Jesus manifested kingship over himself. Jesus was king of the inner life. In the days of his struggle he was mas ter. .He stands before the world as a man of matchless power. Jesus is the master of the inner realm. Are you? Jesus was not only the king of Him. self but of the outer world. Jesus was master and king over all kinds and conditions of men. It is the spirit of Jesus that is grappling with our great est problems. That robs labor of its ineficiency and despoils capital of its greed. Jesus is king to-day as never before. This is the central truth of the prophet of God. What is the nature of this kingship? Jesus is king Tn your heart just in that proportion that you would rather love than hate. Of the man of whom it is said his character is Christ-like, love is king in his heart. Rev John Hutchins of Litchfield in the right hand of fellowship was very felicitous. You have commended your self to our judgment and affection. We shall welcome you into very loyal and very hearty fellowship. We feel enriched in your coming. II would have you remember "0ur fel- lowship is with the father" The charge to the pastor was by Rev William l. Sweet of the First Congre- gational church of Everett, Mass. In the first place the speaker admonished the pastor-elect, "Take care of thy body. It is not easy for man to do his best work unless he has perfect body. Your body is a sacred gift. You must have harmony of life. l know you will not neglect your study. God has other libraries, also. beside your books. To read the book of nature is 10 see the face of God. Take care of