Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-10-07

prayer OF installation. which was de-
livered by Prof. J. n. Goodrich of the
University OF Vermont Professor Good
rich made An eloquent prayer for tho
welfare OF the church and pnstor. The
charge to the people was thon delivered
by tho Rev. Edward Halves, y. D., of
Whatelv, Mass, former peator o. the
First Church
CHARGE TO THE PEOPLE
Mr. Halves first called attention TO the
fact that the church stands alone among
bodies OF men as the only one which has
Christ as its head. He said that 1t should
not allow itself to become merely an in
strument Of ethical philanthropy but
should exist nrst OF all for spiritual pur-
poses, and not to make men more com
Portable
Tho church needs ministers no will
make spiritual things seem more real TO
men. But the church must guard against
putting on the shoulders OF the minister
burdens too great for him to carry. his
mission IL TO attend to spiritual things
first and material things afterward The
members OF the church have each A
measure OF personal responsibility for the
reputation and growth OF the church. An
inspired preacher and an inspired congre-
cation should work together for the best
results can only DO obtained thus The
minister is not u servant Of the people
nor is he a king placed over the people
but both form one instrument. Attemp,
great things and expect great things was
the closing word Of Mr. Hawess message
RIGHT HAND OF FELLOWSHIP.
After Thru bv,,,, ,i,o Do.
Smart. u. D., Of the college Stree,
Church extended the right hand OF fel-
lowshp TO Mr.. Guthrie. His remarks
were few hut remarkably well shaped
and deeply sincere The welcome which
he extended, rs brother minister. 20 Mr..
Guthrie, was delightfully."- simple and
earnest
CHARGE To THE MINISTER
The charge to tho minister was deliv-
cred by the Rev. z. NJ. Strayer. D D.. Of
the Third Presbyterian Church Of Roch-
ester, y. y. Mr.. Strayer was formerly n
colleague OF Mr. Guthrie lie said that
he could offer nothing additional to the
adv!c. and counsel which lie had given in
their past talks together but that he
would give some Of It over again.
Mr. Strayer announced that ne had
three words to say. one in reference to
each Of the three following SUBJECTS
play, preaching and the pastoral office
In reference to tho first Mr.. Strayer said
that he was sure Of Mr.. Guthrtc's mind
ana spirit but that he wanted TO be
equally sure that his physical being was
being well taken care Of in order that
the others might do their best work For
this he advised play.
Sermons are not made. they grow. and
the preacher must put his own heart
into them II he would reach the hearts
OF his people. Preaching Is therefore.
never so real as whom It is costly, when il
But the best work of the minister is
and for those who have sinned deeply.
And the uplift which !s given TO the
sufferers by the preacher always must
be given at his own expense.
In preaching it is best not to become too
miscellaneous. the people must be made
to feel the sense Of the living God. a
sense Of personal God is what is most
needed to-day. The reign Of law seems
TO have put Him away. when He should
be ever present in the daily life
should be constantly present. not the
fear Of punishment. but the fear Of Of
Tending Him. hurting Him. He should
not be regarded as a Judge. but az a
personality which will comfort and help.
AS to tho pastoral office the minister
should never let anyone apologize for ask
ing aid Of him, that Is. any real ser
vice. It should he his pleasure TO have
the people make use Of him as an aid in
real trouble, The Joy Of lifting is one
Of the best rewards Of the pastors office
The people have their hours Of deep need
when they long for spiritual guidance and
explanation. II Is then that the mis-
sion Of the pastor Is best exemplified
and when he comes closest to their
hearts
After the conclusion Of the charge 20
the minister the fourth hymn was sung
and Mr. Guthrie delivered the final prayer
and berediction, The service of irstalla-
ton was concluded with an organ post
lude