The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-28
CHURCH ACCEPTS
. HIS RESIGNATION
Mr.. Warren Declines Years
Eurlough Offered by Second
Baptist.
WILL SEEK NEW PASTOR
Resolutions Adopted by Congre-
CATION Express Deep Regret
Over Retirement.

with expressions OF sympathy and
regret. the resignation of Rev. Louis
Bacon Warren, pastor of tho Second
Baptist Church, was accepted last
night by the congregation ut q bust
ness session. Since Mr.. wurrcn's un-
expected action. prominent members
Of the church have approached him
with compromise propositions. but no
was firm in his purpose to rclinquish
charge which he was unable to serve
with his best efforts because of tho
severe eye trouble with which no is
suffering. He declined to accept a
years furlough as we'll as an oncr or
an assistant to carry on his work
While he took complete rest.
Immediately after the opening OF
the meeting by DR.. George Il. Steel,
presiding deacon. Mr.. Warren address,
ed few words TO the congregation,
had enjoyed during his brief ministry
IN Richmond and tho sorrow with
winch he gave it up. He then retired
Commended In Resolutions.
James D. Crump, chairman of the f.
nance committee, offered the following
resolutions. which were adopted by
the congregation:
Whereas, the beloved pastor OF this
church. the Rev. Louis Bacon War
rem. has rendered his resignation be-
cause of physical ,nirmties which
render complete rest imperative; and
Whereas, Mr. Warren has private
~ stated his inability to accept fur
Tough such as this church would glad
~ offer him.
Resolved, that in regretfully ac-
cepting Mr.. Warren's resignation, this
church wishes to record its high ap-
probation of his services as a minister
of the gospel and its unfailing esteem
for him as man.
I'm the all too brief ministry of
eleven months, Mr.. Warren has en-
dearcd himself to us an individuals
and Us a church. Jealous in the work
of the Lord, fearless in the perform
ancc of his duty, Il rounded scholar, Il
cultured gentleman and n sincere
Christian, he has inspired this church
with anew desire for service and has
melted our members toward new
ideals of faith, as a preacher. as pas
tor. as counsellor and as friend. he
has won for himself a permanent place
in the annals of this church In part
Ing with him, We thank God for his
ministry with us, pray earnestly for
his recovered health and bid him God
speed In his exalted career.
Resolved, second, That the clerk of
this church have copy OF these reso-
lutions properly engrossed and signed
by tho moderator and clerk and for
wurdcd to Mr.. Warren"
Gseat Blow to Church.
In secondinS this expression of re-
grct on the part of the church, DIR.
Douglas S. Freeman explained the
pressure that had been brought to bear
on Mr.. Warren TO make him accept a
furlough or an assistant. the pastors
determination not to accept such pro-
posals and his convictions that a
years total rest was Imperative If
MS eyesight is TO be saved. DR.. Free
man was followed by Licutenant-Go
crnor Ellyson. who reiterated the
sorrow, the loss of the pastor caused
the church. and voiced tho opinion
that II was one OF the worst blows
tho church had ever received.
Immediately after n motion was Of
fered and adopted naming the follow
ing as committee to secure a new
pastor: William Ellyson, James p.
Crump. chairman finance committee;
Frank T. Crump, superintendent OF the
Sunday school: c. r. Guy and DR.. w. II.
Street.
This same committee was later au-
thorizcd to act as pulpit supply COM
inittec until the services of successor
10 Mr.. Warren have been engaged. a
motion was then proposed and unani-
nously adopted that although Mr..
Warren has served the church but
eleven months he be paid for his SER
vices for a full year.
While Mr.. Warren will be In the city
until January 1. 1t is not known
whether or not he will preach at the
Second Baptist Church next Sunday
morning. 1t Is believed no will deliver
farewell sermon to the congregation
If the condition OF his health permits
After the first of the year Mr.. War
rem Will go TO Macon. Ca, his old
home where he will take a complete
rest for year. He came to the Second
Haptist on February /, 1911, from
Owcnshoro. Ky, to succeed the Rev.
w. r. !. Smith. d. D., who had been
the pastor for many years.
Although Mr.. Warren is threatened
with the total loss of his eyesight
specialists in New York. whoU he has
consulted advise him that this calamity
may possibly b avcrted by such n
rest hc L.. III