Year: 1875

To THE HANSON PLACE BAPTIST CHuRcH:-


DEAR BRETHREN SISTERS CHRIsr-The letter
OF the Moderator of the church meeting held during
my absence November 4, 1875 in which you con
sdored and refused to accept my letter OF resignation
by a of 1872 to 164 Is before For this renewed
expression Of desire that should serve you pastor
] find IL impossible to express my thanks Of
fered my resignation because could not consent TO
party to STRIFE and in the hope that 1t might
tribute to the prosperity of the Church But when
found that this not only gave great pain TO
many Of those whom have learned to love, though 1t
greves to know that in the minority who desire
change, there many Of our valued members, that
in consideration OF the peris threatening the Church in
/ go, 1 have concluded, in obedience to
your request, to withdraw my letter OF resig
nation and do now and hero withdraw
IT, Knowing what know OF this field, and OF the
whose love for myself and family, whose loyalty TO
God and devotion to truth, are my JOY and rejoicing
and considering the possibilities Of success which,
der God, are within our reach, frankly say
that If 1t is possible for me. to enjoy
tho cooperation of this people, ! know of
no ncid that to me presents attractions at all
TO be compared TO those which bind my heart TO the
Hanson place Baptist church. Of Brooklyn our loca,
tion cannot be improved. The community around
about the character of the ministry and tho churches
adjoining US, and the wide hearing furnished by the
large and appreciativc audience which gathers hero
20 listen to the gospel, make " proper that
should give expression 10 my appreciation OF your
esteem and confidence II is my purpose to give my
self renewody to my work as your pastor. From this
time forth enter your houses visit your sick and
minister 70 your spiritual needs, let not our past of
ferenccs BIO 80 much as named among US Happily Tor
all, the disagrooments which have arisen
either from n misunderstanding OF each other





dnct OF church affairs, matters about which we can
der without loss Of faith in each other. IL would bo
moro than human II OF as had SAID or done things
In moments OF excitement during the progress Of these
differences, which we're unwise and which wo
now regret Let in tho spirit OF Christ
take these out OF tho way, by. private and
public speech. For my part, as your pastor,
not only ask 70 bo forgiven for any words spoken
calculated wound the feelings OF any member and
for any act performed which is remembered by any
with pain but TO express my Willingness TO for
give as hope TO bo forgiven. For you wish to labor
III perfect love and accord. Let us bury
our differences beneath the cross, as we sup
pcae the forgiveness OF tho crucined, for all that
wo havo done which has brought wound upon HIS
cause II there those who wish change OF pastors
and believe that they would bo more happy and useful
in other church. let such 70 forth with our God
speed Should those afflicted subjects, however. DO
revived In our midst despite all our reasonable
efforts 10 prevent II, trust that the church
will DO endowed with such wisdom, moderation
and nrmncss will enable her 10 assert her right 10
peace and unity her borders Lot va resolve TO put
down diasens0n and strife wo would put out nro
threatening our homes "Wherefore, my beloved
brethren, lot every man be swift 70 hear, slow
to speak, and slow 10 wrathp For this guidance IN
the future We must look 10 our Lord and Head. NOW
the Lord Jesus Himself give you peace always by al
means, Is tho prayer your afiectionato pastor


JUSTIN D. FULTON


To Hon. Il. v. AUSTIN. Moderator