History of the First Presbyterian Society of Honesdale (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1906 Excerpt: ...to build a parsonage house, to the American Home Missionary Society and request a continuance of the same aid from that society another year, with an expression of gratitude on the part of the society for past aid." Russel F. Lord was elected a trustee at this meeting. Rev. Mr. Campbell informed them at that meeting that he had received a call from a church in New Jersey and he requested the views and advice of the society, whereupon it was unanimously resolved that it is the desire of this meeting that Mr. Campbell shall continue his pastoral charge over this church. If Mr. Campbell was desirous of testing his congregation he must have been greatly encouraged by this vote of confidence. At this same meeting S. Z. Lord, Stephen Torrey and Daniel P. Kirtland were appointed a committee of vigilance. Considering the old time severity in discipline, it may be inferred by the appointment of this committee that the conduct of church members was to be watched. Stephen North, Jr., and S. Z. Lord were elected trustees in 1833. At this meeting of the congregation the trustees were directed to settle the accounts with Mr. Blandin concerning the parsonage. They were to receive all the accounts that were brought against the society and settle them as might seem right and proper. This direction doubtless had reference to the fact that subscriptions towards building at that time were often to do a given amount of work, furnish lumber or material from a store, and all these agreements had to be adjusted fairly. At a subsequent meeting committees were appointed to get reports of the persons who had charge of enlarging the Tabernacle, respecting the purchase of a parsonage, etc. The Tabernacle is the place where the church was organized, then religious services were hel...