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South Congregational Church history and catalogue, 1852–1865 · scan page 259
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"the MEMORIAL STONE." 249 results, viewed in connection with the extraordinary- efforts which have been made, both within and with- out the Church, to crush it out, unless we would yield to the dictation of others as to the topics which should be introduced into the pulpit, and the manner in which they should be discussed, are indeed most encouraging. Of those who have voluntarily with- drawn during the period mentioned, forty-three are supposed to be in sympathy with the movement which culminated in the calling of an ex-parte Coun- cil ; leaving a gain of fourteen, so far as that move- ment was concerned. It is due to verity, however, to state, that quite a number of the families repre- sented in this movement, and even of these Church members, have seldom attended the services of this sanctuary, during my ministry ; so that what would seem to be a loss to us, is in many, if not most cases, a gain." It is surely a gain to be freed from a disturb- ing element, which never could be pacified except by yielding to its dictation. It is a gain to feel that we are speaking to friends, and that as a Church and people we are united. As au illustration of our essential unity since the withdrawal of disaffected members, it may be remarked that only in a single instance within the last ten months, has there been a dissenting voice on any question before ilie Church. If we now proceed to compare the above results with those of the tivo years next previous to my coming among you, we shall find still further cause for gratulation and encouragement. During those 21»
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Silent Grounds Collective, Church Burial & Death Records, CH-P004-0259. South Congregational Church history and catalogue, 1852–1865, printed page not verified, PDF page 259. Hallock, Gerard, 1800-1866; digitized copy contributed by University of California Libraries https://archive.org/details/historyofsouthco00hall/page/n263/mode/1up Accessed September 8, 2026.
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