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THE LUTHERAN VISITOR 5 ,y 16, 1902 j.j A.MOREHEAD AT LEIPZIG tjy Delighted With Christmas in Land of Luther—Some Ex tracts from Letters Received. e tters, from Prof. Merehead irly indicate tin joy aud profit lent to his visit to Germany, description of Christmas in Ljpz’g makes an American Lnther- i hav- a sense of utter loss as he lects upon the contrast presented. we rejoice with our brother & > the Christmas iu the trne otherun style has brought such and strength to him. He btes: “Since arriving at Leipzig | have made decided gams, am eh encouraged and thankful, [Only for improved health, but tthe gain which my sojourn here ill bring me in my future work | the Seminary. ? * * I am lly convinced that coming abroad i the wise course from the health Ipoiut. And it may be added 11 uever before realized how ortaut for my work a first-hand owledge of the German life and eh is. * * * There is much ) acquires by even casual obser ttion, and there is much one sim ^absorbs. For instance, though la fair reading knowledge of (German language before, and i the aid of,the dictionary and ipatience could dig the mean- out of German theological ta, I lacked the acquaintance idiom aud life such as is so sary to being genuinely at i in a language. I already re that not the least bene- 1 this wiuttr apart in Germ my be the resulting increase ot slity m the use of the German. Wig a more ready access to dad theology, I mu/ at the linary accomplish sucu results [•ill largely increase my useful- • to the students. Another ad ;e to be gained here is the Wtuuity of broader knowledge methods of theological ednca- I drop in as guest occasion- [to hear thfe chief men of the •tttity theological faculties and • become acquainted with meth- Ppursued here. * * * Then^ urse, there is the benefit of a ^aud knowledge of men and •tare in Germany. But a source •nstant pleasure and benefit to Wth is the study of painting Mcnlpture in the great museums permany and other European • It is an inspiration to re- tbe messages of Rnbens, Brandt, Holbein, Millet, etc., through their own canvas. In Antwerp, Brussels and Leipzig we have found especially fine galleries of the fine arts. • • * The Seminary and our Southern Church are ever in oar prayers. I shall anxiously await any news of their welfare and orogress.” The address of Prof. Morehead is York Strasse 13, Leipzig, Ger many. It is likely that Prof. Morehead will in a few weeks pursue a special line of study in the city of Berlin, hot letters addressed as above will reach him in due time. Believing that the whole Church Sonth will enjoy reading these ex tracts, I have taken the liberty of presenting the same, hoping onr brother wilL, pardon an unauthor ized use of what was simply a friendly correspondence. Robert C. Holland. January 10, 1902. TESTIMONIAL TO A PASTOR. Wishing to express onr high appreciation of the faithful and earnest service of onr beloved pastor, Rev. W. H. Hiller, who has been with us since 1900, but will leave February 1st for Con cord, N. C., we take this method of recording the same; therefore, be it resolved: 1. That we, the conncil of Grace . Evangelical Lutheran church, Pros per.ty, S. C., do hereby express our sincere regret at hisdetermina tion to sever his relation with this church. 2 That we state oar hearty ap proval of his work in which he has been so zealously, so earnestly and so successfully engaged while in i ur midst. 3. That as a preacher he is fall c-f t >rce and captivates his hearers by his earnestness and eloquence, and possesses a strong mind. 4 That he leaves the church in a prosperous condition both spirit ually <nd financially. 5. That we give this public testi monial of his loving counsel, sym pathy, kindness and willing help fulness which have frequently brought to ns encouragement and cheer. b. That with regret we accept his resignation, yet in Christian affec tion we ask the blessing of God upon him in bis new field of labor. L S. Bowers, 1 A M. Lester, >Committee. E N. Kibler, J Christmas Services at Sharon Church, GibsonviUe, N. C. Oo Christmas eve, the Sharon Sunday-school rendered the Christ mas service entitled “The Bethle hem Way’ ’ to the entire satisfaction of all present, and the ahnrch was packed to its utmost capacity. Af ter tiie rendition of the exetcise the beautiful Christmas tree,which con tained a present and treat for each member of the Sunday-school, was the object of attraction. The tree contained, besides the present and treat of the members of the Sunday school, many other pretty and val uable presents, among which was a parse containing a handsome snm of money for Rev. and Mrs. C. A. Brown. The offering which was received that evening was sent to the Or phan Home, Salem. Va. We have not gone into winter quarters at Sharon, and the pros pect is good for a butter and more interesting Snnday-scbool in the cojn^ng year than during the year just ) closed. The work in the charge is progressing nicely. PASTOR’S APPRECIATION. Dear Visitor:—I desire to say to the chnrcb at large that it is with feelings of deep regret that I leave the Prosperity charge. Especially do I deprecate the shortness of my stay as pastor of such a noble, kind and generous people. Noth ing at all bis occurred to mar in the least the exceedingly pleasant relations existing between pastor aud people. Every appeal to them has been met by response exceed ing the pastor’s expectation. Op portunity of a broader field is the only reason for my leaving. May the church in general be as gener ous and considerate as these good people in putting men who are called into fields of greater respon sibility and usefulness. May the Gi>d of all grace contiune to bless the Prosperity charge with yet greater victories for the Master and speedily send them a shepherd worthy of their strong faith aud Christian character. Sincerely, W. Li. Hiller. Prosperity, S. C., Jan. 16,1902. The new orphanage buildings of the German Iqwa synod, recently dedicated, with the 34 acreeof land on which they stand, are worth $22, 0Q0. They shelter 47 orphan chil dren. >:Tlie Argyle i i * i Charleston, S. C. A New Hotel, Splendidly Appointed end Strictly Modern. LUTHERAN BREVITIES. The Second Lutheran church of Richmond, Ind., has been oreseuted by a friend with au organ costing $850. The Missouri synod is about to locate a new hospital at Minneap olis at a cost of $40,000. The General Synod’s pastors’ fund received $22,000 the last two years, and 86 aged pastois or pas tors’ widows received aid from it The United Danish Lutheran chnrch has a mission among the red men in Indian Territory. Mrs. A. V. 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