The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, April 30, 1896, Page 16

16 THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 1896. DR, BROWN LAYS DOWN HIS ARMS, Resignation Is Ac- cepted by the First Church. His A HYSTERICAL SESSION. Mercy Prevailed Over a Dis- position to Expel the Minister. BOTH FACTIONS RELIEVED. It Is Expected That the Late Pastor Will Transfer His Labors to Towa. Charles Oliver Brown, D.D., he who was unfrocked by the Bay Conference ten days ago, is no longer a pastor. In fact, he isa gentleman of leisure and Micawber-like is ng for something to turn up. He tendered his resignation last night and it was unanimously accepted. This condition of affairs is due to a little surprise which the reverend gentleman, through the connivance of his stanch lieu- tenant, Deacon L. H. Morse, sprung at the business meeting of the First Congrega- tional Church lastnight. Brown evidently knew where he stood, for when the matter of accepting his resignation was voted on his friends, according to ‘‘Moderator’” Morse, came to his rescue by voting down the proposition, the unfrocked minister having twenty votes to spare, It was apparently a well laid and neatly planned scheme. Brown entered the lec- ture-room seemingly full of confidence, though his face showed that tbe strain was more than skin deep. After a song or two Pastor Brown requested Deacon Morse to take the chair. This gentleman madea few remarks covering Congregationalism in general. Then Brown sprang his little surprise. He tendered his resignation. And in a beautiful tearléss tremor which he knows so well how to introduce pleaded with his people to accept it. But the people were evidently posted. They would have none of it. Then Biown, with characteristic graciousness, told his listeners that a way had just come to him out of the difficulty. The Dubuque Association had offered him & place in the fold and all that he had to do was to accept it. He stated further that he had all along been willing to ac- cede to the wishes of the church, but that he had felt it to be his duty tostand by those who had upheld him. Then Brown told the people that he would have resigned long ago but for the fact that the senior deacon, I. H. Morse, had urged him not to do so. He had placed himself entirely in the hands of this gentleman, believing then and now that whatever he did was prompted by the purest motives. Then Brown rhapso- dized a good deal, ending with an appar- ently fervent appeal that his resignation be unanimously accepted. Whether his talk had the desired effect | or Deacon Morse bad prearranged the whole sequence of eventsis of course un- known, but anyway some 200 or 300 people stood up, thus expressing their willing- ness to accede to the pastor's wish. When the noes were called one or two of his earnest lady admirers boldly stood up, but when they found they were hopelessly in the minority they flopped into their seats with eyes brimming over. Deacon Dexter at this juncture intro- duced a resolution, strongly censuring the Bay Conference for its unwarranted act in unfrocking Pastor Brown. Hardly had the deacon finished reading the lengthy document when the gentleman most in- terested .sprang to his feet and offered a substitute, the effect of which was that the Bay Conference go over the whole ground again. The resolution did not say that the verdict of the conference was unjust, but rather hasty, and for that reason the matter should be taken up once more. Included in this was a statement to the effect that Brown had no way of making a livelihood except in the ministry, and that if he were relieved of the censure he would have no difficulty in obtaining another church. This was a diplomatic move on the part of the reverend gentleman, for when Morse put the motion hardly a score opposea it. The parson’s friends claimed the resuit as a big victory, and after the adjourn- ment they gathered around him in great numbers and mingled their tears with his smiles. For the pastor smiles at all times, whether in the agony of defeat or in the triumph of victory. Long before the opening hour great crowds gathered at the Mason-street en- trance. At 7:30 o'clock Sexton Pike opened the big gate ana a wild’ rush fol- lowed. The crowd only got as far as the door, however, for Brown had his guards on hand to prevent any but church members from entering. Deacon Morse had ap- pointed several of his followers to stand guard at the first and second doors. Every person was requested to give his name at the first door and at the second entrance the man stood with the church register containing the names and addresses of every member of the con- gregation. Last night’; struggle practically ended NEW TO-DAY. Pirst Congregational Church CoR POST AND MasON Sts. Sav FRANCISCO, CaL Rev. C. O. BROWN, D. D., PASTOR.} Residence, 1703 Geary St s 7896 2 . : %&zwffimwcg ) @m JV'Y i SN A S %_/ Aeefi et = e //»«v‘/fit /&4& ook, e ey Doty ff A ot Aeavy e Ve R . e e Y e f/bs/ &3~ il oA % YediileT FAC-SIMILE OF THE RE MZ,M e /‘6_&;’7@»774,‘/ Z aor Ve o . DR. C. O. BROWN’'S LETTER OF RESIGNATION, [Reproduced by *“The Call” from a photograph of the original doeument.] the conflict publicly carried on between Brown and his floek for four months al- most without intermission. Convicted oy the ecclesiastical council of conduct unbe- coming a gentleman and a minister; with his word brought into serious disrepute, Brown still continued the fight to the very last ditch—and fell. ; Even the action of the Bay Conference seemed not to have disturbed his moral equanimity, but with an audacity worthy of a better cause he defied his brethren to do their worst. The eand for the First Church has come at last, so far as Brown is concerned, but what the future has in store for him is a matter of deepest concern to his friends, his family and himself. 1 R (EIRR DR. BROWN’S FAREWELL. The Pastor Presents His Reslgna- tiorr, Which Is Finally Accepted. Within the lecture-room an anxions crowd of church members sat waiting to see what was to befall their pastor. Not all the faces were friendly ones; but most of them were hard to read. Blank ex- pectancy appeared to be the prevailing expression. Before the meeting opened the pastor and his wife, Deacon Morse and Attorney Nagle sat speaking in whispers, while near by was Mrs. Cooper without her daughter, who had not been allowed to enter, not being a member of the church. At half-past seven Dr. Brown took his place on the platform and announced the hymn *‘Sweet Hour of Prayer,’”’ which was sung by the congregation, after which the psalm, “The Lordis my Shepherd,” was read responsively. The hymn, ‘‘Nearer, my God, 1o Thee,” brought the devotional exercises to a close, Dr. Brown then asked Deacon Morse to take the chair. The deacon gave a brief outline oi the difficulties through which tne church had passed and was rather severe in his refer- ences to the opposition. He assured the pastor that the best wishes of the congre- gation would follow him wherever he might go and under all circumstances. “I do not wish to be the occasion of any division in the church,” answered Dr. Brown, “and I am willing to make any sacrifice rather than be instrumental in bringing about such a state of things. Throughout the course of the sad affair which has tried us so severely I have acted under the advice of the senior deacons and best members of this church. “Had I been pressed to do so, I would have resigned at any time. It must not be imagined that I was altogether without riends. Happily, an avenue of escape was always open to me. “Now, in view of the present feeling among certain members of this coungrega- tion, I present my resignation, with the request that it be accepted.” Then, in the pathetic tohe which he knows so well how to use, Dr. Brown read his resignation, which was as follows: SN FRANCISCO, April 29, 1896. To the First Congregational Church, San Fran- cisco, California—DEAR BRETHREN: 1 herewith tender my resignation as your pastor, and ask that you will kindly act upon this communi- cation this evening. We have wrought to- gether in the bonds of the noblest fellowship on earth. s For nearly four years I have been your pas- tor. For every act of Christian love and fidei- ity, for your co-operation in labor for our Lord, for your sympathy,so abundantly expressed in hours of deep trial, you have my lasting gratiiude. Ishall ever pray God to bless this dear church with the tokens of his divine presence and infinite love. In the bonds of our common faith. Your pastor, CHARLES O. BROWN. Some of the women wept aloud, while a few of the men got out their handker- chiefs. The pastor’s voice shook as he com- menced reading and toward the middleg of the document became husky. Passing his band quickly across his eyes, with an evi- dent effort he cleared his throat and read the resignation through to the end with- out again faltering. Amid much confusion the vote was {1 am going away from this City, and no | to-day. | Conference, as illegal and invalid. taken. It was against the acceptance of the resignation. “¥riends,” calied out the pastor in a clear, incisive tone, ‘I wish the resigna- tion to be accepted.” Another ballot ana yet another were cast, and still the desired result was not not obtained. “‘Brethren,” said Dr. Brown once more, “I insist upon the acceptance of my resig- nation.” A last vote was taken and the resigna- tion accepted by a small majority. Dr. Brown then read the following dis- patch: DUBUQUE, Iows, April 28, 1896. Dr. C. 0. Brown, 1703 Geary street, San Fran- cisco, Cal.: Dubuque association has unani- mously adopted strong resolutions protesting against action of Bay Association and assuring you of confidence and welcome to its fellow- ship. J. T. ADANS. Deacon Dexter moved that the meeting go on record as protesting against the sentence of suspension passed by the Bay Dr. Brown offered an amendment to the effect that the Bay Conference be asked to | reconsider its verdict. ‘When the final vote was taken, which resulted in the congregation, by a voice of 3to 1, asking the Bay Conference to re- verse its action, the anti-Brown members left the room. Then the acene which followed was re- markable. Dr. Brown, raising his hand, said: “This is perhaps the last time that I will address you from this platform. ““The time has come for me to ciose, and I want to say now that I entertain for all of you a sincere feeling of Christian love and charity. Whatever I may have said to cause pain I now sincerely ask for for- giveness. “Now one more word. As you love ne let me ask you to loyally sustain this church. Let none of the scenes or feel- ings of the past cause you to waver in your earnest and loyal support of the church. “I wish I could mention you all by name—you who have stood by me in my hours of trial and suffering. I cannot close without referring to the constant and unfailing Christian support I have re- ceived from Deacon Morse. Indeed, he has been to me a Brother Jonathan.” Here Dr. Brown faltered in speech and took hold of a chair for support. With langunage broken by sobs he asked the Rev. Mr. Wiliey to lead in prayer. *“Will you pray, Brother Willey?” he said. By this time half the congregation was in tears. Mr. Willey prayed for divine consola- tion for the church, the pastor and the wife of the pastor. Dr. Brown recovered his composure while Deacon Willey was engaged in prayer, and at the close of the petition the pastor said: “I wanted to mention Mr. Nagle, Deacon Morse and Deacon Dexter, and personally and to you, my friends, express to them my thanks for their kindness and love.” In closing the pastor again enjoined all of his supporters to stand with ever- increasing loyalty in behalf of thechurch. By this time some of the most ardent champions of the pastor crowded forward to the platform, and for nearly an hour a levee of handshaking ensued. Many of those who clasped the hand of the doctor said their relations with the church were terminated, but to every one expressing that sentiment the pastor ad- ministered gentle reproof, advising each to entertain no such thought or feeling. Later in the evening Dr. Brown talked to a reporter of THE CALL. He did not de- sire that the events of the evening should be spoken of as a virdication. He had not sought to be vindicated. “I tendered my resignation and it has been accepted at my earnest request.” “Wiil you preach again in this church 2"’ “I shall probably preach next Sunday evening.”’ ‘‘Are you going away from San Fran- | of support. cisco?” “Now, let me explain here,” said Dr. Brown. “I bave not said to any one that one has authority to make that statement as coming from me. I have received as- surances that I could take with me 200 members of the congregation to an inde- pendent church, but I have not enter- tained that proposition, nor have I sought to recruit members for another congrega- tion. “To-day I received a dispatch from the Iowa Conference tendering me assurances That conference is much larger and stronger than the Bay Con- ference. Here is the message. You may take a copy of it.”” The doctor was still shifting from one hand to another the important dispatch from Dubuque which he had read during the meeting. Dr. Brown expressed his appreciation of this evidence of support from the Iowa association, but again gave emphasis to the declaration that he had not announced an intention to leave this particular field of labor. The out-and-out supporters of Dr. Brown were very indignant at the display of un- christian spirit, which they say was mani- fested by the enemies of the pastor in not remaining for prayers. When the vote was announced asking the Bay Conference to reverse its action and withdraw the censure the opponents of the pastor with- drew. A delegation of Grand Army comrades gathered about the pastor after the meet- ing and gave promise of support should he decide to open another Gospel estab- lishment in San Francisco. Some indignation was expressed at the conduct of an individval who threw a brickbat through one of the windows of the lecture-room. For a while much nervousness was appar- ent among the ladies of the congregation, one of whom shrieked, “They're pointing a pistol through the hole!” Quiet was restored, and the pastor re- sumed his address. All efforts to find out the author of the foolish trick were un- availing. ea e Purdie Ralsed a Row. George W. Purdie was arrested outside the church while the meeting was debat- ing on Dr. Erown. Purdie wanted toenter the church and Policemen Douglass and Wilson thought he used language too strong for the company. He was charged with using vulgar language and obstruct- ing the street. — s SUPPORT DR. BROWN. Dubuque Congregationalists Disap~ prove of His Suspension. 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