The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1807-01-06
THE ACCOUNT.

THE ACCOUNT.
The late Rev. VIM. Tenent, of Freehold, in the
county Of Monmouth, in the nate Of New Ierley of
whon is related the following account, was the fe-
cond ION Of the Rev w. Tenent, min0er of the gof-
pei at Neihaminy in Bucks county, (Pen.) After a
regular courie Of udy in theology, Mr.. Tenent was
preparing for his examination by the prefbytery as
candidate for the gepel miniry. His intenfe appli-
cation Affected his healsh and brought on pain iu
his breaft, and flight hectic. He foon became e.
,1,acated and at length like living keleson
His life was now threatened-He wa. attended by
phyfcian, young gentleman, who wa, attached to
him by the flrieteR and warmeh fr;endfhlp He
grew worfe and worfe until little hope Of life was
left In this tuatiou, his fpirts failed and he be-
gan to entertain doubts of his final aappiueis. He
was converting one morning with his brother, in La
tin, on the Rate Of his foul, when he tainted and died
away. After the u(ual time, he laid out on a
board, according to the common practice; of the
country; and the neighborhood were invited to at
tend the funeral on the next day.
In the evening his phyician and friend returned
from a. ride in the country, and was Afflicted beyond
meafure at the news of hs.death. He could no, be
peruaded it certain and being told that enc OF
the perfons who had affixed in laying out the body,
thought he had obferved little trembling of the
heh, under the arm, although the body was cold &
hif-he eadeavored to aicertain the fact. He firit
put his hand into warm water make it as fenible
pofiblr, and then felt under the arm, and Mt the
heart, and affirmed he felt mutual warmth though
no ono ellie could. He had the body reaored to
warm bed; and Unified that the people, who had
been invited to the funeral, fould be requeted not
co -ttend. To this the brother they beng in his
oufe) objected as abfurd, the eyes being funk the
lips dfcoored, and the whole body cold and diff !;
however the doaor finally prevailed and all proba-
bic means were ufed, TO difcover fymptoms of re-
turning lfe But the third day arrived and no hopes
Inf ->f. h,,kl H. -. l.
never left him night nor day. The people were again
invited, and attended to attend the funeral. The
doctor Gill objected and at lat confined his reouet
of delay, to one hour-and finally to a quarter of an
hour. He had dfcovered that the tongue was fwoln,
and threatened to crack he endea to fof-
ten it by en'mollant ointment, put upon it with
feather, when the brother in, about the expira
sion Of the lar period, and nlaking what the doctor
doing for attempt feed him. n,anifened fome
relentment, and in fpirited tone faid 1t is ame
full TO be feeding feleis corpe and inliGed with
esrnenels, that the funeral ould immediately pro-
coed. AT this critical and important moment, the
body to the great alarm and atonhnlent of all pre-
fenr opened its eyes, gave dreadful groan aud funk
again into apparent death. This put an end TO all
thoughts OF buryirg hin-aud every effort was a.
gain employed, in hopes Of bringing about fpeedy
rehabilitation. In about hour the eyes again opened
heavy groan proceeded from the body, and again all
appearance of animation vaDilhsd. In another hour
life feemed to return with foEle power, and COM
pete revival took place. the great Joy of the fai-
ly and friends, and to the fmal atlonihment and
conviction Of very many who had been ridiculing the
IDEA Of fcaor.is &c life dead body.
" Mr.. Tenelt continued in 10 weak and low fate
for fix weeks that great dsub's were entertained of
his final recovery however, after that period he re-
covered much faaer, but it about twelve weeks
before he was completely reftered-After he was g.
bic to walk the room and 10 take notice of what
palYe on a afferno a.
who had aayed from church to attend him was read
ing in the bible when he took notice of it, and a9ed
her what ihe had in her hand. She anfwered, thar
fhe wa, reading the bible. He replied" What is
the bible know not what You mean" This af.
fcfed the fiaer 70 much that he burt into tears, and
informed him that he was well acquainted with
1t. On her reporting this to her brother, when he
returned, MIR. Tensnt found upon examination,
be totally ignorant Of every tranfaffon of his life
previous his licknefs. He could not read Jingle
word, neither did he feem have any idea what il
meant.
AS foon as he became capable of attention, he was
Taught read WRITE children are ufually taught
and afterwards began to learn the Latin language
under the tuition of his brother One day as ne was
resting leion in Cornelius Nepos he fuddepy fart
ed, Capped his hand to bis head il fomeshipg had
hurt him, and made pauie. His brother aiked him
what the matter; he faid he felt ildden mock
in the head and il now feemed 10 him as if he had
READ that OOoK pefOre. by degrees MS recollection
rsltored, and he could peak the Latin as huently
as before his Geknefs. His memory 70 completely
revived, that he gained perfea knowledge of the
pan tranfaaons OF his life, if no difficulty had pre-
viouly occurred. This event, at the time, made
comfortable noiie, and furnihed fubjee Of deep
nvegation and learned enquiry, the real philofo-
Lhsr aud curious anstomih.
" The candid reader is left to hi, own reflections
on this in.erefing fubjs6. The faa. have been Rs-
ted, and they are unqueaionable.
As foon as eireumaauses would permit Mr..
Tensn was litenced, and began to preach the ever
lahing gofpel with great zeal and fuccsfs. The
death Of his brother who had been fons time fetted
miniler Of :he Prefbyterian church at Freehold,
in the county Of Monmouth, New Jerfey, left TIA,
congregation in deAtute Rate. They had expert
eneed 70 much fprituaI benefit from the inderatya-
bic labors and pious zeal Of this able minaer Of
Jeius Chria, that they foon turned their attention
TO his brother, who received Oh trial. and after
year, WIS found To be TO unworthy fuceefor
Of 70 excellents PrSdecsGor. In October, 1888,
Mr.. Tenant was regularly ordained their paitor,
and continued 70 through the whole Of pretty
long life, Of the bea proofs Of minRersl hdeli-
IT,"
Md saSAg,i. RY.
Ia letter from the fueeeGor Of Mr.. Tenant in