Elizabeth-Town gazette., 1819-07-20

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are but united to the Lord Jesus, as hope
we are, will be short; a few more days,
and this separation, now SO painful to our
nature to bear, will be ended, and We shall
meet where parting is known no more. |
can leave you with HIM who is the widows
God, the Father Of the fatherless; in few
hours, promises will be yours TO claim,
which, till now, you had no right TO. Let
this providence wean you from the world;
I fear you are too much attached to it;
do not think wish TO wound your feelings
by saying so only wish TO warn--this
world is an unsa,isfying portion; one
hours communion with God, is worth all
the pleasure a wording can boast. 1
hope, my dear, you will feel submission
to the will Of the Lord, and the firm faith,
that Infi0ite Wisdom orders all things
right: He is taking away your earthly
prop, that you may lean more on him.
Cast your cares on him, for he careth for
his children" He then called for Rachel
his sister, gave her his parting advice,
sent messages TO his father, mother, broth
ers, and sisters; told us to remind Mr.. s.
aud DIR. Md, Of our Saviour's promise,
&c Be faithful unto death, and I will give
you crown Of life.n Gave his love to
DR.. A. aud DIR. M, and thanked them
for their instruction, their Kindness, and
their prayers. When | mentioned some
Eof our friends, that hoped he would
meet in Heaven, he said, s. Yes--and that
Saviour who, not having seen. love-"
He then expressed wish to see Captain
IS, one of the trustees of the Church,
who was called. lie said, Il hoped to
have preached the Gospel to this people
my self, but the Great Head of the Church
seems to order otherwise, and | wish to
give you some advice in regard to the
Church" Captain s. burst into tears,
aud said-o, Mr.. Wilbur, hope you
will be spared to us yet. He answered,
|" 1t has, for many years, been the desire
|of my heart, to be instrumental 10 build
ing the house Of the Lord, but he knows
best, and orders all things well. When
/ am gone, try to have my place supplied
as soon as possible. | would advise you
to get young man from the Theological
Seminary in Princeton, they have great
advantages, and are well instructed" He
then asked me if thought of any one
in the Seminary, who would suit the Day
ten congregation. told him | did not
feel competent TO judge. He then request
ed would get the catalogue and tell him
who we're there. He added-How sur
prised they will be in the Seminary, when
they hear am in eternity ! Totbe pious
who came 10, he administered comfort,
told them he felt strong faith that the
Lord would not leave them long without
a Pastor. To one who told him bow
much she looked to him for comfort and
support, he answered, 8. You will now
learn TO lean on the Lord" He took the
hand Of one young man, and with much
affection, thanked him for his attention TO
him, then said, /" fear you are tco much
like the young man 10 the Gospel, that
Jesus loved, he lacked the one thing need
full. Try TO seek it," TO another, Mr..
B., think you have been for long
time seeking The Lord--how long halt ye
between two opinions II the Lord be
God, follow him." In this manner he
continued TO speak to every one that came
into the room, till the Doctors begged him
10 cease, as they had some faint hopes of
his life, and thought he would exhaust
himself. He said it was certainly duty 10
use every means to preserve lie; that
though he was perfectly willing to die, yet
he rather wished to live, that he might
preach the Gospel. After lying still for
some time, he groaned. | asked him if
he felt any pain. o no, he answered, but
the. views have of the exceeding and
eternal weight of glory that is before me,
seem too much to bear while in the body.
Soon after, Mr.. G., of Lebanon, came.
Mr.. Wilbur seemed much rejoiced to see
him, and said, You will give my dear
people a sermon" Mr.. G. went to
prayer with him, but the Doctor did NOT
allow him TO speak much, as he appeared
exhausted with the exertion of the morn
ing. He said but little through the night.
On Monday he asked me what thought
of him. told him thought he was
near entering on the rest that remained
for the people of God. This is delight
ful thought, he answered with sweet
smile, but cannot think SO are not Gods
people engaged in prayer for my life; and
does not the Lord hear prayer! i am
swered, undoubtedly, but does not always
answer il 10 the way we expect. He said.
know that said, you wish TO live
tAat you may do good to the Church per-
haps the Lord may bless your death TO
your people, more than he would the la
bours of a long life. He answered, the
providence of God looks so mysterious.
| that l should be for ten years preparing
! to preach the Gospel; come all this dis