The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-07-14

indeed, none of the wisdom of this world, and
was inexperienced in the common arts of life.
Yet, with all the simplicity Of child, he repos-
ed unlimited confidence in every thing he heard,
and guileless himself, was perfectly free from the
suspicion Of deception in others. This trait in
his character, while it sometimes exposed him
to the impositions of the wicked, only made him
the more interesting to consderate minds. 1t
seems impossible he should have had deliber-
ate personal enemy in the world. dispos-
ton lovely by nature, was rendered still more
lovely by grace. As a Christian, he was emf
nent for practical pety. His conversation was
remarkably spiritual, instructive and heavenly
He had the faculty, possessed by few ministers,
of turning all that he read, (and he was man of
great reading and deep learning,) into food for
conversation. IN this respect, never knew his
equal. He neuer trifed, nor wasted his tune in
| idle anecdotes, but in all his illusions to books
and men, seemed to have but one object in
view, to advance the cause Of truth, and confirm
the faith of his younger brethren in the funda-
mental doctrines of the gospel His library was
not large, but well selected and every part Of
| it examined and mastered. New publications he
read with great avidity, and expressed his opin-
ions concerning them with ini.nitable artlessuess,
yet with much point and force 1t was almost
amusing, Willie it was truly edfyng to be pres
ent at h family worship and hear his comment
on the chapterrcad, made not as an official ex
FOUNDER or a formal theoogan, but with as
much navete as though he had read the scrip
ture for the first time, and was simply express
ing an opinion, or uttcring his delight ut a new
discovery. .tpa
As a Preacher, he was uncommon scriptura
and experimental Though not the most hap
PLY gifted in his delivery, his sermons were &C
curatcly aid sometimc' elegantly composed.
Many Of his dscourses are admirable, and well
worth pubcat ion; and some lectures of his upon
the Parallels, have been pronounced by compe-
tent judges, and by one of the most eminent
ministers in our country, equal, if not superior to
any thing now in print, on that subject vol
unle of select discourses might easily be prepar-
ed for the press by some of his judicious friends,
which would be monument TO the memory OF
u most deserving minister; possibly some benefit
to Il bereaved family, and delightful remem-
ance to his former auditors.
!: As Il Iie0Jgian, he had probably no superior
| in this region. He was mighty in the Scriptures
learned in divinity, was a strenuous Calvanlst,
but at the same time was as free from bigotry,
and dogniatism, and as modest nhis inquiries ant
remarks as though he had just commenced the
examination of the subject. In short, he was
the most perfect exempliiicaton that ever saw
, of what conceive the apostle meant, when he
y
standing be men. "-l Cor. xiv 90
For about yea before his death, through
infrrntv of body, he ceased his regular pulpit
exercises; but to his last hour of health ncve
ceased his entleavours to improve his own mind
!, and do good t, others Death, though it camt
= suddenly, came not unexpectedly. Even whil'
in his usual health Of body, his soul was sntici
: patng the coming ofthe Son Of Man. The fam
lily could not but remark, especially Of late, tina
n -, bc nt,I ha
: never to calculate with certainty single da,
s Of life, but died daily, so that when the summon
G er Knocked he found him waiting to open tn,
d door and accompany the heavenly messenger
e His Illness was short and violent, and after
b few assaults severed the silver cord, and dismiss
: ell his soul to its long home, his eternal homc,-
: his own country, his own kindred spirits, hi
: own Fathers house; his own Savour's bosom,
c His remains were transported to St. Georges
n and, near the church in which he formerly minis
i tered, deposited, amid concourse of fri nd
:. who loved im in life and honoured him in deat
:. A most impressive and pertinent address wa
! made to the spectators and ministers present, b
, the Rev. Joseph Wilson, his successor at Mid
!. " dletown and Drawgus .-PhiMdclphian.
is Thrice happy spirit! fed away
II From this polluted, dark abode;
c To regions of eternal day,
: Tod ell forever with thy God.
IS Thy noble fight of faith is o'cr,
Thy ministerial work is done;
Thou hast arrived on Canaan's shore
And the bright crown ofglory won
Whilst here below thou didst proclaim
q The truths of Gods most precious word,
: And honour the adorcd name
6 of Jesus, our ascended Lord.
. Thy life consistent and sincere,
Thy honest b, at nc'cr practiscd guile;
The worlds dark frowns thou dtst not fear,
n Nor court itsvain dcceitful smile.
Like all Gods people thou didst know
/ The sorroN s which attend Us here,
), And to thy Fathers viii ditlst bow,
/ Without complaining or despair.
\ But now no more diseases pain,
" No NOR do anxious cares annoy;
y Thy earthly loss is heavenly gain,
= Thy sighs and teas are turned to Joy.
n roIt a. Al. Il.