American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-09-26
Volume ".


uhdef this impression, in the year 1909, he request
cd that his name might no longer stand in the list of
minister's and his wish was complied with. He
continued, however, in life and conversation to be
an eminent preacher Of righteousness illustrating,
IN all bis department. Christian testimonies, with
uniform constituency; and we believe we may truly
say, adornng The Gospel of God, his Saviour, in all
thlngs.
His charities, both public and private, but parlicu-
! lady the laie' were extensive. He was firm
friend TO the education of the poorer casssa oil soc
ETY., which he evnced not only by his iibefaiuy in
assisting public institutions for this purpose but by
his kind attentions TO the Of those in his own
neighbor hood al period considerably p,ior TO the
general interest being excited the subject. He
was very seliclous for the improvement OF the
dtion OF the Indian aborgines Of his native country,
and OF the African race, He took lively Interest
IN the proceedings Of he Bible Society and in every
thing which related TO the extension of The Redeem.
er's Kingdom earh
His exemplary moderation and simplicity in every
thing connected with his own expenditure, in his
Dress in the furniture oi bis house and tablr, and
the entire coincidence Of his beloved and taIthiui
partner IN all his views, enabled them 70 devote
considerable part OF their income and the profits
which he derived ffom his numerous works, 10 eb~
jects OF piety and benev oencc. He was at the same
time, hosni,abe in his honse, and though libersls
discrimina ing and ludclons in his charity His
love from which divine root flowed that merkness.
patience, gentleness, charity ard iorgyins temper,
which he uniformly evinced.
Although during nearly The last twenty years of
his liie he unable from The state of his h. aiih,
TO unite with us in publc Worship, yet his zeal end
devotion were not, We persuaded in any degree
diminished. His delight was still in the law OF the
Lord, and in his law did he mediate day and night.
Nor, though necessarily more excluded from their
society, were his love and attachment 10 his friends
abaed.
! He ready and willing, when Of ability, 10 be
consulted by them and he continued to the last to
! AXE lively interest in whatever related to their
welfare. He rejoiced especially in the indication of
spiritual growth amongst us !; aud greatly con-
crrntd for the due exercise of our Christian disci-
pline. in the spirit Of meekness and wisdom.
Tie stood IN the station OF elder frou, the year
! 1902 10 The pefiod OF his death: and the Judgment
and advice OF one whose experience so exten-
sve, and whose natural powers ard requirements
had been so sanct6ed by divine grace, privi-
lege to US, for which, while deplore the loss, we
desire to render our humble acknowledge gments to
the Giver of all good. Our dear ftiend notwih-
standing his various privations from the state OF his
health, was remarkable for chez fulness and he
was frequently led 10 number his blessings, and 10
acknowledge that his afflictions and what appeared
TO be the most adverse circumstances OF his life,
were designed 10 promote his final well being. He
TO observe how pleasant was his prison, il he nigh,
use the term.
Whilst !hus cultiyang the Christian enjoyment
Of life, as an evidence of his gratitude to Cod he
was often led, with great humility, TO contemplate
the close at It as the commencement oil state of
infinite enjoyment He frequently expressed his
sense of his own imperfections and unworlhness.
and uniformly cvnced that his hopes Of salpatien
rested snlpfy on the mercy Of 6od. through tie
ntoRsmeht aad mediation Of JESUS Christ. On the
occasion of the feth anniversary Of his union with
his beloved partner, he thus EXPRESSES himself in
whiting !" In the course OF the long period oil our
union, we have had our trials and aclions, we have
seen variety OF trying events and situations; but
we have been favored Too, with many great and dis
ting uished blessings Even The afllcons, and what
appeared 10 be adverse occurrences, were designed
Tor our hnal well being. hope the gracious in
tenon Of these dspensations will be fully answered,
by our being safely landed. through the atonement
and intercession oil our blessed Redeemtr on those
happy shores where clouds nor Storms ever
known AVID where, after millions OF ages Of happi-
ness shall have passed away, shall ouiy seem 10
have begun our felicity-a felicity the; will never
cnd.''
The following memorandum ound ia his wiling
desk hut 10 which there Is date, eyinces lha, haGl
Of watchfunrss atd self-examipation so necessary
TO the growth Of christian hatac,er; Preserve me
from all vain self mrlacenoy from seeking the
applause OF men; and from all solicudc about
what they think or say of me. May | be truly
humble, and Of a meek and quiet spirit Ii have
done any good 10 my fellow creatures or in any de-
gree promoted the will Of my heavenly Father, may
| unieignedy give Him all the glory; attribulins
nothing TO myself, and taking comfort only from
the reflection, that employment in his service.
affords an evidence that his mercy is towards me
that am not forsaken by Him, and that He is train
ing me for an inhabitsn Of his blessed kingdom
there 10 sloify and serve my God and Redecmer
forevet.''
few days after entering on his S1st wear he