The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1845-01-30

He was worthy and consistent member
of The Baptist church in this place. His
conversion took place in the winter of 1910
He obeyed the injunction of Christ, Believe
and be baptized, following the Savior in the
month Of April after.
In relating the exercises Of his mind, he
dated his first serious impression TO the sud-
den death Of cousin, who dropped dead
while engaged in labor. These, however,
TO some extent left him, and his attention
again arrested ana called tc the subject, by
sermon from Rev. Is. Allen. It's theme
was the immortality of the SOUL Iftbe soul
was to live forever, either in happiness or in
! misery, he felt it 10 be all important that a
preparation for happiness should be made
without delay.
In his experience it was evident to all
that he had become new creature in Christ
Jesus that he loved the things he once ha-
ted, end hated the things he once loved ;
and that his affections were set on things
above, where Christ sftteth on the right
hand of God He felt that he had much to
do for God here below for the advancement
IF his glory and kingdom, and was DESTROYS
that when his work was done, it should be
well done.
His course from his conversion to his exit
was Onward aud upward. He felt that there
were responsibilities resting upon him as
member of the Church Of Christ. Those he
endeavored TO discharge with the utmost
fidelity He loved to attend the appoints
ments Of the church, and participate in the
exercises. He loved the prayer and confer
ence meetings, and was always present al the
exercises of the Bible Glass, and was active
in sustaining its interests.
He was one If the members of the choir,
and had been for some time past its leader.
His loss TO the church is indeed grea, ; and
is also felt and deeply felt in community;
and his parents and sisters almost refuse 10
be com orted
He was young man Of rare talents; and
sought every opportunity TO improve them,
by education. He had attended the Semi
nary at Brandon, and had made such prof.
cheney as 10 gain the appreciation of his
teachers, and fully 10 sustain the expecta-
tons of his parents, and compensate them
for their kindness in this respect.
At home he sought opportunity for i'm
provement. He was disposed 10 spend more
hours in physical labor, than most young
men, and after his days work was performed,
he applied himself TO study until later
hour of the night he felt that mental labor
was AS necessary as physical, and must be
performed as matter of course.
He was kind and affectionate in his dispo
sition. His whole demeanor was that Of |
duliful and affectiona!e soma lovely orolher,
and consistent christian. He was well
qualified for one of his years to advise and |
counsel others and this he was often called |
to 90. His funeral was attended by large |
collection of people from Brandon, Sudbury |
Pittsford, and CaslletoD. A dee? solemni'y |
seemed to pervadt the minds of the congre>
CATION. A sermon was delivered BY S. Gus
tin, from these words " 1t is the Lord lei
him do what seemeth him good" He has
gone to behold him whom he loved and 10
rejoice in his presence for ever.
Our great loss Is his uus2eakable gain.
COM.