The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1873-10-02

bis future ministerial labprs. Al sixteen
be was a subject of Divine grace and
was then consecrated TO the ministry.
lie graduated at Dartmouth IN 1890, aud
studied theology with Dr, Emmons aud
I Dr. Samuel Spring. With these eminent
divines, aud indeed with all the promi-
nout clergy 10 New England, be main
tanned the most intimate and endoaring
relations. n 1906, be was installed over
the church In Dorset, with which he su.-
iained an uninterrupted connection to
the close Of bis HE in the year 1912. At
! that period Dorset was one OF the most
secluded districts IN Vermont. Repos.
/ ing amid tho reeesscs aud along the
slopes the Green Mountains, il Is sc-
markable for the majestic and picturesque
beauty of It's scenery.
DR. Jackson was the tirst elected mem
Der Of the corporation Of Middlobury
College, Soon after the commencement
Of the century he visited, for his health,
the-castern section Of Massachusetts. Du-
ring this journey he collected about Sl,-
800, large sum IN those days, TO form
the nucleus OF fund FOR the aid Of indi-
gent and pious young meg in their cdu.
cation, From this effort originated the
first education society Of this country,
II was called the Evangelical Society,and
was established March 9Th, 1904, at
Pawlel, VI This institution continued
It's beneficial labors chiefly under tho
guidance Of Dir. Jackson, until II was
superseded by the American Education
Society While II existed, about fiily
youth through its instrumentality were
introduced into the ministry. The infu.
ence and advice of DR.. Jackson were pri-
marily Instrumental in leading Joseph
Burr to appropriate the mass of bis large
fortune to benevolent and religious pur-
poses. The Burr & Burton Seminary at
Manehester, Vt,--at once monument
to its maniicent founder and fountain
of religious aud literary light--the en-
dowment of Professorshp at Middle
bury, and numerous other acts of bene-
ficence, were the consequences of this
happy inspiration. Although singularly
meek and uDpretentious, DR.. jackson
exerted controlling influence among
the churches and IN the ecclesiastical
bodies Of his State The interests of ed
ucation he always promoted with great
zeal, not only by his influence and aid,
but also by practical instruction. A.
large circle OF young men received
through his efforts the advantages of ed
ucation, who are now exerting in the
ministry and other prominent walks Of
life, in every section of our country, a
wide and happy influence. II Is an i'm
pressive commentary upon the efforts Of
DR.. Jackson, that more educated men
went into the world from his little parish
than from all the rest of the opuent
county in which he resided. Some of
these, and among them, | believe, q
daughter, were translated to the mission
field.
Dir. Jackson was an accurate and fin.
ished classical scholar, and these tastes
continued active aud prevailing to the
end of his life. His familiarity with the
ancient classics was so ample that he was
able to repeat large portions Of favorite
authors, and to hear recitations without
a textbook. TO him instruction was a
pastime rather than labor. lie was
profoundly learned as theologan. His
doctrines were Of the old-fashioned school
of New England theology. They were
derived directly and prayerfully from the
Bible, without any tincture of refined or
speculative sentiment. His preaching
was earnest, instructive and impressive,
marked by great simplicity and its evan
gelical spirit, aud infinitely removed |
from every attempt at display or glitter. |
Reasoning with bis hearers In earnest |
and ahectiouate zeal, and thus reaching
their judgment, be could enforce his con
clusions BY powerful and irresistible APP
peals to their hearts and eonsciences
Occasionally his sermons attained the .
highest standard of pulpit eloquence.
His labors were eminently sanetifed by /
the Spirit aud followed by numerous re.
yiyals. Truth, In It's simple power, ear
nestness and spirituality, were his only
weapons, and he abhorred. RS far as bis
gentle nature aud Christian charity al
lowed, everything like sensation, glossy
and transcendental preaching, His style
was peculiarly pure, vigorous aud cult
vhted AS a paroehial pastor, be was the
friend, the guide, aud counsellor Of his
people.
In bis social relations, Dr. jackson was
for a kindliness aud amen.
ity Of feeling, aud bis extraordinary pow
ers Of conversation were often illuminated
by keen wit and playful hnmor, while
his practical wisdom and philosophy
were impaired iu impressive and sagaci- I
Gus apothegms, which are still preserved.
1t need scarcely be remarked that such
a man was deeply loved aud reyered,
and that be stamped upon bis people the
impress Of biz own peculiar intellectual
and moral qualities. 4 community bless
edIwilh such pastor for nearly baifa
century could not fail 10 attain culture
and refinement, nnd % become pnrcl, in-
iocuiuated in religions irath Il was,
indeed, The cosinpu remark, that mem
Jef. u Mr Jackson's congregation were
readily detected by tbe elevated tone Of
beir sentiments and the siyle and scope
u their conversation
may almost seem mysterious design
u Providence, that one 80 eininetliy cab
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