Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-03-15
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obituary.


REV. SAMUEL N. WHITING.
This beloved and useful servant oil God
entered into his heavenly rest at New
Haven, on Thursday, Feb. 81, 1878, aged 81
years.
Mr.. Whiting was born in Sutton, Mass
June 25, 1926. In this quiet snd Lively
spot he passed his boyhood days. lie
subsequently, came to Hartford, where he
was converted and unitsd with the First
Baptist church sometime previous to his
entering Trinity College, in le42. lie grad
uated from that Institution In 1916. lie
spent some time in teaching and then en-
tered Newton Theological Seminary, where
he graduated III 1850. lie was ordained
Nav Sth of that year in the First Baptist
church, Hartford lie was married the
day after to Miss Mary Elizabeth Flint, Of
Hartford.
Having received an appointment as mis-
sionary Of the American Baptist Mission
ary Union, he sailed with his vile from
Boston, June %, 1850, for Assam IN India
| Here for eleven years they libOred faith
fully and successfully Mr. Whiting duties
were various and his work abundant. At
| Sibsagor he was preacher. pastor, and edit
or of monthly paper, for four years hav-
| ing charge OF the press. lie translated most
| of the Old Testament from the Hebrew INTO
the Assamese language. lie was in lndia
during the mutiny, being Obliged TO live,
he and his wife, in a boat on the river Tor
several weeks.
| After their return to this country, in
Is6I, Mr.. Whiting was called successfully
to the pastarate Of the Baptist church In
Colchester, Vt, where he labored success
fully seven years in Windsor, Vt, where
he passed four years of pleasant service ;
and in Fair Haven, CT, where he also spent
four years in earnest and successful pastoral
work. Ill health compelled him u r6lIn'
quish this field in ls76.
Alter that, in falling health, he lived in
New Haven, having his membership with
the Calvary Baptist church TIL his death
His last DAYS were often days of suffering
and pain; but sweet, cheerful, and pa
tient spirit perva0ed them all. Towards the
last his mind wandered little at time, ou
never from the Saviour in whom was all M
trust. He expressed much sympathy ant
affection for his dear wife, anxious II sh'
were willing to give him up, saying. Are
you ready eheerfuliy, Jovfullg, with fnl
submission, to let me go?' He must lesy'
her, he said, to the widow $ God-that III
would surely care for her. and then h
prayed for her in the most touching man
| Eer. Ills pTOStEdtlOH luCIttstu iOi vi
next two day., and sometimes his dlstres
was great Tie was keerly conscious o
what was Transporting about him, and OF hi
own symptoms-knew death was approach
ing, but was calmly waiting the Divine will
His end was very peaceful. The mornlnl
of the day before his departure, he had
season of prayer with his wife. Sitting i
his chair he said Dear Lord, bless tn
, servant who comes in his weakness to thee
!, and as We know not whether this day WI
. be lie or death, prepare him for whatevs
thou hast prepared for him. May thy WI
be done, and all have be ccnsecrated
, thee, even my sufferings, o Lord. ForgiS
oil my sins, accept me as thy child, an
when it is thy will, take me to thy heavenl
!, home. Dear Lord, bless my dear wife, SUI
,, port and sustain her in all the trials tho
shalt call her to endure. May she be sui
missiye to thy holy will; make her useiI
in thy cause guard her in thy arms
love shield, protect and keep her. u
thy kingdom come, thy will be done, IL
| Christ sake. Amen"
n The funeral was attended at the Calval
a church on Monday afternoon, Rev. Messr
: Gallaher, PattisOn, Sage, Of Hartior
: Bixby, of Providence. and others takir
: part in the services.-ChrIstian Seoretdr
e Hartford, Conn.