New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-05-09

do for n messenger of the gospel as he bears
a uessaRe go he must manifest a spirit OF love-
On a public occasion DR.. Chalmers was invited 10
preach at his chapel and Mr.. Hill, In common WIN
some Of his leading friends, was somewhat aiarneu
when they heard the broad dialect OF the distn-
guished northern divine. Mr.. Hill placed DnhseA
in the front gallery that he might note the temper
of the congregation as the sermon proceeded Ills
apprehensons were soon removed. The attention
of the people was riveted and q strange murmur
ran through the assembly when the preacher paused
at the end of paragraph. Mr. Hill could not con-
tain himself for delight. He thumped loudly on the
bool-board before him and exclaimed, quite alOud,
"Well donei Well dono Thomas ChamersP
On announcing tho amount Of a liberal collection to
his own people, he remarked, You have behaved
SO well on this occasion that we mean to let you
have another collection next Sunday. I have
heard it said of good COW that the more you milk
her the more she will give"
Mr. Sidney says: II we'll remember one morning
the footman ushered in a most TOmantic-lOoking
lady. She advanced with measured steps, and with
an air that caused Mr.. Hill to retreat toward the
fireplace she began Divine shepherdl Pom
my word ma'amr L hear YOU have great infu-
ence with the royal family Well ma'am, and did
you hear anything else p Now, seriously, sir-my
son has the most wonderful poetic powers. Sir his
poetry IS of a sublime order, noble, original, fine
'Well, wonder what will come next muttered
Mr. Hill, in a low tone. Yes. sir, pardon the lib
erty and therefore called to ask You to get him
made Poet Laureate Maam. You might as well
ask Inc to get him made Archbishop of Canterbury"
The mother Of the poetic genius withdrew, look
ing highly indignant, Mr.. Hill burst intonn I'M
comfortable fit of laughter
lady once requested him to examine her son as a
candidate for the ministry, rcnarknG, 81 am sure
-. 4 str, 4 tlp
close of the interview with the yOung man. Mr..
Hill said, "We madam, have shaken the nap
kin, and I cannot find the talent" He could not
endure anything like vanity in a minister. 4 very
fine dssenter with doctors degree, fresh from the
north once paid HIM visit; he fdgettcd about all
the time he was talking, and wben.he left the room
Mr. Hill lifted up his eyes and said, in his most
comic tone of voice. Only think that d. d. should
ever be converted into pedestal for a puppy"
rather laxative woman one day sad to him, "Ihavc
been good deal of late with some papiss. and they
have sadly tempted me to change my religion"
Indeed, maam." he replied, " was not aware I'M
til now that You had any religion to change"
On one occasion when Mr.. and Mrs. Hill were on
visit to friend in the country, the evening CONVEX
satiOn turned upon revFew Of the characters Of
many personal friends and acquaintauces. Mr.. Hill
remained silent member of the group, and when
he found that the verdicts pronounced were not in
strict accordance with either truth or char
ity, ho rose and rang the bell. The
servant appeared, and he inquired if they
had at hand n hearth-brush and dust
pan. Being answered IN the affirmative, he begged
to be favored with them for a few minutes. When
they were brought in, he took them and commenced
sweeping the carpet, saying that's prodigiOus guam
tity of dust and dirt had been scattered that
ing, and he was anxious it should be removed. The
hint was taken, and the conversation was directed
to other topics.
Rowland Hill was certainly one of the most indie
fatigable labOrers that spent his life in the
service of the Christian pulpit. 1t is supposed that
before the close of his long ministry Of sixty-six
years he had preached at least 5000 sermons
being an average of nearly $50 year, or Mt the
rate of about one for every day. Many of these dis
courses were delivered in the fields and streets. He
presents an example not only of rare assiduitY in
his sacred calling, but Of those personal qualities
which form the charm and fragrance of social life
In his habitual touches of ecccntrcity there was
nothing HoteSquo or ludicrOus. He often raised a
laugh, but never at his own expense. He had a
profound sympathy with the comic side Of life, but
still moro with its serious and solemn aspects. OF
the most austere religious principle he never lost
his natural cheerfulnesS and even gayety Of heart.
He exhibited the gravest dignity Of department on
all suitable occasions, but there was no tinge of Sc
verify in his disposition bis freedom in society
ne noticeable as his earnestness in the pupit and
the lighthearted vivacity Of youth, which he pre-
served to the last, sOitened the dark and UNI
lovely " features of old age.