The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-03-13
II. WHITE.

received something Of an English educa-
ton, usually obtained in our Common
schools. As a young man, he was held in
high esteem. lie was early impressed
with his duties to COD, but not until Feb'y.
18th, 1872, did he yield tothe Spirit iniiu-
enee. At a cottage prayer meeting, near
his Y home, lie was soundly converted
to God, being in his fifteenth year.
lie, at this early age, commenced a life Of
usefulness. He was ever willing to labor
for the Master, when an opportunity pre-
scented itself, and thus made himself useful
in the prayer meeting, class meetings, and
in exhortations. He had the call of the
ministry upon him, and felt that he must
be better prepared for his life work. In
1872. while Rev. b.. G. Lippincott was
pastor of the church at Pennington, n. j.,
says Mr.. Lippincott, BRO. White entered
Pennington Seminary as a student. Here
we first made his acquaintance and loved
him for his devotion and earnest spirit.
He improved rapidly in his studies and
attended faithfully to his religious duties
as a student. Here he was highly es-
teemed for his religious character. He
rendered valuable service in revival meet
ings amongt the students and in the church"
At one revival, one hundred and forty-two
We're added to the church. He was all
alive il the work, and sometimes would
sing and shout the praise of God on the
streets and in the halls of the Seminary.
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Sammy, as he was Familiarity called by his
school mates. His influence and life is
remembered to this day, both in the church
and in the Seminary of learning. In the
spring of 1880, he was employed by
Rev. W. W. Moffett. Presiding Elder of
Trenton District, and appointed to Penns-
Vile. Here he labored faithfully for the
Master. june ID, 1880, he was united in
marriage to Miss Hannah r.. Adams, who
has been a true and faithful helpmate to
have the prayers and sympathy of all. In
the spring of 1881, he was sent to Grove
vile. On this charge a large standing
debt was paid of by him, and some inn
portant improvements added to the church
property. Here too he was blessed with a
glorious revival, and many were received
into the church, thus greatly strengthening
the religious society. He served three
years on this charge, and was greatly be-
loved by the people. In the spring Of 1882,
he was received on trial into the New Jer-
sey Conference. In the spring of 1884, he
was admitted as q member and ordained
deacon, by Bishop Harris, and appointed
TO Mullica Hill. 1t was evident at the
conference that his health was giving
away however. he entered upon his work
with faithfulness. About the first of Sep
TENDER, he was unable to preach and was
confined to his bed, up to the the time of
death; he was a great sufferer, but endured
it as a good soldier for Jesus he never
murmured or complained of his lot.
When told that he could not live long, he
was greatly surprised, for his heart was in
the work. lie said. Il had no idea that |
was so near death. thought would get
well and preach the gospel again, but, lift
is the Lord will to take me, | am ready
and willing to go. feel that ! Am fully
prepared by faith i'll the blood of the
Lamb. / have not a doubt, if | should be
called tonight. the Lord would take me
to himself.
MY hope l. built on nothing less,
Than Jesus blood and righteousness;
On Christ the solid rock stand,
All other ground is sinking sand.
Al one time, when in great agony, he
asked How long do You think l
shall live and suffer?@ And when told
a few days, . he smiled, and said, ''0h tits
a joy and a comfort to my soul, to know
that / am so near my heavenly home"
Said he, at another time, III is natural to
cling to life for the sake OF Our loved
ones-my wife and child, and above all. to
preach the blessed gospel of Christ, for |
know that When | am gone, he will take
care of my wife and child. He doeth all
things well. l started out in the ministry
with no other object in view than to win
souls for Christ. ] had 40 desire to be
great, but to be good and do good. 1t will
all be over soon. and | will be with my
I heavenly dSlSl iNiCftls AK u4AS w
his wife and brother, and said, 1T will
not be long till we all shall be there, and
what a gathering that will be 7 He in
structed his wife to train up his boy, that
he might grow up to be a useful man of
God.
Just three days before he died, he closed
his eyes, and said, ''One day, two days,
three days: then, Lord come, and his
prayer was answered. Again, he said,
TELL my dear old mother. that Sammy
died in the faith, and breathes a prayer,
that God viii sustain and comfort her, and
if | could take my brothers and sisters by
the hand, | would lead them to the blessed
Master On Sabbath morning, as the
church bells were ringing. he said, 'Hark.
soon the great bell of eternity will ring
and say. Time was, but time shall be no
more Calling for a glass of water, he
held it up before him and said, Pure
sparkling water, viii soon drink of the
water Of life, that lows hard by the thr me
Of God Then folding his hands across