' Hi9 history shows us the right way to success in
the work of the ministry. He sought it, as a resolute
soldier seeks yictory in a siege or a battle, or as a
man that runs a race for a great prize. Animated
with love to Christ and souls, how did he *' labour
always fervently,'' not only in word and doctrine, in
public and private, but in prayers day and night,
*' wrestling with God *' in secret, and *' travailing in
birth," with unutterable groans and agonies, ^* until
Christ were formed ** in the hearts of the people to
whom he was sent ! How did he thirst for a blessing
on his ministry ; and '' watch for souls, as one that
must give account ! " How did he '' go forth in the
strength of the Lord God ; " seeking and depending
on a special influence of the SpiHt to assist and
succeed him! and what was the happy fruit at last,
though after long waiting, and many dark and dis-
couraging appearances ! Like a true son of Jacob,
be persevered in wrestling, through all the darkness
of the night, until the breaking of the day.
' And his example of labouring, praying, denying
himself, and enduring hardness with unfainting re-
solution and patience, and his faithful, vigilant, and
prudent conduct in many other respects, may afford
abundant instruction, particularly to all who follow
him in the missionary calling.'



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