To  the  SINCERE   FOLLOWERS  OF  CHRIST  in

this  congregation,  the  occasion  and  the  subject
speak  the  most  tender  language.  My  brethren


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in  the  Lord !  many  of  you,  under  God,  owe  your
awakening1,  and  your  introduction  to  the  king-
dom of  Christ,  to  the  beloved  minister  who  has
just  left  us ;  and  many  more  have  reason  to  bless
his  memory  to  all  eternity  for  that  instruction,
comfort,  and  edification  which  he  was  made  the
means  of  imparting  to  your  hearts.  He  is  gone ;
gone  to  his  Fatlter,  and  our  Father,  to  his  God,
and  our  God.  But  he  has  left  you  much
to  remember  with  the  liveliest  gratitude  and
joy.  Cherish  the  memory  of  his  virtues  and
graces,  as  well  as  of  his  labours ;  and  strive
to  be  followers  of  him,  as  he  followed  Christ.
Though  dead,  he  yet  speaketh.  Though  his  cold
lips  have  ceased  to  proclaim  the  messages  of
grace,  and  his  withered  hand  to  point  out  the
road  to  life ;  yet  his  example,  his  instructions,  and
his  prayers,  remain  on  record.  Let  us  all  study  to
profit  by  them  while  we  live ;  and  to  let  our  pro-
fiting appear  unto  all.  Let  us  remember  how
we  have  received  and  heard,  and  hold  fast,  and
repent.
My  BRETHREN  IN  OFFICE  in  this  church !

the  death  of  our  aged  pastor  devolves  upon  us

new  duties,  and  new  obligations.      Let  us  lay

them  to  heart  with  much  seriousness;  and. en

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