however powerful, without first waiting in silence af a single meeting; because, by a constant and close walk with God, they were always so much in the spirit of a revival. No one, it is presumed, who was well acquainted with Mr. Hallock, ever trembled to see him rise in the desk or in the conference-room, at a time of great divine influence, lest his feelings should not be sufficiently elevated. But,

"These suns are set-O rise some other such."

To friends at Plainfield.

66 Canton, Jan. 14, 1822.

"It is often the case, that people wish each other a happy new-year. We have reason to think, that 1821 was a happy new-year to a goodly number in Canton, and to hundreds and even thousands in our region, the year, to which they will look back, in a blessed eternity as that in which they passed, through free grace, from the love of sin to the love of holiness, and from condemnation to pardon and eternal life. What a happy new-year was the past to all such, in our region, nation and world! But how many are left! and, of whom it must be mournfully said as the last year found, so it left them, dead in sin, and children of wrath. What Christian would not pity them, and pray: 'O that 1822 might be the happy new-year of their repentance and pardon.' And may it be the happy new-year to all in

Christ, at Canton and Plainfield, &c., in which they shall love the Lord Jesus Christ more, serve him better, and have greater degrees of his consolations. "Since last May, fifty-six have been added to the church-five of them by letter-the most of the fifty-one date their hope last year; and they appear to stand fast in the Lord. The change among our youth is great and comforting.

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April 5, 1822.

Preached the funeral sermon of Deacon Solomon Everest, who fell asleep, we trust, in Jesus, the third instant-text, 2 Timothy iv. 7, 8. 'I have fought a good fight, &c.' Deacon Everest wanted a few days of sixty-two years. He obtained hope in Christ, and made a public profession of him in his youth. He adorned his profession by a life of spiritual fruits-was one of the most beloved and successful physicians and surgeons. For many

years, he filled the office of justice of the peace with dignity; and also, for several years, that of Judge of Probate. He had the esteem and confidence of the church as a Christian brother and a deacon. He was blessed with property, and unusual mental powers. He has been my family physician gratis, made me many presents in money and other ways, and done much more than any man among us for Missionary and Bible Societies, and the like things. More than once, I believe, he has given one hundred dollars at a time.* He was very edifying in prayer-meetings and conferences, and in

*Dr. Everest left by will, for charitable purposes, about 16,000 dollars.

revivals of religion. Great is our loss! But O Lord Jesus, thou remainest the support, friend, and builder of Zion. Do not leave us, but raise up some Elisha, instead of this departed Elijah; and grant to poor me, aged and weak, thy guidance, grace, and every needed help, that I may be faithful and useful to death, and also be found of thee in peace. Amen."

To his nephew, Mr. W. A. H., at Andover.

May 2, 1822. "Mother Humphrey fell asleep, as we trust in Jesus, last autumn, in her ninety-ninth year. Indeed, my sun is far in the west, having just closed my sixty-fourth year, and it gives me feelings unutterable. The world all slides from under me, and I see nothing here but vanity. But the divinity and truth of the word of God appear more and more real, and of amazing importance. The testimony of the word, concerning the sinfulness, wretchedness, and weakness of man-concerning the Lord Jesus Christ, as God with us, his atonement, righteousness, intercession, and infinite, unchangeable, and eternal fulness; and respecting the Holy Spirit, to change and sanctify the heart, to show us the things of Jesus, and fill the broken heart with peace and consolation in him;-these, and the like things, increase in my view-all aside from the Gospel is absolute darkness and desperation. But O how needed, and inestima

bly precious is the Gospel of Christ, as the true and only light of life. I think I can say, my study was never so delightful—I would write my sermons, if it were only for the pleasure of writing them,—and my desire is to go out of this world, testifying of Jesus to all I leave behind; and that that good promise might be fulfilled also in poor me,―They shall be fruitful in old age.' Go on, my dear cousin,—the work you have chosen is truly good-the best of all callings and may a double portion of dear brother's piety, love, and faith rest upon you.

"From your affectionate uncle, who loves you.'

"May 12, 1822. Last week, I set apart a portion of my garden to the Lord, for missionary purposes, and planted it with corn and potatoes. Should my life and health be continued, and any part of it fail through my carelessness or sloth, then I am to make it up. Whatever it produces, I consider solemnly consecrated to the treasury of the Lord, or the full worth of it in money. O Lord, what are we, that we should be in a situation to give thee thine own! O give me grace to do it from the heart, and may I know how solemn and blessed it is to be the Lord's, and live and do all to him, who hath done and suffered so much for poor sinful me, and this world of sinners."

CHAPTER XIX.

Conversion of Mr. Hallock's elder son.-Feelings in sickness.-Letter to a son.-Birth-day reflections.-Happy meeting of father and son. -Miscellaneous extracts from his journal.-His appearance at Ministers' Meeting.-His worth in ecclesiastical Councils.-Some traits of general character.

THE parent who has prayed, and wept, and waited long, for the conversion of a beloved child, will take no common interest in the fact now to come before him;-a fact, equally suited to make him a partaker of another's joy, and to inspire him with firm confidence in the Hearer of prayer, slow as the gracious answer may seem to come.

"May 19, 1892. Yesterday, I received a letter from my sweet brother, Rev. Mr. Jennings of Steubenville, Ohio, containing in many respects the most reviving intelligence I ever heard, namely, the news of the apparent conversion of my dear son Jeremiah; and of his public profession of the Lord Jesus, the last Sabbath in April. If ever, I now had something of David's feeling, when he went and sat before God and said: 'What can David say more unto thee? for thou, Lord God, knowest thy servant.' He has been a child of my daily prayers-I have often thought of those words, where the Psalmist speaks of praying until his throat was dried, and of looking until his eyes failed. I could hardly believe for joy. And how reviving was the news to his dear mother! Whether I think of my unwor