Biography of REV. Ezra Keller; Founder and First President of Wittenberg College (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1859 edition. Excerpt: ...twelve were added to the Church militant. " Sept. 26. I was present, last week, at the commencement exercises of our institutions at Gettysburg. These exercises were very interesting, affording much encouragement to the board of directors. Here I took sick, and was necessitated to tarry for several days. I am, however, home again, in the enjoyment of my usual health. By each successive attack of disease, I feel more convinced of the value of time and health, and the importance of their most diligent improvement. My recent visitation, has, I believe, been sanctified to me, having taught me to live more carefully for the glory of God. 'Oct. 2. This is the birth-day of our fourth child--a daughter. In solemn prayer, I have dedicated her to God. Our family is now equally divided--two in heaven, and two on earth. With joy, I look for' ward to the period when we shall all be united in our Father's house above. "Oct. 20. The annual convention of our Synod has just closed. Our deliberations were all conducted in the spirit of brotherly love. ' How good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity.' Through the kindness of my brethren, 1 was made president of the Synod; and thus, the duty of formally licensing five young brethren to preach the gospel was imposed upon me. '"Oct. 30. Last week, I attended the meeting of the East Pennsylvania Synod, and also a meeting of the Foreign Missionary Society, in the city of Philadelphia. The Rev. Walter Gunn and his wife received their instructions as missionaries to Guntoor, among the Telugus, in Southern Hindoostan. The occasion was highly interesting, and deeply solemn. These are the first heralds of salvation sent to the perishing heathen by this society. May God's protecting care be over them...