Memorials of the REV. James Rowland, of Henley-On-Thames, by His Three Daughters (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. 1874. Excerpt: ... diligence, ability, blameless life, and religious earnestness were spoken of; and what hopes were entertained of his usefulness from the activity and zeal which were so conspicuous in Jhis character from the first. He won respect and confidence from all who knew him. I remember his first settlement as a minister, and was somewhat aware, though not to the full extent, of the self-denial, disinterestedness, and singleness of purpose which led him to accept the invitation of a Church like that at Baldock. If I am not mistaken, the account of this, given in the Memoir, will be read with respectful admiration of the man. I was present at the service connected with his entrance on the duties of the pastorate at Henley, and participated in the hallowed pleasure of the occasion. Throughout his whole career, I never knew of a word being uttered respecting James Rowland, but what bore on the excellence of his character and the transparent simplicity of his aims and motives, his increasing usefulness, and the respect which he inspired and which followed him wherever he was known. The life of a country Congregational Minister cannot be expected to be eventful; and in the case of one who never courted public notice by the making and issue of books, it may seem as if there could be nothing to record. It will be found, however, from this book--by all who are in sympathy with the Christian Minister, who takes as the guiding motto of his life, as to the discharge of the duties of his function, the Apostolic admonition, "Think on these things; give thyself wholly to them,"--that there is room and opportunity in the career of such an one for inpidents and occurrences which are at once interesting, memorable, and instructive. I will not anticipate here what the book itself i...