The Godly Pastor; Life of the REV. Jeremiah Hallock, of Canton, Conn. to Which Is Added a Sketch of the Life of the REV. Moses Hallock, of Plainfield, Mass. Laborers in the Great Revival of the Work of God at the Beginning of the (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. 1854* edition. Excerpt: ...put away childish things, and to seek the Lord. Give my love to mother--she must go in the strength of the Lord God. Remember me to the deacons, to the church, and all. "From your feeble, needy, anxious, fearing, hoping friend, "JEREMIAH HALLOCK." "0ct. 5. Brother W prayed in the family, and we mutually prayed together in a neighboring wood, and covenanted tp remember each other Saturday evening and Sabbath morning. "Went and saw the grave of Dr. Job Swift, who died on a mission, at this town (Enosburg) two years ago. He was taken unwell at meeting. The sight of his grave was impressive with warning, fear, and hope. He speaks, though dead. He was found in his Master's field, and lived and died an honor to the religion of the gospel. 0 may I be a follower of them who, through faith and patience, inherit the promises. "Nov. 18. Arrived at home, having been absent sixteen weeks. 1 have been often feeble in body and mind, but have been enabled to ride nine hundred and twelve miles, and to preach ninety times. Have visited and seen many of the Lord's people. The meetings, for the most part, have been attentive. Find my dear wife and family well, and that their lives and health have been precious in the sight of the Lord. Secular matters as well as could be expected. The pulpit has been supplied, and I am not informed of any special divisions, or root of bitterness appearing in the church or society. Two have died. This people manifest many tokens of affection. 0 Lord, that I might be truly sensible of my sins and unworthiness, and that thou wouldest teach me thy statutes, and fill my heart with thy love and praise. Hold me up--draw me--make me faithful as a professor and as a minister, a husband and parent; and 0, pour...