Memoir of the REV. Samuel Hidden (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. 1842 Excerpt: ...vigor in them, knew; Nor knew alone, but watched them night and day, And reared and nourished them, till fit to be Transplanted to the Paradise above." One time having an appointment to preach at this place and assaying to go there, found the road blocked up with snow. Consequently he called on a family with whom he was partially acquainted, told them what his business was and said, "why can't we have preaching here? I can't get there. Come, call in your neighbors and I will preach." They cheerfully acceeded to the proposal and as many came as circumstances would allow. Some months after a man came to him in great anguish of spirit to know what he should do to be saved. Said he, I "have not had a moment's peace since you preached in our neighborhood. I am bowed down to the earth. Tell me, Sir, what I must do." Mr. Hidden directed him to the Lamb of God and commended him to God at the throne of grace. "Now," said he, "pray for yourself." He did so and left the house a new creature in Christ Jesus. "Ah " said Mr. Hidden, "I never thought of any good coming from that meeting, yet God has saved an immortal spirit by means of it." He ever cherished a parental regard for this little church. He preached here occasionally until his death. Thus we see Mr. Hidden planting these little colonies. He fostered them by his prayers and labors. He had no desire to build up one church only; his views were broad. He saw that by planting those little colonies they would become flourishing churches with places of worship dedicated to Almighty God and those to watch for their souls as they that must give an account. He foresaw that in future years glorious revivals would be witnessed in them. This proved to be the ...