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around him were during these three
years of trial, seasons of great plea-
sure to him, and we have at such
times been frequently struck with his
cheerfulness and time enjoyment of
life amidst all its drawbacks, and
edified with the example of resigna-
tion and Christian patience which he
presented to us. He did not converse
much on subjects of spiritual experi-
ence, but his own interest in the
truths of revelation, and particularly
his love for and delight in our hymns
was always apparent.
When
out any lasting improvement in his
state, he could express himself as per-
fectly resigned to the Lord’s will with
him, though he naturally longed for
ease and outward comfort, and faith-
fully used every means recommend-
ed. His faith meanwhile seemed
purified in the fire of these afflic-
tions, and his love and gratitude
to the Saviour, were more ardent