An Account of the Lord's Dealings with the Rev. Thomas Rutherford, Five
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==An Account of the Lord's Dealings with the Rev. Thomas Rutherford== === by [[Rutherford-459|Thomas Rutherford]], edited by [[Moore-10053|Henry Moore]], 1807=== ===Section V: ''Letters & Endnotes''=== Here Mr. Rutherford's ''Journal'' ends.—He intended to continue the Narrative of his life and labours, as some detached sentences evidently shew; but his increasing debility, and more pressing avocations, prevented the accomplishment of his design. Some documents however remain, which help us to give an account of the years that follow, till the Lord, ''whom he served with his spirit in the gospel of his Son'', released him from his warfare, and admitted him to the eternal ''rest which remaineth for the people of God''. His next remove was to the north of Ireland, where, in the town of Coleraine, he became acquainted with ''Miss Isabella Young'', of a very respectable family in that place; to whom he was in the following year united in marriage. For this connexion he always praised God, ever declaring that it was his greatest earthly blessing; and this he confirmed on his death-bed to the beloved partner of all his joys and sorrows. After labouring a few years in these parts, he was stationed again in Dublin. Here he was favoured with what he had a long time ardently wished for. "I had, says he, for several years an uncommon desire to see Mr. Fletcher; insomuch that I often involuntarily, repeated those words of our Lord to his disciples: ''With desire have I desired to eat this passover with you''—with desire have I desired to see Mr. Fletcher. And God fulfilled my desire at a time, and in a way, which I had not thought of: for in August, 1783, at the earnest desire of the preachers and the society in Dublin, he and Mrs. Fletcher visited that city, where I had an opportunity of being in company with him almost every day, morning, noon, and night; and of hearing him preach five or six times a week for nearly two months; which have ever viewed as a signal instance of the divine condescension. and goodness towards an unworthy creature.—At the recollection of those days, (for they were days of the Son of Man!) my heart overflows with gratitude to the Giver of every good and perfect gift." From this time, as the writer of this sketch has often had occasion to observe, Mr. Rutherford's mind became more deeply penetrated with a sense of the height and depth of that ''holiness without which no man shall see the Lord''. His preaching also fully took that heavenly direction, and his whole soul seemed to breathe, ''This one thing i do, forgetting the things which are behind, I reach forth to those which are before, I press to the mark for the prize of the high culling of God in Christ Jesus''. He removed soon after to England, and for some years laboured in Yorkshire; and after a third visit to Dublin for two years, he laboured in Bristol, London, Manchester, and Liverpool. In all these places his name is ''as ointnient poured forth''; and many are the seals to his earnest and truly evangelical ministry. The Lord favoured him much in his domestic comforts, and in the children which he gave him. But there was a balance of affliction also in this respect. He lost several very lovely children in early infancy: one in particular, whom the Lord called for at Liverpool, was a child which could not be given up without a bleeding heart. To a most lovely person, and a voice remarkably musical, she added such marks of a deep impression of religion, as is seldom seen at the early age of four years. An account of the close of her life is contained in the following letter from the afflicted Father to the editor. The rising generation may be edified by the account, and by those that follow: and pious parents will rejoice in having such precious monuments of early, and even ''infant'' piety, to put into the hands of their tender offspring. ====Death of Mary==== Liverpool, Jan. 26, 1798
Very dear Brother, In my last I gave you an account of the increasing illness of our dear ''Mary'', whose remains we have this day committed to the grave. You know she was always sweet and engaging, but she became more particularly so in the four last months of her life. She seemed evidently to get a divine fitness for the world of happy spirits, to which she was hastening. Soon after we came here, she grew remarkably fond of going to the chapel, and heard with uncommon attention, for a child not four years old: and though her debility was such that she could seldom sit so long without being exhausted, she never complained, nor would suffer herself to be taken out till all was concluded. She would often enquire when the preaching would be again. Sometimes her mother, on account of the severity of the weather, and the declining state of her health, would prevail on her to stay at home; at which she always appeared grieved and disappointed. The last time she heard preaching was on Christmas-day. When I came in after divine service, she said, in a kind of triumph, "Father, I have been at the chapel !" It was the last time she ever went out. She had a most delightful voice; and while she was able to go about, continued to charm us with her heavenly songs. Some of the words were, "Glory, honour, praise, and power,
Be unto the Lamb for ever! Jesus
Christ is our Redeemer,
Hallelujah!" And, "Lend, lend your wings; I mount, I fly!
0 grave! where is thy victory?
0 death where is thy sting?" She also often sung, " 'Tis almost done, 'tis almost o'er,
We're joining those who're gone before„,--
We then shall meet to part no more!" The Wednesday before she died, when lying in her crib, which was brought down to the parlour, she. sung so loud as to be heard all over the lower part of the house, "Lend, lend your wings; I mount, I fly!" While she could speak, she often told us that she loved us. The little girl which we got to assist in the family, Mary had conceived a great dislike to, so that she did not wish to have her near her. On Friday, (which was the last day she was able to say much) after repeating the names of her five sisters and two brothers, telling them all, with her mother and myself, that she loved us, she said, "And I love Hannah too—where is Hannah?" On seeing her come into the room, she said, "Hannah, I love you; come near to me, Hannah: Mary loves Hannah." Saturday evening, seeing a tear on her mother's cheek, as she lay upon her lap, she put up her hand to remove it, but could not speak. Her mother said, "0 Mary! shall I never hear that sweet voice again?" That night between twelve and one o'clock, she broke out singing part of a hymn-tune, with a voice so inexpressibly sweet and harmonious, that it seemed to us more than human! She rested to take breath, and began again and again. [This was the last effort—the dying song!] Sunday, for some time she appeared to be dying, yet was not released till Tuesday, when her happy spirit took its flight to the paradise of God! 0 my brother! I cannot tell you the pangs I have felt on account of the affliction and. death of this dear child. Judge then what her dear and tender mother, who watched over her day and night for so long a time, must have endured! Yet through all, the Lord has graciously and wonderfully supported her. In the midst of all, I hope we have felt nothing contrary to resignation to the divine will. I believe we can say from our hearts, ''The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away, blessed be the name of the Lord !'' I am your truly affectionate Brother,
THOMAS RUTHERFORD. ====Death of Elizabeth==== But a deeper affliction of the domestic kind yet awaited him. Upon his removal to Sheffield, his beautiful daughter Elizabeth was snatched away, by a fever in the fourteenth year of her age. Of this very painful dispensation, Mr. Rutherford has left the following very interesting and edifying account.—He begins by observing, "That, she had naturally a sweet and gentle spirit, and a good understanding; but was extremely diffident, and of few words; what she said however, was often marked with wisdom and penetration above her years.—Her great sensibility exposed her to many painful feelings. If there was occasion to reprove her, a look was generally sufficient. Indeed so little was there amiss in her conduct, that I believe the greatest punishment her mother ever inflicted upon her, was once refusing her a kiss, when she came with the other children to bid good night, at going to bed; which so afflicted her, that her mother was obliged to follow her up stairs, lest she should he ill through grieving. As she grew in years, she increased in wisdom and a desire for improvement; in filial affection, and uniform application to whatever she considered to be her duty in the family. Her affection for her mother "was remarkable, discovering itself in a variety of instances which cannot well be described. She considered, attended to, and remembered almost every thing; insomuch that her mother used to call her, her right hand. She was also particular in prefering her two eldest sisters, always choosing for her part the lowest place, and meanest offices. Her attention to the three youngest children, especially the infant, was unremitting. - There was something uncommonly lovely and interesting in her countenance and manners; and had she not been as remarkably modest, the praises bestowed on her beauty from time to time might have proved injurious. But she seemed rather, pained on these occasions, and manifested an increasing indifference both to company and dress. When the children were invited to little parties, she would often excuse herself, by saying, "We must not all leave mother, and it is more properly my place to stay at home." In like manner, when presents were made them in which there was a choice, she would say, "My sisters must chuse first, and I shall be satisfied."-- Thus all disputes were prevented by a sweet yieldingness of disposition, which greatly endeared her to the whole family. Though she made no particular profession of religion before her last illness, her whole behaviour was not only unblameable, but discovered a strict sense of propriety, and a regard for what was good, with much of the fear of God. She was exceedingly afraid of hypocrisy, or as she expressed it, of ''deceiving herself'', and appearing to possess more than she really did. She had very painful exercises on this account, both respecting herself and others; so that she has wept, and even been ill with the apprehension. But the most striking part of her character was exhibited in her last illness; and she left behind her such a savour of real excellence and solid piety, as I hope the family will never forget. On Monday, Aug. 4, she first complained of a head-ache. Tuesday and Wednesday she attempted to do little matters as usual; but in the evening of Wednesday she was seized with chilliness, and other feverish symptoms. Thursday she entreated permission to come down, but lay most of the time on the sofa; and in the afternoon was taken to bed, from whence she never again rose. Once indeed, on hearing that her mother was fainting she suddenly started up, and attempted to assist in supporting her. At that moment three drops of blood fell from her nose on her mother's handkerchief. She was carried back to bed, ,and the pain in her head became so violent, that she was at intervals delirious. The disorder was pronounced a nervous fever. She was repeatedly blistered, but without any lasting effect. On Tuesday, the 12th, I returned from the Conference, and found her in this melancholy state, and her dear mother not recovered from a dangerous attack. Betsy, on seeing me, appeared a little revived; but the next day she lost her recollection, and in a great measure her speech, and for several hours had all the appearance of one dying. Thursday, to our great astonishment and joy, she recovered both speech and understanding, and remained perfectly recollected all Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The doctor then said, we might entertain hopes of her recovery; which we too eagerly did, flattering ourselves that the Lord was about to give us back our ''Isaac'', whom, though with bleeding hearts, we had endeavoured to present on the altar. But, alas, this comfort was soon withdrawn! Monday, the 18th, she changed again for the worse, and continued so till Friday the 22d; when, after a severe struggle with the last enemy, she quietly, and with a triumphant smile on her countenance, fell asleep, a little after ten in the morning--a few hours before our venerable friend, Mr. Alexander Mather, entered into his eternal rest. During the greatest part of her last illness, on account of violent and incessant pain in her head, she was not inclined to speak much, but was patient and quiet as a lamb; pleased with every thing that was done for her, and grateful to all who attended her, constantly thanking them for every thing they gave her, even for the bitterest potion. Wearisome and sleepless nights were appointed unto her. For several days and nights together, she did not rest for five minutes at once. Yet, from first to last, she never discovered the smallest degree of fretfulness, nor uttered one word of complaint. On the contrary, she was "all praise, all meekness. and all love!" In her, ''patience had its perfect work''. Those who were most with her could best testify, that her steady and cheerful resignation to the divine will, her Iamb-like meekness, and composure of mind and countenance. her love and gratitude, and above all, her humble devotion, were truly exemplary. From the beginning of her illness, she discovered no desire for life, nor fear of death; but after she recovered from the severe attack of Wednesday, the 13th, she was more than ever engaged with God. --Her mother, wishing to encourage her, said, "You have only to look to Jesus, my dear; he assuredly loves you, and is waiting to assure you of it." She answered; "That is just what I desire to do. I believe he loves me, but I want to feel ''more'' of his love, and to have a ''fuller'' assurance of it." She then said, "I believe the Lord has restored the use of my speech and understanding, that I may be ''fully'' ready; and I desire to improve them for that end." And she did so: for prayer was now her chief employment and delight. Her heart, her eyes, her hands, and her voice were lifted up to God both day and night in solemn prayer: She wished every one who came to see her, to pray with her. She called her mother and me to prayer frequently in the. course of the day, in which she constantly joined with great fervour, and hearty amens. She said, "I want all to pray for me;" and added, "but I must not depend upon the prayers of others; I must be in earnest for myself." On hearing that ''Mr. Longden'' was in the parlour, she asked, if he might not come up and pray with her? When he was come to her, he asked, "Shall I pray for your recovery?" She hesitated to answer. He then added, "Or shall I leave it entirely to the Lord?" She immediately replied, "Leave it ''entirely'' to the Lord." She often besought her mother not to grieve, saying, "You have often told me that the world is dangerous. and full of snares. I believe it will be best for me to go now; for I am afraid, if I recover, that f shall grow careless, and forget God; there are so many things in the world to draw away the mind from him."—Once she said, "If I should recover, I will meet in class; it may help me to stand." Her mother told her, that she hoped if she were spared, she would be a blessing to her sisters. She replied, "I think my death will be a greater blessing to them." She manifested to the last a most affectionate concern for the whole family. She enquired, if there had been any account from her brother ''William'', who sailed for the ''West Indies'' a short time before she was taken ill. She frequently enquired for the three youngest children, (who were sent out of the way that the house might be kept quiet) adding, "I hope they will be taken care of." The day before she died, she asked to see them. As they came near, she gave them one by one her hand, kissed them, and said to each in an affecting manner, "The Lord bless you!" But her love to her dear mother cannot be described. While she could speak, she declared it in the most tender and affecting language; and when she could not, her looks expressed the fullness of her heart. Sometimes she threw her arms about her mother's neck; at other times she wiped away the falling tear, and grasping her hand, kissed it, and pressed it to her heart, She repeatedly told me, that nothing made death painful to her, but the thoughts of what her mother would suffer in grieving for her. She once said to me, "Father, I hope the Lord will spare you while my mother lives;" adding, "she is too apt to neglect herself." About an hour before she entered into the last struggle, I asked her if she was happy. She answered, "0 yes!" "Do you feel that you love God?" "I do; and I know that he loves me."—For some days before her death, she frequently attempted to sing, but her voice failed. She then repeated that line, Land me safe on Canaan's side."—Monday, the 18th, after a very restless night, she repeated, ''Angels beckon me away,
''And Jesus bids me come.'' She particularly dwelt upon the last words, "Jesus bids me come"—"Jesus bids me come." Even in her delirium, all she said manifested the peace and purity of her mind. At one time, supposing herself conversing with one of the youngest children, she said, "My dear, would not you like to be in Heaven? Heaven is a sweet place.—Would it not be far better to die and go to Heaven, than to stay here?" Before her speech finally failed, she said many things which we could not understand. The last words we could make out were, "Let me go; let me go:" at which time she turned from her dear mother. and raising both her arms, stretched them out, as if to grasp an invisible object.—Precious love! She, in the meriting of life, has gained the heaven of eternal rest, and left us to suffer and mourn! May we follow her. as she followed Christ, in affliction and death!
THOMAS RUTHERFORD. The following stanzas were composed by Mr. Roberts, of Bristol, on receiving the account of her death; and they are now inscribed on her grave-stone. They well express her character, and her triumphs over the last enemy. Could ought of angel innocence demand,
Or angel beauty radiant as the morn,
Exemption claim from death's vindictive hand,
Not now this trophy would his head adorn. Vainly was interposed in trembling haste,
With anguished hearts, the fond parental shield;
The shaft is flown the dire decree is past!
And death's proud triumphs deck the fatal field! "They beckon me away," (the vail of time
Transpiercing, round her hovering angels wait;)
"And Jesus bids me come!" In death sublime,
She said, and sunk beneath the hand of fate. Forbear thy triumphs, thou imperious king!
The captive prey not HUMAN might could save;
But Jesus died! and where's thy poignant sting?
HE lives! and where's thy victory, 0 grave? ====Death of Henry==== The following account of her lovely brother Henry, we have from the pen and the heart of a mother. "About a fortnight after Betsy's death, Henry (her true picture in mind and face) was taken ill. One night as he lay in the same room, I heard him uneasy, as if frightened in his sleep. I rose and went to him, to know what was the matter. He looked at me smiling, and said, he had seen Betsy; that an ugly black thing had made faces at him; that when Betsy came, she sent it away. This little circumstance affected me much, though I derived from it the comfort of thinking, that perhaps our dear deceased child was permitted to watch over us as a guardian angel. "Henry continuing poorly, the doctor was again sent for. He advised a change of air, the house at ''Sheffield'' being in a confined situation. As the child could bear the journey, we took him down to ''Liverpool'' for a few weeks, and were happy to see a daily amendment in his health and spirits. But we had not been long at home before his health and strength began again to decline. The winter was then too fast approaching to remove far. We therefore got lodgings in an airy situation at the end of the town: but it was too late. A cough and fever came on, under which he languished till Feb. 22. (just six months after Betsy), when he bid a lasting adieu to suffering. "During the former part of his illness, this dear child had discovered the greatest unwillingness to die; especially he said, he could not bear the thought of that ugly hole where they had put his sister: and if there were no other road to heaven, he should not like to go there, though he much desired to see Betsy again. His desire for life made him regularly watch for his medicine, and he would eagerly swallow down the most unpleasant draughts. When the doctor ceased to order any more, he begged we might employ others, that he might not die for want of medicine. “He yet wanted some months of being five years old. About a month before his death, being one day very importunate to be measured for a suit of new clothes, that he might ride out with his father, when he got better, in the spring; after trying to divert his mind from it, by a variety of means, I at length told him, there was now no hope of his being better in this world, and that his next suit would be like Betsy's. He understood me; and appeared thoughtful for some time. Soon after, he desired to lie down on the sofa, first telling his sisters, they were to put by his hat and other articles, which he should not want. As I sat by him, thinking he was asleep, he hastily raised himself and said, "Mother, I am not afraid to die now, and I don't care about the grave: they may put me in, I shall be with Betsy, so you know it cannot hurt me. I wish my coffin to be just like her's, only it need not be so large: but I suppose Mr. W— will measure me for it as he did her. My father and sisters will go to see me put there; you, mother, are not able." My heart was too full to make much reply, while he talked in this strain: yet I was truly thankful to see that the dread of death and the grave, (which but a little before seemed so terrible.) were entirely taken away: nor did he from that hour ever express a wish to recover. On the contrary, he talked with the greatest composure of his approaching dissolution, with enquiries about the invisible world. February eighteenth, I was taken ill. He was not then worse than for some time before„ but appeared to grieve at the separation; often entreating his dear father, (who nursed him with all possible care and tenderness,) to let him see me. Accordingly, we were indulged with a sight of each other, the second evening after my confinement. He asked to lie down by me just a few minutes, and that he would not disturb me. We promised he should come again in the morning. He embraced in a most affecting manner, saying he would be laid by me again the following day. But in the morning, the moment they were preparing to bring him up, according to the promise given him, he expired in their arms!—the third day after the birth of our last little one who in less than twelve months after joined his six sisters and brothers in the world of happy spirits!"
'''[[Young-6871|Isabella Young Rutherford]]''' ====Last Days of Rev. Thomas Rutherford==== Mr. Rutherford's next removal was to London, where he was received by an intelligent and pious people, as an angel of God. His labours were much owned of the Lord, and truly blest, to those especially who knew how to value a ministry so truly evangelical. After labouring the usual time, he was, at the earnest request of the society, appointed a third year; near the close of which, he was visited with an affliction, which, in its consequences,. shortened his truly valuable and useful life. In In the progress of the complaint. he was obliged to undergo a surgical operation. Here his fortitude was fully put to the test. and was not found wanting. In the usual course of duty, he had to preach on the morning appointed for the operation, at five o clock. He thought, it is perhaps for the last time; I will bear my dying testimony. He accordingly preached; and having returned from the chapel, he prepared, with his own hands, whatever was needful for the dreadful business. His sweetness, patience, and fortitude, did not escape the observation of his surgeon, Mr. Pierson, of Golden Square, a gentleman not more skilful in his profession, than well able to appreciate the power of religion on the mind; and who, when pressed to receive some remuneration for his great attention and able services, declined it in the most handsome manner, declaring, (as he did also to the writer of this account,) that he thought it an honour, and felt it to be a real advantage, to attend such a man as Mr. Rutherford. I saw my friend soon after this operation, and rejoiced with his dear partner and children, in hope that ''the bitterness of death was past'': for we all had hopes now of his long life. But the blow was struck: for though the operation fully answered to the utmost wishes of his friends, yet his weakness in the course of a few weeks returned, till he was at length, though very unwillingly, obliged to give up regular preaching. In the beginning of the following summer, being advised to try a journey and change of air, and as his soul longed over the place of his nativity, and the people among whom the ''Lord had called him out of darkness into his marvellous light'', he once more visited those parts of Northumberland where he had first tasted, and afterwards dealt out, ''the bread of life''. But the exertion was too great for his enfeebled constitution; and he returned in a weaker state than when he set out. In the following autumn, being over-heated in preaching an occasional sermon, and having two miles to walk in heavy rain, he was attacked with a rheumatic fever, which confined him to his bed for six weeks, and left him in a state of debility which admitted of no effectual remedy, and at length removed him to ''the inheritance of the saints in light''. The days of his weakness however were not unproductive. He employed a considerable portion of his time in preparing for the press ''a new edition'' of that invaluable treatise, ''The Reformed Pastor'', written by the venerable Richard Baxter,— While engaged in this work, an ardent desire for religious and ministerial improvement, having been manifested among the associated preachers in London, a plan was formed for that purpose; which being communicated to Mr. Rutherford, he wrote in return the following, letter, concerning which, nothing need be said to the pious and intelligent reader. It may be considered as containing some of the last golden sands of his precious life.
'''[[Moore-10053|Rev. Henry Moore]]''' ====A Final Letter==== London, March 14. 1806
Dear Brethren, Having just read over the plan which you have sketched for your future improvement and usefulness, and which, I think. if acted upon with attention and perseverance, may, by the divine blessing, be the means of great and lasting good both to yourselves and others; permit me, in order to assist you in the prosecution of it, and as one who sincerely wishes you to be ''scribes well instructed in the things concerning the kingdom of heaven'', to offer to your serious consideration the following hints. 1. You propose spending a certain portion of your time every week, in endeavoring to gain a just and comprehensive knowledge of the Holy Scriptures, &c. &c. and you intend to do so for this ''one ultimate end; that you may increase in the knowledge and love of God in your own souls, and be the better qualified to preach the gospel with acceptance and profit to others''. A most noble and glorious end this, the due consideration of which cannot fail to animate you in your laudable undertaking. 2. It behoves us, (for I include myself in the number,) to inquire, what has been the cause that we have, I will not say, let so many days and weeks, but months and years pass away, since we engaged in the solemn work of preaching the gospel, and have done so little towards improving ourselves, and gaining that kind and degree of knowledge, which is so necessary to qualify us for the work of our high and holy calling?—To be able to answer this question is of the greatest moment; because, unless we clearly discover what it is that has so long kept us, comparatively, doing nothing in the way of improvement, so as to guard against it for the future, it will render the best plans that can be devised, ineffectual. Therefore, let every one ask himself, as in the presence of God, What is the cause, that I, (since I began to teach and to preach) have not been more diligent in gaining useful knowledge, and in striving to bring lost sinners to Christ, and build up believers in faith and love? My brethren, search your hearts to the bottom, and find this matter out ---Perhaps, you will say, "We apprehend there are many causes." There probably may; but, I think, ''the grand cause is, our not having been truly sensible of the nature and greatness of the work in which we have engaged; not understanding and feeling as we ought to have done, its infinite importance and awful consequences''. Every one who takes upon him the office of a preacher, thereby declares, before God, angels, and men, "the great and holy God, the Father of the spirits of all flesh, ''who hath so loved the world as to give his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but hove everlasting life''; the Lord Jesus Christ who became incarnate, and offered himself a sacrifice on the cross to divine justice, for the redemption and salvation of mankind, ''hath committed unto me the ministry of reconciliation''—he hath constituted me his ambassador, and given me a commission to warn sinners to flee from the wrath to come; and, by all the terrors of his law, and all the promises and blessings of his gospel, to beseech them to be reconciled unto him. hath entrusted me, in a most important sense, with the care of immortal souls, souls purchased with his own blood:—of whom I must give a solemn account before his judgment seat. It is therefore my duty with all possible plainness and fidelity, to set eternal life and death before them;—I must lay open heaven and hell to their view, and shew them ''the worm that dieth not, and the fire that shall never be quenched'', which awaits all impenitent sinners; and ''the inheritance which is incorruptible undefiled, and that fadeth not away'', reserved for all the faithful in the presence of God and the Lamb. Yea, I must so apprise them of their danger, so point out to them the many snares and hindrances to which they are exposed, and with which they are beset, and so teach them what they are called to know, believe, experience, and practice, as to be clear of the blood of all men. Such is the charge, and such the work of every one who preaches the gospel. Nothing can possibly be more sacred and awful. Every thing which respects only this world, is absolutely insignificant and trifling in comparison of it. Now, my dear brethren, the more that I consider the subject, the more I am convinced, that the ''grand cause'' of our continuing so long negligent students, or unqualified and superficial preachers. has been, our not having had a proper sense of the important nature and consequences of the work of the ministry. Therefore, as you desire to attain the end you propose, get your hearts ''deeply'' impressed with these. That will ''make'' and ''keep'' you conscious of your want both of gifts and grace, and excite you to a diligent and persevering use of all the means within the compass of your power, for attaining ''both''. A preacher who is concerned, as he ought to be, for the glory of God, the advancement of the Redeemer's kingdom, and the salvation of souls, can neither be half-hearted, nor slack-handed in his work. These being ever before his eyes, and penetrating his heart, together with the consideration of what will be the consequence of his being found faithful, or unfaithful, awake and engage all the powers of his soul, and make him more and more determined, to spend and be spent in publishing the Sinner's Friend, and in teaching men the way of salvation through him; and for that end, to labour to be ''thoroughly furnished'' for his work. Hence he reads and studies the sacred word of God day and night, with prayer and strong cries for light and wisdom from above, that he may have a right judgment in all things; and be enabled so to divide, explain, and apply that blessed word, as to give unto all their portion in due season. When he studies a passage of scripture in order to preach from it, he endeavors to get a clear and comprehensive view of its general scope and design, —and in particular what is its original and literal meaning:--he considers it in connection with the context, the time when, the person or persons by whom, and to whom, and the end for which it was spoken; that he may lead his hearers to a right understanding of divine truth, and to scriptural views of christianity, both in theory and practice. But he does not stop here. No: he cannot he satisfied merely with what may be called sensible and judicious preaching—preaching, which is calculated to direct the understanding, and inform and settle the judgment of his hearers in the truth as it is in Jesus; though that is no small matter, and what he is careful not to neglect; but every sermon he studies, he thinks, and ''thinks'' again. how shall I speak, what shall I say, in order to get within the people to whom I preach? How shall I reach their hearts, and make them feel the importance of divine truth, and how deeply they are interested in the things of God and eternity.---0 my God, what language shall I use that I may shew them themselves, that I may discover to them the face of their souls, and the very bottom of their hearts! Thou, who alone searchest the heart, and knowest what is in man, help me, by the power of thy Spirit, and the proper application of thy word, to tear the scales from their eyes, and the veil from their heart; to cut in pieces all their false hopes, and pluck from them every refuge of lies; that having nothing wherein to trust, they may flee for refuge to the Lord Jesus Christ. My business is not to preach only so often, or in such and such places, nor yet so as to gain the applause of those who hear me; but to bring lost sinners to Christ, ''and feed the church of God''. If sinners be not brought to him by faith, and renewed and sanctified by his Spirit, they will everlastingly perish; and should it be through my unfaithfulness, ''their blood will be required at my hand'', and they will appear as witnesses against me in the great and dreadful day of the Lord. Whereas, if I am faithful, I shall not only, through divine grace, save my own soul, but be instrumental in saving others, who, in that day, will be to me a crown of rejoicing, when I shall be enabled, with reverence and gratitude, to say, ''Here am I, and the children which thou hast given me''. It would he easy to enlarge, but these hints shall suffice. Thus you see, my dear brethren, that the want of a proper sense of our work has been the ''grand cause'', why we have not hitherto profited more ourselves, and been more useful to others. I beseech you, therefore, ''fix this in your heart'', that nothing, no, ''nothing'', but a deep and lasting sense thereof, can make you industrious and successful students, and faithful, zealous, and useful preachers for the future. Without this, suppose you should gain a smattering of knowledge, you will, nevertheless. remain dry and superficial preachers. ''Knowledge''. without love, (especially in preachers) ''puffeth up'': and what sight is so disgusting as a vain, self-conceited preacher. A proud preacher of humility! By this time, perhaps, you are ready to ask, but how shall we attain and preserve a due sense of the vast importance of our work? 1. Be, sure that God calls yon to the work; that ''a dispensation of the gospel is committed unto you, and that. wo be unto you, if you preach not the gospel'' —This is a point of the greatest consequence, concerning which, every one ought to be ''fully'' satisfied in his own conscience before God. Because, either he calls you to the work, or he does not. If he call you, then it is your duty, and you have his promise that he will be with you, and that he will fit you for your work, and bless you in it; whereas, if he do not call you, then you have no business with it. Preaching is no part of your duty, and there is not a promise in all the Bible of divine assistance to such. Hence, they never can have a proper sense of the work of the ministry.— They may talk about it, and pretend to it, but it is imposssible for them to enter into its spirit, and feel, as they ought, its importance. We are sure that all who preach are not called of God to the work: for our Lord hath declared, ''That many will say unto him in that day, Lord, Lord, we have prophesied in thy name; in thy name we have cast out devils, and in thy name done many wondrous works'': to whom he will say, ''I never knew you'' that is. I never approved of you, nor of what you did) ''depart from me ye workers of iniquity''. See, therefore. that you be clear in this matter. Here ''dig deep'', and lay the foundation sure. 2. Being satisfied that you are called of God to the work, then apply to him in good earnest for power from on high; the baptism and continual anointing of the Holy Ghost. Mr. Wesley justly observes, that these remarkable words, though ''first'' and ''principally'' applicable to our blessed Lord, are in a ''secondary'' and ''lower'' sense, applicable to every preacher of the gospel. ''The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me; because the Lord hall anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek: he hath sent me to bind up the broken-hearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound; to proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all that mourn, etc.'' This divine and holy anointing will make you lively, deep and powerful preachers. It will loosen your tongues and enlarge your hearts, so that you shall be mighty, through God, to the pulling down of the strong holds of sin and Satan. 3. As you wish to preserve a due sense of the greatness of your work, and live in the spirit of it, pay strict attention to the state of your own souls, and be sure that you possess genuine, deep and lively piety. Do not think it enough, now and then, to taste the life and comforts of religion; but be in earnest, that you may be filled with the spirit and power thereof. Superficial religion will not do for any, and least of all for preachers. They must be men ''full of faith and of the Holy Ghost''; possessors and patterns of what they preach and recommend to others. If your own souls be lifeless and barren, your preaching, notwithstanding all your study, and all the knowledge you can gain, will be so too. You must feel the importance of religion, and live under its divine and heart-melting influence, in order to make your hearers feel it. You must be truly in earnest, and deeply concerned for your own salvation, if you really desire to see them so for theirs, or if you expect to be the instruments of making them so. In short, as you wish to be acceptable and profitable preachers, take care to be lively, zealous, and holy Christians. Keep the fire of divine love, love to God and Jesus Christ, to his gospel and the souls of men, ever burning on the altar of your hearts. Let it be diffused throughout your life, and appear in all you say, and do: let it penetrate and leaven all your studies, all your prayers, and all your sermons. 4. In order that you may be, what all the true ministers of God really are, ''flames of holy fire'', you must be men of prayer; men of ceaseless, importunate, and persevering prayer. From a deep sense of your utter helplessness and insufficiency for the work, and that you continually need wisdom and power from above, apply incessantly, by faith, to him who is the giver of ''every good and perfect gift, and who giveth to all men liberally and upbraideth not'', and he will supply all your wants. 5. If you expect to make any considerable progress in piety, knowledge, and usefulness, you must also be ''self-denying'' men. You must ''rigidly'' deny yourselves of every thing that is inconsistent with your work, or has a tendency to retard, and make you slack in it. In particular, you must deny yourselves with regard to ''sleep''. Take no more than your health requires: and, in general, it does not require near so much as is commonly supposed. 0 what golden hours, what precious opportunites are lost, by ''needless'' and ''pernicious self-indulgence'' in that way!—Those of you who are young, while you have "firmness of nerve, and energy of thought," attend to this. You must likewise deny yourselves of all ''unnecessary'' and ''unprofitable company'' and ''conversation''. These dissipate the mind, and unfit it for prayer and study; and they are ''cruel murderers'' of time; which, if you do any thing to purpose, you must carefully redeem, by contriving and managing, as far as you possibly can, all your business of every kind, in such a manner as to make the most of every hour. Remember you are not only called to be ''strangers and pilgrims'', but by your preaching and example, to teach others to be such. Therefore, ''deny yourselves, take up your cross daily, and follow Christ''. If you make conscience of these things, and continue in them, you shall not be unfruitful in the knowledge and love of God, nor unsuccessful in his work: for he will bless you in your private studies, and in your public ministrations, and make you the instruments of good to many. I am persuaded none of ''you'' will attempt to excuse yourselves, by saying, you ''cannot'' do these things. Of yourselves, you know, you can neither do them, nor any thing else that is good; being ''mere'' helplessness, and naturally prone ''only'' to evil: but, at the same time, you know, from the ''infallible'' and ''unchangeable'' truth of God, that ''you can do all things through Christ who strengtheneth you''. Yes, ALL THINGS. All that God requires you to do as Christians. and as preachers. You know he hath promised, that ''his grace shall be sufficient for you, and his strength shall be made perfect in your weakness''; yea, and that he is faithful, and both infinitely able and willing to do all he hath said. Therefore, have faith in him. Plead his promise.—Wait steadfastly upon him, and you shall renew your strength: and prove by blessed experience that ''all things are possible to him that believeth''. With shame, I confess, my dear brethren, that I have come far short of what I ought to have been and done, both as a Christian and as a minister of Jesus Christ. Nevertheless, I can assure you, that I have recommended nothing to you, but what I have long seen the necessity of, and sought for myself; yea; and the longer I continued in the work, the more clearly I saw, and the more sensibly felt, the necessity and importance of all, and much more than I have here suggested. Since the commencement of my present affliction, I have thought much on the subject, and it has dwelt with peculiar force on my mind. Should the Lord see good to restore my health, and enable me again to labour in his vineyard, it is my ''fixed resolution'' to lay out all my strength and days for him, and to be more hearty than ever in his blessed work. Indeed, the light in which the ministerial character and work appear to me, and what I have felt, and do feel respecting them, make me exceedingly desirous that all my brethren, both local and travelling, should be ''eminently men of God''; and that, as preachers, they should be ''workmen who need not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth'', and laying out themselves, in every possible way, for the glory of God, and the salvation of precious souls. My only motive for troubling you with this address, is to stimulate you to these things. That God may accompany it with his blessing, is the prayer of,
Dear brethren,
Your affectionate friend and brother,
THOMAS RUTHERFORD. ====The Death of Rev. Thomas Rutherford==== The week preceding his decease, as his family were about to remove from Chelsea to the City Road, Mr. Rutherford spent at the house of an intimate and highly esteemed friend, who has favored us with the following account- "I was struck with the emaciated appearance of my highly esteemed and beloved pastor and friend. At my first seeing him, the impression was strong upon my mind, that he was fast hastening to an eternal world: his voice was remarkably feeble, and his whole frame greatly debilitated. On seeing his friends, he seemed much revived, and his countenance beamed forth kindness and love; but when he entered upon his favourite subject, and which was ever the chief topic of his conversation, the ''privileges'' and the ''hopes'' of believers, and the ''infinite fulness of Jesus'', he became quite animated, and spoke as one whose lips had been touched with a live coal from the altar; and a portion of what he felt seemed to be communicated to those who were about him. At those times he seemed to forget his weakness; and the energy he felt in his soul often induced him to think that his bodily strength was increasing, and that he might yet be useful in the church of Christ. But at the conclusion of each day, he felt he had the precious treasure in a weak earthern vessel. His nights were not refreshing, as he was prevented from sleeping, by a considerable degree of fever: the little rest he got was generally after four o'clock in the morning; yet he would not he prevented from rising in time to assemble with the family to prayer, nor had they to wait one moment on his account. After a portion of the word of God was read, he bowed himself ''before the God'' and ''Father of our Lord Jesus Christ'', and in a strain of holy ardour poured out his soul to ''Him of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named''. And here indeed, he seemed to be at home. Holy converse with God in prayer, was his delight—the very joy and rejoicing of his heart. Here he evidenced deep humility, strong faith, fervent love, and confidence unshaken; the Holy Spirit at the same time accompanying his petitions with a divine unction that was manifest to all. After taking a little refreshment, his mornings were employed in writing, reading, or conversation. His mind was much occupied respecting the church of Christ, and the great necessity of her ministers being thoroughly furnished for their arduous and important work: and that he might be useful in this way, he had for some time been making extracts from several eminently pious men, who had written upon that subject; and in this he was employed till he finished his work, on the Friday preceding his decease." "It is well known to all those who were privileged to sit under his ministry, that he was not deficient in that holy zeal which is so necessary to the faithful ambassador of Jesus; and yet he expressed himself as if he had been greatly wanting in that respect; and he hoped that if he should be again permitted to speak a word for his Master, his love to precious souls would constrain him to be much more earnest in his addresses to them. "He was perfectly sensible of the declension of his health, and of the uncertainty of his continuance here; and under this impression, expressed his thankfulness that he was not exercised with sharp pain; that he felt no improper or painful anxiety respecting his dear wife and family; that he had no doubts or fears with regard to himself; and though he did not experience much rapturous joy, his confidence was strong, and his faith firmly fixed on the Rock of Ages. At the approach of evening he usually grew weak and languid; but was always much revived by hearing some of our excellent hymns sung, especially these— "Leader of faithful souls, and Guide,
Of all that travel to the sky, &c." and "Now I have found the ground wherein;
Sure my soul's anchor may remain;
The wounds of Jesus for my sin,
Before the world's foundation slain, &c." Still as evening returned, he would say with a smile, "Come let me have my favourite hymns;" and when we had done singing, he would say, "How sweet !"—His conversation, during his stay with us, was solid and edifying, ''ministering grace to the hearers''. When he left us, it was in the manner of his Lord and Master, when he was separated from his disciples— ''he blessed them''." The next week concluded the mortal pilgrimage of our excellent friend. The account of the last awful, but edifying scene, is given us by his afflicted widow. "On Saturday, May 24, I left my dearest love comfortably settled with our friend Mrs. Egan, at Greenwich, till the hurry of our removing should be over, and the house we had taken made ready for his reception. We also flattered ourselves , that as change of air, with gentle exercise, was recommended, and the weather being fine, there might in a few days be an alteration for the better. But the Lord's thoughts are not as our thoughts; he had appointed it otherwise. I learned, that on Sunday my dear husband prayed in the family, but had a poor night. Tuesday, he wrote to me himself, and informed me, that he did not perceive any increase of strength, and in other respects was much the same. He entreated me to make myself easy on his account, for he had every needful attention paid him. Wednesday he dressed himself as usual, and came down stairs; but Mrs. Egan observing him growing worse, proposed the letting me know; to which he objected, saying, "It will only distress her, and she has quite enough upon her already." On Thursday morning, however, feeling a very sensible alteration for the worse, he requested I might be sent for immediately. A kind friend, then present, came for me, and I arrived there sooner than I was expected; I therefore did not go up to his chamber till he was apprised of my arrival; yet on seeing me, he was greatly affected. As soon as we were a little recovered, I enquired if he had found his situation quite comfortable?" He said, "Quite so; the family have been extremely kind and attentive--I want for nothing: nevertheless, if it please the Lord. I should be very thankful to die at home with you. Perhaps I may gain a little strength, so as to bear being removed." I then asked whether he wished to see the children; and if so, I would send for them immediately. He answered "No, I could not see them all; I have commended them to God; I am thankful he has indulged me with a sight of you." Not long after he told me, that early that same morning he had been meditating with comfort upon those words: ''In thee, the fatherless findeth mercy''; and added, "I think it would not be a bad text for my funeral sermon: you and I were both left fatherless when young, and the Lord hath been a Father to us." I said, "My dear, you have long found Christ to be a precious Saviour; I hope you find him so now." He replied, "I do: he has indeed ever been a precious Christ to me; and now I feel him my ''rock'', my ''strength'', my ''rest'', my ''hope'', my ''joy'', my ''all in all'' !" These words he uttered with such energy, and so distinctly, that I began to entertain a hope that he was not quite so weak as he appeared to be a short time before. The exertion however was too much for him. He spoke but little after—his strength gradually failed, and his speech faltered. Yet he remained perfectly recollected; and to all appearance, sensible to the last; often pressing my hand in his, and then lifting up his hands and eyes in a praying attitude. He also frequently made signs for drink.—After a restless, and to those attending him, a melancholy night, about seven in the morning, May 30, he quietly sunk into the arms of his Lord, in the fifty-fourth year of his age."
'''[[Young-6871|Isabella Young Rutherford]]''' To these accounts, I shall only add a few particulars. The person and deportment of Mr. Rutherford were very pleasing. There was an association of manliness and gentleness in his manners, which must have made him an universal favorite, but that one thing hindered. He possessed an enlightened and tender conscience, with a firmness of mind, which in every thing that concerned his duty, and the awful engagements he had entered into, made him ''steadfast and immoveable''. As he felt the power of that command, ''Ye that love the Lord, hate evil'', so he would not bend, and he could not be shaken. Perhaps more firmness was never united with so much modesty, and even diffidence, in any one mind. Among the few traits of his estimable character, furnished by his afflicted widow, for his funeral sermon, we select the following as fully confirming what we have said on this point. "Surely it may be said of him, he was ''an Israelite indeed, in whom there is no guile''. He possessed too much sincerity not to have had ''some'' enemies, but I believe they were ''few''; and ''all'' must acknowledge, that he was a diligent, faithful, and useful labourer, in his Lord's vineyard. He sought not popularity: his only aim was the good of souls: and being little in his own eyes, he was ever ready to prefer others. When duty called, he was never known to shrink from any cross or hardship. Nor was he apt to complain; though by reason of colds, damp beds, &c. his constitution, which was naturally good, became impaired, and he at length sunk under a heavy pressure of bodily infirmity, which the Lord enabled him in every respect to bear as a Christian." His ministerial abilities were very considerable. He read, thought, and prayed much; and his sermons were the result of such a mode of study, and of the divine blessing upon it. His manner of preaching was peculiarly energetic and affecting, ever accompanied with a divine unction, especially to those who were thirsting after a full conformity to the ''image of God''. His abilities as a writer also, were not only good, but excellent—far beyond many who had greater advantages of learning. His style was at once clear and strong, and his way of managing his subject highly impressive. His Sermon on the Trinity, is perhaps the best compendium of what the scriptures teach on that sublime subject, that ever appeared in so small a compass. But even these estimable gifts were little things, when compared with the uprightness and disinterestedness manifested in his whole life, and his holy and edifying conversation. Those who were not well acquainted with him, will perhaps expect, that something of that alloy which is supposed to belong to all human characters, however favored and helped by the grace of God, should be mentioned: and I certainly would not withhold such information if I could give it. It belongs not to those only who extol the character they exhibit, but to every faithful delineator, to give the shades as well as the lights of his subject. But I solemnly declare, I know of nothing which could be truly termed a shade in his character. That he was a man, and therefore that he had his infirmities, (those which may remain in a believer who ''goes on to perfection'',) I am very willing to allow; of his faults I know nothing; no, not in an intimacy of twenty-eight years! Cui Pudor, et Justitix soror
Incorrupta Fides, nudaque Veritas,
Quando ullum invenient parem? ''When, indeed, shall the associated Graces, Modesty, pure Faith, the sister of Justice, and naked Truth, find an equal to him ?'' Those who were well acquainted and loved him, will wish that the account of his worth were much more amplified: but the spirit of my friend would revolt from any even the most refined, of the meretricious ornaments of Babylon the Great. The attire of the ''Bride, the Lamb's wife'', is that which was ever congenial to his mind, and such should his adorning be. Farther than this I dare not go: ''his praise is not of men, but of God''. For my own part, I am sensible of a loss in his removal from this world, which have no expectation of ever having made up to me. I felt the loss the more exquisitely, as it came upon me while exulting in an account of his amendment, and in the prospect of his recovery. May I not then hope to be excused, if I unveil that which I cannot but esteem the goodness of God, giving me consolation, when bowed down with sorrow, in an unexpected and uncommon way. That the Lord teaches and comforts ''in dreams and visions of the night, when deep sleep falleth upon man'' the scriptures abundantly testify. I was comforted thus with beholding in this extraordinary way, my beloved friend ! He seemed to be in company with Messrs. John and Charles Wesley. ''They'' spoke much and familiarly with me, as when in the body. He, with his usual modesty, spoke not, but looked unutterable love. I seemed to kiss the visionary hand which he held out to me, and to bathe it with my tears, for my eyes were as fountains. He was superior. When departing with his venerable companions, and in waving his adieu, an impression seemed to be made upon my mind, that his happy spirit would be one of those deputed to receive mine, when my warfare should be accomplished. Lord, grant it, if it should seem good in thy sight!
'''[[Moore-10053|H. M.]]'''
LEEDS, 1807.
Very dear Brother, In my last I gave you an account of the increasing illness of our dear ''Mary'', whose remains we have this day committed to the grave. You know she was always sweet and engaging, but she became more particularly so in the four last months of her life. She seemed evidently to get a divine fitness for the world of happy spirits, to which she was hastening. Soon after we came here, she grew remarkably fond of going to the chapel, and heard with uncommon attention, for a child not four years old: and though her debility was such that she could seldom sit so long without being exhausted, she never complained, nor would suffer herself to be taken out till all was concluded. She would often enquire when the preaching would be again. Sometimes her mother, on account of the severity of the weather, and the declining state of her health, would prevail on her to stay at home; at which she always appeared grieved and disappointed. The last time she heard preaching was on Christmas-day. When I came in after divine service, she said, in a kind of triumph, "Father, I have been at the chapel !" It was the last time she ever went out. She had a most delightful voice; and while she was able to go about, continued to charm us with her heavenly songs. Some of the words were, "Glory, honour, praise, and power,
Be unto the Lamb for ever! Jesus
Christ is our Redeemer,
Hallelujah!" And, "Lend, lend your wings; I mount, I fly!
0 grave! where is thy victory?
0 death where is thy sting?" She also often sung, " 'Tis almost done, 'tis almost o'er,
We're joining those who're gone before„,--
We then shall meet to part no more!" The Wednesday before she died, when lying in her crib, which was brought down to the parlour, she. sung so loud as to be heard all over the lower part of the house, "Lend, lend your wings; I mount, I fly!" While she could speak, she often told us that she loved us. The little girl which we got to assist in the family, Mary had conceived a great dislike to, so that she did not wish to have her near her. On Friday, (which was the last day she was able to say much) after repeating the names of her five sisters and two brothers, telling them all, with her mother and myself, that she loved us, she said, "And I love Hannah too—where is Hannah?" On seeing her come into the room, she said, "Hannah, I love you; come near to me, Hannah: Mary loves Hannah." Saturday evening, seeing a tear on her mother's cheek, as she lay upon her lap, she put up her hand to remove it, but could not speak. Her mother said, "0 Mary! shall I never hear that sweet voice again?" That night between twelve and one o'clock, she broke out singing part of a hymn-tune, with a voice so inexpressibly sweet and harmonious, that it seemed to us more than human! She rested to take breath, and began again and again. [This was the last effort—the dying song!] Sunday, for some time she appeared to be dying, yet was not released till Tuesday, when her happy spirit took its flight to the paradise of God! 0 my brother! I cannot tell you the pangs I have felt on account of the affliction and. death of this dear child. Judge then what her dear and tender mother, who watched over her day and night for so long a time, must have endured! Yet through all, the Lord has graciously and wonderfully supported her. In the midst of all, I hope we have felt nothing contrary to resignation to the divine will. I believe we can say from our hearts, ''The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away, blessed be the name of the Lord !'' I am your truly affectionate Brother,
THOMAS RUTHERFORD. ====Death of Elizabeth==== But a deeper affliction of the domestic kind yet awaited him. Upon his removal to Sheffield, his beautiful daughter Elizabeth was snatched away, by a fever in the fourteenth year of her age. Of this very painful dispensation, Mr. Rutherford has left the following very interesting and edifying account.—He begins by observing, "That, she had naturally a sweet and gentle spirit, and a good understanding; but was extremely diffident, and of few words; what she said however, was often marked with wisdom and penetration above her years.—Her great sensibility exposed her to many painful feelings. If there was occasion to reprove her, a look was generally sufficient. Indeed so little was there amiss in her conduct, that I believe the greatest punishment her mother ever inflicted upon her, was once refusing her a kiss, when she came with the other children to bid good night, at going to bed; which so afflicted her, that her mother was obliged to follow her up stairs, lest she should he ill through grieving. As she grew in years, she increased in wisdom and a desire for improvement; in filial affection, and uniform application to whatever she considered to be her duty in the family. Her affection for her mother "was remarkable, discovering itself in a variety of instances which cannot well be described. She considered, attended to, and remembered almost every thing; insomuch that her mother used to call her, her right hand. She was also particular in prefering her two eldest sisters, always choosing for her part the lowest place, and meanest offices. Her attention to the three youngest children, especially the infant, was unremitting. - There was something uncommonly lovely and interesting in her countenance and manners; and had she not been as remarkably modest, the praises bestowed on her beauty from time to time might have proved injurious. But she seemed rather, pained on these occasions, and manifested an increasing indifference both to company and dress. When the children were invited to little parties, she would often excuse herself, by saying, "We must not all leave mother, and it is more properly my place to stay at home." In like manner, when presents were made them in which there was a choice, she would say, "My sisters must chuse first, and I shall be satisfied."-- Thus all disputes were prevented by a sweet yieldingness of disposition, which greatly endeared her to the whole family. Though she made no particular profession of religion before her last illness, her whole behaviour was not only unblameable, but discovered a strict sense of propriety, and a regard for what was good, with much of the fear of God. She was exceedingly afraid of hypocrisy, or as she expressed it, of ''deceiving herself'', and appearing to possess more than she really did. She had very painful exercises on this account, both respecting herself and others; so that she has wept, and even been ill with the apprehension. But the most striking part of her character was exhibited in her last illness; and she left behind her such a savour of real excellence and solid piety, as I hope the family will never forget. On Monday, Aug. 4, she first complained of a head-ache. Tuesday and Wednesday she attempted to do little matters as usual; but in the evening of Wednesday she was seized with chilliness, and other feverish symptoms. Thursday she entreated permission to come down, but lay most of the time on the sofa; and in the afternoon was taken to bed, from whence she never again rose. Once indeed, on hearing that her mother was fainting she suddenly started up, and attempted to assist in supporting her. At that moment three drops of blood fell from her nose on her mother's handkerchief. She was carried back to bed, ,and the pain in her head became so violent, that she was at intervals delirious. The disorder was pronounced a nervous fever. She was repeatedly blistered, but without any lasting effect. On Tuesday, the 12th, I returned from the Conference, and found her in this melancholy state, and her dear mother not recovered from a dangerous attack. Betsy, on seeing me, appeared a little revived; but the next day she lost her recollection, and in a great measure her speech, and for several hours had all the appearance of one dying. Thursday, to our great astonishment and joy, she recovered both speech and understanding, and remained perfectly recollected all Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The doctor then said, we might entertain hopes of her recovery; which we too eagerly did, flattering ourselves that the Lord was about to give us back our ''Isaac'', whom, though with bleeding hearts, we had endeavoured to present on the altar. But, alas, this comfort was soon withdrawn! Monday, the 18th, she changed again for the worse, and continued so till Friday the 22d; when, after a severe struggle with the last enemy, she quietly, and with a triumphant smile on her countenance, fell asleep, a little after ten in the morning--a few hours before our venerable friend, Mr. Alexander Mather, entered into his eternal rest. During the greatest part of her last illness, on account of violent and incessant pain in her head, she was not inclined to speak much, but was patient and quiet as a lamb; pleased with every thing that was done for her, and grateful to all who attended her, constantly thanking them for every thing they gave her, even for the bitterest potion. Wearisome and sleepless nights were appointed unto her. For several days and nights together, she did not rest for five minutes at once. Yet, from first to last, she never discovered the smallest degree of fretfulness, nor uttered one word of complaint. On the contrary, she was "all praise, all meekness. and all love!" In her, ''patience had its perfect work''. Those who were most with her could best testify, that her steady and cheerful resignation to the divine will, her Iamb-like meekness, and composure of mind and countenance. her love and gratitude, and above all, her humble devotion, were truly exemplary. From the beginning of her illness, she discovered no desire for life, nor fear of death; but after she recovered from the severe attack of Wednesday, the 13th, she was more than ever engaged with God. --Her mother, wishing to encourage her, said, "You have only to look to Jesus, my dear; he assuredly loves you, and is waiting to assure you of it." She answered; "That is just what I desire to do. I believe he loves me, but I want to feel ''more'' of his love, and to have a ''fuller'' assurance of it." She then said, "I believe the Lord has restored the use of my speech and understanding, that I may be ''fully'' ready; and I desire to improve them for that end." And she did so: for prayer was now her chief employment and delight. Her heart, her eyes, her hands, and her voice were lifted up to God both day and night in solemn prayer: She wished every one who came to see her, to pray with her. She called her mother and me to prayer frequently in the. course of the day, in which she constantly joined with great fervour, and hearty amens. She said, "I want all to pray for me;" and added, "but I must not depend upon the prayers of others; I must be in earnest for myself." On hearing that ''Mr. Longden'' was in the parlour, she asked, if he might not come up and pray with her? When he was come to her, he asked, "Shall I pray for your recovery?" She hesitated to answer. He then added, "Or shall I leave it entirely to the Lord?" She immediately replied, "Leave it ''entirely'' to the Lord." She often besought her mother not to grieve, saying, "You have often told me that the world is dangerous. and full of snares. I believe it will be best for me to go now; for I am afraid, if I recover, that f shall grow careless, and forget God; there are so many things in the world to draw away the mind from him."—Once she said, "If I should recover, I will meet in class; it may help me to stand." Her mother told her, that she hoped if she were spared, she would be a blessing to her sisters. She replied, "I think my death will be a greater blessing to them." She manifested to the last a most affectionate concern for the whole family. She enquired, if there had been any account from her brother ''William'', who sailed for the ''West Indies'' a short time before she was taken ill. She frequently enquired for the three youngest children, (who were sent out of the way that the house might be kept quiet) adding, "I hope they will be taken care of." The day before she died, she asked to see them. As they came near, she gave them one by one her hand, kissed them, and said to each in an affecting manner, "The Lord bless you!" But her love to her dear mother cannot be described. While she could speak, she declared it in the most tender and affecting language; and when she could not, her looks expressed the fullness of her heart. Sometimes she threw her arms about her mother's neck; at other times she wiped away the falling tear, and grasping her hand, kissed it, and pressed it to her heart, She repeatedly told me, that nothing made death painful to her, but the thoughts of what her mother would suffer in grieving for her. She once said to me, "Father, I hope the Lord will spare you while my mother lives;" adding, "she is too apt to neglect herself." About an hour before she entered into the last struggle, I asked her if she was happy. She answered, "0 yes!" "Do you feel that you love God?" "I do; and I know that he loves me."—For some days before her death, she frequently attempted to sing, but her voice failed. She then repeated that line, Land me safe on Canaan's side."—Monday, the 18th, after a very restless night, she repeated, ''Angels beckon me away,
''And Jesus bids me come.'' She particularly dwelt upon the last words, "Jesus bids me come"—"Jesus bids me come." Even in her delirium, all she said manifested the peace and purity of her mind. At one time, supposing herself conversing with one of the youngest children, she said, "My dear, would not you like to be in Heaven? Heaven is a sweet place.—Would it not be far better to die and go to Heaven, than to stay here?" Before her speech finally failed, she said many things which we could not understand. The last words we could make out were, "Let me go; let me go:" at which time she turned from her dear mother. and raising both her arms, stretched them out, as if to grasp an invisible object.—Precious love! She, in the meriting of life, has gained the heaven of eternal rest, and left us to suffer and mourn! May we follow her. as she followed Christ, in affliction and death!
THOMAS RUTHERFORD. The following stanzas were composed by Mr. Roberts, of Bristol, on receiving the account of her death; and they are now inscribed on her grave-stone. They well express her character, and her triumphs over the last enemy. Could ought of angel innocence demand,
Or angel beauty radiant as the morn,
Exemption claim from death's vindictive hand,
Not now this trophy would his head adorn. Vainly was interposed in trembling haste,
With anguished hearts, the fond parental shield;
The shaft is flown the dire decree is past!
And death's proud triumphs deck the fatal field! "They beckon me away," (the vail of time
Transpiercing, round her hovering angels wait;)
"And Jesus bids me come!" In death sublime,
She said, and sunk beneath the hand of fate. Forbear thy triumphs, thou imperious king!
The captive prey not HUMAN might could save;
But Jesus died! and where's thy poignant sting?
HE lives! and where's thy victory, 0 grave? ====Death of Henry==== The following account of her lovely brother Henry, we have from the pen and the heart of a mother. "About a fortnight after Betsy's death, Henry (her true picture in mind and face) was taken ill. One night as he lay in the same room, I heard him uneasy, as if frightened in his sleep. I rose and went to him, to know what was the matter. He looked at me smiling, and said, he had seen Betsy; that an ugly black thing had made faces at him; that when Betsy came, she sent it away. This little circumstance affected me much, though I derived from it the comfort of thinking, that perhaps our dear deceased child was permitted to watch over us as a guardian angel. "Henry continuing poorly, the doctor was again sent for. He advised a change of air, the house at ''Sheffield'' being in a confined situation. As the child could bear the journey, we took him down to ''Liverpool'' for a few weeks, and were happy to see a daily amendment in his health and spirits. But we had not been long at home before his health and strength began again to decline. The winter was then too fast approaching to remove far. We therefore got lodgings in an airy situation at the end of the town: but it was too late. A cough and fever came on, under which he languished till Feb. 22. (just six months after Betsy), when he bid a lasting adieu to suffering. "During the former part of his illness, this dear child had discovered the greatest unwillingness to die; especially he said, he could not bear the thought of that ugly hole where they had put his sister: and if there were no other road to heaven, he should not like to go there, though he much desired to see Betsy again. His desire for life made him regularly watch for his medicine, and he would eagerly swallow down the most unpleasant draughts. When the doctor ceased to order any more, he begged we might employ others, that he might not die for want of medicine. “He yet wanted some months of being five years old. About a month before his death, being one day very importunate to be measured for a suit of new clothes, that he might ride out with his father, when he got better, in the spring; after trying to divert his mind from it, by a variety of means, I at length told him, there was now no hope of his being better in this world, and that his next suit would be like Betsy's. He understood me; and appeared thoughtful for some time. Soon after, he desired to lie down on the sofa, first telling his sisters, they were to put by his hat and other articles, which he should not want. As I sat by him, thinking he was asleep, he hastily raised himself and said, "Mother, I am not afraid to die now, and I don't care about the grave: they may put me in, I shall be with Betsy, so you know it cannot hurt me. I wish my coffin to be just like her's, only it need not be so large: but I suppose Mr. W— will measure me for it as he did her. My father and sisters will go to see me put there; you, mother, are not able." My heart was too full to make much reply, while he talked in this strain: yet I was truly thankful to see that the dread of death and the grave, (which but a little before seemed so terrible.) were entirely taken away: nor did he from that hour ever express a wish to recover. On the contrary, he talked with the greatest composure of his approaching dissolution, with enquiries about the invisible world. February eighteenth, I was taken ill. He was not then worse than for some time before„ but appeared to grieve at the separation; often entreating his dear father, (who nursed him with all possible care and tenderness,) to let him see me. Accordingly, we were indulged with a sight of each other, the second evening after my confinement. He asked to lie down by me just a few minutes, and that he would not disturb me. We promised he should come again in the morning. He embraced in a most affecting manner, saying he would be laid by me again the following day. But in the morning, the moment they were preparing to bring him up, according to the promise given him, he expired in their arms!—the third day after the birth of our last little one who in less than twelve months after joined his six sisters and brothers in the world of happy spirits!"
'''[[Young-6871|Isabella Young Rutherford]]''' ====Last Days of Rev. Thomas Rutherford==== Mr. Rutherford's next removal was to London, where he was received by an intelligent and pious people, as an angel of God. His labours were much owned of the Lord, and truly blest, to those especially who knew how to value a ministry so truly evangelical. After labouring the usual time, he was, at the earnest request of the society, appointed a third year; near the close of which, he was visited with an affliction, which, in its consequences,. shortened his truly valuable and useful life. In In the progress of the complaint. he was obliged to undergo a surgical operation. Here his fortitude was fully put to the test. and was not found wanting. In the usual course of duty, he had to preach on the morning appointed for the operation, at five o clock. He thought, it is perhaps for the last time; I will bear my dying testimony. He accordingly preached; and having returned from the chapel, he prepared, with his own hands, whatever was needful for the dreadful business. His sweetness, patience, and fortitude, did not escape the observation of his surgeon, Mr. Pierson, of Golden Square, a gentleman not more skilful in his profession, than well able to appreciate the power of religion on the mind; and who, when pressed to receive some remuneration for his great attention and able services, declined it in the most handsome manner, declaring, (as he did also to the writer of this account,) that he thought it an honour, and felt it to be a real advantage, to attend such a man as Mr. Rutherford. I saw my friend soon after this operation, and rejoiced with his dear partner and children, in hope that ''the bitterness of death was past'': for we all had hopes now of his long life. But the blow was struck: for though the operation fully answered to the utmost wishes of his friends, yet his weakness in the course of a few weeks returned, till he was at length, though very unwillingly, obliged to give up regular preaching. In the beginning of the following summer, being advised to try a journey and change of air, and as his soul longed over the place of his nativity, and the people among whom the ''Lord had called him out of darkness into his marvellous light'', he once more visited those parts of Northumberland where he had first tasted, and afterwards dealt out, ''the bread of life''. But the exertion was too great for his enfeebled constitution; and he returned in a weaker state than when he set out. In the following autumn, being over-heated in preaching an occasional sermon, and having two miles to walk in heavy rain, he was attacked with a rheumatic fever, which confined him to his bed for six weeks, and left him in a state of debility which admitted of no effectual remedy, and at length removed him to ''the inheritance of the saints in light''. The days of his weakness however were not unproductive. He employed a considerable portion of his time in preparing for the press ''a new edition'' of that invaluable treatise, ''The Reformed Pastor'', written by the venerable Richard Baxter,— While engaged in this work, an ardent desire for religious and ministerial improvement, having been manifested among the associated preachers in London, a plan was formed for that purpose; which being communicated to Mr. Rutherford, he wrote in return the following, letter, concerning which, nothing need be said to the pious and intelligent reader. It may be considered as containing some of the last golden sands of his precious life.
'''[[Moore-10053|Rev. Henry Moore]]''' ====A Final Letter==== London, March 14. 1806
Dear Brethren, Having just read over the plan which you have sketched for your future improvement and usefulness, and which, I think. if acted upon with attention and perseverance, may, by the divine blessing, be the means of great and lasting good both to yourselves and others; permit me, in order to assist you in the prosecution of it, and as one who sincerely wishes you to be ''scribes well instructed in the things concerning the kingdom of heaven'', to offer to your serious consideration the following hints. 1. You propose spending a certain portion of your time every week, in endeavoring to gain a just and comprehensive knowledge of the Holy Scriptures, &c. &c. and you intend to do so for this ''one ultimate end; that you may increase in the knowledge and love of God in your own souls, and be the better qualified to preach the gospel with acceptance and profit to others''. A most noble and glorious end this, the due consideration of which cannot fail to animate you in your laudable undertaking. 2. It behoves us, (for I include myself in the number,) to inquire, what has been the cause that we have, I will not say, let so many days and weeks, but months and years pass away, since we engaged in the solemn work of preaching the gospel, and have done so little towards improving ourselves, and gaining that kind and degree of knowledge, which is so necessary to qualify us for the work of our high and holy calling?—To be able to answer this question is of the greatest moment; because, unless we clearly discover what it is that has so long kept us, comparatively, doing nothing in the way of improvement, so as to guard against it for the future, it will render the best plans that can be devised, ineffectual. Therefore, let every one ask himself, as in the presence of God, What is the cause, that I, (since I began to teach and to preach) have not been more diligent in gaining useful knowledge, and in striving to bring lost sinners to Christ, and build up believers in faith and love? My brethren, search your hearts to the bottom, and find this matter out ---Perhaps, you will say, "We apprehend there are many causes." There probably may; but, I think, ''the grand cause is, our not having been truly sensible of the nature and greatness of the work in which we have engaged; not understanding and feeling as we ought to have done, its infinite importance and awful consequences''. Every one who takes upon him the office of a preacher, thereby declares, before God, angels, and men, "the great and holy God, the Father of the spirits of all flesh, ''who hath so loved the world as to give his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but hove everlasting life''; the Lord Jesus Christ who became incarnate, and offered himself a sacrifice on the cross to divine justice, for the redemption and salvation of mankind, ''hath committed unto me the ministry of reconciliation''—he hath constituted me his ambassador, and given me a commission to warn sinners to flee from the wrath to come; and, by all the terrors of his law, and all the promises and blessings of his gospel, to beseech them to be reconciled unto him. hath entrusted me, in a most important sense, with the care of immortal souls, souls purchased with his own blood:—of whom I must give a solemn account before his judgment seat. It is therefore my duty with all possible plainness and fidelity, to set eternal life and death before them;—I must lay open heaven and hell to their view, and shew them ''the worm that dieth not, and the fire that shall never be quenched'', which awaits all impenitent sinners; and ''the inheritance which is incorruptible undefiled, and that fadeth not away'', reserved for all the faithful in the presence of God and the Lamb. Yea, I must so apprise them of their danger, so point out to them the many snares and hindrances to which they are exposed, and with which they are beset, and so teach them what they are called to know, believe, experience, and practice, as to be clear of the blood of all men. Such is the charge, and such the work of every one who preaches the gospel. Nothing can possibly be more sacred and awful. Every thing which respects only this world, is absolutely insignificant and trifling in comparison of it. Now, my dear brethren, the more that I consider the subject, the more I am convinced, that the ''grand cause'' of our continuing so long negligent students, or unqualified and superficial preachers. has been, our not having had a proper sense of the important nature and consequences of the work of the ministry. Therefore, as you desire to attain the end you propose, get your hearts ''deeply'' impressed with these. That will ''make'' and ''keep'' you conscious of your want both of gifts and grace, and excite you to a diligent and persevering use of all the means within the compass of your power, for attaining ''both''. A preacher who is concerned, as he ought to be, for the glory of God, the advancement of the Redeemer's kingdom, and the salvation of souls, can neither be half-hearted, nor slack-handed in his work. These being ever before his eyes, and penetrating his heart, together with the consideration of what will be the consequence of his being found faithful, or unfaithful, awake and engage all the powers of his soul, and make him more and more determined, to spend and be spent in publishing the Sinner's Friend, and in teaching men the way of salvation through him; and for that end, to labour to be ''thoroughly furnished'' for his work. Hence he reads and studies the sacred word of God day and night, with prayer and strong cries for light and wisdom from above, that he may have a right judgment in all things; and be enabled so to divide, explain, and apply that blessed word, as to give unto all their portion in due season. When he studies a passage of scripture in order to preach from it, he endeavors to get a clear and comprehensive view of its general scope and design, —and in particular what is its original and literal meaning:--he considers it in connection with the context, the time when, the person or persons by whom, and to whom, and the end for which it was spoken; that he may lead his hearers to a right understanding of divine truth, and to scriptural views of christianity, both in theory and practice. But he does not stop here. No: he cannot he satisfied merely with what may be called sensible and judicious preaching—preaching, which is calculated to direct the understanding, and inform and settle the judgment of his hearers in the truth as it is in Jesus; though that is no small matter, and what he is careful not to neglect; but every sermon he studies, he thinks, and ''thinks'' again. how shall I speak, what shall I say, in order to get within the people to whom I preach? How shall I reach their hearts, and make them feel the importance of divine truth, and how deeply they are interested in the things of God and eternity.---0 my God, what language shall I use that I may shew them themselves, that I may discover to them the face of their souls, and the very bottom of their hearts! Thou, who alone searchest the heart, and knowest what is in man, help me, by the power of thy Spirit, and the proper application of thy word, to tear the scales from their eyes, and the veil from their heart; to cut in pieces all their false hopes, and pluck from them every refuge of lies; that having nothing wherein to trust, they may flee for refuge to the Lord Jesus Christ. My business is not to preach only so often, or in such and such places, nor yet so as to gain the applause of those who hear me; but to bring lost sinners to Christ, ''and feed the church of God''. If sinners be not brought to him by faith, and renewed and sanctified by his Spirit, they will everlastingly perish; and should it be through my unfaithfulness, ''their blood will be required at my hand'', and they will appear as witnesses against me in the great and dreadful day of the Lord. Whereas, if I am faithful, I shall not only, through divine grace, save my own soul, but be instrumental in saving others, who, in that day, will be to me a crown of rejoicing, when I shall be enabled, with reverence and gratitude, to say, ''Here am I, and the children which thou hast given me''. It would he easy to enlarge, but these hints shall suffice. Thus you see, my dear brethren, that the want of a proper sense of our work has been the ''grand cause'', why we have not hitherto profited more ourselves, and been more useful to others. I beseech you, therefore, ''fix this in your heart'', that nothing, no, ''nothing'', but a deep and lasting sense thereof, can make you industrious and successful students, and faithful, zealous, and useful preachers for the future. Without this, suppose you should gain a smattering of knowledge, you will, nevertheless. remain dry and superficial preachers. ''Knowledge''. without love, (especially in preachers) ''puffeth up'': and what sight is so disgusting as a vain, self-conceited preacher. A proud preacher of humility! By this time, perhaps, you are ready to ask, but how shall we attain and preserve a due sense of the vast importance of our work? 1. Be, sure that God calls yon to the work; that ''a dispensation of the gospel is committed unto you, and that. wo be unto you, if you preach not the gospel'' —This is a point of the greatest consequence, concerning which, every one ought to be ''fully'' satisfied in his own conscience before God. Because, either he calls you to the work, or he does not. If he call you, then it is your duty, and you have his promise that he will be with you, and that he will fit you for your work, and bless you in it; whereas, if he do not call you, then you have no business with it. Preaching is no part of your duty, and there is not a promise in all the Bible of divine assistance to such. Hence, they never can have a proper sense of the work of the ministry.— They may talk about it, and pretend to it, but it is imposssible for them to enter into its spirit, and feel, as they ought, its importance. We are sure that all who preach are not called of God to the work: for our Lord hath declared, ''That many will say unto him in that day, Lord, Lord, we have prophesied in thy name; in thy name we have cast out devils, and in thy name done many wondrous works'': to whom he will say, ''I never knew you'' that is. I never approved of you, nor of what you did) ''depart from me ye workers of iniquity''. See, therefore. that you be clear in this matter. Here ''dig deep'', and lay the foundation sure. 2. Being satisfied that you are called of God to the work, then apply to him in good earnest for power from on high; the baptism and continual anointing of the Holy Ghost. Mr. Wesley justly observes, that these remarkable words, though ''first'' and ''principally'' applicable to our blessed Lord, are in a ''secondary'' and ''lower'' sense, applicable to every preacher of the gospel. ''The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me; because the Lord hall anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek: he hath sent me to bind up the broken-hearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound; to proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all that mourn, etc.'' This divine and holy anointing will make you lively, deep and powerful preachers. It will loosen your tongues and enlarge your hearts, so that you shall be mighty, through God, to the pulling down of the strong holds of sin and Satan. 3. As you wish to preserve a due sense of the greatness of your work, and live in the spirit of it, pay strict attention to the state of your own souls, and be sure that you possess genuine, deep and lively piety. Do not think it enough, now and then, to taste the life and comforts of religion; but be in earnest, that you may be filled with the spirit and power thereof. Superficial religion will not do for any, and least of all for preachers. They must be men ''full of faith and of the Holy Ghost''; possessors and patterns of what they preach and recommend to others. If your own souls be lifeless and barren, your preaching, notwithstanding all your study, and all the knowledge you can gain, will be so too. You must feel the importance of religion, and live under its divine and heart-melting influence, in order to make your hearers feel it. You must be truly in earnest, and deeply concerned for your own salvation, if you really desire to see them so for theirs, or if you expect to be the instruments of making them so. In short, as you wish to be acceptable and profitable preachers, take care to be lively, zealous, and holy Christians. Keep the fire of divine love, love to God and Jesus Christ, to his gospel and the souls of men, ever burning on the altar of your hearts. Let it be diffused throughout your life, and appear in all you say, and do: let it penetrate and leaven all your studies, all your prayers, and all your sermons. 4. In order that you may be, what all the true ministers of God really are, ''flames of holy fire'', you must be men of prayer; men of ceaseless, importunate, and persevering prayer. From a deep sense of your utter helplessness and insufficiency for the work, and that you continually need wisdom and power from above, apply incessantly, by faith, to him who is the giver of ''every good and perfect gift, and who giveth to all men liberally and upbraideth not'', and he will supply all your wants. 5. If you expect to make any considerable progress in piety, knowledge, and usefulness, you must also be ''self-denying'' men. You must ''rigidly'' deny yourselves of every thing that is inconsistent with your work, or has a tendency to retard, and make you slack in it. In particular, you must deny yourselves with regard to ''sleep''. Take no more than your health requires: and, in general, it does not require near so much as is commonly supposed. 0 what golden hours, what precious opportunites are lost, by ''needless'' and ''pernicious self-indulgence'' in that way!—Those of you who are young, while you have "firmness of nerve, and energy of thought," attend to this. You must likewise deny yourselves of all ''unnecessary'' and ''unprofitable company'' and ''conversation''. These dissipate the mind, and unfit it for prayer and study; and they are ''cruel murderers'' of time; which, if you do any thing to purpose, you must carefully redeem, by contriving and managing, as far as you possibly can, all your business of every kind, in such a manner as to make the most of every hour. Remember you are not only called to be ''strangers and pilgrims'', but by your preaching and example, to teach others to be such. Therefore, ''deny yourselves, take up your cross daily, and follow Christ''. If you make conscience of these things, and continue in them, you shall not be unfruitful in the knowledge and love of God, nor unsuccessful in his work: for he will bless you in your private studies, and in your public ministrations, and make you the instruments of good to many. I am persuaded none of ''you'' will attempt to excuse yourselves, by saying, you ''cannot'' do these things. Of yourselves, you know, you can neither do them, nor any thing else that is good; being ''mere'' helplessness, and naturally prone ''only'' to evil: but, at the same time, you know, from the ''infallible'' and ''unchangeable'' truth of God, that ''you can do all things through Christ who strengtheneth you''. Yes, ALL THINGS. All that God requires you to do as Christians. and as preachers. You know he hath promised, that ''his grace shall be sufficient for you, and his strength shall be made perfect in your weakness''; yea, and that he is faithful, and both infinitely able and willing to do all he hath said. Therefore, have faith in him. Plead his promise.—Wait steadfastly upon him, and you shall renew your strength: and prove by blessed experience that ''all things are possible to him that believeth''. With shame, I confess, my dear brethren, that I have come far short of what I ought to have been and done, both as a Christian and as a minister of Jesus Christ. Nevertheless, I can assure you, that I have recommended nothing to you, but what I have long seen the necessity of, and sought for myself; yea; and the longer I continued in the work, the more clearly I saw, and the more sensibly felt, the necessity and importance of all, and much more than I have here suggested. Since the commencement of my present affliction, I have thought much on the subject, and it has dwelt with peculiar force on my mind. Should the Lord see good to restore my health, and enable me again to labour in his vineyard, it is my ''fixed resolution'' to lay out all my strength and days for him, and to be more hearty than ever in his blessed work. Indeed, the light in which the ministerial character and work appear to me, and what I have felt, and do feel respecting them, make me exceedingly desirous that all my brethren, both local and travelling, should be ''eminently men of God''; and that, as preachers, they should be ''workmen who need not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth'', and laying out themselves, in every possible way, for the glory of God, and the salvation of precious souls. My only motive for troubling you with this address, is to stimulate you to these things. That God may accompany it with his blessing, is the prayer of,
Dear brethren,
Your affectionate friend and brother,
THOMAS RUTHERFORD. ====The Death of Rev. Thomas Rutherford==== The week preceding his decease, as his family were about to remove from Chelsea to the City Road, Mr. Rutherford spent at the house of an intimate and highly esteemed friend, who has favored us with the following account- "I was struck with the emaciated appearance of my highly esteemed and beloved pastor and friend. At my first seeing him, the impression was strong upon my mind, that he was fast hastening to an eternal world: his voice was remarkably feeble, and his whole frame greatly debilitated. On seeing his friends, he seemed much revived, and his countenance beamed forth kindness and love; but when he entered upon his favourite subject, and which was ever the chief topic of his conversation, the ''privileges'' and the ''hopes'' of believers, and the ''infinite fulness of Jesus'', he became quite animated, and spoke as one whose lips had been touched with a live coal from the altar; and a portion of what he felt seemed to be communicated to those who were about him. At those times he seemed to forget his weakness; and the energy he felt in his soul often induced him to think that his bodily strength was increasing, and that he might yet be useful in the church of Christ. But at the conclusion of each day, he felt he had the precious treasure in a weak earthern vessel. His nights were not refreshing, as he was prevented from sleeping, by a considerable degree of fever: the little rest he got was generally after four o'clock in the morning; yet he would not he prevented from rising in time to assemble with the family to prayer, nor had they to wait one moment on his account. After a portion of the word of God was read, he bowed himself ''before the God'' and ''Father of our Lord Jesus Christ'', and in a strain of holy ardour poured out his soul to ''Him of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named''. And here indeed, he seemed to be at home. Holy converse with God in prayer, was his delight—the very joy and rejoicing of his heart. Here he evidenced deep humility, strong faith, fervent love, and confidence unshaken; the Holy Spirit at the same time accompanying his petitions with a divine unction that was manifest to all. After taking a little refreshment, his mornings were employed in writing, reading, or conversation. His mind was much occupied respecting the church of Christ, and the great necessity of her ministers being thoroughly furnished for their arduous and important work: and that he might be useful in this way, he had for some time been making extracts from several eminently pious men, who had written upon that subject; and in this he was employed till he finished his work, on the Friday preceding his decease." "It is well known to all those who were privileged to sit under his ministry, that he was not deficient in that holy zeal which is so necessary to the faithful ambassador of Jesus; and yet he expressed himself as if he had been greatly wanting in that respect; and he hoped that if he should be again permitted to speak a word for his Master, his love to precious souls would constrain him to be much more earnest in his addresses to them. "He was perfectly sensible of the declension of his health, and of the uncertainty of his continuance here; and under this impression, expressed his thankfulness that he was not exercised with sharp pain; that he felt no improper or painful anxiety respecting his dear wife and family; that he had no doubts or fears with regard to himself; and though he did not experience much rapturous joy, his confidence was strong, and his faith firmly fixed on the Rock of Ages. At the approach of evening he usually grew weak and languid; but was always much revived by hearing some of our excellent hymns sung, especially these— "Leader of faithful souls, and Guide,
Of all that travel to the sky, &c." and "Now I have found the ground wherein;
Sure my soul's anchor may remain;
The wounds of Jesus for my sin,
Before the world's foundation slain, &c." Still as evening returned, he would say with a smile, "Come let me have my favourite hymns;" and when we had done singing, he would say, "How sweet !"—His conversation, during his stay with us, was solid and edifying, ''ministering grace to the hearers''. When he left us, it was in the manner of his Lord and Master, when he was separated from his disciples— ''he blessed them''." The next week concluded the mortal pilgrimage of our excellent friend. The account of the last awful, but edifying scene, is given us by his afflicted widow. "On Saturday, May 24, I left my dearest love comfortably settled with our friend Mrs. Egan, at Greenwich, till the hurry of our removing should be over, and the house we had taken made ready for his reception. We also flattered ourselves , that as change of air, with gentle exercise, was recommended, and the weather being fine, there might in a few days be an alteration for the better. But the Lord's thoughts are not as our thoughts; he had appointed it otherwise. I learned, that on Sunday my dear husband prayed in the family, but had a poor night. Tuesday, he wrote to me himself, and informed me, that he did not perceive any increase of strength, and in other respects was much the same. He entreated me to make myself easy on his account, for he had every needful attention paid him. Wednesday he dressed himself as usual, and came down stairs; but Mrs. Egan observing him growing worse, proposed the letting me know; to which he objected, saying, "It will only distress her, and she has quite enough upon her already." On Thursday morning, however, feeling a very sensible alteration for the worse, he requested I might be sent for immediately. A kind friend, then present, came for me, and I arrived there sooner than I was expected; I therefore did not go up to his chamber till he was apprised of my arrival; yet on seeing me, he was greatly affected. As soon as we were a little recovered, I enquired if he had found his situation quite comfortable?" He said, "Quite so; the family have been extremely kind and attentive--I want for nothing: nevertheless, if it please the Lord. I should be very thankful to die at home with you. Perhaps I may gain a little strength, so as to bear being removed." I then asked whether he wished to see the children; and if so, I would send for them immediately. He answered "No, I could not see them all; I have commended them to God; I am thankful he has indulged me with a sight of you." Not long after he told me, that early that same morning he had been meditating with comfort upon those words: ''In thee, the fatherless findeth mercy''; and added, "I think it would not be a bad text for my funeral sermon: you and I were both left fatherless when young, and the Lord hath been a Father to us." I said, "My dear, you have long found Christ to be a precious Saviour; I hope you find him so now." He replied, "I do: he has indeed ever been a precious Christ to me; and now I feel him my ''rock'', my ''strength'', my ''rest'', my ''hope'', my ''joy'', my ''all in all'' !" These words he uttered with such energy, and so distinctly, that I began to entertain a hope that he was not quite so weak as he appeared to be a short time before. The exertion however was too much for him. He spoke but little after—his strength gradually failed, and his speech faltered. Yet he remained perfectly recollected; and to all appearance, sensible to the last; often pressing my hand in his, and then lifting up his hands and eyes in a praying attitude. He also frequently made signs for drink.—After a restless, and to those attending him, a melancholy night, about seven in the morning, May 30, he quietly sunk into the arms of his Lord, in the fifty-fourth year of his age."
'''[[Young-6871|Isabella Young Rutherford]]''' To these accounts, I shall only add a few particulars. The person and deportment of Mr. Rutherford were very pleasing. There was an association of manliness and gentleness in his manners, which must have made him an universal favorite, but that one thing hindered. He possessed an enlightened and tender conscience, with a firmness of mind, which in every thing that concerned his duty, and the awful engagements he had entered into, made him ''steadfast and immoveable''. As he felt the power of that command, ''Ye that love the Lord, hate evil'', so he would not bend, and he could not be shaken. Perhaps more firmness was never united with so much modesty, and even diffidence, in any one mind. Among the few traits of his estimable character, furnished by his afflicted widow, for his funeral sermon, we select the following as fully confirming what we have said on this point. "Surely it may be said of him, he was ''an Israelite indeed, in whom there is no guile''. He possessed too much sincerity not to have had ''some'' enemies, but I believe they were ''few''; and ''all'' must acknowledge, that he was a diligent, faithful, and useful labourer, in his Lord's vineyard. He sought not popularity: his only aim was the good of souls: and being little in his own eyes, he was ever ready to prefer others. When duty called, he was never known to shrink from any cross or hardship. Nor was he apt to complain; though by reason of colds, damp beds, &c. his constitution, which was naturally good, became impaired, and he at length sunk under a heavy pressure of bodily infirmity, which the Lord enabled him in every respect to bear as a Christian." His ministerial abilities were very considerable. He read, thought, and prayed much; and his sermons were the result of such a mode of study, and of the divine blessing upon it. His manner of preaching was peculiarly energetic and affecting, ever accompanied with a divine unction, especially to those who were thirsting after a full conformity to the ''image of God''. His abilities as a writer also, were not only good, but excellent—far beyond many who had greater advantages of learning. His style was at once clear and strong, and his way of managing his subject highly impressive. His Sermon on the Trinity, is perhaps the best compendium of what the scriptures teach on that sublime subject, that ever appeared in so small a compass. But even these estimable gifts were little things, when compared with the uprightness and disinterestedness manifested in his whole life, and his holy and edifying conversation. Those who were not well acquainted with him, will perhaps expect, that something of that alloy which is supposed to belong to all human characters, however favored and helped by the grace of God, should be mentioned: and I certainly would not withhold such information if I could give it. It belongs not to those only who extol the character they exhibit, but to every faithful delineator, to give the shades as well as the lights of his subject. But I solemnly declare, I know of nothing which could be truly termed a shade in his character. That he was a man, and therefore that he had his infirmities, (those which may remain in a believer who ''goes on to perfection'',) I am very willing to allow; of his faults I know nothing; no, not in an intimacy of twenty-eight years! Cui Pudor, et Justitix soror
Incorrupta Fides, nudaque Veritas,
Quando ullum invenient parem? ''When, indeed, shall the associated Graces, Modesty, pure Faith, the sister of Justice, and naked Truth, find an equal to him ?'' Those who were well acquainted and loved him, will wish that the account of his worth were much more amplified: but the spirit of my friend would revolt from any even the most refined, of the meretricious ornaments of Babylon the Great. The attire of the ''Bride, the Lamb's wife'', is that which was ever congenial to his mind, and such should his adorning be. Farther than this I dare not go: ''his praise is not of men, but of God''. For my own part, I am sensible of a loss in his removal from this world, which have no expectation of ever having made up to me. I felt the loss the more exquisitely, as it came upon me while exulting in an account of his amendment, and in the prospect of his recovery. May I not then hope to be excused, if I unveil that which I cannot but esteem the goodness of God, giving me consolation, when bowed down with sorrow, in an unexpected and uncommon way. That the Lord teaches and comforts ''in dreams and visions of the night, when deep sleep falleth upon man'' the scriptures abundantly testify. I was comforted thus with beholding in this extraordinary way, my beloved friend ! He seemed to be in company with Messrs. John and Charles Wesley. ''They'' spoke much and familiarly with me, as when in the body. He, with his usual modesty, spoke not, but looked unutterable love. I seemed to kiss the visionary hand which he held out to me, and to bathe it with my tears, for my eyes were as fountains. He was superior. When departing with his venerable companions, and in waving his adieu, an impression seemed to be made upon my mind, that his happy spirit would be one of those deputed to receive mine, when my warfare should be accomplished. Lord, grant it, if it should seem good in thy sight!
'''[[Moore-10053|H. M.]]'''
LEEDS, 1807.
Cathy Anola Tippins To-Do List
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Ali Percival To-Do List
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Rusch Family Mysteries
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[[Category:Family Mysteries]] Here are open questions about our family. Please edit this text, upload unidentified pictures, add your questions to the bulletin board, post fuzzy memories you want to clear up, etc.
Census England 1911: William C Slee (Slee-246)
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[[Category: Newquay, Cornwall]] : 1911 UK Census transcript - William C Slee - Household : Class: RG14; Piece: 13730; Schedule Number: 125; Enumeration District : 10. : Bank Street, Newquay, Cornwall, England :{| |Name||Relation||MC||Age||Sex||YrsM||ChB||ChL||ChD||Occupation||Industry||Employ||WH||Birthplace||Infirm |- |[[Slee-246|William C Slee]]||head||M||27||M||2||-||-||-||Fruiterer & Florist||||Employer||||Devon, Okehampton|| |- |Annie Slee||wife||M||26||F||2||1||1||-||||||||||Cornwall, Constantine|| |- |[[Slee-194|George Slee]]||brother||S||17||M||-||-||-||-||Assisting in Business||||Worker||||Devon, Okehampton|| |- |Muriel Slee||daughter||S||1||F||-||-||-||-||||||||||Cornwall, Newquay |}
The Benjamin Ring House
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This was the home known as Washington's Headquarters - a residence used by the President, George Washington and his officers as strategic headquarters during the battle of Brandywine on September 11, 1777. [ 1 ] The residence was built in 1731 by Thomas G. Clark and later acquired by Benjamin Ring, a prominent Quaker, miller, and farmer of the Birmingham Township. During the Battle of Brandywine the house came into very close contact with the battle, which raged along parts of the property. Several shots hit the home, forcing residents to hide in the wine-cellar. The home was later used as a hotel and tavern on and off from 1800 - 1807, which at one point was named the "The United States of Arms." [ 2 ] The property exchange hands many times, and renovations were made. However on September 16, 1931 the house was extensively damaged by a large fire, where it was being operated as a tea house at the time. In 1949 the Brandywine Battlefield Park was created by the State of Pennsylvania, which as part of the project, restored the Benjamin Ring home back to it's 18th century appearance. [ 1 ] Today, the home can be viewed and toured at the [http://brandywinebattlefield.org/ Brandywine Battlefield Park] SOURCES: 1. Furst, Karen Smith. ''Around Chadds Ford''. Charleston, SC: Arcadia, 2005. Print. Page 60. 2. Jordan, John W. ''A History of Delaware County, Pennsylvania''. Vol. 1. New York: Lewis Historical Pub., 1914. Print. Page 284
Census England 1911: Frederick William Cook (Cook-13966)
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[[Category: Redruth, Cornwall]] : 1911 UK Census transcript - Frederick William Cook - Household : Class: RG14; Piece: 13982; Schedule Number: 59. : 1, Cardrew Terrace, East End, Redruth, Cornwall, England :{| |Name||Relation||MC||Age||Sex||YrsM||ChB||ChL||ChD||Occupation||Industry||Employ||WH||Birthplace||Infirm |- |[[Cook-13966|F. W. Cook]]||Head||M||43||M||20||-||-||-||Casual Labourer||General Merchants Stores||Worker||||Cornwall, Illogan|| |- |Robina Cook||wife||M||41||F||20||4||4||0||||||||||Cornwall, Illogan|| |- |[[Cook-13964|Caroline Cook]]||daughter||S||19||F||-||-||-||-||Nurse (Domestic)||||||||Cornwall, Gwennap|| |- |F. W. Cook Jnr||son||S||17||M||-||-||-||-||Gardner (Domestic)||||Worker||||Cornwall, Gwennap|| |- |Ethel Cook||daughter||-||10||F||-||-||-||-||At School||||||||Cornwall, Gwennap|| |- |Samuel John Cook||son||-||8||M||-||-||-||-||At School||||||||Cornwall, Gwennap|| |}
Michael Gollaher To-Do List
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Census England 1901: Frederick W Cook (Cook-13966)
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[[Category: Gwennap, Cornwall]] : 1901 UK Census transcript - Frederick W Cook - Household : Class: RG13; Piece: 2238; Folio: 141; Page: 8; Enumeration District : 14. : Buller Downs, Gwennap, Cornwall, England :{| |Name||Relation||MC||Age||Sex||Occupation||Employ||WH||Birthplace||Infirm |- |[[Cook-13966|Frederick W. Cook]]||head||M||33||M||General carrier||worker||||Cornwall, Illogan|| |- |Robina Cook||wife||M||31||F||||||||Cornwall, Illogan|| |- |[[Cook-13964|Caroline Cook]]||daughter||S||9||F||||||||Cornwall, Redruth|| |- |Frederick W. Cook||son||S||7||M||||||||Cornwall, Gwennap|| |- |Ethel Cook||daughter||S||7m||F||||||||Cornwall, Gwennap|| |}
Marriage Certificate: Ronald Slee (Slee-135) - Mollie Penberthy Cocking (Cocking-119)
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[[Category: Camborne, Cornwall]] : 1947 Marriage solemnized at Fore Street Hall, 19 & 21 Fore Street Camborne in the District of : Redruth in the County of Cornwall :{| |86||Sixth March||[[Slee-135|Ronald Slee]]||23 years||Bachelor||Nurseryman||Penare, Island crescent, Newquay||[[Slee-194|Herbert George Slee]]||Greengrocer|| |- | ||1947||[[Cocking-119|Mollie Penberthy Cocking]]||22 years||Spinster||_||3, West End, Redruth||[[Cocking-121|William Ernest Cocking]]||Drapery Store Manager|| |} Married in Fore Street Hall according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Plymouth Brethren, by Certificate by me, C.A.Sibthorpe, Minister of the Gospel :{| |This marriage was ||Ronald Slee||in the Presence||Herbert G Slee||J.C.Paddy, Registrar|| |- |solemnized between us,||Mollie P Cocking||of us,||W.E.Cocking|||| |- |John Charles Paddy||Redruth County of Cornwall||86 6th March 1947 J.C.Paddy|| |}
Hatfield-1090 To-Do : Data Entry
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Hatfield-1090 To-Do : Further Research
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Mary Reid To-Do List
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Divorce
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Traynors from Winsconsin
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My great grandparents John and Ada Traynor are the parents of my grandmother Margaret brookshaw ( Traynor)
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Linda Mann To-Do List
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Photos & Experiments
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Sanders Family Mysteries-1
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[[Category:Family Mysteries]] I am searching for my biological father, named Edward Vail born circa 1929 worked for the US Army corps of engineers, was married with three daughters that I know of all born before 1959. Possible military service can narrow down the search.
Newlyn Family Mysteries
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Xavier Rognon To-Do List
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Famous Sideshow Performers
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[[Category: Famous Sideshow Performers]] : This is a new space in need of contributors--you. == See Also == * http://mentalfloss.com/article/50078/true-stories-behind-11-famous-sideshow-performers
Gällaryd Parish Church (F)
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Trudinger Family Tree
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The goal of this project is to gather information and stories pertaining to life and family history of any Trudingers out there or anyone related to Trudingers. Right now this project just has one member, me. I am [[Trudinger-1|Lee-Anne Kling]]. Here are some of the tasks that I think need to be done. I'll be working on them, and could use your help. * Contact me with information relating to Trudingers in the United States of America. * Contact me with information relating to Trudingers in Europe. Will you join me? Please post a comment here on this page, in [http://www.wikitree.com/g2g G2G] using the project tag, or [http://www.wikitree.com/index.php?title=Special:PrivateMessage&who=11964077 send me a private message]. Thanks!
Rogers - 1820 Settler to the Cape of Good hope
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This is the story of a man trying to conquer a savage country.
Munro Family Mysteries
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[[Category:Family Mysteries]] I have been trying to find more information on my third Great Grandfather for many years now. Like many Munro's he seems to be illusive and hard to track! At least two of his sons left home and went west.....the daughters appeared to stay in Michigan. One of his sons died in an accident in Washington State and the other is my Great Great Grandfather. We have many family stories ...... I would love to find other Munros who are related to us. Where did he come from? Who are his parents? Did he have any brothers and sisters? Where Did he meet his wife? Why did he come to North America?
Hossick Family History
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Marriage Certificate: Herbert George Slee (Slee-194) - Caroline Cook (Cook-13964)
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[[Category: Redruth, Cornwall]] : B150596 Redruth : 1921 Marriage solemnized at the Register Office, Redruth : in the Parish of Redruth in the County of Cornwall :{| |140||Twenty Fifth||[[Slee-194|Herbert George Slee]]||28 years||Bachelor||Fruit & Potato Merchant (Ex Army)||1 Cardew Terrace, Redruth||[[Slee-195|George Slee]]|| Fruiterer and Florist|| |- | ||January 1921||[[Cook-13964|Caroline Cook]]||29 years||Spinster||-||1 Cardew Terrace, Redruth||[[Cook-13966|Frederick William Cook]]||Mining Merchants' Storeman|| |} : Married in the Register Office by Certificate by me, Wm.. J. Couch, Registrar| Alfred Hunt , Superintendant Registrar; :{| |This marriage was||[[Slee-194|Herbert George Slee]]||in the Presence||F.W.Cook|| |- |solemnized between us,||[[Cook-13964|Caroline Cook]]||of us,||M.A.Slee|| |} :{| ||Wm. J. Couch|| Redruth|| Cornwall|| 140|| 25th January 1921|| Wm. J Couch || 25/1/21|| |}
Nosy the dog
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Nosy was a dog from my mother's childhood and teenage years. From her description, Nosy was incredibly smart and loyal. She had one or two litters of puppies, and most of her puppies were also exceptionally smart (except one, who was described as being the dumbest dog my mother has ever met).
Sandi's Random Wallpaper
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Davis and Nash Family
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Grandma and Grandpa Morgan's Grants Pass House
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Grandma and Grandpa Morgan's house in Grants Pass, Oregon. This is the house they lived in when Grandpa died. Afterward, Grandma moved to her duplex in Medford.
Richard Broadwell Dalton Gang
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Marcel Izeboud To-Do List
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[[Category:To-Do Lists]] Here are the profiles [[Izeboud-1|Marcel Izeboud]] is currently working on. Can you help? ''For tips see [[To-Do Lists]]. You might want to [http://www.wikitree.com/index.php?title=Izeboud-1&action=edit add a link on your profile] like this: [[Space:Marcel Izeboud To-Do List|Marcel's current to-do list]].''
Dalton Gang Member - Richard "Dick" Broadwell
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O Brien-O Brien donahue Family Mysteries
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[[Category:Family Mysteries]] Here are open questions about our family. Please edit this text, upload unidentified pictures, add your questions to the bulletin board, post fuzzy memories you want to clear up, etc.
Knox County 1850 Census District 15 Families 2150-2178
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[http://www.wikitree.com/index.php?title=Space:Knox_County_1850_Census_District_15&public=1| See main project page] [[Category: US Census 1850 Tennessee Knox County, District 15, Families 2150-2178]] == 2150 == === 2150 - Alexander White family (0/8) === {|border="1" |1||2||3||4||5||6||7||8||9||10||11||12||13 |- |2141|| 2150 ||Alexander White||37||M|| ||Farmer||$250 ||Tennessee|| || || || |- |||||Mary "||31||F|| || || ||"|| || || || |- |||||Martha A "||12||F|| || || ||"|| || x|| || |- |||||William N "||10||M|| || || ||"|| || x|| || |- |||||Lucy J "||7||F|| || || ||"|| || x|| || |- |||||Margaret E "||5||F|| || || ||"|| || || || |- |||||Cyntha W "||1||F|| || || ||"|| || || || |- |||||Joseph Nelson||18||M|| ||Farmer|| ||"|| || x || || |} === 2151 - William Childress family (0/5) === {|border="1" |1||2||3||4||5||6||7||8||9||10||11||12||13 |- |2142|| 2151 ||William Childress||53||M|| ||Farmer|| ||Va|| || || || |- |||||Elizabeth "||25||F|| || || ||"|| || ||x|| |- |||||James "||19||M|| ||Farmer|| ||Tenn|| || || || |- |||||Jordan "||18||M|| || || ||"|| || || || |- |||||Margaret "||8||F|| || || ||"|| || || || |} === 2152 - William Walker family (0/6) === {|border="1" |1||2||3||4||5||6||7||8||9||10||11||12||13 |- |2143|| 2152 ||William Walker ([[Walker-17758|William Walker]]) ||66||M|| ||Farmer||$1,500 ||Va|| || || || |- |||||Sina " ([[Giffin-270|Sinia (Giffin) Walker]] )||35||F|| || || ||"|| || ||x|| |- |||||Charles "||19||M|| ||Farmer|| ||"|| || || || |- |||||Marshal A " ([[Walker-17754|Marshall Alexander Walker]]) ||8||M|| || || ||Ten|| || || || |- |||||Samuel A " ([[Walker-17759|Samuel Anderson Walker]]) ||2||M|| || || ||"|| || || || |- |||||John Walker||26||M|| ||Labourer|| ||"|| || || || |} === 2153 - Mariah J Murphy family (0/7) === {|border="1" |1||2||3||4||5||6||7||8||9||10||11||12||13 |- |2144|| 2153 ||Mariah J Murphy||37||M|| ||||$400 ||Tennessee|| || || || |- |||||Jarusha H "||17||F|| || || ||"|| || || || |- |||||Emily S "||16||F|| || || ||"|| || || || |- |||||Mary T "||14||F|| || || ||"|| || x|| || |- |||||Catharine V "||12||F|| || || ||"|| || x|| || |- |||||William M "||10||M|| || || ||"|| || x|| || |- |||||Elinezar A "||4||M|| || || ||"|| || || || |} === 2154 - James King family (0/4) === {|border="1" |1||2||3||4||5||6||7||8||9||10||11||12||13 |- |2145|| 2154 ||James King||27||M|| ||Farmer|| ||Tennessee|| || || || |- |||||Caroline "||27||F|| || || ||"|| || || || |- |||||Elizabeth M "||6||F|| || || ||"|| || x|| || |- |||||Margaret A "||2||F|| || || ||"|| || || || |} === 2155 - John Rodgers family (0/4) === {|border="1" |1||2||3||4||5||6||7||8||9||10||11||12||13 |- |2146|| 2155 ||John Rodgers||54||M|| ||Farmer||$1,200 ||Tennessee|| || || || |- |||||Margaret "||22||F|| || || ||"|| || || || |- |||||Eliza "||20||F|| || || ||"|| || || || |- |||||William H Lyons||19||M|| ||Laborer|| ||Tenn|| || || || |} === 2156 - Andrew Crawford family (0/10) === {|border="1" |1||2||3||4||5||6||7||8||9||10||11||12||13 |- |2147|| 2156 ||Andrew Crawford||62||M|| ||Farmer||$1,025 ||Tennessee|| || || || |- |||||Sarah "||50||F|| || || ||"|| || || || |- |||||James "||24||M|| ||Farmer|| ||"|| || x || || |- |||||Drucilla Crawford||22||F|| || || ||Tenn|| || || || |- |||||Samuel "||21||M|| ||Farmer|| ||"|| || x || || |- |||||Nancy "||18||F|| || || ||"|| || || || |- |||||John "||15||M|| || || ||"|| || || || |- |||||Thomas "||13||M|| || || ||"|| || || || |- |||||Lumira "||12||F|| || || ||"|| || || || |- |||||Andrew "||3||M|| || || ||"|| || || || |} === 2157 - Sarah Claiborn family (0/4) === {|border="1" |1||2||3||4||5||6||7||8||9||10||11||12||13 |- |2148|| 2157 ||Sarah Claiborn||40||F|| ||||$800 ||Tennessee|| || || || |- |||||Moses "||20||M|| ||Farmer|| ||"|| || || || |- |||||Mathew "||17||M|| || || ||"|| || || || |- |||||Elizabeth "||15||F|| || || ||"|| || || || |} === 2158 - Adison Sherwood family (0/2) === {|border="1" |1||2||3||4||5||6||7||8||9||10||11||12||13 |- |2149|| 2158 ||Adison Sherwood||22||M|| ||Farmer|| ||Tennessee|| || || || |- |||||Mary J "||21||F|| || || ||"|| || || || |} === 2159 - James Smith family (0/3) === {|border="1" |1||2||3||4||5||6||7||8||9||10||11||12||13 |- | 2150|| 2159 ||James Smith||22||M|| ||Farmer|| ||Tennessee|| || || || |- |||||Rachael "||22||F|| || || ||"|| || || || |- |||||Rebecca "||8/12||F|| || || ||"|| || || || |} == 2160 == === 2160 - Tandy Dowd family (0/9) === {|border="1" |1||2||3||4||5||6||7||8||9||10||11||12||13 |- | 2151|| 2160 ||Tandy Dowd||45||M|| ||Farmer|| ||Va|| || || || |- |||||Elizabeth "||33||F|| || || ||Tenn|| || || || |- |||||Sophia "||15||F|| || || ||"|| || x|| || |- |||||Nancy J "||12||F|| || || ||"|| || x|| || |- |||||Parthena A "||11||F|| || || ||"|| || x|| || |- |||||Pryor L "||8||M|| || || ||"|| || x|| || |- |||||Hanson C "||6||M|| || || ||"|| || || || |- |||||John W "||4||M|| || || ||"|| || || || |- |||||Wiley F "||3/12||M|| || || ||"|| || || || |} === 2161 - Tandy Monday family (0/10) === {|border="1" |1||2||3||4||5||6||7||8||9||10||11||12||13 |- | 2152|| 2161 ||Tandy Monday||53||M|| ||Miller|| ||Va|| || || || |- |||||Margartt "||35||F|| || || ||Tenn|| || || || |- |||||Emely "||25||F|| || || ||"|| || x|| || |- |||||Gilly "||20||F|| || || ||"|| || x|| || |- |||||James G||16||M|| ||Job|| ||"|| || x || || |- |||||Nancy "||14||F|| || || ||"|| || x|| || |- |||||Robert "||12||M|| || || ||"|| || x|| || |- |||||Mary "||7||F|| || || ||"|| || x|| || |- |||||Hillinah "||5||F|| || || ||"|| || || || |- |||||Joseph Mc "||1||M|| || || ||"|| || || || |} === 2162 - Unity Rhodes family (0/2) === {|border="1" |1||2||3||4||5||6||7||8||9||10||11||12||13 |- | 2153|| 2162 ||Unity Rhodes||55||F|| |||| ||Tennessee|| || || || |- |||||Jessee "||32||M|| ||Farmer|| ||"|| || || || |} === 2163 - John Courtry family (0/2) === {|border="1" |1||2||3||4||5||6||7||8||9||10||11||12||13 |- | 2154|| 2163 ||John Courtry||25||M|| ||Farmer|| ||Tennessee|| || || || |- |||||Eliza "||22||F|| || || ||"|| || || || |} === 2164 - James M Callaway family (0/4) === {|border="1" |1||2||3||4||5||6||7||8||9||10||11||12||13 |- | 2155|| 2164 ||James M Callaway||21||M|| ||Farmer||$700 ||Tennessee|| || || || |- |||||Mariah "||22||F|| || || ||"|| || || || |- |||||Margaret "||3||F|| || || ||"|| || || || |- |||||Sarah Callaway||1||F|| || || ||Tennessee|| || || || |} === 2165 - Joseph Waddle family (0/9) === {|border="1" |1||2||3||4||5||6||7||8||9||10||11||12||13 |- | 2156|| 2165 ||Joseph Waddle||45||M|| ||Farmer|| ||Va|| || || || |- |||||Sarah "||40||F|| || || ||Ten|| || || || |- |||||Michael "||21||M|| ||Farmer|| ||"|| || || || |- |||||Joseph "||16||M|| ||Do|| ||"|| || || || |- |||||David "||14||M|| || || ||"|| || || || |- |||||James "||12||M|| || || ||"|| || || || |- |||||Maryann "||9||F|| || || ||"|| || || || |- |||||Mallilda E Viles||15||F|| || || ||"|| || || || |- |||||Nancy A "||10||F|| || || ||"|| || || || |} === 2166 - William Lyon family (0/5) === {|border="1" |1||2||3||4||5||6||7||8||9||10||11||12||13 |- | 2157|| 2166 ||William Lyon||66||M|| ||Farmer||$12,000 ||Maryland|| || || || |- |||||Mary P "||55||F|| || || ||Va|| || || || |- |||||Washington H "||39||M|| ||Physician|| ||Ten|| || || || |- |||||William "||32||M|| ||None|| ||"|| || || || |- |||||Louisa "||22||F|| || || ||"|| || || || |} === 2167 - William C Bowman family (0/8) === {|border="1" |1||2||3||4||5||6||7||8||9||10||11||12||13 |- | 2158|| 2167 ||William C Bowman||40||M|| ||Farmer|| ||NC|| || || || |- |||||Fanny "||37||F|| || || ||"|| || || || |- |||||Nancy M "||19||F|| || || ||Ten|| || || || |- |||||Mary E "||16||F|| || || ||"|| || || || |- |||||Martha H L "||14||F|| || || ||"|| || || || |- |||||Joseph "||12||M|| || || ||"|| || || || |- |||||Robert D "||8||M|| || || ||"|| || || || |- |||||Ann H L "||4||F|| || || ||"|| || || || |} === 2168 - John W Stinnet family (0/3) === {|border="1" |1||2||3||4||5||6||7||8||9||10||11||12||13 |- | 2159 || 2168 ||John W Stinnet||26||M|| ||Farmer|| $250||Tennessee|| || || || |- |||||Elizabeth "||20||F|| || || ||"|| || || || |- |||||Sarah J "||1||F|| || || ||Ten|| || || || |} === 2169 - Barbary Barger family (0/10) === {|border="1" |1||2||3||4||5||6||7||8||9||10||11||12||13 |- |2160|| 2169 ||Barbary Barger||44||F|| |||| ||Tennessee|| || || x|| |- |||||Sarah "||20||F|| || || ||"|| || ||x|| |- |||||Martin "||14||M||M || || ||"|| || || || |- |||||Nanny "||3||F|| || || ||"|| || || || |- |||||Martha A "||3/12||F|| || || ||"|| || || || |- |||||James Kennedy||23||M|| ||Farmer|| ||"|| || || || |- |||||Susan "||23||F|| || || ||"|| || ||x|| |- |||||John "||6||M|| || || ||"|| || x|| || |- |||||Robazena "||3||F|| || || ||"|| || || || |- |||||Margaret "||2||F|| || || ||"|| || || || |} == 2170 == === 2170 - Joel Rudder family (0/8) === {|border="1" |1||2||3||4||5||6||7||8||9||10||11||12||13 |- |2161|| 2170 ||Joel Rudder||45||M|| ||Farmer||$250 ||Va|| || || || |- |||||Julia "||35||F|| || || ||Ten|| || || || |- |||||Ellen J "||16||F|| || || ||"|| || || || |- |||||Sophia "||13||F|| || || ||"|| || || || |- |||||Caroline "||11||F|| || || ||"|| || || || |- |||||Robert "||8||M|| || || ||"|| || || || |- |||||Samuel B Reeder||6||M|| || || ||Ten|| || || || |- |||||Mary C "||4||F|| || || ||"|| || || || |} === 2171 - John P Coker family (0/8) === {|border="1" |1||2||3||4||5||6||7||8||9||10||11||12||13 |- |2162|| 2171 ||John P Coker||35||M|| ||Farmer|| ||Tennessee|| || || || |- |||||Rutha "||31||F|| || || ||"|| || || || |- |||||Nancy E "||11||F|| || || ||"|| || || || |- |||||William A "||9||M|| || || ||"|| || || || |- |||||Mary J "||7||F|| || || ||"|| || || || |- |||||James W "||5||M|| || || ||"|| || || || |- |||||Edward S "||4||M|| || || ||"|| || || || |- |||||Amanda M "||1||F|| || || ||"|| || || || |} === 2172 - John W Beondin family (0/4) === {|border="1" |1||2||3||4||5||6||7||8||9||10||11||12||13 |- |2163|| 2172 ||John W Beondin||30||M|| ||Farmer|| ||NC|| || || || |- |||||Margaret "||28||F|| || || ||Tenn|| || || || |- |||||Josephus "||9||M|| || || ||"|| || || || |- |||||Sarah E "||7||F|| || || ||"|| || || || |} === 2173 - Robert C Johnson family (0/8) === {|border="1" |1||2||3||4||5||6||7||8||9||10||11||12||13 |- |2164|| 2173 ||Robert C Johnson||36||M|| ||Blacksmith|| ||Tennessee|| || || || |- |||||Jane "||36||F|| || || ||"|| || || || |- |||||Martha E "||15||F|| || || ||"|| || || || |- |||||Margaret C "||13||F|| || || ||"|| || || || |- |||||William H "||11||M|| || || ||"|| || || || |- |||||Isabella M "||8||F|| || || ||"|| || || || |- |||||Emmitt A "||4||M|| || || ||"|| || || || |- |||||Mary J "||2||F|| || || ||"|| || || || |} === 2174 - John Currier family (0/6) === {|border="1" |1||2||3||4||5||6||7||8||9||10||11||12||13 |- |2165|| 2174 ||John Currier||34||M|| ||Farmer||$1,400 ||Tennessee|| || || || |- |||||Mary W "||31||F|| || || ||"|| || || || |- |||||William "||8||M|| || || ||"|| || || || |- |||||Margaret M "||6||F|| || || ||"|| || || || |- |||||Martha A E "||3||F|| || || ||"|| || || || |- |||||Sarah A E "||1||F|| || || ||"|| || || || |} === 2175 - James H Johnston family (0/9) === {|border="1" |1||2||3||4||5||6||7||8||9||10||11||12||13 |- |2166|| 2175 ||James H Johnston||43||M|| ||Farming|| ||Tennessee|| || || || |- |||||Elizabeth "||22||F|| || || ||"|| || || || |- |||||Margaret J S "||17||F|| || || ||"|| || || || |- |||||Eliza C "||15||F|| || || ||"|| || || || |- |||||Sarah M "||11||F|| || || ||"|| || || || |- |||||Mary S "||8||F|| || || ||"|| || || || |- |||||John E E "||5||M|| || || ||"|| || || || |- |||||Catherine E M "||2||F|| || || ||"|| || || || |- |||||Benjamin R Johnson||17||M|| ||Laborer|| ||"|| || || || |} === 2176 - John Raby family (0/8) === {|border="1" |1||2||3||4||5||6||7||8||9||10||11||12||13 |- |2167|| 2176 ||John Raby||35||M|| ||Farmer|| ||NC|| || || || |- |||||Joannah "||32||F|| || || ||Tenn|| || || || |- |||||Nancy J "||12||F|| || || ||"|| || x|| || |- |||||May A "||10||F|| || || ||"|| || x|| || |- |||||Susan A "||8||F|| || || ||"|| || x|| || |- |||||Sarah C Raby||7||F|| || || ||Tenn|| || x|| || |- |||||Barbary J "||5||F|| || || ||"|| || || || |- |||||John T "||2||M|| || || ||"|| || || || |} === 2177 - Ellison Lemmonds family (0/3) === {|border="1" |1||2||3||4||5||6||7||8||9||10||11||12||13 |- |2168|| 2177 ||Ellison Lemmonds||30||M|| ||Farmer|| ||NC|| || || || |- |||||Lucy "||28||F|| || || ||"|| || || || |- |||||Jane "||2||F|| || || ||Tenn|| || || || |} === 2178 - David Hunter family (0/7) === {|border="1" |1||2||3||4||5||6||7||8||9||10||11||12||13 |- |2169|| 2178 ||David Hunter||50||M|| ||None|| ||Va|| || || || |- |||||Margaret "||45||F|| || || ||"|| || || || |- |||||Jane "||12||F|| || || ||"|| || x|| || |- |||||David "||10||M|| || || ||"|| || x|| || |- |||||Alice "||8||F|| || || ||"|| || x|| || |- |||||Jessee "||4||M|| || || ||"|| || || || |- |||||Sallie G Smith||17||F|| || || ||Mississippi|| || x|| || |}
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Date of report: 2022-12-08 14:34:00 Date of Data: 4 Dec 2022