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tor he entered so enthusiastically into the work of the congregation, when among us, that he and we seemed to forget he had college duties claiming his attention. It was his habit, when coming to us. to throw off all thought of college duties, and enter fully into the work and spirit of pastoral life ; and this, he claimed, was a relaxation, and constantly asserted its remedial influ- ence, by giving him greater energy and vigor for college duty. As soon as he accepted the charge of the congregation he felt himself the under-shepherd, and tender, wise oversight was given to all the little details of pastoral duty, and yet, in each insignifi- cant place, he dignified his office by evident loyalty to his Master, the great Teacher. He was often seen in the homes of his parishioners, the sick, the aged, the poor, the irreligious — all received his help- ful attention. This was not spasmodic, but was a constant feature of his work, and many are the ten- der recollections treasured in the hearts of his par- ishioners in Henderson for his kind ministrations to their sick or dying friends. He soon knew the faces, and learned the names of each man, woman and child in the congregation, and as he went among them, on the Sabbath or week day, greeted each with a smile and word, and vigilantly noted the absent from church service, and always made kind inquiries for their welfare. We soon

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