respective papers. Among the families of the town he had many friends, and was often invited out to tea. He would compose an englyn, or a poem, or an elegy appropriate to any circumstance, or words to any popular tune that was to be sung. In a word, he was ready with every movement, and present at every gathering. Nevertheless, he was careful to fulfil all his duties as a student.
He was also very faithful to attend church meetings. He was present in almost every society and prayer meeting. It does not require much virtue in old women to be present at church meetings when they have not much else to think about. Others excuse their absence from week evening meetings because of the multiplicity of their labors; but Risiart Ddu, with all his engagements, conscientiously attended church; this was a great virtue in him, and a bright crown for him. This was an indication of the spirituality and devotion of his mind. Despite bodily feebleness and all intellectual work, he neglected not to worship God in his house with his people. His greatest defect in public worship was his marked inability to sing. He had no idea about music, either as a science or as an art. He neither understood its principles, nor was able to practice it. I think, though, that he sometimes tried to follow the congregation in its praise; and am sure that his spirit sang, though he was not gifted with ear and voice to render vocal music. As preacher I have not much to say about him, because I have had only few opportunities to hear him preach. The churches wanted to hear him; but I attributed that largely to the curiosity of strangers and the favor of friends. But I believe he preached simple and acceptable truths, and that in a very desirable way. His delivery was
