ligerent. He would argue very clearly, but did not love dispute or wrangling.
Think of Dr. Everett commencing his ministry in 1815, just sixty years ago, working diligently, in season and out of season, to preach the glad tidings of salvation to sinners; opposing sin in every form, and for more than half that time editing the Cenhadwr, as well as publishing other books; thus spreading far and wide, religious knowledge and holy influence. Does it not appear that his crown will be very bright and befit him well? With his works following, he must have gone on very near the throne of God and the Lamb. What a comfort it is for us, also, that the erown is given to all who love his appearing. Let us thank God and take courage.
FAMILY REMINISCENCES.
At the suggestion of the editor, we prepare these few personal recollections. It was our precious privilege to be nurtured in the atmosphere the unselfish love of those whose dear names appear on the title-page of this book, and to be with them in the unconstrained intercourse of home life, so that we can but know the purity and singleness of purpose which inspired them in all their ways.
In a letter written by John, our eldest brother, soon after father's death, we find these words: "I have no recollection of father unconnected with his earnest, persistent desire to do his duty. The work God gave him to do that he was intent on doing, in season and out of season. To me, his life will always be full of
