we do not sorrow as those without hope. They have reached their Father's house. "There remaineth, therefore, a rest for the people of God."
HENRY was the first of our number to leave us. He was born in Winfield, and died in Steuben. He was very affectionate, and tenderly loved in the family. He was hopefully converted at Whitestown Seminary, and consecrated himself at once to the work of the Gospel ministry. While under conviction, this was impressed upon his mind, and he could find no peace, no light, till he had given himself unreservedly to do whatever God would have him do. His experience was very full and clear, and from that time, all his thoughts and studies were directed to a preparation for the ministry.
He was remarkable for the purity of his life. He was very fond of committing to memory portions of the Bible, and studying its truths. He loved singing, especially sacred music. He had a fine voice and a good knowledge of the rudiments, and he anticipated much pleasure when he should be able to start a singing school in our neighborhood; but his health did not permit.
In conversation with one of his sisters, some time before he was taken sick, he said that the grave did not appear to him an object of dread, as it once did; on the contrary, thoughts of death were, on many considerations, sweet and pleasant. He would like to be the first to go, that he might be in heaven to see all the rest come home. He spoke with animation of father, saying that he thought there would be something espe-
