At the age of seventy-two he was suddenly and sweetly translated to heaven.

Over the whole English-speaking world his name was familiar as a plain teacher of God's Word in very spiritual commentaries.
A half century ago Dr.William B.Sprague, of Albany, was in the front rank of Presbyterian preachers.

His fine presence, his richly melodious voice, his graceful style and fresh, practical evangelical thought made him so popular that he was in demand everywhere for special occasions and services.

He was a marvel of industry.

While preparing his voluminous "Annals of the American Pulpit," and conducting an enormous correspondence, he never omitted the preparation of new sermons for his own flock.