We now separate, and I for one am sensible how much this cruel persecution has strengthened the bonds of Christian love among us, and excited our sympathy for our poor persecuted flocks, so many of whom are now without a shepherd.

I leave you with tears--but they are tears of affection, and not of despair.

I shall endeavor to be useful wherever I may abide.

Let each of you do all the spiritual good you can--all the earthly good--all good in its most enlarged and purest sense.

But we must separate--probably, some of us, forever; and now may the blessing of the Almighty God--of the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, rest upon you all, and be with you and abide in your hearts, now and forever! Amen!" Having pronounced these words, he covered his face with his two hands and wept bitterly.