In this amiable man were combined all these primitive virtues which are so suitable, and, we may add, necessary, to those who are called upon to mingle with the cares and affections, joys and sufferings, of an humble people.

Without pride, beyond the serene simplicity which belonged to his office, he yet possessed the power of engaging the affections and respect of all who knew him, whether high or low.

With the poor, and those entrusted to his spiritual charge, were all his sympathies, both as a man and a pastor.

His, indeed, was no idle charge, nor idly, nor with coldness or pride, were its duties entered upon or performed.

His little purse and small means were, less his own than the property of the poor around him; his eye was vigilant of want and of sorrow, of crime and frailty--and wherever the painful rebuke, the humble and the consoling word was necessary, there stood he to I administer it.