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South Congregational Church history and catalogue, 1852–1865 · scan page 33
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MINISTRY OF DR. STILES. 25 which, on each anniversary of his spiritual Lirth, he lias been in the habit of addressing to a iriend Avho took a part in the erection of the South Church buildings. New Haven, Nov. 23, 1861. " Nine j'ears ago, by the grace of God, I entered upon a new life, with strong promises that as the previous years of my existence had been a failure, the years to come should be to the glory of God, and the training of my soul to enjoy His presence hereafter. Every re turning aimiversary reminds me how poorly I have kept that promise, and how little I liave done for Christ since it was made. I delight to see the return of this day and hour, because ray heart goes out in gratitude, full to overflowing, towards God, that lie then gave me such strong assurances of His love and favor, thus placing within me a Hope which has thus far been an anchor to my soul at all times. Yet while I am made happy under these assurances, I find one draw-back ; and I ask, what have I done for Christ in return for his boundless love ) to me. I however still look up, and apply the only remedy which can carry me safely through. I have never for a moment doubted the beginning of a work of regeneration in my heart ; and while the occurrences of nine years ago are so vividly before me, I never can. I am reminded of the faithfulness of our mutual friend, Dr. Stiles, who pleaded with and for me, and how he threw his whole heart into the work of kindling and fanning the faint glimmering light of hope in my soul. O how faithfully and perseveringly <lid ho do his work ! I love to remember him. I am also reminded of your many kind acts to me and mine ; for, through the blessing of God and your liberal enterprise, we are looking beijomJ, for the rest that remaineth for those only that love our connnon Saviour. If at present the interests of this great enterprise appear neglected and tend to dis- couragement, may it not be a consolation tliat many souls Jiarc been saved through its instrumentality. I was in hopes that you would ere this have seen a great work done within its walls. But perhaps a greater is to come, after
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Silent Grounds Collective, Church Burial & Death Records, CH-P004-0033. South Congregational Church history and catalogue, 1852–1865, printed page not verified, PDF page 33. Hallock, Gerard, 1800-1866; digitized copy contributed by University of California Libraries https://archive.org/details/historyofsouthco00hall/page/n35/mode/1up Accessed September 8, 2026.
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