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South Congregational Church history and catalogue, 1852–1865 · scan page 100
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90 MINISTRY OF REV. MR. CxiRROLL within our knowledge, and partly to the causes above mentioned, viz : clearness of enunciation and still- ness of the house. The fact, however, that with so little strain ujion his voice, he is heard with perfect ease and comfort on the part of his audience, is a great relief to him ; and may account in a measure for his increased health and strength, notwithstand- ing his abundant labors, — having no facilities for exchanging, and generally preaching two sermons on the Sabbath, and sometimes a third in the evening. It is a common remark among his people, that he is constantly improving, both in matter and manner. There is one peculiarity in his manner which we must not omit to mention, viz : that it combines in about equal proportions, gentleness and fire ; two things theoretically inconsistent with each other, but practi- cally exemplified in the South Church every Sabbath. As an extempore speaker especially, his powers are extraordinary. Take him when and where you will, on any subject, in the pulpit or on the platform or in the conference-room, he is always ready, and always good ; seldom hesitating or recalling a word, but going on like a quiet, steady stream, supplied by never-fail- ing springs, until he has occupied the time allotted him, or accomplished the end at which he aimed. His duties as minister of a large parish, (for he has much to do outside of the limits of his congregation proper, in visiting the sick, attending funerals, &c.,) are quite enough for any one man to perform ; yet occasionally he steps beyond the exact limits of his profession, as
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Silent Grounds Collective, Church Burial & Death Records, CH-P004-0100. South Congregational Church history and catalogue, 1852–1865, printed page not verified, PDF page 100. Hallock, Gerard, 1800-1866; digitized copy contributed by University of California Libraries https://archive.org/details/historyofsouthco00hall/page/n104/mode/1up Accessed September 8, 2026.
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