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South Congregational Church history and catalogue, 1852–1865 · scan page 251
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"the memorial stone." 241 in direct antagonism to those of the Congregational ministry here, and that this difference is regarded by them as radical and essential ; so much so, that from a candidate who is not prepared to conform to their views and practice in this i)articular, license is some- times withheld. My convictions of duty are strong and conscientious ; and being so, cannot be abandoned to jjlease men, or to escape their frown. And if for excluding politics from my ministrations in a Congre- gational Church, I am utterly isolated, and stand alone in this city, or even in all New England, I can well afford to be singular. If for the maintenance of this principle I am persecuted, I glory in persecution. For one, I had ratlier he proscribed for unsiverving fidelity, and adherence to my convictions of duty, than, for a craven abandonment or a criminal com- promise of them, to be enthroned. I w^ould fain say with Pau], " None of these things move me ; neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God." Archbishop Leighton was once asked why he did not jjreach more to the times. His answer was : " 0, while so many are preaching to iXiQ times, give me, at least, leave to preach to the eternities." Be his reply ever mine ! 4th. — Deliverance from Death. Only four adults have died within the past two years, (although tiventy-seven of our members have
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Silent Grounds Collective, Church Burial & Death Records, CH-P004-0251. South Congregational Church history and catalogue, 1852–1865, printed page not verified, PDF page 251. Hallock, Gerard, 1800-1866; digitized copy contributed by University of California Libraries https://archive.org/details/historyofsouthco00hall/page/n255/mode/1up Accessed September 8, 2026.
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