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He went to Fall River, Massachusetts, where in the old field of his early ministerial labors, and con- tiguous to the soothing air of the sea, he sought relief, and gained health and strength. Again he returned to the college and took up the burdens he had laid aside for a time. These he bore for one year, and had entered upon a second, which he was not able to complete. He offered his resignation a second time in December, 1877; and though we plead with him to withdraw it, offering to lighten his labors and increase his remuneration, we were compelled by him to accept it. And, thus, a wise president, a faithful preceptor, a kind father, a loving brother and a devoted friend, severed his connection with us. Still, thouo^h orone from us in the body, we ever felt that he was Avith us in spirit on the college rostrum, in the Monday evening prayer-meeting, in the chapel services and in the studies of professors and students. How many a wliite-winged messenger of love and friendship found its way to his home in Wooster, Ohio, whither he had removed, and many a heart-felt "God bless you,'- and wise counsel, when sought, came back on swift wings to gladden and rejoice the heart! Collctir \V(n-h: 21) We ever felt that we had in our former president and co-laborer M'liile he was alive, though absent

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