that he was honest and in earnest-that he both believed and felt the truths of the Gospel, in preaching which it was his constant aim to "commend himself to every man's conscience in the sight of God."

It will be sufficient to add, that Mr. Fisk was the established Christian, whose uniform care was, to "exercise himself unto godliness." Truly may it be said of him, that "he walked with God," and made it his object to be "always abounding in the work of the Lord." No one could be with him long without perceiving, that "he had been with Jesus," and that his conversation was in heaven. Though at times he was depressed with doubts, arising from deep discoveries of his own sinful heart, he in general lived in the enjoyment of religion,

"In regions mild of calm and serene air,
Above the smoke and stir of this dim spot
Which men call earth."

Such was the man, who at the age of thirty-three years was dismissed from the labors and trials of his stewardship. It is not the first time that the church has been called to weep over the early death of her most promising, and devoted sons. Brainerd, Martyn, Mills, Parsons, Hall, and others of kindred spirit, have been arrested in the noon-tide of life, while successfully employed in the service of their Lord, and removed to the employments and rewards of the heavenly Jerusalem. These mysterious and afflicting providences address a solemn admonition to every missionary, to every minister, to every follower of Jesus Christ;-"Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might." "Blessed is that servant, whom his Lord, when he cometh, shall find so doing."

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