Appendix

It entered into the original conception of this little volume to append to its closing pages a selection from the nnmerous letters of Christian sympathy received by the Author in the hour of his calamity; and which were, through the power of the Comforter, as the ’ oil of joy* diffused upon the broken waters of his soul, — the simple object being to place the same consolations within the reach of minds similarly afflicted as his own. Shrinking, however, upon further reflection, from what might be thought a needless expansion of the volume, he has relinquished the idea, content to add but one letter, which permits others, who knew him well, to bear their testimony to the Christian worth of the subject of this volume. The document — although personal feelings might plead for its withholdment — is yet so elegant and touching, and withal so truly pious and soothing, and issuing from a Christian Body with which the beloved subject of these Memorials was associated, and which the writer delights to recognise and honour, he is prevailed upon to insert it

**Sandford, Dublin, Sept. 1826. My dbab Snt, — The members of ‘The Dublin University Prayer Union’ have requested me to transmit to you the enclosed address, as a tribute of their affectionate regard for one whom they greatly loved, and as a token of their deep sympathy with you in the bereavement which has left us all to mourn his early removaL tt

I fear that this expression of their earnest feeling is likely to open afresh the wounds which such a stroke has made; but I hope and pray that it may prove, in the hands of the great ‘Comforter, a balm of consolation to your sorrowing heart, and cheer yon amidst the trial, by giving you one more assurance that your dear child ‘is not decui, but sleepeth,*

“The printed papers will inform you of the character of the body from whom the address proceeds; and it gives me much pleasure to say that the serious and consbtent piety of the young men who compose it attaches a real value to the expression of their sentiments.

“Your dear son was personally known to me, and frequently attended my ministry; I may, therefore, be allowed to add my own expression of high regard for his Christian character, and to express my deepest sympathy with you in this affliction.

“Praying that the Grod of all consolation may comfort

and sustain you, believe me, dear Sir,

“Your unworthy brother in the Gospel of Christ,

“W. Pakenham Walsh.
“Rev. O. Winslow.”

“Dublin University Prayer Union,

“13, Trinity College. “Rev. and dbak Sib, — It is with feelings of the deepest emotion that the members of ‘The Dublin University Prayer Union,’ on their reassembling after the summer vacation, find themselves called upon to place on record the sad bereavement which has left such a blank in your happy circle, and such a breach in their little company, since last they met together.

“Though unknown to us in the flesh, you are not a stranger to us in the Spirit; for we have long learned to honour your Christian character, and to feel the value of your Christian instruction through the press: but of late years that bond has been strengthened by the presence and friendship of our lamented friend, and by the eminent manner in which the character and teaching of the father have been reflected to us in the walk and conversation of his son.

“The mysterious providence which has deprived us of such a friend has drawn our hearts towards you, dear sir, by a new and closer tie; and we desire, in all the tenderness of a holy grief, to express our Christian sympathy with you in this deep affliction, and to embalm the memory which death has hallowed, in this heartfelt tribute, which love for our departed brother demands at our hands.

“We wish that it were possible to convey to you anything like an adequate idea of the esteem and affection with which our beloved fellow-student was regarded by all who knew him during his sojourn amongst us. Both within and without the walls of the College, his name was ever mentioned with respect, and his character and attainments were held in deserved honour, even by those who were strangers to that hidden power which governed his life; whilst to those who were one with him in Christ Jesus, the graces of his earnest but unaffected piety were incentives to the admiration and affection which his natural talents and amiability could not fail to win for him.

“It was our especial happiness to have his name enrolled on our list of members, and our delight and privilege to take counsel with him at our meetings concerning the work of the Lord both in home and distant lands. He has often knelt with us at the throne of grace in earnest supplication on behalf of our Union, our Uni - versity, our country, the world, and the Church of Christ. At the Trinity Term Meeting of our College Church Missionary Association last year, he read an eloquent and interesting paper upon the ‘History and Progress of Missionary Work in China,’ and in Hilary Term last he instructed and animated us by a lucid and cheering account of the ‘Origin and success of City Missions.’ One of our last meetings for prayer was held in his rooms, and the 139th Psalm, which he read to us on that occasion, has now a peculiar interest for his mourning feUow-worshippers, who seem to hear, as it were, the last expression of his faith in the confiding thought — *In the uttermost parts of the sea — even there shall Thy hand lead me, and Thy right hand shall hold msJ*

“The loss of such a man, at such a time, extends beyond his own dear family circle and list of friends. We had hoped for him a long and distinguished career; we had rejoiced in the prospect of usefulness which the combination of so much piety and talent promised to produce; and we were congratulating the Church of Christ upon the speedy accession of another faithful and gifted brother to her work and ministry.

“But our God and Father has ordered it otherwise, and we bow in meek submission to His wise and holy will, beseeching Him that the bright example and early removal of His dear servant may be blessed to us who

Rorvive, and stir us up to work more devotedly wbikt it is called ‘to-day.*

“We need not assure you, reverend and dear sir, that we have spoken of your honoured son as we have done, not because we should rest our hopes concerning him (any more than he did his own) upon human merit, or the excellency of even Christian character, but because we rejoice to testify how faith in the finished work of Jesus ’ works by looe,* and consecrates the soul to God; and because we wish to cheer the hearts of Christian parents by our loving testimony to the value of those early instructions in the sacred Scriptures, which were blessed by the Holy Spirit to the eternal welfare of your child.

“It might appear unbecoming in us, dear sir, to remind you of those blessed consolations which you have so often poured into the hearts of the sorrowful, and which it is your happy privilege and ours to appropriate under this present trial; but we pray that the ’ sympathy of the ftedeemer,’ in all its sustaining Messedness, may be yours abundantly, and that your weaned heart, with one tie less to earth, and one more to heaven, may be enabled to realize still more and more the richness of His covenant promises, and the supports of His redeeming love.

“We remain,
” In all Christian esteem and sjrmpathy,
“(Signed on behalf of the members of the Union),
” W. Pakenham Walsh, Chairman.
“Henby Mabtin, Secretary, 13, College.”

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