...t, while he was much younger than many of his associates, great deference was paid to his skill and judgment. The famous Baxter is reported to have said, If an Ecumenical Council could be obtained, Mr. Mitchell were worthy to be its moderator. But his labors, and trials, and enjoyments, in the work of the ministry, came to a sudden termination July 9, 1668, when a violent fever destroyed his life. Alth...