[p. 90] his views and feelings on the near approach of death, reviewing his past existence, blessing God for the mercies which had crowned it, glorifying him for the hopes and promises of religion, and insisting on the importance of making it the governing principle of life if we would enjoy its consolations in death.
One of his expressions was, ‘I make no pretensions to die a philosopher or Stoic, this is my hope, God was in Christ reconciling the world to himself, not imputing to them their trespasses and sins.’
He was scarcely able to speak on Monday, but had his senses the whole time, and appeared wrapped in thought.
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