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such holy joy bears upon my soul from the divine ra-
diance that encircles the Almighty's throne, that my
soul may remain quiet amid the complicated mis-
fortune of human life. May my thoughts, my affec-
tions be raised from earth to Heaven, when my God,
my Savior lives. May I anchor my hopes upon the
"rock of ages". Relying upon the arm of the mighty God
of Jacob, resting my head upon the bosom of the Redeemer,
may I quietly pass thro' this state of trial, affliction
and finally enjoy that rest, which remaineth for
the people of God.
Mon. 20. In Acad -
Tues 21. Do. Annual examination of Phillips Andover
Academy. The whole board of Trustees attended.
the day was pleasant, impressed there approbation
of the appearance of the scholars &c - Mr. French
delivered a written affectionate address -
With pleasant mingled with painful emotions
took my leave of the scholars. The Year
wh. I have spent in the Academy has passed
pleasantly away, I think profitably to my-
self, and I hope, not unprofitably to others.
In taking my leave of the scholars, I wish them
well in the name of the Lord. I pray for their
literary improvement, but especially for
their advancement in divine knowledge. I pray
for their temporal happiness; but especially for
their eternal felicity. May they consider the
importance of early piety; set thee, the Lord
constantly before them, be guided by thy
good spirit in the ways of wisdom; May they
live in virtue, die in peace, sleep in Jesus and
awake in glory.
The year past I have read
but little. Of thelanguages however I have
not been unmindful. Read strange pamphlets
and small things together with the following