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    which too many think a sufficient excuse for the neglect of public worship , by her were disregarded \ and if not entirely confined to the house by severe indisposition , she was a constant attendant on the

    ordinances of religion . Her afflicted parents , while mourning the loss they have thus sustained , on the verge of time , have this Christian consolation remaining , that they have followed to the grave that moral worth and excellence , which , in the great day of retribution , will conduce to tbeir and her eternal joy . B . It . D .

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    Nov . 4 in the 77 th year of his age , at Allingtori ) sear Bridport ^ Mr . Andrew Abbot , a native of Bradford in Dorsetshire , who always maintained a character that attracted the respect and attachment of those who knew him . For many years , in partnership with Mr . Turner , be carried

    on the business of a considerable China , glass , and Staffordshire warehouse , in Fleet Street , London ; and on the Lord ' s day usually attended the religious services of the Rev . Mr . Tayler , in Littfe Carter Lane Meeting House . For some time past he had retired from business and resided

    at Weyinouth , from whence he removed to this neighbourhood ( with one of his daughters and another relation who lived with him ) that he might be near to his deceased wife ' s connexions in Bridpoi t , persons endeared to him also by the ties of friendship . Within a few weeks of this last removal , he was borne to his long" home , ** the house appointed for all living * . "

    From frequent intercourse I had with Mr . Abbot some years ago , I found that he was a dilig-ent reader of tlie sacred Scriptures , and that when he met with difficulties in the perusal of them , which had not previously arrested his attention , he usually committed ^ them to writing , for more mature examination . This judicious method mav be recommended to those

    who wish to understand what they read , as calculated eventually to give satisfaction to the mind , on passages in the records of divine 'revelation , 'which , at first view , appear obscure or inconsistent with

    others . Religious truth is of so invaluable a nature , as abundantly to repay the labours of those who , with fervent prayer to the Father of lights for h . is gracious blessing * , seek for it as for hidden treasure .

    For some time past Mr . Abbot experienced the infirmities which frequently attend declining jfears , and contribute to reconcile persons to that awful change by death , which is the appointed lot of man .

    Two of his precious senses , those of seeing and hearing-, had been gradually decaying , and a fever , within a few days sifter be was seized with it , terminated his rbortnl existence . Great as wus the trial which Jiig bodily infirmities occasioned , ht bore it with Christian' equanimity .

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    having in himself a soured of pleasing reflections . His mind was stored with a variety of useful knowledge , of which , indeed , he never made any ostentations display ; his judgment was sound and discriminating , and his disposition Was placid

    and amiable in no common degree . -As to his religious sentiments , they were decidedly Unitarian . I visited him but two days before his death . He was aware of his approaching dissolution , and his mental faculties were as perfect as I

    ever knew them . On my speaking to him of the soothing consolations , which religion tends to afford the Christian in the most trying * circumstances , he expressed his firm belief in the truth of Christianity , the greatest blessing * that could tie bestowed on man . He said , " I derive much satisfaction frohi the views of it which the

    Unitarian doctrine presents * I « m persuaded , " he added , there is but one God the Father , the only proper object of religious worship , aiid that our blessed Saviour derived all his powers from him . " He dwelt with sacred pleasure on the paternal character of God , as represented in scripture , and on his infinite wisdom

    and boundless goodness . In his free mercy , as revealed by Jesus Christ , he declared , be reposed unshaken confidence for final acceptance . . His gradual approach to the termination of his mortal

    course , with a mind stedfast in the Christian faith , and cheered with the hopes of the gospel , may be likened to a serene summer ' s evening , without a cloud to obscure its brightness . We are hereby reminded of the observation of the Psalmist

    ( though from various causes there are some exceptions to this , general rule ) , " Mark the perfect man , and behold the upright , / or the end of that man is peace . " Such a death-bed scene , of a person ,

    whose general life and conduct have been suitable to his Christian profession , is peculiarly instructive and interesting . It sweetly recommends a course of piety and virtue . It furnishes an additional

    instance of the efficacy of Unitarian principles , when properly understood , and their genuine influence have been felt in the heart and life , to support the mind under- ' the afflictions to which frail humanity is subject , and in those solemn moments , when nature is sinking within us , and the ties which bind us to this mortal

    existence , are fast dissolving . It direct ! our views beyond the confines of the grave , to the second coming of Jesus Christ , and tlie glory and happiness which then await his faithful folfowers .

    Who is there , if a witness to the scene above-described , that would not be disposed to exjclaim , let me die the death of the righteous , and let my latter end be like his- ! . T . HOWE . BridportyJSov . 13 , J 1819 ~

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    706 Obituary . ~ - > Mr * Andrew Abbot .

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  • Monthly Repository (1806-1838) and Unitarian Chronicle (1832-1833), Nov. 2, 1819, page 706, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse-os.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/mruc/issues/vm2-ncseproduct1778/page/54/