icing in the
spiritual prosperity of the church, _speaking evil of no man_, a
firm friend of his minister, relishing all conversation upon divine
things, frequenting the place of prayer where he was often heard
leading the devotions of the people in simple, earnest, Scriptural
petition, and ever willing to help in Sabbath-school work, or any
other form of Christian activity in which he might be of service--he
was just such a man as any pastor is glad to have as a friend and
helper. He was a ruling elder in the church from the time I first
knew him, and in that capacity was one of the first to welcome me to
New York. He was unobtrusive in all meetings of session, but never
failed to give his suggestions on all matters that came before him,
but was happiest when it was his privilege as an elder to welcome to
the communion of the church those who confessed Christ.

Mrs. Knowles I knew as a warm friend of the church, while at the
same time a faithful member of that band of Bible readers whose
blessed work is best known by the Divine Master. She enjoyed that
service for Christ; she loved to talk about it. Her fidelity and
consecration are known to those under whose superintendence she
labored; but the results of her devotion are a matter of divine
record. May it not be that she has now discovered the real dignity
and the glorious consequences of a service which she humbly, yet
lovingly followed here, and that in Heaven's high fellowship the
faithful Bible reader has a place of peculiar honor?

I can only say, in conclusion, that a church is bereaved indeed
when two such Christians are taken from it. The Providence that
calls them away should not only stimulate those who remain to a
holier activity, but should also elevate our thoughts and
affections, and make us the more glad that at the end of our
journey, and the cessation of our earthly activities, we will
discover the still grander meaning of Christ and Heaven.

Yours fraternally,

GEORGE S. CHAMBERS.

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The next letter is from one who materially aided her in helping the
necessitous.

November 21, 1886.

REV. DUNCAN MCNEILL YOUNG:

DEAR SIR--Absence from the city has prevented my answering your kind
note received only last evening.

I have no statistical facts to