seemed compatible with my duty, it has not been arrived at without a
severe trial, both on account of the existing ties it will sever,
and of my conscious unfitness for so responsible a station.
Trusting, however, in Him who is always able to help us,

I remain,

Yours in the Gospel,

A.A. Miner.

To the Committee.

On the last Sunday in April, Brother Chapin preached his farewell sermon
from the text, "And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word
of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an
inheritance among them which are sanctified." Acts xx. 32. Brother Miner
was installed May 31. Sermon, by Mr. Chapin, from John x. 10. The other
exercises were performed by Rev. Messrs. Dennis, Mott, Ballou, H. Ballou
2d, Fay, Streeter, and Cook.

Under the ministry of Brother Chapin, the Society was united and
prosperous; and under the present ministry of Brother Miner, that union
and prosperity are unabated. May the favor of God grant them a long
continuance.




THE EXAMPLE OF THE BEE.