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The Spirit of Truth; a Discourse at the Dedication of the new Divinity Hall, in the Meadville Theological School, Pa..

The Scriptural Doctrine of Good Works.

What is it to be a Unitarian?

The Atonement.

No Professed Religion.

The Life and Times of John Howland; a Discourse delivered before the Rhode Island Historical Society.

1854

REV. CALEB STETSON.

An Oration delivered at Lexington, July 4 . .

1825

A Sermon preached before the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company, June 7 . .

1830

Tracts of the American Unitarian Association:

The Apostle Paul a Unitarian; Piety at Home; Domestic Worship.

Articles in the "Christian Examiner:"

The Temperance Movement; Harriet Martineau's Society in America; The Word, Exposition of John i.; Margaret Fuller's Summer on the Lakes; The Log Cabin.

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The Saviour's Temptation in the Wilderness; The Saviour's Agony in the Garden.

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1834

1835

A Sermon on the Burning of the Ursuline Convent
Address to the Society in New Bedford, at the Ordination of
Joseph Angier .

Two Discourses preached to the First Congregational Soci-
ety in Medford; one on leaving the Old Church, and one
at the Dedication of the New.

1839

Intuition of God; a Sermon .

1840

Sermon on the State of the Country

1842

Sermon on the Principle of Reform, preached at the Ordination of John Pierpont, jun., January

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Address to the Society in Somerville, at the Ordination of
John T. Sargent

1846

REV. NATHANIEL HALL.

Two Discourses preached on the Sunday after Ordination. 1835
A Sermon preached on the Sunday after the Resignation of
Rev. Dr. Harris as Colleague Pastor .

1836

An Address at the Funeral of Rev. T. M. Harris, D.D. . .
A Sermon at the Ordination of Rev. Hiram Withington,
Leominster, Mass.

1842

1844

A Sermon occasioned by the Death of Mrs. John Howe, and others

1844

A Sermon on doing justly.

1845

A Sermon on the Death of Children

1845

A Sermon at the Ordination of Rev. Frank P. Appleton,

Danvers, Mass.

1846

A Sermon on the Limits of Civil Obedience

1851

A Sermon commemorative of the Life and Services of Ro

bert Thaxter, M.D.

1852

A Sermon on the Death of Mr. James Pierce
A Sermon preached at West Cambridge after the Death of
Rev. James F. Brown

1853

1853

MRS. JANE TURELL..

This lady, daughter of Rev. Benjamin Colman, D.D., was born in Boston, Feb. 25, 1708; was married to Rev. Ebenezer Turell, of Medford, Aug. 11, 1726; joined the church, Oct. 29, 1727; and died March 26, 1735. She had three children, all of whom died early.

Some further notice of this talented, accomplished, and Christian lady is required at our hands; and we gladly rely on the statements contained in "two sermons, preached at Medford, April 6, 1735, by Benjamin Colman ;" and "Memoirs of her Life and Death, by Ebenezer Turell."

"Before her second year was completed, she could speak distinctly, knew her letters, and could relate many stories out of the Scriptures to the satisfaction and pleasure of the most judicious. I have heard that Governor Dudley, with other wise and polite gentlemen, have placed her on a table, and, sitting around it, owned themselves diverted with her stories. Before she was four years old (so strong and tenacious was her memory), she could say the greater part of the Assembly's Catechism, many of the Psalms, some hundred lines of the best poetry, read distinctly, and make pertinent remarks on many things she read."

Her father devoted himself to her education. She inherited a poetic talent; and some verses written by her, in the beginning of her eleventh year, show its cultivation. In her youthful diary we find the following:

"1. Thank God for my immortal soul, and that reason and understanding which distinguish me from the lower creation.

"2. For my birth in a Christian country, in a land of light, where the true God and Jesus Christ are known.

"3. For pious and honorable parents, whereby I am favored beyond many others.

"4. For faithful and godly ministers, who are from time to time showing me the way of salvation.

"5. For a polite as well as Christian education.

"6. For restraining grace, that I have been withheld from more open and gross violations of God's holy laws."

Before her marriage, she laid down the following rules:"1. I will admit the addresses of no person who is not descended of pious and creditable parents.

"2. Who has not the character of a strict moralist, — sober, temperate, just, and honest.

"3. Diligent in his business, and prudent in matters.

"4. Fixed in his religion, a constant attender on the public worship, and who appears not in God's house with the gravity becoming a Christian.

"5. Of a sweet and agreeable temper; for if he be owner of all the former good qualifications, and fails here, my life will be still uncomfortable."

These rules governed her in her choice. She had that elasticity of mind and buoyancy of heart which belonged to her nervous, bilious temperament. Capable of the tenderest emotions, and being a ready lover of beauty and virtue, it was not strange that she should be interested in a young gentleman whom she had seen so much at her father's house, and whom that father had taught her to respect. Her rolling black eye had often telegraphed to his heart; and Mr. Turell 'was not so much surprised as delighted to receive the following anonymous letter:

"Sir, You are to me the most agreeable person in the world; and I should think myself very happy if Providence should order it as I desire; but, sir, I must conceal my name, fearing you should expose me; and if you do not incline to find me out, I must submit to my hard fate; but if you comply with my desire, I am your obliged friend."

"Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh." Love's polarity in this letter-missive was not to be mistaken; and the consequence of it was the marriage above recorded; and a happy marriage it was. She loved to love. The following letter from Dr. Colman to his daughter is pleasant proof of domestic joy :

"BOSTON, Dec. 20, 1726.

"My Dear, Your letter of the 9th of this month was exceedingly pleasant to me and to your mother, wherein you express your great contentment in the kind disposals of Providence respecting you. No worldly thing can rejoice us more than your happiness in Mr. Turell, and his in you. You will emulate his tender regards to you and his incomparable good temper; and, learning of

him, return the same to him, that he may have as rich a blessing in you as you have in him. Mr. Turell will direct you in renewing your espousals to Christ at his table. Delay not this duty, but join yourself to that church and people of God who (you say) are so full of good-will and love to you. Give yourself first to the Lord, and then unto them by the will of God."

It was her custom, after her marriage, to study and write. She made poetry her recreation. Her husband says of

her,

"What greatly contributed to increase her knowledge in divinity, history, physic, controversy, as well as poetry, was her attentive hearing most that I read upon those heads through the long evenings of the winters as we sat together."

Her letters to her father were full of that sweet, filial reverence which ancient manners promoted more than modern. She sends him a pressing invitation, in verse, to visit her in the happy manse at Medford. Her residence then was on the spot now occupied by the house of Misses Elizabeth and Lucy Ann Brooks, the spot on which this history has been written. In imitation of Horace, she recounts the reasons for his coming. The poem is too long to be extracted here; so we give only a part:

"From the soft shades and from the balmy sweets

Of Medford's flowery vales and green retreats,
Your absent Delia to her father sends,

And prays to see him ere the summer ends.

Now, while the earth's with beauteous verdure dyed,
And Flora paints the meads in all her pride;
While laden trees Pomonia's bounty own,

And Ceres' treasures do the fields adorn;

From the thick smokes and noisy town, oh, come,
And in these plains a while forget your home.
But though rich dainties never spread my board,
Nor my cool vaults Calabrian wines afford;
Yet what is neat and wholesome I can spread, -
My good, fat bacon, and our homely bread,
With which my healthful family is fed;

Milk from the cow, and butter newly churned;

And new, fresh cheese, with curds and cream just turned.
For a dessert, upon my table's seen

The golden apple and the melon green:

The blushing peach and glossy plum there lies,

And, with the mandrake, tempt your hands and eyes.

This I can give; and if you'll here repair,

To slake your thirst, a cask of autumn beer,
Reserved on purpose for your drinking here.
No stately beds my humble roof adorn,
Of costly purple, by carved panthers borne;
Nor can I boast Arabia's rich perfumes,
Diffusing odors through our stately rooms.

For me no fair Egyptian plies the loom;
But my fine linen all is made at home.
Though I no down or tapestry can spread,
A clean, soft pillow shall suppport your head,
Filled with the wool from off my tender sheep,
On which with ease and safety you may sleep.
The nightingale shall lull you to your rest,
And all be calm and still as is your breast."

In writing to her only sister, in 1728, she says,—

"You have now just passed your childhood, and are arrived at that stage of life which is most exposed to snares and temptations. Put away all childish things. Behave yourself womanly and like a Christian to all with whom you converse. Indulge not a passionate or fretful temper, much less a haughty or insulting carriage. towards the meanest servant in the family. Be obliging, and modest, and humble; so shall you deserve and have the esteem of everybody. Be thankful to, and pray for, them that are so kind as to admonish you. Be contented. Wish not yourself in another's place, or that you had another's liberty."

Before the birth of her first child, she was in low spirits, and wrote in sad tone to her father; to which he made the following reply:

"BOSTON, March 6, 1728.

"My Dear, I thank you for your letter of yesterday, but am sorry you pine so after me, and seem so melancholy. You have reason to be glad and rejoice in the Lord. Fear not as to soul or body, but trust in his salvation.

"I find myself easier in hearing from you, though I see you not. You are always on my heart and mind; and you are in the hand of a gracious and faithful God.

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"I send you a fine present of two oranges, all we have; and a piece of chocolate. Don't hanker after any thing. Get above that womanish fancy; but yet speak, if you crave.

"When the ground is dry, and the weather warm, I shall hope to make a visit to you. The meanwhile, we must meet daily, as you say, which is the best meeting of all, before the throne of grace. Your loving father,

BENJAMIN COLMAN."

This letter shows, among other things, that a journey from Boston to Medford was an event which must be postponed till the "weather is warm, and the ground dry." Such a reason sounds strange now, when there are twenty separate opportunities in each day of going to and coming from Boston in public conveyances.

After the birth of her first child (still-born), Mrs. Turell writes thus:

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