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]_ev. Samuel Whiling. x85
what men have gained for themselves, but what
they have done for others, that causes them to
be remembered with gratitude. Neither wealth,
high birth, nor natural gifts are the criterion of
merit: the use that is made of them is the test
of goodness or greatness. Only when judged
by this high standard, can the life and character
of Samuel Whiting be justly valued.
Endowed by nature with great intellectual
powers, which (as one who mourned his deatti
has said of him)" among the clergy rendered
him a thousand strong," he was often men-
tioned by his contemporaries as a highly ac-
complished gentleman, of extensive learning
and of fine literary culture.
His presence inspired involuntary reverence.
"Of godlie temper," "with a sweet smile al-
most always upon his face,"* he was "greatly
beloved of all," and " universally respected."
Profound and independent in his judgments,
so great was his modesty, so sincere his humil-
* Turner's J'ournal contains the following entry in reference to
Mr. Whltlng's successor : "Y' new minister, M' Shepard, we find sound
in doctrlne and strong in speech; but wonderful grave and solemn,
wch, after M' Whiting, seemeth like clouds after sunshine."
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