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peacefully into that “rest which remaineth for the people of God.” In I849 they called Rev. George Patterson, but were again disappointed, Mr. Patter— son having accepted a call from Salem church,Green Hill, N. S. In the following year Mr. Isaac Murray accepted an invitation from the congregation of Cavendish and New London, and on 16th January, 1850, was ordained and inducted as their pastor. The call to Mr. Murray was signed by one hundred and one communicants and by forty-one adherents. Rev. R. S. Patterson, M. A., preached the ordina- tion sermon on the words, “That the man of God may be perfect.” Rev. John Keir addressed the minister and Rev. J. C. Sinclair the congregation. Rev. Isaac Murray’s pastorate in this large and in- teresting field extended over a period of twenty— eight years. A good scholar, a close student, and a man of more than ordinary ability, his sermons were always of a high order and were duly appreciated by an intelligent people. Mr. Murray was a teacher as well as a preacher. In recognition of his scholar— ship and of his ability both as a preacher and as a writer the degree of D. D. was conferred upon him by one of the leading colleges in the United States. Faithful in the performance of his pastoral work and in all the duties of his office, his labors were crowned with much success and his congregation rapidly improved under his faithful ministry. But Dr. Murray’s labors were not confined to his own congregation. Having youth and energy in his favor, while many Of his co—presbyters were some-

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