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It is difficult to allude to the experience of Henry Kirke White on this subject, without some feeling of regret at his (to us) premature dismission.—‘Since the time I was awakened to a true sense of religion, I have always felt a strong desire to become useful in the church of Christ—a desire which has increased daily, and which it has been my supplication that it might be from God. It is true, before I began to be solicitous about spiritual things, I had a wish to become a clergyman; but that was very different. I trust I may now say, that I would be a Minister, that I may do good; and although I am sensible of the awful importance of the Pastoral Charge, I would sacrifice every thing for it, in the hope, that I should be strengthened faithfully to discharge the duties of that sacred office. I think I have no other reason to offer but this—the hope of being an instrument in the hands of God to the promotion of his glory is my chief motive.’ See his Remains.