Memoirs of the Rev. John Townsend : founder of the Asylum for the Deaf and Dumb, and of the Congregational School

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MEMOIRS

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Preface

Circumstances over which Mr. Townsend's family had no control, have caused a delay in the publication of this Volume, which has been to them a source of pain and regret. During his last illness, Mr. Townsend intended to consign his papers to the flames, but the voice of affection pleaded for their preservation.

These pages are humble in their pretensions, like the honoured subject of them : his aim, was to improve and benefit mankind — theirs, is to excite young Ministers to the same patient Industry, indefatigable Zeal, via and honourable Emulation, which marked his career. To the more private Christian, their perusal, it is hoped, will be soothing in the hour of affliction, and cheering in the prospect of death.

MEMOIR

OF THE

REV. JOHN TOWNSEND.