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<3f Charleston. Had he no longer a shelter there for his 

 family? A letter from a member of his congrega- 

 tion relieved his mind on this head ; but informed 

 liim that taxes were to be paid on his house. 

 About the same time a letter was received from the 

 Avidow of Audubon containing a gift or a loan of 

 fifty dollars. A year later, he was able to refund 

 tlie amount; but the value of the timely assistance 

 could never be measured or repaid. 



The Pastor of St. John's soon made his Avay to 

 Charleston. June 11th, his Church was opened 

 and his little flock gathered around him, with tears 

 and blessings. On this occasion the Communion 

 was administered. 



By September, many of the refuges had returned 

 to Charleston. We find this record — 



Sunday, September 17th. Forty-two were added 

 to the membership of St. John's, the candidates for 

 confirmation occupying eight pews. Pastor and peo- 

 ple were greatly encouraged. He wrote: 



October 29th. " I am still endeavoring, although, 

 with declining strength, to preach to my people. 

 They supported me liberally when they were able, 

 now we are all poor together, and I am sharing their 

 poverty. 



Haskell expects to return to Charleston next 

 week. I shall live with him in my own house : I 

 believe with old Stilling — " The Lord ivill provided I 

 am now in my seventy-sixth year, and it cannot be 

 long before my Heavenly Father shall call me 

 home. I hope to be faithful to^ my God and 

 Saviour. I have no merit of my own and lean on 

 Him who is mighty to save. 



