ch an emergency. His was
the sturdy self-reliance, the unshrinking courage, the indomitable
perseverance, and the unwavering faith in God, which holds what it has
and carries what it holds. His was not the coward's courage, which
consists in the denying of the danger, but the courage of the brave
man, which sees the danger and faces it."

A pupil says:

"Professor Adams was 'a manly man,' well-proportioned,
broad-shouldered, with a commanding presence and amiable countenance.
He was bold, earnest, energetic, persevering; artless, and honest as
the day. He said exactly what he meant. His mental vision was clear,
strong, and accurate. Imagination was never active; oratory was not
his forte. Demonstrative evidence suited him best. In his religious
character he was conscientious, devout, and reverent, never excited
nor sentimental."

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In "Sprague's Annals of the American Pulpit" we find this account of
Prof. Zephaniah Swift Moore. "He was the son of Judah and Mary (Swift)
Moore, and was born at Palmer, Mass., November 20, 1770. His parents
were in the middle walks of life, and were much esteemed for their
integrity and piety. When he was seven or eight years old, he removed
with his father's family to Wilmington, Vt., where he worked upon a
farm till he was about eighteen. From his early childhood he evinced
great inquisitiveness of mind, and an uncommon thirst for knowledge;
in consequence of which, his parents consented to aid him in acquiring
a collegiate education. Having prosecuted his preparatory studies at
an academy in Bennington, Vt., he entered Dartmouth College, when he
was in his nineteenth year. He graduated in 1793, and delivered on
the occasion a philosophical oration on the 'causes and general
phenomena of earthquakes,' which was received with marked approbation.

"On leaving college, he took charge of an academy at Londonderry, N.
H., where he gained the reputation of an able and faithful teacher.
Having occupied this post for a year, he repaired to Somers, Conn.,
and commenced the study of Theology under the direction of the Rev.
Dr. Charles Backus; and, having gone through the usual course of
preparation for the ministry, was licensed to preach by a committee of
the Association of Tolland County, February 3, 1796. After preaching
to good acceptance in various places, and receiving several
invitations to a permanent settlement in the ministry, he finally
acce