Youthful reader, this orphan boy was Philip Doddridge—the pious and devoted minister of Christ, the beautiful writer, the faithful pastor, the brilliant Christian.
If there be any one into whose hands this little article may fall, who, like Doddridge, “wants to be a minister,” and is prevented from accomplishing his desire on account of want of means, let me say one word—never despair! If God wants you to be a minister, He will provide the means. Wait patiently, and pray earnestly.
“Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take;
The clouds ye so much dread,
Are big with mercy, and shall break
In blessings on your head.”
TRUST IN PROVIDENCE.
“On a bridge I was standing one morning,