292 LIVES OF THE PURITANS. fellow of the house. During this period, he made amazing progress in all kinds of useful learning ; but,.having the chris- tian ministry constantly in view, he directed his studies chiefly to those branches of literature which were likely to be most serviceable in thatholy office. At the university, on account of the acuteness of his mind, the mildness of his behaviour, his intense application to study, andhis great proficiency in use- ful knowledge, he was greatly beloved by men of learning and piety. He entered upon his ministerial work during his abode at Cambridge; and afterwards became pastor at St. Olave's, Hart-street, London ; where he remained to the dayof his death. In this situation he continued many years, and gained a distinguished reputation. As he lived highly respected, so he died greatly lamented. And having lived a, most pious life, he died a most peaceable and happy death. During his' last sickness, he discovered a becoming submission to the will of God, being willing to die, if his heavenly Father had so determined ; or willing to live, if most for the glory of God and the advantage of his church. When he was asked how he did, he replied, " Full of peace and sweet submission to God my Saviour, and in dependence upon him." The pangs of death evidently approaching, he called his family together and engaged in prayer, for the last time, with much liveliness and affection. And having received something to drink, his affectionate wife reclining upon his bosom, he exclaimed, " We have overcome, we have overcome !" and spoke no more, but resigned his pious soul to God, and immediately entered upon thejoy of his Lord, November 2, 1657. Mr. Crofton, who preached and published Mr. Frost's funeral sermon, gives the following account of his excellent qualifications: -"He was sound in the faith, well studied in polemical divinity, and able to defend the truth, holding fast the doctrines of the gospel, and establishing the minds of his people in the faith, especially against the fancies- of armini- anism and popery. He was singularly excellent in practical divinity, pressing the observance of duties, rebuking sin with wisdom and affection, and prudently directing persons into all necessary christiad conversation, as becometh the profession of the gospel. Hewas a thorough puritan in principle and practice, but highly esteemed the unity and peace of the church. He studiously laboured to promote concord among the episcopal and presbyterian divines. Hewas ever soli- citous to perform all the duties of his office, by preaching,' administering the sacraments, catechizing the youth, and
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