Here he soon rallied; and in
the summer, of 1848, applied for the situation of teacher of Sidcot
School. He entered upon the duties of the station with earnestness and
zeal; and the notice and encouragement which he there received, tended
both to render his occupation a delight, and to draw forth the more
hidden depths of his character. His heart was in his work, and the field
of labour particularly congenial to his taste.
A few months, however, sufficed to bring on a return of delicacy, and
rendered it advisable that he should retire for a while from active duty;
but the following year, apparently with renovated powers, he again
resumed his post. For a while, he appeared to think that his health was
becoming confirmed; but about the commencement of another year, he was
rapidly brought low, and nearly disqualified for the performance of his
school duties. He was however retained in his office, with delicate
attention to his known wishes, until in the 4th month, 1850, he was
obliged to withdraw, and again make his uncle's house at Mountmelick his
home. The following extracts from letters and memoranda written previous
to his leaving Sidcot, show the state of his mind at that period.
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