severe demands often made upon the minister of a large parish, and a chronic bronchitis rendered the use of his voice in preaching at times difficult and painful. On these grounds, against the wishes, though with the consent of his parish, he resigned his charge in October, 1860. He continued to live among his people, in the kindest intercourse with them, and in the enjoyment of their undivided reverence and affection. With a mind undimmed and active, a serene and sunny temperament, a cheerful home, and an entire freedom from care and anxiety, he gave promise of a lengthened and happy old age. But he was probably more feeble than he seemed. There was, however, not the slightest failure as to mental vigor, or as to the capacity of enjoyment and of ministering to the happiness of others, and only the very gentlest decline of bodily strength, till within a few days of his death. He died, after a brief illness, painlessly and calmly, on the 18th of July, 1864. Dr. Lamson was pre-eminently a scholar. Well read in the classics, and versed in the methods and results of biblical criticism, he devoted himself chiefly to the study of the Christian Fathers and Christian Archæology. In these departments of learning he was conversant with original authorities, and was himself an always safe authority to those who could not or would with him seek the fountains. At the same time he was a man of general culture, familiar with the best literature of his own tongue and day. He was indefatigably industrious. Faithful in the discharge of his professional duty, he wasted no time in its conventional routine; but gave to his books all the time he could command, and regarded himself as most truly serving his people by rendering himself more fit to serve them. His style was marked by precision, simplicity, and purity. It was never diffuse or feeble, and at times it was characterized by rare terseness and energy, especially in controversy. Not that he loved or sought controversy. He was one of the most |