him years of usefulness to the church and the world; but this has been denied us. And now we mourn the loss of a prince in the church; for one has fallen, and, though crowned with many honors, the church had yet another in store for him, to which they were bidding him occupy. The whole church was gladdened at the honors awaiting him, still ex- pecting much golden grain to be reaped by his labors. But at the threshold of the reaping time he is gath- ered to the harvest home to the house of his Fa- ther. The mourners go about the streets with the windows of the soul darkened, for the golden bowl has been broken, and the spirit has returned to God who gave it. CHAPTER IV. LEAVING THE COLLEGE. The work of Dr. Wallace in Monmouth was draw- ing to a close. He had given to the college his best days. His strength, his energy, his very life was spent in this work. He felt that he was fast break- ing down ; yet his heart was with the college. It was his Master's work, to which he had consecrated his life ; therefore, he could not give it up until he was convinced that he was no longer able to bear the burden. His w r ork, however, as a pastor in Mon- mouth, was ended. His remaining strength must be devoted to the college. The spiritual interest of