09. Payson Makes a Public Profession of Religion.

Payson Makes a Public Profession of Religion

He joined the Church at Rindge, under the pastoral care of his father, while on a visit to his parents, during one of his quarterly vacations, Sept. 1, 1805. Soon after he writes to his mother: "As yet I have no reason to repent of the step I took while at home. I have felt wondrous brave and resolute since my return, but I rejoice with trembling. If I know anything of myself, I shall need pretty severe discipline through life, and I often shrink at the thought of the conflict that awaits me; but I am encouraged by the promise, that my strength shall be equal to my day."

October 6th he writes: " Since my return from Rindge I have hardly known one unhappy moment. I enjoy mental peace, and at times happiness inexpressible."