To The Mr. Kay reitt hajau (Já Geli, kutwicker

Clerine 15 July 1844

.

LE12ths

OF

FELIX NEFF,

THE

ALPINE PASTOR.

BY

T. S. ELLERBY.

“ NEITHER COUNT I MY LIFE DEAR UNTO MYSELF, SO THAT I MIGHT
FINISH MY COURSE WITH JOY, AND THE MINISTRY, WHICH I HAVE
RECEIVED OF THE LORD JESUS, TO TESTIFY THE GOSPEL OF THE GRACE
OF GOD."

PAUL,

LONDON;

HAMILTON, ADAMS, AND CO.
MANCHESTER; W. ELLERBY: LIVERPOOL; D. MARPLES.

1833. 1

- SDLL 1965

D MARPLES, PRINTER, LIVERPOOL.

unae

CONTENTS.

Page

PREFACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii.

CHAPTER I.

Objects of biography – the birth-place of Felix Neff-

he is apprenticed to a gardener - enters the army

– receives his first religious impressions — re-

solves to devote himself to the Christian ministry

—and labours in the cantons of Vaud, Neufchatel,

and Berne . . . . . . . . . . . . .

CHAPTER II.

Felix Neff accepts an invitation to Grenoble — he

removes to Mens — becomes the subject of perse-

cution — witnesses the happy results of his labours

- adopts the extemporaneous mode of preach-

ing — a notice of M. Blanc . . . . . . . .

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CHAPTER III.

The revival at Mens still increases — a brief notice

of Emily - Mens becomes the centre of religious

attraction - Neff is particularly attached to the

younger part of his charge — is anxious to form a

Bible Society-a Tract Society is formed-a prayer

meeting is originated at the house of one of the

converts — and soon numerously attended ..