History of the Evangelical Association by R. Yeakel, Vol. 1 1750-1850, 1924, Pages 307 and 308:
"Father John Hammer, of Orwigsburg, Pa., died also this year, on the 6th of November, in the 67th year of his age. He had been one of the pillars of the Orwigsburg society, and did much to build it up. Many of the itinerants had become acquainted with him, and found a pleasant home under his hospitable roof. Till the 50th year of his life he had been a respectable member and for a long time an elder in the Lutheran Church, yet without having experienced a thorough change of heart. But when the great revival, of which mention has been made, broke out at Orwigsburg and vicinity, about sixteen years before his death, he and his whole family learned to see that a mere profession and form of Christianity are not sufficient for salvation; and he therefore at once commenced to pray with more fervency, and some time after, believing in the Son of God, be obtained the pardon of his sins and perfect peace of mind. He then joined the Evangelical Church and remained a consistent member till death. He served for some time as class-leader, discharging his duties faithfully and conscientiously, and in every respect he set an example worthy of imitation to those entrusted to his care. Subsequently he was licensed to preach, and served as a local preacher the remainder of his life. In his sermons he did not aim at systematic exposition, but generally gave utterance to those thoughts that filled his bosom, in demonstration of the Spirit and power, feeling deeply his responsibility, and manifesting a heart-felt concern for the salvation of his hearers.
He was always ready to assist his neighbors by word and deed, and took the deepest interest in the universal welfare of the human family. The scorn and contempt of the world and enemies of Christ, of which he as a follower of the Lord also received his share, he bore with exemplary courage, counting it an honor to be deemed worthy to suffer for Christ's sake. But God also granted him the pleasure to witness the conversion of many of his neighbors and of his whole family-of his wife and eleven surviving children. His faith in this respect had been so strong, that he bad often said with positive assurance : "My children will all yet turn to God!"
For the last six years of his life he suffered from arthritis, to which came, about four weeks before his death, an inflammation of the liver, which accelerated his death. He bore his sickness and pain with Christian fortitude and perfect submission to the will of his Heavenly Father, Death, grave, and corruption, had no terrors to him. Once he said: 'Why should
, I be afraid of the grave ; has not my Lord and Master sanctified it ?" At another time he said: "It is my desire to have no will of my own, but to be fully resigned to the will of God." Again he said : "I am about to set out on a long journey to a great city that is as yet unknown to me; but I know the Lord of this city, whereof my heart is glad. I also have good fellow-travelers, who know the road well and will conduct me in safety thither!" And again he said : "As soon as I arrive there, I shall, first of all, prostrate myself before the throne of the Almighty, to thank him for what he has done for me !" While he lay on his death-bed, his pale lips whispered many a word of affecting exhortation, that caused his visitors to sigh, and at times to weep bitterly. Thus he was a blessing to humanity while living, and now his memory will not be less a blessing to those who were acquainted with him, and follow his pious advice and example."
"Father John Hammer, of Orwigsburg, Pa., died also this year, on the 6th of November, in the 67th year of his age. He had been one of the pillars of the Orwigsburg society, and did much to build it up. Many of the itinerants had become acquainted with him, and found a pleasant home under his hospitable roof. Till the 50th year of his life he had been a respectable member and for a long time an elder in the Lutheran Church, yet without having experienced a thorough change of heart. But when the great revival, of which mention has been made, broke out at Orwigsburg and vicinity, about sixteen years before his death, he and his whole family learned to see that a mere profession and form of Christianity are not sufficient for salvation; and he therefore at once commenced to pray with more fervency, and some time after, believing in the Son of God, be obtained the pardon of his sins and perfect peace of mind. He then joined the Evangelical Church and remained a consistent member till death. He served for some time as class-leader, discharging his duties faithfully and conscientiously, and in every respect he set an example worthy of imitation to those entrusted to his care. Subsequently he was licensed to preach, and served as a local preacher the remainder of his life. In his sermons he did not aim at systematic exposition, but generally gave utterance to those thoughts that filled his bosom, in demonstration of the Spirit and power, feeling deeply his responsibility, and manifesting a heart-felt concern for the salvation of his hearers.
He was always ready to assist his neighbors by word and deed, and took the deepest interest in the universal welfare of the human family. The scorn and contempt of the world and enemies of Christ, of which he as a follower of the Lord also received his share, he bore with exemplary courage, counting it an honor to be deemed worthy to suffer for Christ's sake. But God also granted him the pleasure to witness the conversion of many of his neighbors and of his whole family-of his wife and eleven surviving children. His faith in this respect had been so strong, that he bad often said with positive assurance : "My children will all yet turn to God!"
For the last six years of his life he suffered from arthritis, to which came, about four weeks before his death, an inflammation of the liver, which accelerated his death. He bore his sickness and pain with Christian fortitude and perfect submission to the will of his Heavenly Father, Death, grave, and corruption, had no terrors to him. Once he said: 'Why should
, I be afraid of the grave ; has not my Lord and Master sanctified it ?" At another time he said: "It is my desire to have no will of my own, but to be fully resigned to the will of God." Again he said : "I am about to set out on a long journey to a great city that is as yet unknown to me; but I know the Lord of this city, whereof my heart is glad. I also have good fellow-travelers, who know the road well and will conduct me in safety thither!" And again he said : "As soon as I arrive there, I shall, first of all, prostrate myself before the throne of the Almighty, to thank him for what he has done for me !" While he lay on his death-bed, his pale lips whispered many a word of affecting exhortation, that caused his visitors to sigh, and at times to weep bitterly. Thus he was a blessing to humanity while living, and now his memory will not be less a blessing to those who were acquainted with him, and follow his pious advice and example."
History of the Evangelical Association by R. Yeakel, Vol. 1 1750-1850, 1924, Pages 307 and 308:
"Father John Hammer, of Orwigsburg, Pa., died also this year, on the 6th of November, in the 67th year of his age. He had been one of the pillars of the Orwigsburg society, and did much to build it up. Many of the itinerants had become acquainted with him, and found a pleasant home under his hospitable roof. Till the 50th year of his life he had been a respectable member and for a long time an elder in the Lutheran Church, yet without having experienced a thorough change of heart. But when the great revival, of which mention has been made, broke out at Orwigsburg and vicinity, about sixteen years before his death, he and his whole family learned to see that a mere profession and form of Christianity are not sufficient for salvation; and he therefore at once commenced to pray with more fervency, and some time after, believing in the Son of God, be obtained the pardon of his sins and perfect peace of mind. He then joined the Evangelical Church and remained a consistent member till death. He served for some time as class-leader, discharging his duties faithfully and conscientiously, and in every respect he set an example worthy of imitation to those entrusted to his care. Subsequently he was licensed to preach, and served as a local preacher the remainder of his life. In his sermons he did not aim at systematic exposition, but generally gave utterance to those thoughts that filled his bosom, in demonstration of the Spirit and power, feeling deeply his responsibility, and manifesting a heart-felt concern for the salvation of his hearers.
He was always ready to assist his neighbors by word and deed, and took the deepest interest in the universal welfare of the human family. The scorn and contempt of the world and enemies of Christ, of which he as a follower of the Lord also received his share, he bore with exemplary courage, counting it an honor to be deemed worthy to suffer for Christ's sake. But God also granted him the pleasure to witness the conversion of many of his neighbors and of his whole family-of his wife and eleven surviving children. His faith in this respect had been so strong, that he bad often said with positive assurance : "My children will all yet turn to God!"
For the last six years of his life he suffered from arthritis, to which came, about four weeks before his death, an inflammation of the liver, which accelerated his death. He bore his sickness and pain with Christian fortitude and perfect submission to the will of his Heavenly Father, Death, grave, and corruption, had no terrors to him. Once he said: 'Why should
, I be afraid of the grave ; has not my Lord and Master sanctified it ?" At another time he said: "It is my desire to have no will of my own, but to be fully resigned to the will of God." Again he said : "I am about to set out on a long journey to a great city that is as yet unknown to me; but I know the Lord of this city, whereof my heart is glad. I also have good fellow-travelers, who know the road well and will conduct me in safety thither!" And again he said : "As soon as I arrive there, I shall, first of all, prostrate myself before the throne of the Almighty, to thank him for what he has done for me !" While he lay on his death-bed, his pale lips whispered many a word of affecting exhortation, that caused his visitors to sigh, and at times to weep bitterly. Thus he was a blessing to humanity while living, and now his memory will not be less a blessing to those who were acquainted with him, and follow his pious advice and example."
"Father John Hammer, of Orwigsburg, Pa., died also this year, on the 6th of November, in the 67th year of his age. He had been one of the pillars of the Orwigsburg society, and did much to build it up. Many of the itinerants had become acquainted with him, and found a pleasant home under his hospitable roof. Till the 50th year of his life he had been a respectable member and for a long time an elder in the Lutheran Church, yet without having experienced a thorough change of heart. But when the great revival, of which mention has been made, broke out at Orwigsburg and vicinity, about sixteen years before his death, he and his whole family learned to see that a mere profession and form of Christianity are not sufficient for salvation; and he therefore at once commenced to pray with more fervency, and some time after, believing in the Son of God, be obtained the pardon of his sins and perfect peace of mind. He then joined the Evangelical Church and remained a consistent member till death. He served for some time as class-leader, discharging his duties faithfully and conscientiously, and in every respect he set an example worthy of imitation to those entrusted to his care. Subsequently he was licensed to preach, and served as a local preacher the remainder of his life. In his sermons he did not aim at systematic exposition, but generally gave utterance to those thoughts that filled his bosom, in demonstration of the Spirit and power, feeling deeply his responsibility, and manifesting a heart-felt concern for the salvation of his hearers.
He was always ready to assist his neighbors by word and deed, and took the deepest interest in the universal welfare of the human family. The scorn and contempt of the world and enemies of Christ, of which he as a follower of the Lord also received his share, he bore with exemplary courage, counting it an honor to be deemed worthy to suffer for Christ's sake. But God also granted him the pleasure to witness the conversion of many of his neighbors and of his whole family-of his wife and eleven surviving children. His faith in this respect had been so strong, that he bad often said with positive assurance : "My children will all yet turn to God!"
For the last six years of his life he suffered from arthritis, to which came, about four weeks before his death, an inflammation of the liver, which accelerated his death. He bore his sickness and pain with Christian fortitude and perfect submission to the will of his Heavenly Father, Death, grave, and corruption, had no terrors to him. Once he said: 'Why should
, I be afraid of the grave ; has not my Lord and Master sanctified it ?" At another time he said: "It is my desire to have no will of my own, but to be fully resigned to the will of God." Again he said : "I am about to set out on a long journey to a great city that is as yet unknown to me; but I know the Lord of this city, whereof my heart is glad. I also have good fellow-travelers, who know the road well and will conduct me in safety thither!" And again he said : "As soon as I arrive there, I shall, first of all, prostrate myself before the throne of the Almighty, to thank him for what he has done for me !" While he lay on his death-bed, his pale lips whispered many a word of affecting exhortation, that caused his visitors to sigh, and at times to weep bitterly. Thus he was a blessing to humanity while living, and now his memory will not be less a blessing to those who were acquainted with him, and follow his pious advice and example."
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