Tuesday, May 6, 2008

Rev. John W. Harsha ~ 1844-1852


Installed as pastor on June 16, 1844 at a yearly salary of $350.00. As the result of an attack of quinsy, he lost his voice. After a period of no improvement the congregation reluctantly accepted his resignation. After he recovered he taught Latin and English Literature at Westminster College. Over study brought on nervous prostration and reduced him to the condition of a invalid. He had written two books, the first being: "The Nature, Effects and Pardon of Sin; to which is added a warning and exhortation to sinners" published in 1853 and is available in the library of Princeton Theological Seminary of New Jersey and also Emroy Universtiy. His second book, Song of the Redeemed, Salvation to God and to the Lamb has 482 pages and was written in 1860 while he was in Argyle, New York, published in 1870 and is in the New York City Library.

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