A History Of The Rise Of Methodism In America - Media Sabda Org

"Nor was Col. North less distinguished in his devotion to the cause of religion. His attachment
to Methodism was ardent, deep, and constant. He was the active agent in purchasing in 1802 part of
the Academy built by Rev. George Whitefield, in which the Union M. E. Church so long
worshipped, and on which site their present edifice is reared, forming in itself a beautiful structure,
and giving evidence that the zeal of confiding predecessors may be fully sustained by those upon
whom responsibility may subsequently rest.
"Between him and Rev. Thos. Haskins the Chartered Fund of the M. E. Church originated; and
from its commencement until his death he was one of its board of trustees.
"Col. North's piety was remarkably even, as a subject of experience, and strikingly exemplary as
developed to others. In his 88th year of pilgrimage he died at his recent residence, Coventry, Chester
county, November 7, 1840. His death was calm, his faith firm, and God sufficient. In the midst of
numerous, weeping, and affectionate family, he closed his fullness of years, not leaving an enemy."