Publisher's Synopsis
Phillips, Rev. Jeremiah, D.D., was born in Plainfield, N. Y., Jan. 5,1812. He began acourse of study at the Literary and TheologicalSeminary at Hamilton, N. Y., now known as Madison University at a young age.While there, Amos Sutton, D. D., of the English General Baptist Mission in India, visited America and addressed the students of this and other schools. Brother Phillips with others decided to devote his life to missionary service. He was appointed a missionary Aug. 11, 1835, ordained at Plainfield, September 2, arriving at Balasore October 12.Brother Phillips was in active work until June, 1879, whenthey returned to America. After a few weeks' suffering he died at Hillsdale, Mich., Dec. 9 of that year, and his earthly remains were laid away in Oak Grove cemetery, north of the college grounds.Brother Phillips was the first to reduce the Santal language to writing, and their elementary books were prepared byhim. For his work in behalf of the Santals he received the thanks of the British government; and in all his service heevinced the character and spirit of a true missionary of the cross. His memory is cherished with gratitude and esteem bythe native converts in India, and with love by the people whom he represented as Christ's ambassador among thepeople of India.
