The Rev.Edward N.Kirk (now Dr.Kirk of Boston) was associated with him in this agency.
Mr.Fisk had a good constitution, and would probably have endured the climate of Syria for many years, with no more strain upon it in the way of travel, than subsequent experience warranted.

The reader of the preceding pages will be prepared to apprehend special danger from his return to Beirut in a season, that was sickly beyond the recollection of the oldest of the Franks.

He first spoke of being ill on Tuesday, October 11, having had a restless night.

His experience was similar on several succeeding nights, but during the day he seemed tolerably comfortable, enjoyed conversation, and frequently desired the Scriptures to be read, remarking on the importance of the subjects, and the preciousness of the promises.
His devotional feelings were awakened and his spirits revived by the reading or singing of hymns, such as he suggested.

On the 19th his mind was somewhat affected, and he fainted while preparations were being made for removing him to his bed.