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some favourite tune, or uttered some well- glorified in His saints, and to be admired remembered stanza, as in all them that believe!"

"When I survey the wondrous cross," &c.; "But O when that last conflict's o'er," &c.; "O for this love let rocks and hills," &c. ;

and when, exhausted by the effort, she sauk in her chair, she would break out in some expression of thanksgiving or fervent praise.

In the erection of the beautiful chapel at Windhill she evinced the liveliest interest, and her attendance on its services, amidst increasing debility and languor, was most exemplary.

Her last affliction was protracted and severe; but her faith never faltered. Her eonversation and spirit indicated a mind calmly resting on the covenant of redeeming love, and fully matured for the glory of the heavenly state; and when the progress of disease rendered articulation difficalt, her ejaculations and gestures told of unbroken peace and abounding joy. "You are very poorly," observed her medical attendant; but very happy," was the prompt reply. She often exclaimed, with deep feeling, "My precious Saviour! My precious Saviour!" In one of my last Interviews with her, when the powers of nature were well-nigh exhausted, and life was ebbing ont apace, after I had reminded ber of the unfailing fidelity of her covenant-God, and the stability of the Rock of Ages, she replied emphatically, "O yes! O yes!" When the question was put to her, whether she found Christ precious? she summoned all her remaining energy, and replied in the affirmative; adding, in feeble tones, "I am waiting for the coming of the Lord."

She had long dwelt in the border-land, and on the banks of the deep-flowing river which "divides that heavenly land from ours;" and her passage through it at last was gentle. While the congregation with which she had been accustomed to worship were engaged in Divine service on Sunday, January 27th, 1867, she safely crossed the stream, and, escorted by the shining ones, "passed through the gates into the city" to dwell "for ever with the Lord." If aught could add to her happiBess, it would be the knowledge of the fact, that the period of her decease was distinguished by a gracious visitation from above, resulting in a blessed revival of the work of God, and the addition of many souls to the Church of Christ. May the same spiritual religion be continued from age to age, until "He shall come to be

JOHN P. LOCKWOOD.

ANN ELIZABETH JACKSON was converted to God in early life, under the earnest, loving ministry of the Rev. Robert Bryant, who has since gone to his heavenly rest. It was in the Wesleyan chapel, Alford, whilst he was discoursing on the duty of the young to "remember now their Creator," that she determined to yield her heart to God; and during her stay in the house of a pious uncle and aunt she was enabled to cast her soul on the atonement of Christ, and found "joy and peace in believing." Although somewhat unfavourably circumstanced, in the earlier part of her Christian course, she was enabled to persevere even unto the end. The advantages of early decision of character were manifested in her subsequent experience. She had tasted of "the powers of the world to come;" and this world and its vanities had no charms for her, and no real hold on her affections. Thorough earnestness of purpose marked her career, and she habitually enjoyed, through faith, the blessing of God's chosen ones. She met for several years in the class of the late lamented Mr. J. F. Smyth, of Boston, from whom she received much encouragement and fatherly counsel. He took a lively interest in her welfare; and, being well acquainted with her peculiar trials, was enabled to contribute largely to her stability and comfort. His sudden removal from the church militant deeply affected her, and impressed her with the necessity of deeper spirituality, as a preparation for the great change. When bereavements are thus sanctified to the church, they answer the end of Him who ordains them:

"For us they sicken, and for us they die."

Shortly after her union with the people of God, she became a Sabbath-school teacher, and made it a rule, for many years, to attend every Sunday. In this office, she was made a blessing to many. Being naturally of a gentle temper, and manifesting in her deportment and life "the fruits of the Spirit," she commended religion, both by precept and example, to her youthful charge. She delighted to dwell on the love of God, as revealed in Jesus Christ. The means of grace were to her channels of living water, especially the ministry of the word. It was her privilege to enjoy the faithful expositions of the Rev. John Morris, who laboured happily in the Boston Circuit for three

resignation. Her refuge was in Christ: her end was peace. W. W. S.

August 26th.-At Caythorpe, in the Sleaford Circuit, Mr. William White. He was born at Caythorpe on June 3d, 1831, and was favoured with parents who lived in the fear of God. He was apprenticed in the same village; and, during his apprenticeship, became the subject of saving grace. Although his master was not then converted, he had a lively sense of the importance of religion, and was induced to avail himself of the services of his young apprentice in conducting family-worship. Thus did the young disciple "hold forth the word of life," and exert a salutary influence on the family-circle; for both his master and his mistress were shortly brought to God. At the age of seventeen, William White began to call sinners to repentance; and for twenty years preached the Gospel with great acceptance and success. He was much esteemed in the village in which he resided; and throughout the Circuit was highly respected as a faithful servant of Christ. For several years he held the office of Class-leader, and attended punctually to the duties devolving upon him. During the affliction which terminated in death, he was mercifully sustained; and although, at times, his mind wandered, there were seasons of mental vigour and spiritual consolation, when he gave to his distressed wife a distinct testimony to his personal interest in Christ, assuring her that he was safely resting on the Rock of Ages.

W. S.

September 16th.-At West-Witton, in the Middleham Circuit, Mrs. Elizabeth Rodwell. In early life she gave her heart to God, and joined the Methodist Society, of which she continued a member and an ornament for nearly forty years. For steadfastness in the faith, spiritual earnestness, and power in prayer, she beeame distinguished. By much communion with God, she was enabled eminently to serve Him and her generation according to His will. In her household as a Christian parent, in her class as a faithful leader, and in the village as a Christian friend, and visiter of the afflicted, she was a power and a blessing. She "warred a good warfare," and passed away saying, "I have fought a good fight." J. B. D.

October 5th.-At Mytholmroyd, at the residence of his step-daughter, Mrs. Clay, Mr. George Hartley, in his eighty-third year. He was the oldest Local preacher in the SowerbyBridge Circuit, having entered upon that honourable work in the year 1808. It was under the ministry of the late Rev. Cleland Kirkpatrick, when about seventeen years old, that he was brought to the knowledge of the truth. By reading and study he diligently sought to qualify himself for usefulness; nor did he labour in vain. When he was the leader of a class of forty members, many years ago, it was his rule to visit any who had been absent from class twice in succession. Nor was he satisfied till each obtained a clear sense of acceptance with God,

through our Lord Jesus Christ. Although sel dom able to preach during the last twelve years, he continued to evince the liveliest interest in the state of the work of God; and many loving messages did he send to his brethren, the Local preachers, at their quarterly gatherings. He assured the Superintendent of the Circuit, that no day had passed since his appointment in which he had not remembered him in prayer by name. Shortly before his departure, he said to a grandson and grand-daughter, who were waiting upon him, "I don't think I shall see the morning. I shall soon be at home.

'Ready for me the angels wait,

To triumph in my blest estate.'"

While the latter gave him a few spoonsful of tea, he looked at her, and said, "They gave Him vinegar to drink!" "I am persuaded," he impressively added, "that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate me from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus my Lord!"

T. H.

October 16th.-At Willoughton, in the Gainsborough Circuit, Mr. John Post, aged fiftyseven years. For thirty-five years he was an earnest and devoted member of the WesleyanMethodist Society. Having, at the beginning of his career, counted the cost, and being upheld by the grace of Christ, he never swerved, but held fast his confidence to the end. His afflictions towards the close of life were very painful; but he bore them with lowly submission to the Divine will, and not a murmuring word escaped his lips. He was a man of prayer, and took a deep interest in every department of the work of God. His death was most peaceful and happy. S. T.

November 7th.-At Sunny-Bank, Shipley, Mary Jane, the beloved daughter of the Rev. John P. Lockwood. She was converted to God in early life, and the reality of that great change was abundantly manifested by her transparent simplicity and her high spiritual tone. Modest and retiring, she shunned publicity; but her efforts for the spiritual welfare of others were almost unceasing; and, as the result of the Divine blessing upon them, a rich harvest of spiritual good has been already reaped, in cases of sourd conversion. Possessing an amiable disposition, and a mind under the control of Christian principle, as well as refined by careful culture, she won the esteem of all with whom she was associated, and her memory is fragrant. Her removal was comparatively unexpected; but the river seemed to be crossed at its narrowest part. She was fully matured for "the inheritance of the saints in light;" and her death was in keeping with her life, serene and tranquil.

LONDON: PRINTED BY WILLIAM NICHOLS, 46, HOXTON SQUARE.

J. P. L.

described by herself, in a letter addressed to a sister-in-law, and dated November 21st, 1861. "I have become in heart and soul a Methodist; not persuaded into it by others, but of my own free choice,-influenced only by an earnest desire to unite myself to that church in which I have found rest to my soul. I must tell you, dearest sister, something of the new joy and peace which have sprung up within, even Christ the hope of glory. I had long been seeking rest for my weary spirit, but found none. At the beginning of last month, however, we had a week of special services throughout the Circuit; and it was at the second of these that the Spirit of God strove so powerfully with me that I was forced to cry aloud for mercy. And that Saviour, who is ever waiting to be merciful, enabled me to cast myself wholly apon Him,-to lay the burden of my sins at the foot of His cross, and then sent me

on my way happy and rejoicing in His love. And my song each day, and all day, is, 'Christ for me.' My heart is constantly crying out,

'If all the world my Saviour knew,

Then all the world would love Him too.'

My dear sister, I know you will rejoice with me, in this my newly-found treasure. O pray for me that I may never lose it, but retain it steadfastly to the end."

On the Sunday night before her death, she expressed to her husband a fear that her affliction might prove fatal, and added that, while she should like to be spared on his account, yet, whatever happened, all would be right, as she had not a doubt of her acceptance with God, and she could leave herself in His hands. Her spirit took its flight on the following Friday morning. H. J. S.

RECENT DEATHS.

MARCH 28, 1866.—At Middleham, Mr. Williara Petch, a godly farmer. At the age of sixteen, he put his hand to the plough," and never looked back." For half a century he was a diligent labourer in the work of the Lord. On his farm, and equally in his family, he bonoured God. In a field he obtained a sense of pardoning mercy; and often, amongst the furross, he found a holy place. He cultivated his Leart, and his "profiting" was apparent. While in regard to God he walked in the sunshine, in regard to men he walked in the shade. His moral character was unexceptionable, and his religion opened to him enjoyments, beyond any that earth can afford. Eminent y devout, he realized the Divine presence everywhere, and praised God in everything. For forty years he lived in the enjoyment of perfect love, witnessing to the sufficiency of the grace of Christ, "out of a pure heart and faith unfeigned." His zeal in the service of his Saviour was unwearied. To win souls to Christ was his ceaseless endeavour; and he was not without success. In his house, be maintained a godly discipline; "he commanded his children and his household after him." He combined cheerfulness with gravity. His "speech was always with grace;" and he was "an Israelite indeed, in whom was no guile." His end was truly peaceful: the stroke was gentle. He came "to his grave in a full age, like as a shock of corn cometh in in his REASON." J. B. D.

March 27th, 1867.-At Beckingham, in the Gainsborough Circuit, Mary Stovin, who had been a member of the Wesleyan-Methodist Society for fifty-four years. She was a sincere and devoted follower of the Lord Jesus Christ; and, for thirty years, kindly entertained His minis

ters at her house. In the prospect of death she had no fear, but found the Saviour very "precious." S. T.

August 18th.-At Manchester, in the Grosvenor-street Circuit, Mary Anne, relict of the late Mr. James Binns, aged seventy-two years. Her first association with Wesleyan Methodism was as a scholar, and afterwards as a teacher, in the Gravel-lane Sabbath-school; with which, for upwards of twenty years, she stood connected, securing the respect and affection of all who knew her. In the year 1811, she became a member of the Methodist Society, and was one of the first Missionary collectors in the city of Manchester. After her marriage to Mr. Binns, -a truly devoted, Christian man,-the cares of a numerous family left her but little leisure for the more active duties of Christian benevolence; yet, whilst exemplary in her attendance on the social and public means of grace, she ordered well her household, training up her children "in the nurture and admonition of the Lord." Her piety was uniform: manifesting itself in a consistent, blameless walk, not only within the precincts of her home, but before the Church and the world. She was a diligent student of the Holy Scriptures, and was thoroughly grounded in the belief of their Divine inspiration and authority. Mrs. Binns was, from conviction, a Wesleyan Methodist. Her attachment to the doctrines, the economy, and the ministers of Methodism, was strong and ardent. Like her excellent husband, she never wavered in her devotedness to the Church of her early choice; but in seasons of strife and difficulty, they were both found on the side of order and godly discipline. Her last illness, though lingering and painful, was sustained with Christian fortitude and

resignation. Her refuge was in Christ: her end was peace. W. W. S.

August 26th.-At Caythorpe, in the Sleaford Circuit, Mr. William White. He was born at Caythorpe on June 3d, 1831, and was favoured with parents who lived in the fear of God. He was apprenticed in the same village; and, during his apprenticeship, became the subject of saving grace. Although his master was not then converted, he had a lively sense of the importance of religion, and was induced to avail himself of the services of his young apprentice in conducting family-worship. Thus did the young disciple" hold forth the word of life," and exert a salutary influence on the family-circle; for both his master and his mistress were shortly brought to God. At the age of seventeen, William White began to call sinners to repentance; and for twenty years preached the Gospel with great acceptance and success. He was much esteemed in the village in which he resided; and throughout the Circuit was highly respected as a faithful servant of Christ. For several years he held the office of Class-leader, and attended punctually to the duties devolving upon him. During the affliction which terminated in death, he was mercifully sustained; and although, at times, his mind wandered, there were seasons of mental vigour and spiritual consolation, when he gave to his distressed wife a distinct testimony to his personal interest in Christ, assuring her that he was safely resting on the Rock of Ages.

W. S.

September 16th.-At West-Witton, in the Middleham Circuit, Mrs. Elizabeth Rodwell. In early life she gave her heart to God, and joined the Methodist Society, of which she continued a member and an ornament for nearly forty years. For steadfastness in the faith, spiritual earnestness, and power in prayer, she beeame distinguished. By much communion with God, she was enabled eminently to serve Him and her generation according to His will. In her household as a Christian parent, in her class as a faithful leader, and in the village as a Christian friend, and visiter of the afflicted, she was a power and a blessing. She "warred a good warfare," and passed away saying, "I have fought a good fight." J. B. D.

October 5th.-At Mytholmroyd, at the residence of his step-daughter, Mrs. Clay, Mr. George Hartley, in his eighty-third year. He was the oldest Local preacher in the SowerbyBridge Circuit, having entered upon that honourable work in the year 1808. It was under the ministry of the late Rev. Cleland Kirkpatrick, when about seventeen years old, that he was brought to the knowledge of the truth. By reading and study he diligently sought to qualify himself for usefulness; nor did he labour in vain. When he was the leader of a class of forty members, many years ago, it was his rule to visit any who had been absent from class twice in succession. Nor was he satisfied till each obtained a clear sense of acceptance with God,

through our Lord Jesus Christ. Although sel dom able to preach during the last twelve years, he continued to evince the liveliest interest in the state of the work of God; and many loving messages did he send to his brethren, the Local preachers, at their quarterly gatherings. He assured the Superintendent of the Circuit, that no day had passed since his appointment in which he had not remembered him in prayer by name. Shortly before his departure, he said to a grandson and grand-daughter, who were waiting upon him, "I don't think I shall see the morning. I shall soon be at home.

'Ready for me the angels wait,

To triumph in my blest estate.""

While the latter gave him a few spoonsful of tea, he looked at her, and said, "They gave Him vinegar to drink!" "I am persuaded," he impressively added, "that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate me from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus my Lord!"

T. H.

October 16th.-At Willoughton, in the Gainsborough Circuit, Mr. John Post, aged fiftyseven years. For thirty-five years he was an earnest and devoted member of the WesleyanMethodist Society. Having, at the beginning of his career, counted the cost, and being upheld by the grace of Christ, he never swerved, but held fast his confidence to the end. His afflictions towards the close of life were very painful; but he bore them with lowly submission to the Divine will, and not a murmuring word escaped his lips. He was a man of prayer, and took a deep interest in every department of the work of God. His death was most peaceful and happy. S. T.

November 7th.-At Sunny-Bank, Shipley, Mary Jane, the beloved daughter of the Rev. John P. Lockwood. She was converted to God in early life, and the reality of that great change was abundantly manifested by her transparent simplicity and her high spiritual tone. Modest and retiring, she shunned publicity; but her efforts for the spiritual welfare of others were almost unceasing; and, as the result of the Divine blessing upon them, a rich harvest of spiritual good has been already reaped, in cases of sourd conversion. Possessing an amiable disposition, and a mind under the control of Christian principle, as well as refined by careful culture, she won the esteem of all with whom she was associated, and her memory is fragrant. Her removal was comparatively unexpected; but the river seemed to be crossed at its narrowest part. She was fully matured for " the inheritance of the saints in light;" and her death was in keeping with her life, serene and tranquil.

LONDON: PRINTED BY WILLIAM NICHOLS, 46, HOXTON SQUARE.

J. P. L.

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