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joy awakened by intelligence of any prosperity in Zion, the tearful gratitude for kindness shown, and the unmurmuring acknowledgment, "What my Father wills is best," these are reminiscences which will live many years. Throughout his affliction, the fear of death never disturbed him. At times he longed to live, "to do a little more good;" for he felt himself a very unprofitable servant. "But," he submissively added, "all the days of my appointed time will I wait, till my change come.' ." When the tabernacle, so much and so long shaken, was about to fall, the joy of his happiest days found utterance in triumph. When some portions of the Book he loved above all

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OCTOBER 6th, 1863.-At Bramham, in the Tadcaster Circuit, Mr. Thomas Moon, aged seventy-one. When about eighteen he was converted to God; the fruits of which were seen in immediate and continued efforts to bring others to Christ. As a class-leader, his instructions were highly valued, and greatly enhanced by his diligence in visiting the absent, especially the afflicted. ardent lover of children, he carefully watched over his own family, and manifested a Christian anxiety for the families of others, especially by his great diligence in assisting to establish a Sabbath-school in Bramham in 1835. As a Local preacher, he was conscientious in attending to his appointments, and earnest in endeavouring to win souls for his Master. During his last illness he was often severely tempted; but, by "looking unto Jesus," he overcame, and was kept in peace. On the last Sabbath of his life, with deep emotion, he repeated the lines,

"But, O, when that last conflict's o'er, And I am chain'd to earth no more, With what glad accents shall I rise To join the music of the skies!" Soon after, he said, "God will bring me through; I have nothing to do, but to 'rejoice evermore, pray without ceasing, and in everything give thanks.' T. S.

October 30th.-At Outhwaite, in the Penrith Circuit, in his twenty-third year, Mr. John Sanderson. He was converted in early youth, and gave evidence of true piety by a holy life. He was rendered a blessing to the Sabbath-school in his native village, and was active in various plans of benevolent enterprise. He died suddenly at Bowness, Windermere; but he was found ready, and experienced the support and consolations of religion. With faith unshaken, and hope unclouded, he passed to his heavenly home, peacefully trusting in the merits of Jesus alone. T. B.

November 10th.-At Saltfleet, in the Louth Circuit, Mrs. Hannah Phillipson, in her twenty-eighth year. During a revival

others were read to him, "Glory! glory!" fell from his lips, prompted by a full heart. The day before he quitted mortality for life, he exclaimed, “I can bear anything now. I am on the rock Christ is my

I am on the rock now. rock; He is my salvation." It was thus, after about thirty-five years of labour as a Local preacher, and nearly forty years of Christian experience, that this servant of God entered into rest, November 30th, 1862. Doubtless to him the Master says, "Well done, good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy Lord." GEORGE FOLLOWS.

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of religion in her native village, she obtained the pardoning mercy of God. Her Christian character was marked by generosity, evenness, and stability. During the painful affliction which terminated in death, she was very graciously sustained by her covenant-keeping Lord. Occasionally she was heard to say, very earnestly, "Lord, make me perfect.' "-"The precious blood." Thus, as full consciousness remained, her heart was going out toward God. An hour before her decease, she called for her mother, who repeated the lines,

"O what are all my sufferings here,
If, Lord, Thou count me meet
With that enraptured host to' appear,
And worship at Thy feet!"

When asked if she felt Jesus precious,
she at once replied, firmly, but feebly,
in the affirmative. After desiring her sorrow.
ing friends to pray on her behalf, she com-
mended her babe to their care, and peacefully
fell asleep in the faith and hope of the
Gospel.
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November 11th.-At Brownrigg, in the Penrith Circuit, in her forty-first year, Mrs. Elizabeth Muse. At seventeen she found peace through believing, being among the first-fruits of the Wesleyan ministry in Matterdale. She walked with God, and exhibited the Christian graces both in seasons of prosperity and in times of dif ficulty and bereavement. Her children were anxiously trained in the doctrine and discipline of the Lord. Her trust in the providential government of God was firm and unshaken. Her last affliction, though protracted, was borne with resignation and joyous hope. To the last moment she expressed an entire reliance on the mercy of God through a crucified Redeemer. T. B.

November 23d.-At Bramley, aged thirtyfive, Elizabeth, the beloved wife of Mr. W. H. Scott. She "feared the Lord from her youth," and about the age of fourteen experienced converting grace, and united herself to the church of God. A naturally

amiable disposition was disciplined and regulated by Divine grace; and, combined with a cheerful spirit, and unaffected humility and meekness, endeared her to many. The poor and destitute ever found in her a helper. While health permitted, her attendance on the means of grace was exemplary. "The heart of her husband did “safely trust in her," and her domestic virtues will be long and gratefully remembered. Her removal was comparatively sudden, but she was not unprepared for the great change. Among her last words were, "I am resting on my Saviour." J. P. L.

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November 30th.-At Padiham, in her seventy-fifth year, Elizabeth, the beloved wife of Mr. James Whitaker. She received a godly training, and was early the subject of deep convictions; but she for awhile resisted the Holy Spirit. Under the ministry of the late Rev. Lawrence Hargreave, (who was suddenly cut down by fever, at Padiham, in 1813,) she was powerfully affected; but such was her aversion from the pointed appeals of this man of God, both in the pulpit and at home, that, when he entered the door of her father's house, she would make her escape at the window, and hide herself in the garden till he was gone. 1829 the labours of the Rev. W. Illingworth were owned of God in the conversion of souls, among whom were Mrs. Whitaker, her sarviving husband, and others who rest in Jesus, while some "continue unto this day." The conviction wrought in our departed sister was strong, and her change decided at a lovefeast held in the old chapel, she was pleading with God for mercy; and as Mr. William Hopwood, then of Burnley, whispered words of encouragement into her ear, that precious promise was applied to her heart, "I will never leave thee; I will never forsake thee." Light broke in upon her mind; and, with all the ardour and joy of a new-born soul, she rose and besought her friends to unite with her in praising God. Affliction was her lot for several following years. A class-meeting bell in her own house was highly prized and duly improved. Her death, though sudden, was not unexpected. She had retired to rest without any presentiment of approaching dissolution. But, when she was apparently enjoying sweet repose, the Son of Man came, and she fell asleep in Jesus. J. B.

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December 2d. Of consumption, in the eighteenth year of her age, Edith H. Spink, ef Duggleby, in the Malton Circuit. Her affliction was protracted and painful, but she was enabled to trust in Christ, and found His grace sufficient. As her suffering and weakness increased, she became increasingly patient; and her end was peace. R. December 21st.-In the Manchester First Circuit, Mrs. Mary Cooke, in her fifty-third year. Born at Carlisle, she was "born again" at Manchester. "Added to the

church" in her youth, she walked humbly with God thirty-four years. Praying often with and always for her children, and alluring them by gentle words and circumspect behaviour, she joyed greatly that they were all made "wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus." Bewailing with no common grief the brutal murder of her saintly mother, when herself a young mother, and experiencing, in addition to manifold cares, uninterrupted bodily affliction during the last twelve years of her pilgrimage, -she "patiently endured." Shrinking often from death in prospect, she calmly defied "the last enemy" in actual conflict. Her last expression was, as if addressed to "ministering spirits,"- -"Crown Him! crown Him! crown Him!"

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December 29th.-At Bridport, Mr. John Hinde, in his seventy-eighth year. For the long space of fifty years he maintained an His unimpeachable Christian profession. disposition was retiring and affectionate; but his zeal for God induced him to accept the office of class-leader, which he sustained, notwithstanding much constitutional timidity, with great acceptance, until increasing infirmity compelled him to seek relief from its duties. When the present Bridport chapel was erected, he was enrolled among the number of its Trustees. He so lived before God and man, as to secure the esteem and confidence of all who knew him. The passive graces obtained a beautiful expression in his character. The services of the sanctuary were his delight. years he suffered greatly from the encroachments of disease; but his sufferings were borne with uncomplaining submission, and his mind was preserved in constant peace. On Sunday, December 27th, he twice attended public service, and returned home in the evening expressing his thankfulness for the ministrations of God's precious word. After a few minutes he was seized with

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January 3d, 1864.-At her residence, Hyde-terrace, Leeds, in the Oxford-Place Circuit, Miss Sarah Russell, aged sixty-nine. For many years she had enjoyed the salvation of Christ, and had sustained with fidelity and efficiency the office of a class-leader. Her piety was simple, deep, and unostentatious; and her love of the means of grace strong and unwavering. Her blameless deportment and habitual kindness secured the esteem of all who knew her; and the approach of the last enemy found her ready for the Saviour's call. She had anticipated with great interest the annual Covenant-service on the first Sabbath of the new year; but, on the morning of that day, she was unexpectedly summoned to the heavenly sanctuary, to be with Christ for ever, H. W. W.

January 6th. At Warwick, aged sixtysix, Emily, wife of the Rev. Thomas Collins. The strict training of her mother in regard to the Lord's day, though somewhat irksome in the buoyancy of youth, proved a life-long blessing. The ministry of the Rev. Gerard Noel was the means of alluring her to desire the salvation of the Gospel. She heard some pious Wesleyans in Cumberland, from whom she learned the views of their body; and when she saw the privilege of believers to enjoy the knowledge of adoption, by the witness of the Spirit, she rested not until she found that grace. The doctrine of entire sanctification, also, she embraced as scriptural; and in it she ever rejoiced. Her spirit was engaged in the work of the Lord at all times; but for some years bodily health and strength failed. She guided her house, and brought up her children, according to Bible teaching; and she had the joy to see them walking in the truth. The death of her elder daughter, (Mrs. Broadbent, Loughborough,) on the 2d July last, was a great trial to her. Since that time she more evidently walked in eternity. The last time she was at her class, she said, "I am told, and I feel, that I may go at any moment.' A few days before her death her husband asked if she had any message to the sick he was going to visit; "Tell them," she answered, "to come to Christ immediately -immediately." When the summons came, she departed to be with the Lord.

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January 6th.-At Penryn, aged eightytwo, Mrs. Mary Tregaskis, mother of the Rev. Benjamin Tregaskis. She feared the Lord from her youth, and at an early age became a member of the Methodist Society. It was her delight to attend the house of prayer; and, when increasing infirmities rendered her visits no longer possible, still, at home, "in age and feebleness extreme," she patiently waited for the coming of her Lord. Her last days were peaceful and bright; her testimony to the preciousness of Christ, and the efficacy of the atonement, was highly satisfactory; her joy was full; and as she spoke of the Redeemer's presence, of the security she felt in His arms of love, and of her Father's house, her countenance became radiant, and those who were present found the chamber where she lay "quite in the verge of heaven." In a good old age, her work being done, she fell asleep, and was taken home to God.

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January 18th.-At his residence, Caledonian-road, Leeds, in the Oxford-Place Circuit, Mr. George Reinhardt, aged fiftyeight. In early life he was led to Christ; and during nearly forty years he maintained an unbroken connexion with the Wesleyan Methodist Society. He adorned his Christian profession by a blameless deportment; and, while his cheerfulness and kindness endeared him to the circle in which he moved,

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his integrity and honourable bearing won the esteem of his fellow-townsmen generally. He was one of the original Trustees of the Oxford-Place chapel; and he stood in a similar relation to other chapels in the Circuit, readily taking upon himself any care or toil which such a position might involve. He was the leader of a large class; for many years he was the Circuit-Treasurer for the Foreign Missions; he filled, on different occasions, the offices of Society and Circuit steward; while to the last he continued to labour in the unpretending but important work of tract-distribution. was only on the 30th of December last that he retired from the Circuit-stewardship, receiving from a large Quarterly Meeting a most cordial acknowledgment of his valuable services. During the last few months, his health had begun to fail; but there was no apprehension that his earthly course was so near its close. When the probable issue of his disease was made known to him by his medical attendant, there was, at first, a conflict between the innate love of life with its varied activities, and the religious principles on which his character was based: but that conflict was soon over, and he was enabled to look forward to his departure with holy confidence and hope. He emphatically expressed his trust in the atonement of Jesus, the all-sufficiency of which opened itself fully to his mind; and, as his change drew near, he enjoyed the rich, deep peace of God. H. W. W.

January 21st.-At Tavistock, aged thirtynine, Elizabeth, the beloved wife of the Rev. William Parsonson. She was "transformed by the renewing of her mind," when about twenty; and from that time, to the period of her death, she "walked with God." Her end was somewhat sudden; but she frequently gave utterance to a full confidence and hope in Christ, and died, as she had lived, "clinging to the cross." To her family the loss is great indeed; while the poor have cause to mourn for a pattern and a helper, and we all feel that we are bereft of a sister and a friend. And yet Mrs. Parsonson is not wholly lost to us: she lives and acts among us still. Nor shall we soon forget the simple piety, unaffected manners, genial disposition, and generous heart, by which she, "being dead, yet speaketh." F. F.

February 12th.-At his house in Miltonstreet, the Rev. Philip Hardcastle, of the Seventh London Circuit, in the thirtyfourth year of his ministry. For several weeks his health had been in a declining state, but hopes were entertained of his recovery till within a short time of his death. He was an ingenious, interesting, and instructive preacher; and his unexpected removal is deeply lamented by the congregations to whom he was accustomed to minister the word of life. T. J.

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