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of them, he spake as one who was willing to have imparted to them not the gospel of God only, but also his own soul, because they were dear unto him; exhorting and charging every one, as a father doth his children. And it has been observed, that though neither these exercises, nor his ordinary labours, were attended with all the good effects which his soul so ardently desired, yet they appeared to be remarkably blessed to many young people, who, when they came forward in a way of public profession, dated their first serious impressions from these occasions.

When the size of the town is considered, containing not more than 3242* inhabitants, in which was a large Independent congregation, with a minister who is most deservedly popular, a congregation of Methodists, and, of late years, evangelical preaching in the church; I cannot consider it as an evidence of any defect in Mr. Fuller's preaching, that his stated hearers did not exceed a thousand; and this though many came from adjacent villages.

In the exercise of church-discipline he was remarkably faithful, and yet tender; and though of a very decisive character, after having freely stated his own sentiments, he was always ready to listen to those of others; and even

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Monthly Magazine, Jan. 1, 1816. p. 498.

to yield up his own private judgment, in cases where he did not conceive the cause of righteousness and the honour of religion would be affected.

In his adminstration of the ordinances of baptism and of the Lord's supper, he was remarkably solemn and tender, especially at the admission of members.

The last time he administered the Lord's supper, March 22, it will not soon be forgotten with what solemnity he spoke. Though his words were few, he being very ill, many of his friends were much affected, foreboding it would be the last time he would appear among them on such an occasion, as indeed it proved. He seemed swallowed up in the thoughts of a crucified, risen, and exalted Redeemer; repeating those lines with peculiar emphasis,

'Jesus is gone above the skies, &c.'

He never seemed to be so much in his ele ment, as when dwelling on the doctrine of the atonement. Like the Apostle Paul, he was determined to know nothing but Christ and him crucified. This doctrine rejoiced his own soul, and this be used to exhibit to others as of the greatest importance; comprising all the salvation of a needy sinner, and all the desire of a new-born soul,

Justly and highly as his people prized his ministry, they showed their love to Christ in parting with him so frequently for the good of others, especially of the heathen afar off; while the same motive alone induced him so often to leave his beloved family and friends, whose welfare he so tenderly regarded, and in whose society he was always happy.

Had Mr. Fuller's life been protracted to ever so great a length, he could never have put in execution all the plans he would have laid for attaining his ultimate end; since as fast as some of his labours had been accomplished, his active mind would have been devising fresh measures for advancing the divine glory, and extending the kingdom of Christ. As it was, he certainly did more for God than most good men could have effected in a life longer by twenty years. And while others admired his zeal and activity, he kept a constant watch over his own heart, and was perpetually applying to himself the Divine interrogation-Did ye do it unto me? None who knew him could doubt the singleness and purity of his intention; but with him it was a very small thing to be judged of man's judgment, he well knew he that judgeth is the Lord. Though conscious of integrity, (of which I never saw stronger evidence in any man of my acquaintance,) yet conscious also to himself of unnumbered defects, he cast himself

into the arms of the omnipotent Saviour, and died, as he had long lived-Looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.

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Thus may also live and die, O God my Saviour! Amen!

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J. G. Fuller, Printer, Kettering.

little more than just mention, that the last sad tribute of respect was yesterday evening paid to the remains of the great and good Mr. Fuller. The crowd which attended was immense. All the ministers in the town were invited, both Churchmen and Dissenters-Mr. Toller, Mr. Hogg, Mr. Bugg; with Mr. Brown and Mr. Towers, the Methodist preachers. No formal invitation was sent to any minister in the country, it being difficult to know where to draw the line but numbers were attracted to the spot, by motives of respect and affection. Mr. Grimshaw, a clergyman of the Establishment, came on purpose from Bedford. Mr. Hinton of Oxford, and many others, with whom I was not acquainted, were there. I went to the meeting through Mr. Fuller's house, the doors not being open quite so soon, at three o'clock in the afternoon. About a quarter of an hour afterwards, the crowds assembled at the doors were admitted: the rush of people was astonishing, but no one that I have heard of received any injury. It was supposed there might be 2,000 persous. The galleries were propped in several places, to prevent any accident; and I am happy to say there was not the slightest alarm. A quarter before five the funeral procession entered, The coffin was placed in the table-pew, the mourners in the seats on the right hand of the pulpit. Mr. J. H. first gave out a hymn. Mr. Toller then engaged

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