II. In Ireland, five have died, viz.,1. JAMES CARTER. He was a native of Tentore, in Queen's County. Having experienced "the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Ghost,' he was at an early age called into the Christian ministry. He commenced his itinerancy in 1797, and continued therein, with untiring zeal, general acceptance, and extensive usefulness, until the year 1837; when, from indisposition, he was compelled to desist for a season from his public labours, until the partial restoration of his health enabled him once more to resume his beloved employment. He again retired, in 1841, in consequence of the effects of an accident; but although unable to pursue his former toil, his heart was engaged as deeply as ever in the work of the Lord, and, with a zeal and fidelity which edified and delighted all with whom he had intercourse, he ceased not to shine "as a true witness for his Lord." He was remarkable for a meek and gentle spirit, warm Christian affection, and great fidelity. He lived in the confidence and love of his brethren in the ministry, and in the cordial esteem of all who knew him. As might have been expected, a life thus holy and useful was crowned with a peaceful and triumphant end. He died on the 31st of July, 1844, in the sixtysixth year of his age, and the fortyseventh of his ministry. 2. DANIEL PEDLOW; at PassageWest, in the Cork Circuit, in the seventy-fourth year of his age, and the fiftieth of his ministry. At the age of thirteen he was awakened to a sense of his sin and danger under a sermon preached by the late Rev. John Miller, and soon became the subject of regenerating grace. He was called to the ministry in 1794, and laboured with diligence and acceptability until 1825; when he was compelled, by declining health, to become a Supernumerary. He did not, however, cease to employ his remaining strength for the glory of his divine Master; but continued, until his last illness, to preach occasionally, and so to fulfil the duties of a Pastor as to obtain the respect and affection of the people amongst whom he resided. Kind and gentle in his manner, conciliating and sympathizing in his disposition, he was enabled, by an humble and consistent life, to evince the genuineness of the religion which he experienced and taught. During a painful and protracted illness, his patience and tranquillity of mind were remarkable. He often said, "All is well." "I am in the hands of my heavenly Father. I have served a good Master." As his end drew near, his consolation increased; and, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, he died in the hope of a glorious immortality, on the 9th of November, 1844. 3. JAMES BELL; who was born in the north of Ireland, in 1759. For more than twenty years of his early life he remained a stranger to the power of experimental religion; but, by attending the ministry of the Wesleyan Methodists, he was convinced of his spiritual need; and, through the exercise of faith in the atonement, he obtained the forgiveness of sins, and was enabled to "rejoice in hope of the glory of God." He soon began to call sinners to repentance; and having fruit of his labours, and believing himself to be "moved by the Holy Ghost," he offered himself for the full work of the ministry, was accepted by the Conference, and in the year 1790 was appointed to a Circuit. He laboured with great fidelity for thirtyseven years, chiefly as a Missionary; proclaiming, in the English and Irish languages, in the fairs and markets, while exposed to great danger from the violence of wicked men, the glad tidings of salvation. When no longer able to fulfil the regular work of a Wesleyan Minister, he retired to Dublin, and employed his time in preaching, meeting classes, and visiting the sick, particularly the poor. He was a humble, devoted, and happy Christian; an affectionate and faithful Pastor, and a useful Preacher his sermons were distinguished by great scriptural simplicity, his only object being the salvation of those who heard him. He did not labour in vain. God gave him seals to his ministry, who will be his crown of rejoicing in the presence of the Lord Jesus. Such was the prostration of his strength for the last two years of his life, that he was unable to attend public worship; nevertheless, he continued to rise early, and to spend several hours daily in reading and prayer. His communion with God was uninterrupted, and his confidence in him unshaken. In extreme weakness, he fell asleep in Jesus, December 8th, 1844, aged eighty-five years. 4. JAMES M'KEE; a native of Castleblaney, in the county Monaghan. In the seventeenth year of his age he was deeply convinced of his fallen state; and having sought with earnestness, he found redemption in the blood of Christ, even the forgiveness of sins. He soon began to invite others to the enjoyment of the mercy which he had himself obtained, and, being found faithful, was after some time regularly called into the work of the ministry. His labours in the Circuits to which he was appointed were favoured with the divine blessing in the conversion of souls; and the genuine piety, good sense, and inflexible integrity which marked his character, together with his fervent zeal, his ardent thirst for useful knowledge, and his mental improvement, encouraged the hope that he would occupy a place of considerable usefulness among his brethren; but in the mysterious providence of God he has been removed to a higher sphere. He died in the full assurance of hope, on Sunday, May 11th, 1845, in the twentyeighth year of his age, and the sixth of his ministry. he was affectionate and kind. His powers of conversation were great, and those who were favoured with his friendship were instructed by his remarks and advice. For more than two years previous to his death, his vigorous mind yielded to the pressure of disease; but though reduced to a state of great debility, he nevertheless, in his brighter moments, declared his unshaken confidence in God. He fell asleep in Jesus, June 6th, 1845, aged seventy-five years. III. In our Foreign Missions, five have died, viz.,— 1. TIMOTHY T. GREAVES; who possessed deep piety, and evinced an ardent zeal for the glory of his divine Lord and Master. His preaching was plain and useful. He died in peace, at the Gold-Coast, Western Africa, July 14th, 1844, in the first year of his probation. His 2. RICHARD DAVIES; who was brought to a knowledge and enjoyment of God at a very early age. His experience was clear and scriptural, his talents respectable, and his ministrations crowned with the divine blessing. He was appointed to Jamaica in 1838. untiring efforts in the Redeemer's cause secured him the respect and affection of the people in every Circuit in which he laboured. He died at Morant-Bay, in the thirty-second year of his age, November 1st, 1844, rejoicing in the God of his salvation. His memory will long be cherished by his fellow-helpers to the truth. 5. MATTHEW TOBIAS; who was born in Charlemont, county of Armagh, in the year 1770. He was awakened to a sense of his danger as a sinner in his twelfth year, and sought salvation with earnestness, until he was enabled to rest his soul on the blood of atonement, and to find peace with God. From this time he walked in the ways of righteousness, and gave such proofs of piety, talent, and usefulness, that on the recommendation of the venerable John Crook to the Conference, he was called into the ministry, and appointed to the Downpatrick Circuit in 1791. From that period he laboured with fidelity and success, filling the highest offices, and occupying the most important stations, in the Irish Connexion, for the long period of fortytwo years. When his health failed, and he was compelled to become a Supernumerary, he resided in Belfast, where he continued to preach occasionally. He was a man of strong understanding, clear apprehension, and retentive memory; his knowledge of our doctrines and discipline was accurate and comprehensive, and his attachment to Methodism decided. By extensive reading his mind was well stored with useful knowledge; as a Preacher he was clear, evangelical, and instructive; in the pulpit he appeared to feel that he had God's message to deliver to perishing sinners, and that his one business was to save souls. He was an able Minister of the New Testament, rightly dividing the word of truth; and the Head of the church gave him numerous seals to his ministry. In the administration of discipline, and in opposing what he considered to be error, his manner was sometimes severe, and his language strong; but in intercourse with his colleagues, and amongst his friends, ing even 3. FRANCIS TAYLOR. Having spent three years in Scotland as a probationer for our ministry, he was appointed, in the year 1840, to the Bechuana Mission, in Southern Africa. He there commenced his career with zeal and diligence, and gave promise of much usefulness; but his labours were brought to an early termination. died of a pulmonary complaint on the 17th of November, 1844. During the whole of his affliction, he manifested, in a high degree, the spirit of Christian fortitude, and was graciously supported by a sense of the divine presence and favour. He 4. GEORGE HOLE; who was one of the first students admitted into the Theological Institution at Hoxton. His conduct during his residence there, was circumspect and exemplary. He pursued his Christian course with uniform consistency, and applied himself to his studies with commendable diligence. His progress was encouragthen he gave good pro : mise of becoming a faithful and useful Minister of our Lord Jesus Christ. That promise was fulfilled to a gratifying degree, during the subsequent years of his Missionary life in North Ceylon. From that important sphere of labour, which he occupied for six years, he was removed by death, after a short illness. He expired somewhat suddenly, on his way to Colombo, to which place he was proceeding by sea for the benefit of his health. But from the testimony of several Christian friends, we have reason to believe that his end was peace. died February 27th, 1845. He 5. JOHN RAINE; a native of Yorkshire. After a life which evinced the reality of his faith, trusting in the atonement and infinite merits of his Saviour, he died in great peace, at the MissionHouse, Melbourne, Eastern Canada, in the forty-first year of his age, and the eleventh of his ministry. He was remarkably diligent in the improvement of his mind, and made great progress in the attainment of theological knowledge. He united with a modest and unassuming deportment more than ordinary fervour of spirit in the discharge of his pas toral duties. He was an ardent lover of Wesleyan Methodism, a faithful colleague, and a holy and useful Minister of the Gospel. RECENT DEATHS. MARCH 16th, 1845.-At Loughborough, Benjamin Jarrat, aged twenty-four. He was converted to God four years and a half ago, and laboured subsequently as a Local Preacher with acceptance. He suffered much from bodily indisposition during his Christian course, and bore his affliction with patience, and his mind was kept in peace. On one occasion he felt keenly when he saw that he must leave his widowed mother: his affectionate solicitude for her welfare was worthy of imitation, and he sorrowed greatly that he could soothe and assist her no more. Grace quickly triumphed, and he died happy in the Lord. S. F. April 3d.-At Longholme, near Rawtenstall, aged twenty-three, Alice, daughter of Edmund and Sarah Barnes. Favoured with religious instruction in early life, its influence on her mind was very happy. In September, 1841, the word came with power to her heart, and from that time she sought the Lord most earnestly, till, in a few weeks, she found peace with God, while her sister and some other friends were uniting with her in prayer. Her subsequent experience was uniform, and her life consistent with her profession. She had a sacred regard for the ordinances of God's house, and was deeply impressed with the Christian duty of supporting the church of Christ according to her ability. During her affliction, being fully convinced that God thus visits his children in wisdom and mercy, she afforded a clear example of intelligent resignation and unvarying patience. She died in the full triumph of faith and hope. W. I. April 11th.-At Yarmouth, Norfolk, Mr. William Thorndick; who had been upwards of fiftyfour years a member of the Methodist society, and for part of that time a Class-Leader and Society-Steward. He was a man of true piety, and uniform integrity. In the situation he held (in the Excise) for the greater portion of his life, he was much respected for uprightness of character: he was an ornament to the religion he professed, and recommended the Gospel more by his actions than by words. For the last four years he was called to sustain much infirmity and affliction; but, from first to last, he was preserved in a remarkably tranquil state of mind: he was kept in perfect peace, and died in full assurance of being "for ever with the Lord." W. J. S. April 23d.-At St. Just, Mr. James Chenhalls, aged twenty-four. About fifteen months ago a glorious revival of religion took place in this Circuit, when many were brought to the knowledge of the truth. Among them were Mr. Chenhalls and his two brothers. His conviction for sin was deep, and his conversion to God sound: during his Christian progress he was frequently assailed by temptation and unbelief; but, by steadily adhering to Christ crucified, he was enabled to hold fast his confidence. Though his death was unlooked for, and his affliction severe, yet he was enabled to triumph in the God of his salvation. When apprized of his danger, he said, "I have been examining myself, and find I am on the Rock." A short time before his death, in great ecstasy he exclaimed, "What is a kingdom to this!" and then, in the prospect of heaven, he said, "Things are brightening." In this happy frame of mind he passed through death triumphant home. S. T. June 6th.-At Selby, aged nineteen, of consumption, David, youngest son of Mr. R. Foster. He had been a pious, steady member of the Methodist society for ten years. His conduct was distinguished by a seriousness, caution, and modest firmness not often found in one so young. He was one of a family of ten children, all of them, together with the parents, belonging to the Wesleyan branch of Christ's church. His death was sudden at the last, though by grace he had been prepared for the event, whenever it should occur. After taking tea with the family, while sitting in his chair, he reclined backward, and slept in Jesus. T. A. June 7th.-At Sea- View, in the Isle of Wight, aged seventy-eight, Mr. J. Matthews. He left home in his usual health, but was anxious for some one to accompany him; and shortly after, while attempting to remove a bathing-machine, he suddenly fell down and expired. His early life was moral; but, in the year 1810, under the Wesleyan ministry, he became enlightened, and found redemption in the blood of Christ, of which his subsequent life bore ample testimony. He greatly rejoiced to see a permanent provision for the preaching of the truth in the erection of a small chapel; and the writer will not soon forget the manner in which he laid the foundation-stone of a more commodious one, which he was not permitted to see opened. He was greatly beloved as a Class-Leader, of which his members are giving evidence in erecting a stone to his memory. "How many fall as sudden, not as safe!" S. L., 1st. June 10th.-At Cross-Flatts, Bingley, Mrs. Susanna Milner. Many years ago she was deprived of her husband, who, returning from his work one snowy evening, missed his way, and fell into a coal-pit. She was left with six young children; and, in consequence, though careful and industrious, she was many years in very straitened circumstances. After having passed through various trying scenes, she at length found repose in God, and for forty years adorned her profession as a member of the Wesleyan society. For a long time, a class-meeting was held in her house; and when, on account of her illness, it was proposed to remove it elsewhere, she replied, "No, never! it will do me good." She died in great peace. W. L. June 12th.-At Tansley, in the Cromford Circuit, Mr. Thomas Crossley, aged sixty-eight. He had been a member of the Wesleyan society from his twentieth year; and for a long period had sustained the office of Class-Leader. He was a great friend to the cause of God, and bore ample testimony to the power of divine grace. Three weeks before his decease, he had a most cheering manifestation of the divine goodness; and with Christian hope exclaimed in some of his last moments, "There all the ship's company meet," and expressed a cheering confidence that he should be one of that happy number. R. H. June 13th.-At Selby, aged sixty-four, Mary, the beloved wife of Mr. A. Ellis; having been a member of the Wesleyan society about thirty years. She was of a retiring disposition, diligently attentive to the duties of domestic life. For a long time she was called to pass through severe personal affliction; but she was enabled to endure patiently, reposing in the will of her heavenly Father. She disclaimed all merit of her own, and only gloried in the cross of Christ; and with a humble, but sure, confidence in the mercy of God, she committed her departing spirit to Him who had redeemed her, and died in great peace. T. A. July 10th-At Axbridge, in the Banwell Circuit, Miss Thirza Lowle, of consumption, aged thirty-one, with a bright and cheering prospect of eternal glory, the result of lively faith in Christ. T. D. July 13th.-At No. 15, King-Street, Cheapside, in the First London Circuit, Harriot Maria, eldest daughter of the late Rev. Charles Atmore, Wesleyan Minister, aged forty-eight. In early life she experienced the regenerating grace of Almighty God, and was enabled, during the whole period of her earthly pilgrimage, to hold fast her integrity, and rejoice in Christ Jesus. When her health permitted, she assiduously and with great activity engaged in those enterprises for doing good which the Wesleyan society presented, until, through illness and change of situation, she was compelled to relinquish them. In assisting to discharge the various duties of the family, she was exemplary; and as the companion and friend of her parents in their declining years, and the counsellor and guide of the more juvenile branches of the family, she was invaluable. Her constitution was delicate; but inheriting from her revered father a natural buoyancy and flow of spirit, she was enabled to overcome the effects of various attacks of illness to which she had been subject. Her sufferings during her last affliction were extremely severe; but "in patience" she "possessed her soul." After the cessation of an agonizing paroxysm, she would often, when in a state of great physical exhaustion, exclaim, "Well, another conflict is past! But I have not one pain too many!" On being reminded that she was approaching those realms of bliss, where she would not only see her heavenly, but also her earthly, father, she exclaimed, with as much emotion as her debilitated and emaciated frame would allow, " Yes: no child ever loved a parent more fondly than I my dear father; but now he seems to be almost lost and forgotten! It is my Saviour, my precious Jesus: he is all, and in all!" In this tranquil and heavenly state of mind she continued until nature was completely exhausted; and then whispering, in accents almost inarticulate, Glory, glory! Victory, victory!" her redeemed and emancipated spirit fled. J. S. S. 66 VOL. I.-FOURTH SERIES. 3 s SABBATH MORNING. 'Tis sweet to feel that, with the blest, In commune with the sinner's Friend. Love's deep and reverential joy; Still mine, while restless years depart, With all they fashion and destroy. O fields and streams, so calmly fair; Ye winds, that fill with hymns the air; COMFORT.* SPEAK low to me, my Saviour, low and sweet, I LOVE THE MAN.* I LOVE the man who calmly rests Securely makes his own; I love the man who freely gives As Heaven has blest his store; C. E. J. I love the man who shuns to do Who ne'er will give a needless pain I love the man whose only boast His honour has a blight; * From an American Paper. |