Phimey, her deep and mature piety so impressed the mind of a valued minister of Newport, in that state, as to induce him to collect and communicate, after her death, the following particulars:-The death of this estimable lady deserves something more than a passing obituary notice; for the excellence of her character was as surpassing as the events of her course were extraordinary. In the relations of life she endeared herself to all who had any connexion or acquaintance with her, by her warm-hearted benevolence, her buoyant vivacity of temper, and her untiring devotedness to their gratification and improvement. To know her was to love her. But it was in her Christian character and relations that her virtues were most conspicuous. She was one of those rare and favoured children of God, whose first love seems never to grow cool, and whose lamp of grace seems always trimmed and burning. This was the case under circumstances apparently the most unfavourable to a living and growing piety. For forty long years she was deprived of all Protestant communion with the church, having never heard a sermon, or sat down at the Lord's table; surrounded by worldly seductions, discouraged by the low and unworthy standard of Christian character around her, and exposed to the critical observation of the devotees of the world, and the disciples of infidelity, she, by God's rich grace, preserved her integrity. The language applied to the Israelites in the wilderness might be figuratively adapted to her sojourn in that land of moral darkness,-" Her raiment waxed not old, neither did her foot swell these forty years." After a residence of so many years under these trying circumstances, she performed the visit above referred to, and spent a few happy weeks in communion with her Christian friends in Zion's church. She then manifested all the ardour of her first love, and while she richly enjoyed that transient spiritual repast, and found her own strength renewed, as the eagle's, to run the remainder of her course, she left a legacy of inestimable value-the example of the true spirit of purity breathing vitality and beauty into all the virtues of relative life. A pious niece, who had never seen her till this visit, writes-" She is a pattern of Christian cheerfulness, goodness, meekness, patience, and an example of the truth of that promise, 'I will never leave thee nor forsake thee.'"' She died, as she had lived, with a hope full of immortality, and expressing perfect acquiescence in the will of God. Well may her former friends in the revival at Farnham, as well as her surviving sister, to whom the young Christian whom we have already quoted addressed the following words, be stimulated and strengthened thereby. "The tie between you is not broken by death. While she remained on earth, you were separated by the wide ocean; now there is only the little river of Jordan between you, and the same kind Saviour waiting by its side, with his rod and his staff, to comfort, and his precious promises to sustain you. She has exchanged that fair island which she loved, because her duty lay there, for the land of pure delight,' 'Where her best friends and kindred dwell, Where God her Saviour reigns.'" DYING HOURS; Or, a brief Sketch of the Life and Death of Mr. Mr. Anthony Aviolet was born in London, February 18th, 1770. In early life he was privileged to attend the ministry of the late Rev. Messrs. Romaine, Newton, Peckwell, Rowland Hill, Glasscott, Jones of Llangan, and Charles of Bala. He had been under convictions of sin from ten years of age; and the ministry of those servants of Christ was the means of leading him into clear and settled views of the truth as it is in Jesus. When sixteen years of age, having first given himself to the Lord, he entered into church fellowship at Spa Fields chapel, then under the pastoral care of the late Rev. Mr. Wills. About this time he began to attend Mr. Wilkinson's Sunday lecture, and some time after, the Tuesday morning one, from which he was seldom absent, for thirty years. In 1791, when the Countess of Huntingdon was buried, he had the melancholy satisfaction of wearing his first suit of mourning, to attend her ladyship's funeral. In January, 1793, he was married, by Mr. Romaine, at Blackfriars, to Susanna Goldsmith, sister of the late Rev. Edward Goldsmith, by whom he had seven children. One died in infancy, and another at eighteen years of age, who gave pleasing evidence of a saving conversion to God. She departed this life in the faith and hope of the gospel, May 19th, 1823. In March, 1793, Mr. A. was chosen clerk of Spa Fields chapel, and his persevering zeal and activity, and love to the Lord's service there, for nearly half a century, are well known. According to the amount of his ability, he cheerfully contributed to the various societies connected with that sanctuary. He never forgot the cause of Christ at the mercy seat. His attachment to the collection of hymns selected by the Countess was very strong, and it was observed, by the Rev. John Owen, who kindly acceded to the wishes of the family, in preaching his funeral discourse, that he never was at a loss for a suitable hymn at the close of the sermon; and it was very pleasing that, throughout his severe illness, which commenced early in the year, and was attended with severe pain nearly the whole time, that, in conjunction with Scripture promises, the hymns afforded him suitable language in which to express the various states of his religious experience. He was eminently a man of peace and of prayer. His walk was steady and uniform. The last time he was in the Lord's house was on Tuesday evening, January the 10th. After the address, he gave out page 272, verse 5: "By faith I see the land, The haven of endless rest, O may I reach the heav'nly shore, Where winds and seas distress no more." It was little imagined by him or his family that his work was done, as it proved to be. He had been seized with spasms, and with difficulty was led home,-never more to enter that place so dear to his heart. During his illness he often expressed a strong desire to enter the sanctuary once more; for there he had frequently experienced times of refreshing from the presence of the Lord. When in great pain he frequently said, with tears, "Oh would the Lord appear, My malady to heal, He knows how long I've languish'd here. But I feel that what he does is best." His mind, for a season, was permitted to be harassed by temptation, during which period he enjoyed no bright manifestations of the Divine presence; yet, even then, he would say, "I do not doubt the Lord's goodness to my soul, and I have hope in him; but not that joy which some Christians feel." At times he would say, "If my Lord his love reveal, No other bliss I want, Till comforted by thee." In May, it appeared to his family that nature was fast sinking, though he himself did not apprehend that his tabernacle was so soon to be dissolved. He often said, "I am a poor sinner, trusting alone in Christ for salvation." To one of his children he said, "Value the public ordinances, for you know not how soon you may be deprived of them. I have no ecstacies, but I have firm reliance; follow me, as I have endeavoured to follow Christ." July the 7th, he felt much at not being able to attend the jubilee of Cheshunt College. He had attended at the opening of the institution, and had only been absent once during fifty years. On the evening of the anniversary he was seized with palsy, which affected his speech, and caused great difficulty in taking nourishment, and also with violent pain and inflammation in one of his eyes. He now began to think that the time of his departure was at hand; his strength rapidly failed; and on Saturday morning, the 28th of August, in endeavouring to raise himself on his elbow, he broke his collar-bone. He was now compelled to keep his bed, and his sufferings were increased by the great heat of the weather. Having a great dislike to strangers about his person, the attentions of Mrs. Aviolet, to whom he had been united for three years, with his only daughter, were of a very trying nature, and for which he frequently expressed his deep gratitude. May they find the promise of God to be the "Husband of the widow, and the Father of the fatherless," verified in their experience! On one occasion he observed, "This bed will prove my tomb; but why should I look at the dark side? I have better prospects. I have often known the Lord to put his children to bed in the dark; but at even-tide I trust it will be light.' To one of his sons he said, "Tis a mercy to know I am in the Lord's hands; if we never meet again, may we meet in heaven." A few days after he said, "None but the good Samaritan can heal me;" and when offered some refreshment, he observed, emphatically, "I take this in remembrance that Christ died for me." August the 22nd, he exclaimed, “All is well;" and on the following day sung, as loud as his poor palsied tongue could, ، Glory to God on high, Let heav'n and earth reply, August the 31st, it being observed, how fine a morning it was, he replied, "Ah, it will soon be a fine morning with me." Whenever he alluded to his departure, it was in the following words: "I am going home." On Lord's-day morning, the 4th of September, he said early in the morning to Mrs. A., "Don't be alarmed; but my Lord has given me a fresh intimation he is about to take me home;" alluding to the rattling on his chest, and said, "Perhaps it will be my coronation-day: my Lord knows I would be in his courts to-day, if able, and sing as loud as any, 'Crown him Lord of all.'"' He had been asked before if he recollected what day it was? he said, "Let my right hand forget her cunning, if I forget this day." It was evident to all, that the last enemy had begun his work, but he continued perfectly sensible all the evening, and was constantly repeating scriptures and hymns, at times very distinctly, at others, so indistinctly, that only a word was caught here and there. At six o'clock, one observed, "The Lord is good." He replied, emphatically, "He is." "The Lord will support;" his answer was, "He does." At ten o'clock, being asked if one of his sons should pray?" he said, "Yes;" and during the exercise, he frequently responded, "Amen!" especially when thanks were presented, that God had caused light at even-tide. He said once, "Dying is hard work." It had been hoped, as his illness had been so long, and nature appeared so entirely exhausted, that he would not have suffered so much; but he had a most severe struggle, though it was evident that the presence of his Saviour carried him above his bodily pains. Once, in a paroxysm of pain, he exclaimed aloud, in a kind of rapture, "There! there! there! Hark! my Jesus my Jesus! my heavenly Father! hallelujah!" The last words distinctly uttered by him were, "My Father!" A short time before his decease the struggle subsided, and he silently breathed his last, at twenty minutes past three o'clock, A.M., and doubtless commenced a morning with. out clouds. He was interred the following Saturday, at St. James's, Clerkenwell. The event was improved at Spa-fields chapel, on the Sabbath evening, from Proverbs xiv. "The righteous hath hope in his death." The Trustees, from respect for his long services, had the pulpit and desk hung in black. His age was seventy-two. REV. JOHN OWEN, Minister of Maenclochog and Bethesda, in the county of Pembroke, died Dec. 22nd, 1842, in his 40th year. Mr. Owen was highly respected by the churches and the inhabitants of the neighbourhood in which he laboured. It is supposed that three thousand people followed his mortal remains to the grave, who all appeared deeply to lament his departure. His body was interred in the burying-ground adjoining the Independent chapel, Newport, Pembrokeshire; and the Rev. H. Davis, Narbuth, and the Rev. D. Davis, Cardigan, improved his death (in English and Welsh) on the occasion. SAMUEL SPALDING, ESQ., M.A. On the 14th of January last, at Cape Town, Mr. Samuel Spalding, M.A., of a decline. The health of this amiable and pious gentleman having been for some time in a de clining state, he was induced, in September last, to undertake a voyage to the Cape, in hope of its restoration. He suffered much during the passage; and, on his arrival at Cape Town, was in a state of extreme debility. Fully conscious that his end was approaching, he used to speak of death with calmness, and without apprehension. He was visited frequently by the Rev. Dr. Philip and the Rev. Edward Williams, missionaries at the Cape, who expressed their conviction of his being well prepared for "the inheritance of the saints in light." From these excellent gentlemen both he and his lady received every mark of Christian esteem and affection. Mr. S. continued to rise early, and to go a ride, until the day of his death. At two o'clock on the 14th of January, he was seized with an attack of spasms: his medical attendant was sent for, who saw that there was no prospect of his recovery. He therefore asked if he had any worldly affairs to arrange. To this Mr. S. calmly replied, "Nothing, except to sign some bills, that Mrs. S. may have money to return home." Having done this, he requested Mr. Williams to pray with him, that he might be supported. Mr. W. having done this, asked him if he felt any dread at the approach of death. He replied, "No; I rest upon the Rock of Ages; this has supported me-it does support me and it will support me." On being asked whether there was any passage of Scripture which afforded him peculiar consolation, he replied, "Christ is able to save to the uttermost;' I can lay hold of that." Mrs. S. having left the room for a short time, he expressed his anxiety at her being left alone in a foreign land. Mr. Williams reminded him that we should commit our widows and fatherless children to God, who had promised to take care of them. He kindly added, "Mrs. S. can remain with us so long as she is in the colony; and as he and Mrs. W. were going to return to England in a few weeks, they should feel great pleasure in taking her under their protection." Mr. S. squeezed his hand, thanked him, and added, "I am satisfied with that." Mr. S. then requested his wife to give a further donation to the Missionary Society. He expressed his satisfaction that he had been permitted to finish a work on Christian Morals, which, in due time, will be submitted to the public. And having said, "I am glad I am going; it is all right," he fell asleep. A few days after, he was buried at Cape Town. The Rev. Dr. Philip spoke at the grave, and the Rev. E. Williams offered the prayer. Home Chronicle. NOTICE TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE MAGAZINE. The annual meeting of the Trustees of the Evangelical Magazine will be held on Tuesday, 16th May, at Baker's Coffee House, Change Alley, Cornhill, at one o'clock precisely, when the attendance of Trustees residing in the country is requested. NEW BILL FOR EDUCATION. Since the publication of our March number, an ill-omened bill has been introduced into Parliament, for the better instruction of factory children, the principles of which it is intended hereafter to apply to a general system of national education. To us it would have been matter of sincere delight to have been able to commend a bill introduced for such an object. But having examined its provisions, we cannot conscientiously give it our sanction. We have many grave reasons for withholding our approval of the bill. To those who think that Dissenters can be treated as a nonentity, in any bill for national education, the measure now before Parliament must be to their heart's content. The very liberality of the bill carries with it an insult to Dissenters. They may procure an exemption, by formal application, for their children, from learning the Church Catechism; but as the children are altogether under clerical government, and not a particle of dissenting influence is wrought into the system, what security can Dissenters have, that their children may not be taught something quite as hostile to their avowed principles as the Church Catechism? And how, under such an exclusive system, will Dissenters and their children, who claim to be exempted from Church of England education, be contemned and persecuted! Did the bill profess to be, what it really is, a bill for the establishment of Church of England schools, at the public expense, without any coercive bearing on existing voluntary institutions for the instruction of the people, we should be less concerned for its fate. But when we look at the formidable powers of the bill, and remember that parents who now send their children to British Schools, and to Sunday-schools, will be liable to fine, if they do not transfer them to the new Government schools, we are alarmed, beyond expression, at the results which may follow. A more tyrannical measure was never proposed to Parliament in the worst periods of our national history. To dignify the system which this bill is in tended to establish by the term national, is an absolute abuse of language. There is nothing national in the affair, but the new church tax, which is to be levied upon the same principle as the poor's rate. This will be found to be national, without any reasonable control over it, as in the case of the church rate. But will Independents, Wesleyans, Baptists, Presbyterians, and Friends, stand by unconcerned at such a moment, when it is gravely purposed, in high places, to empty our British and Sunday-schools, for the very problematical benefit of a plan of education altogether in the hands of the clergy of the Church of England? We are sure they will not. If the framers of this plan have good intentions, let them show it, by purging the bill of its present hideous provisions. In the manufacturing districts they will find Dissenters occupying a respectable position in society, possessing large property, doing much for the education of the people. Let them not, then, give the entire go-by to them, in a measure for the proposed education of factory children. If the thing is to be national, let the interests of the nation be considered. The Church of England is not the nation, nor can any system of education strictly clerical meet the present exigences of the British empire. Let the Church of England have her fair share of influence, but no more. In her present position, in reference to the vital doctrines of the Protestant faith, she is, perhaps, less to be trusted than ever. Certainly she is not, by main force, to shut our British and Sunday schools, and thus to grasp all the children belonging to Dissenters. We trust, before another month, it will be seen, that there is yet a spirit to resist tyrant bigotry, however specious the disguise under which it may sue for national ascendency. We say, Petition! petition! petition against the bill! THE PROTESTANT UNION. To the Editor of the Evangelical Magazine. DEAR SIR,-In noticing the death of the late Rev. N. M. Harry, you have referred to many excellent qualities in his character, the justice of which will be acknowledged by all who knew him. His affectionate solicitude and active exertions for the comfort of the widow and the fatherless were not among the least of these qualities. But I have not observed in any notice I have seen any reference to an equally important trait in his character, that while he cared for others, he did not forget to "provide for those of his own house." His life, I believe, was insured for a considerable sum by (as I am told) his congregation. But he was also a member of that excellent institution, the Protestant Union for the benefit of the Widows and Children of Protestant Ministers of all Denominations. I learn from the secretary that he joined this society in the year 1839, for an annuity of £25. In October last, he increased his premium, and made the annuity £50. He was then in perfect health; but was a corpse within a month. The whole amount of his half-yearly subscriptions was 311. 5s. 6d. For this sum his widow became entitled to the above annuity. It was, however, subject to the reduction of one moiety till the subscription should have become equal to four years' annuity. This sum, as in several other instances, has been made up by the friends of the deceased: and on the 14th inst., Mrs. Harry will receive her first half-year's annuity of £25, which she will continue to enjoy during her life or widowhood. I have inquired what would have been the result in case there had been no widow, and find that the children would have received £20 per annum during their minority, and £400 divided among them on their coming of age. I am happy to find this Society brought of late more prominently before the public, and that its members have greatly increased in the last two or three years. I cannot forbear to call the attention of ministers to this subject. It is surely the duty of these servants of Christ, if it come within the range of bare possibility, to make some provision for those who may survive them. Ought not the churches to aid their pastors in this matter? Any seeming difficulty with respect to such aid, I am told by the secretary, may be easily obviated. And I am sure he will be ready and glad to give every information to such as may be disposed to make inquiries. I learn from him also, that the large increase of 60 per cent. upon the annuities of the elder members has arisen from the subscriptions of honorary members and legacies. These have very much declined, and I would offer some suggestions on that subject, but I believe the secretary himself intends to perform a service of that kind. I have consulted a very respectable actuary on the subject, who thinks this Society, upon the whole, decidedly the best for a minister to join. Hoping you will afford these remarks a place in your valuable Magazine, REV. H. TOWNLEY'S CHAPEL. To the Editor of the Evangelical Magazine. DEAR SIR,-In a former letter published in your valuable Magazine, I intimated an intention of furnishing lists of the names of donors of 11. and upwards to the Bishopsgate chapel general fund, and to the school rooms' fund, apart, with statements as to the expenditure of the amounts subscribed. Such lists and statements, completed to 6th December last, now lie in the chapel-house for the inspection of contributors. They would have been printed, and appended to the Magazine, but that it is found the expense of such very lengthened advertisements would amount to a much larger sum than was anticipated, and the building committee apprehend so considerable an outlay for such a purpose would not be approved. There yet remains a balance of about 18301. against the chapel, and of about 6707. against the school rooms; to liquidate which, and thereby free the way for extended educational and other efforts on behalf of Spitalfields and its vicinity, renewed efforts are being made. Should any friends be kindly disposed to render further aid, either to the general fund or to the school rooms' fund alone, their contributions would be thankfully received on behalf of the committee by Dear Sir, Yours, very cordially, HINT FROM DR. LEIFCHILD. To the Editor of the Evangelical Magazine. MY DEAR SIR,-You will, I am persuaded, do great service by allowing me, through your Miscellany, to recommend to my brethren in the ministry, with great respect and affection, to introduce to the notice of their people, if they have not yet met with them, two very little and very cheap books; the one entitled "The approving but undecided Hearer," by the Rev. W. Innes, price threepence; the other, "The Church Member's Monitor," by the Rev. C. Moase, at the same price. The former is the best thing of the kind I have ever met with, and exceedingly well adapted to the large class of persons attending our places of worship, answering to the description contained in its title. Every objection that timidity, fear, shame, or ignorance of incumbent duty, can suggest to deter from an avowal of fellowship with the Lord's people, is met and answered. The whole subject is compressed in a small compass, which every one can soon read, and which once read can never be forgotten or con |