noon service. Visited the sick; and exhorted in the Grass-market at his usual time in the afternoon. Monday, 25th. He appeared to be labouring under considerable indisposition; but was, as usual, very spiritual in his conversation. Reviewed some of the more prominent passages of his past life with much pensiveness of manner; and was several times affected to tears, especially when referring to the goodness of God in his preservation from danger before he obtained the salvation of the Gospel. In the evening, at seven o'clock, he met his class; and, at eight, attended the public prayer-meeting, engaging with more than ordinary freedom and power. (This was observed at the time by several of his friends.) Tuesday, 26th.-In the evening he went and gave an exhortation at the village of Edmonstone, about three miles from Edinburgh; and walked home with some difficulty. To this place he had been for some time accustomed to go once a week, to distribute tracts, and converse and pray with the inhabitants. Wednesday, 27th.-At noon he attended a prayer-meeting, held in Lady Glenorchy's chapel, and carried on principally by pious naval and military officers, resident in Edinburgh. He also visited the Jail during the day; and, in the evening, attended the Leaders' Meeting in connexion with his own Society. Thursday, 28th. He rose about seven o'clock. Walked out; returned at half-past nine; and wrote a letter to an esteemed young friend, of Edmonstone, (where he had exhorted on Tuesday evening,) respecting some future appointment. He then engaged in familyworship, which occupied more than an hour. On this occasion he sang the 730th hymn in the Wesleyan collection. Spent most of the day in reading the Bible. About six o'clock in the evening, he called upon his esteemed young friend, Miss E. D. Grant; when, to use her own words, he "appeared covered with perspiration," and was "somewhat hurried in his manner," saying, as he was about to leave her, "What a holy God we have to do with! I have not time to pray with you this visit: I must hasten down to the House of Refuge, or I shall be too late." Having reached it, he was unable to take his duty. He then went to the house of another friend, and, while engaged in prayer, was seized with a fit, which in two hours terminated fatally. At ten o'clock he had ceased to breathe. Thus was an oft-repeated prayer literally answered in his end : "O that without a lingering groan I may the welcome word receive; Dr. Coldstream was honourably connected. In early life, prior to his conversion to God, he was very gay, and passionately fond of worldly amusements; of such, especially, as were considered becoming his class in society. Often has he observed that, had any one then told him that he would one day stand up in the streets of Edinburgh, to address a few ignorant and destitute creatures on their souls' salvation, he should have replied, with indignaut scorn, "Am I a dog, that I should do this thing?" But so it was. The once gay and high-spirited man learned to take delight in publishing to the most ignorant, amid scorn and derision, the simple and glorious truths of Christianity, and in endeavouring to reclaim the dissolute from the paths of error. It is almost needless to say that, in consequence of the change he had experienced and the course he pursued, he was the subject of many an unkind remark, and sometimes of unfriendly treatment. But none of these things moved him from his purpose of doing good; and several instances might be adduced, in which he was rendered a blessing to some of the most wretched and degraded. An interesting case of this kind is narrated in No. 405 of the Wesleyan Tracts. In his profession he occupied a very respectable place. The situation he held so long in the army, with much credit to himself, furnishes the proof. A later example will interest not a few : : In 1835, it will be remembered, the Rev. Dr. Newton was seized, at Aberdeen, with an inflammatory affection. Little hope was entertained of his recovery. Having reached Edinburgh as speedily as possible, he repaired to the house of his friends, Mrs. and Miss Drummond. They immediately sent for Dr. Coldstream, by whose prompt and skilful measures, under the blessing of God, that valuable life was prolonged. Often did Dr. Coldstream refer to that affliction with his eyes full of tears; and declare that he attributed the happy issue rather to an interposition of Providence, in answer to the prayers of God's people, than to the means which he, and his able and highly respected relative, Dr. Campbell, had employed. Dr. Coldstream possessed great courage, and a high sense of honour. He was open, frank, and generous. As a friend, he was sincere, and strong in his attachments. As a Christian, he was simple, guileless, and benevolent; constantly going about to do good. Many instances of benevolence might be adduced; and, while some of them did not display all possible discrimination, all yield evidence of the gentler feelings of his heart. As an office-bearer in the church of God, he was very conscientious in the discharge of public duty. The servant of Christ now rests from no small amount of anxious, holy toil. To the church of which he was a bright ornament for twenty-five years, his death is admonitory. "How many fall as sudden, not as safe!" "Watch, therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come." "Blessed is that servant whom his Lord, when He cometh, shall find so doing." MEMOIR OF MR. SAMUEL BARROWCLIFF, OF NOTTINGHAM. (COMMUNICATED BY THE LATE REV. THOMAS HAMER.) THIS worthy man was born at Blidworth, in the county of Nottingham. His parents were devout members of the Wesleyan-Methodist Society, and continued such until their removal into eternity. His grandfather, who resided at Blidworth, had his house licensed for Methodist preaching; and, when the Society had sufficiently increased, he had the honour of giving the land on which the first chapel in the village was erected. At the age of fifteen, Samuel removed from his native place to Nottingham. He was then of a volatile spirit; strongly disposed to worldly pleasures, and particularly addicted to dress and gaiety. But having been trained to attend public worship, he maintained the salutary habit in Nottingham; where, under the ministry of the late Rev. William Henshaw, he was arrested by the grace of God. Soon after, he was brought to a true knowledge of Christ. At a prayermeeting, conducted in a private house by the late Mr. Gilbert, he received the blessing of pardon, and was made joyful in the God of his salvation. These glad tidings he declared to his brothers and sisters, who rejoiced with him, and so became helpers of his joy. From a light, trifling young man, he became a pattern and proverb of sedateness and religious zeal. Having become "a new creature" in Christ, he sought new associates, and resolved that the Lord's people should be his people. Among his memoranda we find the following: -"I received my first Ticket in the spring of 1796. I met in Mr. George Edson's class ten or twelve years. He watched over me with the tenderness of a father. I have often been blessed by his prayers, guided by his counsels, and encouraged by his example." Cherishing an ardent concern for the spiritual good of his fellowcreatures, he willingly occupied such spheres of philanthropic labour as opened to him. In 1797 he became a Sunday-school Teacher, the school being held in the rooms of the Exchange; and, as long as he lived, he took the liveliest interest in such institutions. In 1798 he began to labour in connexion with the Benevolent Society, whose meetings were then held at the house of Charles Norton, an old Leader. Mr. Barrowcliff was one of the earliest, and one of the most attached, supporters of this charity; continuing to the end of life to labour most faithfully and assiduously, as one of its officers. In this service he was blessed, and made a blessing to many. In 1806 he was appointed Leader of a class; and he well sustained this important office nearly forty years. When the Society and Congregation were ejected from Hockley chapel, at the time of the unhappy agitations that afflicted the Connexion near the end of the last century, Mr. Barrowcliff sympathised in the general anxiety for the erection of a new house of prayer, and united with many others in digging the foundation of Halifax chapel, of which he afterwards became a Trustee. In 1813 he assisted in forming a choir of singers, and in composing Rules for its direction. For many years he was a member of its managing Committee, by annual appointment of the Leaders' Meeting; and, by his character and influence, he materially contributed to its respect ability and efficiency. All the public ordinances of religion were highly valued; his attendance being most regular and punctual. He was like a pillar in the house of the Lord, at once ornamental and useful. The cheerful placidity of his features, the gravity of his demeanour, and the neat simplicity of his attire, added to the advantage of a manly and venerable figure, rendered him conspicuous in the great congregation, and inspired general respect. It was with evident delight that he attended the band-meeting, held on Friday evenings; at which he frequently related his experience with a simplicity and wisdom that instructed his brethren. The topics upon which he chiefly spoke were,-the goodness of God, the all-sufficient grace of the Saviour, the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, purity of heart, consistency of life, and the essential principle of all righteousness-LOVE. For some years past his experience indicated a mellowness,-the result of advanced progress in the Divine life. It was evident to all that he was both seeking and realising the mind that was in Christ. He loved social prayer; and was generally present at the Saturday evening prayer-meeting, as well as at the early meeting, from which the darkness and cold of winter did not deter him. These habits of devotion and benevolence were maintained abroad, as well as at home. Having occasion to journey on business thrice a year, he was accustomed to spend some time with his relatives in Bath. One of his nephews adverts to those visits, as seasons of pleasure and profit. "He was especially mild and gentle," this relative observes, "in his conversation with the young; and he never left us without kneeling down. We used to look for his accustomed journey with joyful expectation." Meetings for the business of the church, as well as those for devotion, received a due share of attention. Jealous for the honour of God and the reputation of His church, and fixed in an immovable attachment to the great principles of Methodism, he failed not either to rejoice in its general prosperity, or to watch over its local interests with fidelity and love. Many prudent measures were adopted at his suggestion. When he took part in discussions, he manifested no mean talent for detecting the weak points of an argument, and anticipating plausible objections. In such cases he always expressed his sentiments distinctly and firmly, but in a Christian spirit; and, when he did not succeed in carrying his own views, however strongly he might have expressed his opinions, the decision of a majority was to him an end of all strife. He never provoked further discussion of what had been regularly decided, and never after manifested improper feeling. His health was almost uninterrupted until June, 1844, when the first symptom of his disease appeared. Friends had calculated upon his living to extreme age; and no apprehension of danger was even now excited, till unfavourable indications were seen in November. On the 28th of December he went to Bath, to attend the funeral of his late worthy brother-in-law, Mr. Joseph Pearson. Whilst there, he rallied so much that sanguine hopes of his recovery were entertained. But, in two days after his return home, the disease assailed him with greater violence. After this, he attended the chapel only once. Не soon became a prisoner in his room. Bowing to the admonition, and hastening to settle his temporal affairs, he expressed thankfulness that he had finished all work of that kind,—adding, "But I should feel thankful, if it would please the Lord to spare my life for a few years, to serve the church; for I have done but little for the Lord, and would double my diligence to benefit the world, visit the sick, and relieve the poor." Convinced, however, that his sickness was unto death, he said, "The Lord's ways are not as our ways: all He does is right. Blessed be His holy name!" During his illness he was enabled to reflect with much consolation, that he had served the Lord in his youth, and that he had tried to do some good in his life, especially in visiting the sick. He requested his son to give his love to the Visiters of the Benevolent Society, and tell them to be steadfast in their labours, and let love govern the whole. In short intervals of relief from pain, he expressed full confidence in the atonement of Christ, and spoke of his religious enjoyments with fervour and energy. On one occasion, when his afflicted wife entered his room, he said, "The days of the years of my pilgrimage are at an end.........I have great peace and quietness. Heaven is my quiet and happy home." Generally blessing and praising God, he often said, "Come, Lord Jesus! come quickly!" A remark being made on the severity of his sufferings, he replied, with weeping eyes, "What did Christ suffer for me! His sufferings were greater than mine. 'Our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory.'' A minute or two having passed in silent prayer, he feebly uttered,— "Cease, fond nature, cease thy strife, And let me languish into life." On being reminded that it was Sunday morning, he prayed, "O Lord, bless the preaching of Thy word to-day, and may it find its way to the heart of many a wanderer! Bless Thy servants who publish it. Bless every little hill of Zion." "O," continued he, "the blessedness of religion! What delight have I had in worshipping in Halifax chapel! What a heaven I have felt in singing those beautiful bymns! 'O what shall I do, my Saviour to praise, |