their duty to God, so necessary to make them good citizens, but yet which would be worn out and defaced by an unremit

ting continuance of labour without any stated time for calling them to the worship of their Maker.-Blackstone.

DEC. 5th, 1847.-At Horton, in the Swansea Circuit, Jane, wife of Mr. George Tucker, yeoman, aged thirty-five years. Her parents were pious members of the Wesleyan community, who carefully trained their children in the fear of the Lord, and in an habitual attendance on the ordinances of religion. At an early age, she was suddenly deprived (by a mournful providential dispensation) of her father and mother, three brothers, and two sisters; and this bereavement made a deep impression on her mind, which, added to the affectionate exhortations and advice of an old Local Preacher, who frequently visited the family in which she resided, became the means of awakening within her serious concern for her salvation. These impressions were subsequently renewed and invigorated, under a sermon preached by the Rev. John Nicklin, when she resolved earnestly to seek a conscious interest in the atonement of Christ. She did not seek in vain. She was enabled implicitly, and with holy confidence, to rely upon the Saviour, and to realize a sense of her acceptance with God. Her subsequent conduct, to the end of life, evinced the reality of her conversion, and adorned the profession which she made. Her union with the Wesleyan body took place shortly after, and she was firmly attached to its doctrines and discipline. Her last illness was protracted; during which her mind was generally kept in peace, and she often expressed strong confidence in the merit of the Saviour. Shortly, however, before her death, she suffered from severe temptation; vivid recollections of past unfaithfulness, and overwhelming views of present unworthiness, crowded on her mind, and for a while plunged her into an agony of darkness and fear. It was not, however, of long duration : God was entreated for her. Light again broke in upon her mind, and she was enabled once more to look to Jesus, and to triumph in Him. From this time her joy knew no bounds. She praised God without ceasing. The sting of death was gone; the prospect of eternal glory opened before her without a cloud, and in the full assurance of faith, in the most easy and happy manner, her spirit passed into the joy of her Lord.

J. G. A.

Jan. 18th, 1848.-At Mayfield, in the Ashbourne Circuit, Mrs. Rachel Twigg, aged forty-eight. She lived in the habitual enjoyment of peace with God, possessed the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, was much attached to private prayer, and continued a consistent member of the Wesleyan-Methodist society, during a period of thirty years. In her last sickness she was graciously supported, and enabled to triumph in life's latest hour. T. A. R.

Jan. 22d.-At Granby, in the Bingham Circuit, Mrs. Ann Guy, in the eighty-fourth year of her age. She had been a uniform member of the Wesleyan church for nearly half a century; was a woman of great integrity, genuine humility, independence of mind, and generosity of heart. The afflicted poor found in her a constant friend. She was indeed a "succourer of many," and a cheerful and liberal contributor to almost every charitable and religious institution in the neighbourhood of her residence. Her death was sudden: she had been slightly indisposed; but no immediate danger was appre hended. The last sermon that she heard was on the Sabbath but one previous to her death, from, "The living know that they shall die;" and, as though she apprehended that “the time of her departure was at hand," she said to a long-afflicted sister, who resided with her, and who seemed her only bond to this world, “* I wish I could take thee with me." In this, her wish was almost literally gratified; for her sister survived her but two days. The evening before her death she wrote a note to a relation respecting some domestic concerns, at the close of which she said, "Rest assured, assured in Christ." When her attendant rose the following morning, she appeared much the same as she had been for some days; but on a friend entering her room shortly after, the vital spark had filed. J. B., 2d.

March 18th.-At Cropwell-Butler, in the Bingham Circuit, Mr. George Newton, in the sixtieth year of his age. His father was for many years an acceptable and devoted Local Preacher in the Wesleyan Connexion, to which Mr. Newton united himself in early life. His attachment to Methodism continued strong and unwavering unto death. For several years bodily indisposition prevented him from taking a very active part in promoting the cause of Christ. For some months past he had been evidently ripening for the beavenly world. The 10th of January was the last time he was able to meet his class, when he appeared in a very happy and gracious state of mind in relating his experience, he said, "My friends, O that I had strength to tell you ail what the Lord has done for my soul! He has enabled me to put the world beneath my feet, he has made my cup to run over with joy: I feel I am going fast down to the gates of death; but my prospects are daily brightening for a better world; the Lord is with me. O live for him, and he will be with you!" A little time before his death, he said, "I die a sinner, but a sinner saved by grace;" soon after which he calmly expired. J. B., 2d.

Mr. James Newry. In very early life he was taken to hear the Wesleyan Ministers in the old room in Moor-street, by a pious grandmo her, whom he ever after greatly revered. He soon saw and felt the necessity of personal conversion; and in the proper use of divinely appointed means, he realized a delightful consciousness of the favour of God. He united himself to the Wesleyan community, of which he became a distinguished ornament; and in several of its varied fields of usefulness, he was a valuable, zealous, and successful labourer; and to that system of evangelical doctrine, and godly discipline, he was ardently attached to the day of his death, having been a member of the society upwards of sixty years. He was justly distinguished for patriarchal simplicity, Christian cheerfulness, ardent zeal, and unbending integrity beloved by ali. His last illness, which was protracted and severe, was borne with great submission and resignation; and though occasionally he lamented the absence of ecstatic joy, he had constant peace. A delightful foretaste of heaven, with which he was favoured a few days before his departure to that happy land, greatly cheered his mind; and after giving his blessing to his children and children's children, he ga thered up his remaining strength, and finished his course with joy.

He was

M. J.

April 27th.-At Workington, aged seventytwo, Mr. Matthew Chisam, who usefully filled the office of Class-Leader for upwards of forty years, and in his life proved the sincerity of his love to God and his cause. He was faithful in reproving sin, and diligent in his attendance on divine ordinances. In his last illness he was eminently supported by the grace of God; and being filled with heavenly consolation, his end was peace. II. P.

May 3d.-At Launceston, azed eighty-two, Mrs. Mary Burgess, relict of the late Rev. Joseph Burgess, and mother of the Rev. W. P. Burgess. She was the daughter of the Rev. William Pennington, one of the first race of Wesleyan Ministers, and enjoyed the advantages of early religious training under the direction of her pious widowed mother, to whose care she was left while yet in infancy. In her fourteenth year, she was deeply convinced of sin, and joined the Methodist society; of which she continued a member and an ornament sixty-seven years. At Dublin, when she was about seventeen years of age, the ministry of the Rev. John Wesley was greatly blessed to her spiritual prosperity, especially during a covenant-service; so that Mr. Wesley refers to her case in his Journal, May 4th, 1783. Mrs. Burgess lived for many years the happy witness that the blood of Christ cleanseth from all sin; while her practical and unobtrusive piety rendered her an example of great value to those by whom she was surrounded. Her active efforts on behalf of the poor and afflicted were limited only by her ability. The closing scene of life was eminently peaceful. Death had no terrors. She rejoiced in the prospect of meeting all her family in heaven; and thus she fell asleep in Jesus. I B. T.

May 23d.-At Hanley, in the Burslem Circuit,

Hannah, the wife of the Rev. Levi Waterhouse. She was the subject of gracious influences at an early period of her life. In the year 1835 she joined the Methodist society, and obtained peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Her disposition was naturally kind and generous, cheerful and happy; disinterestedness and simplicity were blended in her character. These moral qualities were pleasingly exhibited when brought under the purifying influence of the grace of God. In her heart dwelt that charity which thinketh no evil." "In her tongue was the law of kindness." She looked well to her house; and was "well reported of for good works." She visited the fatherless and the widows in their affliction, and cared for the poor of Christ's flock; and by considerable exertions in connexion with various benevolent institutions in the different Circuits where she resided, she endeavoured to "do good unto all, but especially unto them who are of the household of faith." Her last affliction was short, and her end sudden; but she was prepared for both. The last week of her life she considered as having been the happiest she had ever spent. She was blessed in the house of God on the Sabbath evening, and seemed to have had a foretaste of that heavenly Sabbath on which she was to enter in two short days. A little before she died, she said, "The best of all is, God is with us." No apprehension of death was entertained till about ten minutes before the painful event, when the symptoms became alarming. She appeared as if gently falling asleep. Her husband attempted to arouse her, and elicit an answer to his questions, but in vain; and she quietly passed into the joy of her Lord.

L. W.

June 15th.-At Rukefoot, in the Bacup Circuit, Margaret, relict of the late Rev. William Hainsworth, Wesleyan Minister. In the seventeenth year of her age, she became the subject of the converting grace of God, and joined the Methodist society, of which she continued a useful and consistent member to the day of her death, comprising a term of fifty-six years. In the year 1793, she became the wife of the Rev. William Hainsworth, then stationed in the Blackburn Circuit. After this union she devoted herself fully to the Lord and his church. In the various Circuits to which they were appointed, she was a useful and efficient Class-Leader. For the last eighteen months of her life, she was wholly deprived of sight, and confined to a bed of affliction, during which period her outward trials and inward conflicts were manifold and severe; but through all she maintained an unshaken confidence in God, and would say, "The Lord, whom I have endeavoured feebly to serve for nearly sixty years, will not leave me to walk alone through the valley of the shadow of death." This confidence she retained to her final hour. The last words she was heard to express were, "Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord!" W. E.

June 29th.-At Cheddar, in the Banwell Circuit, aged sixty-five, Mrs. Mason, relict of the late Rev. John Mason. She had been a member

of the Wesleyan society about thirty-four years. She feared God from childhood, and did not re

They said, with animation, "We are glad to see you, and praise the Lord for sending you." Filled with grateful emotion, I returned with Captain Buck to the ship, leaving the Mission-families under the roof of good Mr. and Mrs. Thomas.

Sunday, 13th.-I went ashore, and breakfasted at seven A. M. During our repast, an earthquake shook the coffee in the cups; and we afterwards learned that it extended over the whole island. For myself, I did not know what it was, but supposed that the motion of the ship had not ceased to affect me, as I generally feel rocked for several days after landing from a stormy voyage; but Captain Buck and Mrs. Thomas looked gravely on all present, and said, simultaneously, "Do you not feel the earthquake?"

At nine o'clock the native service began. The large chapel was filled with devout hearers. Mr. Thomas preached, and the King prayed after the sermon: so energetic and touching was his prayer, that tears and sobs became general throughout the congregation.

Both

sailors and passengers retired from the place deeply affected; and each asked the other, if he had ever before witnessed a scene half so delightful as this.

In the usual order, the English service commenced at eleven o'clock, when I preached to about twenty-seven Europeans, and one American lady. I believe we all felt that God was in the midst of us.

At half-past two, Mr. Thomas and I administered the Lord's supper to the Mission-families and the crew of the brig, and to about five hundred natives, among whom were the King and Queen of Tonga. All was order, solemnity, and devotion.

The English service in the evening was conducted by Mr. Amos, with great acceptance; and those of us who slept on board returned to the brig highly delighted. As we passed down through the grove which lies between the Missionpremises and the sea, we scarcely passed a house where the inmates were not engaged in family devotion, by singing, reading the Scriptures, and prayer.

19th. I went to the Mua, the place where I resided twenty-four years ago. Most of my old friends were dead or removed; but a few remained, who were glad to see me. The son of the old Chief lives there, who was an infant at the period above-mentioned. I lectured to them, in the house which stood on the spot which I formerly occupied. They heard with the most solemn atten

tion, and seemed very grateful for our services. I then visited a Chief of great distinction, called Tui Tonga, who nominally ranks above George, and who does lotu. By his side sat a Popish Priest; but the Tui has not yet received Popery. I told him there was but one way for all sinners, and only "one Mediator between God and man;" with much more to the same purpose. All was well received; and I hope again to visit this place, which appears very familiar to me, though by no means improved.

Mr. Miller and Captain Buck accompanied Mr. Thomas and myself in the ship's boat. The contrast between the lotu and heathen villages is too obvious to be mistaken. I am full of hope, with Mr. Thomas, that great good will follow our visit to this ancient and sacred fortress.

Sunday, 20th.-I preached in the large chapel at Nukualofa in the morning, Mr. Thomas interpreting. This is rather a feeble way of imparting truth; but novelty came in with her aid; and the people listened with devout solemnity, while I explained to them the day of final account.

In the afternoon the King preached in the same pulpit. The attention of his audience was rivetted while he expounded the words of our Lord, "I am come that ye might have life." The King is a tall and graceful person: in the pulpit he was dressed in a black coat, and his manner was solemn and earnest. He held in his hand a small bound manuscript book, but seldom looked at it. I believe, however, that his sermon was written in it. His action was dignified and proper; his delivery fluent, graceful, and not without majesty. He evidently engaged the attention of his hearers, who hung upon his lips with carnest and increasing interest. I perceived that much of what he said was put forth interrogatively; a mode of address which is very acceptable among the Tongans.

It was affecting to see this dignified man stretching out his hands over his people, with one of his little fingers formerly cut off, as an offering to a heathen god; a usage among this people before they became Christians. But while he bore this mark of pagan origin, he clearly showed that to him was grace given to preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ.

About eighteen years ago, when George first embraced Christianity, and lived at Lifuka, and before he had been renewed in the spirit of his mind, he