At the age of eighteen, she became a Teacher in the Sunday-school, the duties of which she delightfully and with fidelity discharged, until laid aside by sickness. The disease (pulmonary consumption) which was commissioned to remove her from this world, was of some months' duration. Throughout the whole of her affliction she had faith in God, and was enabled to rejoice in Christ as her Saviour. No murmur escaped her lips; her sufferings were borne with patience and fortitude; the religion which she had professed in health, was her stay and support in sickness. Often she would exclaim, "I have been with Jesus, and I shall soon

"Range the sweet plains on the banks of the river,

And sing of salvation for ever and ever.""

On one occasion, seeing her parents and friends weeping around her, she said, "Why do you wish to keep me back, now I have got so near to the port?" On the Saturday previous to her decease, according to request, the sacrament of the Lord's supper was administered to her, by her frequent visiter and Pastor. It was a time of refreshing. The Lord was indeed present. On the following day, Sunday, she said to her father, "I should like to go home to-day." The wish was granted; for in the evening about seven o'clock, she fell asleep in Jesus, and, now, being "absent from the body," she is "present with the Lord."

D. N.

Jan. 17th.-At Heanor, in the Ripley Circuit, Mr. Joseph Ward, in the fifty-first year of his age. For upwards of thirty years he had been an acceptable Local Preacher, intellectual, shrewd, and original in his ministration of the word. In the intervals of reason, during his last illness, it was evident that he had built upon the Rock.

W. G., jun.

Jan. 19th.-At Tiverton, Richard Cosway, aged seventy-five. For upwards of thirty years he maintained an unblemished Christian reputation, in connexion with the Wesleyan society; and during the last year and half has borne the gradually increasing infirmities of age with great fortitude and resignation. When no longer able to attend the sanctuary of God, he still delighted in the society and conversation of his Christian friends who visited him, and expressed to the last his unhesitating reliance on the atonement of the Lord Jesus Christ, for salvation and eternal life. G. H.

Jan. 19th.-At Pateley-Bridge, in her seventysixth year, Anne, widow of the late Mr. Thomas Kettlewell. Her father was one of the oldest Class-Leaders at Harewood. She herself feared the Lord from her youth, and was a member of the Wesleyan society more than half a century. Her death was somewhat sudden. She continued in her usual health till a few days before she died, when she was seized with apoplexy and paralysis. In her last moments, nothing, of course, could be learned from herself respecting the state of her mind; but she had lived many years possessed of the Spirit of adoption, enabling her to "cry, Abba, Father!" She had long thought that her removal would be such as in VOL. IV.-FOURTH SERIES.

the event it proved; and she watched and prayed that she might be always ready. She was a lover of peace, was a kind friend and neighbour, and cherished a grateful heart, and a forgiving temper. In public and domestic worship she was regular and punctual; and had been observed for some time to be increasingly spiritual and devout, as though ripening for the kingdom of God, an entrance into which had been the object kept constantly in view through nearly her whole life. B. C.

Jan. 20th.-At Mitcham, in the Croydon Circuit, Mr. James Pope, sen., aged seventy-eight years. Through the instrumentality of Mr. Cave, one of the first Methodists at Mitcham, he was brought savingly to God; and having joined the Wesleyan branch of the Christian church, he continued about fifty-six years in consistent connexion with it. His personal piety was deep, and his zeal for the glory of God ardent and constant: therefore, while comparatively young, he was appointed a Class-Leader; an office which he held acceptably and usefully for about half a century. For about thirty-six years he was also a Local Preacher, to the edification of many. In the early part of his career he was called to endure much persecution; but he

"Nobly for his Master stood,

And suffer'd in his righteous cause." He had also to pass through much domestic affliction; but in patience he possessed his soul; and by suffering was better fitted to counsel and console others. He was characterized by true simplicity and godly sincerity; and his upright conduct won for him the respect and esteem of all who knew him. His death, though somewhat sudden, was eminently peaceful and happy; and he joyfully passed

"From a suffering church beneath,
To a reigning church above."

Jan. 21st.-At Aston, Whitchurch Circuit, Salop, Mr. J. Buckley, aged eighty-one. Before he united himself to our society, he and his family occasionally sat under our ministry, but generally attended the Established Church. In 1817, there was a gracious revival of God's work in this Circuit; and from this time he became a man of prayer. He was remarkable for his habits of industry, and the Lord blessed him. During the winter he was affected with the prevailing epidemic, which prepared the way for the attack by which he was eventually removed hence. He died in great peace, reposing on the Atonement of his Saviour, and having a good hope through grace of eternal life. S. T.

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Jan. 21st.-At Edgely, in the Stockport South Circuit, Sarah Hulse. She sought and found salvation by faith in Jesus Christ, in 1807, and joined the Wesleyan-Methodist society. It would not be easy to find a more exact imitator of the early Methodists; for she walked by the same rule, and minded the same things." She enjoyed a happy religion; it smiled in her venerable countenance, and diffused a winning cheerfulness over her general conversation. But it shone with a peculiar lustre in her last affliction. When asked if she had any painful doubts and fears," her reply was, "None." A short time before her death, she grasped the hand of a friend, who had just finished praying with her, exclaiming, "Rejoice, rejoice, rejoice! T. R.

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Jan 21st.-At Old Aberdeen, Robert Shearer, aged seventy-four. He was converted to God about fifty years ago, while with the army in Ireland. During a most distressing affliction of twelve months' continuance, he was enabled to possess his soul in patience, though sometimes obliged, for many weeks, to remain sitting in a chair. Not a murmur escaped him; his affliction was sanctified, and he manifestly ripened for that everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, into which an entrance was ministered unto him abundantly.

G. S.

Jan. 22d.-At Summercoates, in the Ripley Circuit, Mrs. West. Born at Belper in 1792, and united to the Wesleyan church in 1822, she continued to walk as became the Gospel of Christ; and in her last long and painful illness, rejoiced in tribulation with joy unspeakable and full of glory. W. G., jun.

Jan. 22d.-At Knaresborough,aged eighty-three, Mrs. Mary Barker. She had been a member of the Methodist society twenty-seven years, during which time she had experienced great vicissitudes in worldly circumstances; but, her heart resting in God, she proved the truth of the promise, "Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee, because he trusteth in thee." She was not the "reed shaken with the wind; and in her case trials were sanctified. "Her soul was even as a weaned child," loosed from earth, and seeking a preparation for her heavenly home. In her last affliction, she evinced constant submission to the will of God. She greatly enjoyed the prayers and counsels of her Leader and other Christian friends, and expressed her full confidence in the efficacy of the atonement. When interrogated as to her spiritual state, in a season of great suffering, she replied, "I am not afraid to die; for the Lord hath given me to taste of the powers of the world to come."

J. B.

Jan. 22d.-At Burford, in the Witney Circuit, Mr. Thomas Buswell, aged sixty-seven. When a youth, he regularly attended the parish church at Worton, and under the evangelical ministry of the Rev. D. Wilson, (now Bishop of Calcutta,) he was awakened to a sight and sense of his danger as a sinner. He earnestly sought, but for many years remained a stranger to, the pardoning mercy of God. In the year 1810, he was privileged to sit under the teaching of Wesleyan

Ministers, through whose instructions, under God, he was led to believe in Christ with the heart unto righteousness; and to the close of life he retained a comforting sense of his acceptance with God. His piety was deep and sincere. He was a liberal supporter of Methodism in all its branches. During a severe and protracted affliction, his mind was kept in peace, and he enjoyed the comfort of the Holy Ghost. His last words were, "Underneath are the everlasting arms." C. W.

Jan. 22d.-At Clutton, in the Midsomer-Norton Circuit, Mrs. Ann Parfitt. She was an old disciple, having for more than half a century followed the Lord, and enjoyed the power of saving grace. In the year 1796, she joined the Wesleyan society. Being deeply convinced of her lost condition as a sinner, she earnestly sought, and soon found, through believing in Jesus, an assurance of God's pardoning mercy. The evidence of the genuineness of her faith in the atoning merits of Christ was illustrated in the abounding consolations she possessed, as also in the uprightness of her walk and conversation. Amid great afflictions, her mind was graciously sustained, so that she not only endured without murmuring, but even with thankfulness and praise. She maintained a high sense of attachment to the house of God, and, up to a few weeks of her decease, continued her attendance, saying, "I will go while I can; for I always get my soul blessed perhaps it may be the last time." The late prevailing epidemic brought her to the grave; but it was " in full age, like a shock of eorn in his season." J. R.

Jan. 23d.-At Mullyfarry, in the Ballina Circuit, Mrs. Anne Baird. She was a woman who had endured much affliction, especially during the last year of famine and distress in this country; but through all her faith was strong, and her experience was of the most cheering and satisfactory kind. So long as she was sensible, she expressed the strongest possible confidence in her Saviour. J. M.

Jan. 24th.-At Crendle, in the Ringwood Circuit, Mr. William Manstone. He heard a Wesleyan Local Preacher who visited the neighbourhood in which he resided, preach in the open air. The word was applied with power to his heart, and he became awakened to a sense of his danger. As there was no Wesleyan society then in his native village, he visited our chapel at Cranborne, about two miles distant, where he soon attended the class-meeting. From this period his convictions of sin became very strong. After continuing in this state for some weeks, God graciously revealed himself unto him, and he felt that his burden of guilt was removed. Soon after this a Wesleyan society was formed at Crendle, and he was one of those who composed the first class; and having said, "This people shall be my people, and their God my God," he continued until the day of his death. "He" especially loved the habitation of God's house." He was also a man of much prayer; and had the unspeakable happiness of seeing his partner, and five of his children, converted to God. His last illness was the prevailing influenza; and although

he had been unwell for some days before his death, yet his end was not supposed to be so near. From the few sentences which he occasionally uttered, as well as from his previous life and experience, his friends are assured that he is now in that world of light and glory, which God has prepared for his people. J. L. S.

Jan. 26th.-At Annadale, in the Boyle Circuit, James Wilkinson Slack, Esq., aged seventy. In the year 1823, he sought the Lord with all his heart, and was enabled, by faith in Christ, to cry, "Abba, Father!" through the Spirit given unto him. He was eminently a man of "a meek and quiet spirit," and greatly beloved by all who knew him. When confined to a sick bed, in his last illness, he would frequently say, "Here I am lying at the foot of the cross! My trust is in the blood of Christ!" On the approach of dissolution, his daughter-in-law asked him if he were happy. He answered,--and these were his last words,-"I am happy; glory be to God!" W. B.

Jan. 28th.-At Evesham, aged thirty-one, Mrs. Sarah Dodwell. She was awakened when young, and after some time obtained a sense of pardon. She was of a meek and quiet spirit. When asked on her death-bed, "What is your hope?" she emphatically replied, "Christ; and, "How can I sink with such a prop?"" On the day of her death, she said to her friends, "Why weep ye? Praise Him, praise him! The blood of Jesus Christ cleanseth from all sin!"

H. C.

Jan. 28th.-At Knaresborough, Miss Martha Rhodes, aged twenty-five. When seven years of age, she was seriously impressed by the death of a young companion, and was induced to pray with earnestness that God would pardon her sins, and prepare her for heaven. When eighteen years of age, she joined the Wesleyan society, and evinced her love for its ordinances by a regular attendance at the house of God. She had a thirst for scriptural knowledge, and diligently availed herself of the advantages of a Bible-class for the instruction of young females. When confined to her sick room, she occasionally felt much depressed; but while a pious friend was praying with her, God revealed himself to her, her fears vanished, and she was enabled to rejoice in the salvation of God. Shortly before her dissolution, she sang with uncommon earnestness the whole of the hymn, commencing,

"Rock of ages, cleft for me," &c.

Her strength failed, and shortly after her happy spirit escaped to the mansions of light. J. B.

Jan. 30th.-At Hem, in the Wellington Circuit, Mrs. Stubbs. In early life she was devoted to the service of God. Her father was a Local Preacher in the Madeley Circuit, and had the happiness to see several of his children truly converted to God. In after-life, Mrs. Stubbs appears to have lost much of her spiritual enjoyment; but in later years she resolutely sought and found it. In her protracted illness, her peace abounded; and the last months of her life were

marked with holy joy. Death was to her a welcome visiter. She felt that to die was gain; and her last words were, "Come, Lord Jesus."

W. R.

Jan. 30th.-At Brompton, in the Rochester Circuit, aged fifty-five, Mr. Robert Wells. He had enjoyed the consolations of religion about thirty-six years. When a youth, he was specially impressed by the ministry of the word at Chatham Old Church; but he did not obtain peace through believing in Christ till some time after he had united himself to the Wesleyan society, in Rochester. He soon became a Sabbath-school Teacher, and with commendable steadiness and zeal assisted to raise and foster a school in a distant village; to reach which, he had to cross the river Medway in various kinds of weather. He was also employed as a Leader and Local Preacher. For a short time he was drawn away by the persuasions of parties not feeling kindly toward our society; yet he soon returned, and has often been heard to declare, that he was very uncomfortable in his mind during the season of separation. He was a man of great uprightness; and, as he advanced in life, his attachment to Christ's cause amongst the Wesleyans became increasingly firm and cordial. His last illness was severe; but he was graciously supported, and gave testimony to the preciousness of Christ, and the consolations of his love.

J. C.

Jan. 31st.-At Garnetagh, in the Strabane Circuit, Henry Rutledge, aged thirty-five. At the age of fifteen he began to seek the Lord in the use of the means with which the Methodists are so highly favoured, and soon found the "pearl of great price," evincing the reality of the change by a steady and Christian walk, and attachment to the means of grace. He was strongly attached to the system of his choice; he had studied its doctrines and discipline: at the same time he was a lover of all good men." He was cut off in his prime; but his friends sorrow not as those who have no hope. R. H.

Feb. 3d.-At Aberford, in the Tadcaster Circuit, aged eighty, Mrs. Sarah Barker, widow of the late Mr. Addiman Barker. Her conversion, which occurred in early life, was decided, and her religious character uniform. She received her first ticket from the venerable James Wood. A slight attack of paralysis in 1841 hastened her dissolution; and, "worn by slowly rolling years,' she descended to the tomb in peace. In answer to a friend, she replied, "I have no fear of death all is well." J. P. L.

Feb. 3d.-At Wall-Close-House, in the Knaresborough Circuit, Ellen, the wife of Mr. Thomas Atkinson. When fifteen years of age, a number of young persons were converted to God in her native village, of whom she was one. Enjoying the unspeakable advantage of religious parents,

she had every opportunity of growing in grace, and obtaining that maturity and decision of character which eminently fitted her for future trials. Her constitution being naturally weak, she was called to pass through years of affliction. Her love for the public worship of God induced her to attend his house, though at a considerable distance, so long as she had strength. She greatly valued the visits of her Ministers and other religious persons, proving the communion of saints to be sweet and edifying. A little before her death, she had a severe conflict; but at length the Lord shone forth upon her soul, and she exultingly exclaimed, "The darkness is now passed, the true light shineth. Praise the Lord!" And in this light she continued to rejoice, till introduced to the unclouded light of eternal day. "For the Lord shall be thine everlasting light, and the days of thy mourning shall be ended."

J. B.

Feb. 3d.-At Lewes, aged forty-six, John Huckstepp. During a painful affliction, his mind was stayed upon the Lord, and he died in J. P. peace.

Feb. 4th.-At Kirkintilloch, in the Airdrie and Stirling Circuit, Mary Hamilton, who was converted to God in the year 1816, and for thirty-three years was a consistent member of the Wesleyan society; having as the prominent marks of her Christian character, uniform humility and heavenly mindedness. During a late dangerous illness, she obtained a full preparation for eternity, and said, "Thank God, I feel I have nothing to do but to die." From this attack, however, she recovered, and seemed well; but after a few weeks, the last messenger returned without warning, and so suddenly, as to allow time to say but little, ere her powers failed, and she expired. J. D.

Feb. 4th.-At Berriew, in the Newtown Circuit, Mrs. Sarah Pryce, aged thirty-five. At the age of twenty-one, while sitting under the ministry of the word, she was convinced of her lost condition, and, having joined the Wesleyan church, soon obtained, by faith in her Redeemer, the knowledge of salvation by the remission of sins." To the people of her choice, her attachment was sincere and ardent; she highly esteemed both the discipline and doctrines of that body, at the same time cherishing Christian affection towards all who love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity." In periods of mental exercise, she frequently derived great comfort from the perusal of Wesley's Hymns, a composition which she valued next to the Scriptures, and portions of which she would often repeat with pious feeling. Her life and conduct were such as " became the Gospel of Christ," and, as far as her family engagements would allow, she exerted herself to promote the glory of God in the advancement of his cause. During an illness of several months her mind was kept in peace; and it was evident to all who visited her, that she was becoming

"Meet, through consecrated pain,
To see the face divine."

At length her "life of mercies" was "crowned
with a triumphant end."
J. S.

Feb. 8th.-At Swanlinbar, in the Manorhamilton Circuit, Miss Mears. From her youth she feared the Lord; but it was not till about six years ago she sought and found the "pearl of great price." From this time forth, she lived a life of devotedness to the service of her divine Master. In her last moments she could rest her all upon the atoning sacrifice of her Lord, and without a sigh calmly fell asleep. N. H.

Feb. 9th.-At Mooreside, in the Addingham Circuit, Sarah, the wife of Henry Thackeray, aged thirty-two. She was a member of the Wesleyan society for upwards of sixteen years, during which period she was remarkable for her steady, upright, Christian deportment, and especially for her peaceable disposition, and her love for private prayer. Her last illness was short, and her death somewhat sudden; but she was found prepared. When called to pass through "the valley of the shadow of death," she was happy in God, and repeatedly exclaimed, "I love Jesus, and I feel that he loves me." In a most ecstatic frame of mind she repeated and attempted to sing several verses of hymns, particularly those beginning,

"Him eye to eye we there shall see," &c., and,

"Then let us lawfully contend," &c.

At length she became too weak to speak aloud; and with the blessed name of Jesus quivering on her lips, she expired. W. M.

Feb. 11th.-At Roughan, in the Aughnacloy Circuit, Rebecca, the wife of Mr. James Smith. Owing to the divine blessing accompanying religious training, she feared God from childhood. On the occasion of her marriage, she was happily introduced to the society of a pious motherin-law, one of the first with respect to time and character among the Methodists in that place. Through this instrumentality, Mrs Smith was led to see the beauty of holiness, and soon experienced in her own soul the regenerating work of the Holy Ghost. Class-meeting became a most interesting and profitable means of grace. During her illness, which continued for several weeks, she suffered intense pain; but her confidence in the Redeemer was strong and unwavering. She loved the reading of the Scriptures, and prayer, and often cited as she was able, with exultation, portions of our excellent Hymns, particularly such as were descriptive of the heavenly state. The visits of her Minister and pious friends were always hailed with delight, and referred to with grateful pleasure. When her end approached, she turned to her affectionate husband, and a sister of hers, who were in the room, and gave them her blessing, saying, "It is hard to part with my dear friends; but I am going to heaven." G. V.

Feb. 12th.-At Higham, in the Burnley Circuit, aged seventy-six, Mr. Henry Wilkinson, sen. Fifty-four years ago he was made a partaker of saving grace, and united himself to the Wesleyan society at Higham, of which he continued a faithful and attached member. He had been long looked up to by the villagers in the

Forest of Pendle as their wise and upright counsellor, cordial peacemaker, and sympathizing friend. He suffered much bodily pain; but in his patience he possessed his soul. Unable to speak, when departing, he waved his hand in token of receiving an abundant entrance into the everlasting kingdom of his Lord and Saviour.

T. D.

Feb. 13th.-At Blackhill, in the ShotleyBridge Circuit, Mr. John Robinson, formerly of Nenthead, aged thirty-four. He was a member of the Wesleyan-Methodist society sixteen years, during eight of which he was a Local Preacher. Soon after his conversion, he erected a family altar, under the parental roof, and was thereby rendered instrumental in bringing his father to a knowledge of the truth as it is in Jesus. During a long and painful affliction, he possessed his soul in patience. The Sabbath on which he exchanged mortality for life was a day of holy triumph. To a friend, he said, "O the value of religion! what has it done for me!" then sang,

"My God, I am thine, What a comfort divine! What a blessing to know that my Jesus is mine!"

In the evening, he commended his wife and children to God, and expressed his full reliance upon the atonement of Christ. While thus engaged, his spirit passed away, to be for ever with its Lord. T. S.

Feb. 13th.-Aged fifty-one, Mrs. Franklin, wife of Mr. G. Franklin, of Rushden, in the Higham-Ferrers Circuit. She was blessed with pious parents, who anxiously sought to train their children in the paths of virtue and godliness; and in after-years she often referred to this religious training with gratitude and thankfulness. In her case this parental solicitude was owned and blessed of God; for at the early age of twelve, she became a subject of divine impressions, united herself with the Wesleyan society, and was ever after one of its sincerelyattached and consistent members. Her last illness was severe and trying, and at times her sufferings were extreme; yet she never lost her trust in that Saviour whom she had loved and served in health, and who was her refuge and support, her all and in all, in sickness and death. J. K.

Feb. 13th.-At Ackworth, in the Pontefract Circuit, Mrs. Herring, aged fifty. Twenty-five years ago she was truly converted, and became a member of the Methodist society. Until death she adorned her profession by a holy life. She was a woman of a meek and quiet spirit, hearty, but not impassioned. By an unwavering practice of Christian virtues, she obtained a "good name," and her death was lamented by all who knew her. In her last affliction, she exhibited such fruit of the Spirit as might be expected from a Christian of full stature. Though a widow, with the prospect of leaving five children to mourn her loss, she cheerfully acquiesced in the will of Him who cannot err. C. S.

Feb. 14th.-At West Auckland, in the Bishop

Auckland Circuit, Mrs. Braham. In early life she suffered the loss of both her parents; but was led to fear and serve the Lord, who is the "Father of the fatherless." At the tender age of twelve, she gave herself unto the Lord and to his people, with whom, in Christian fellowship, she continued forty years. Her final affliction, which was severe, was eminently sanctified to the maturing of her piety. Her faith became stronger; her experience more deep and sound; and with a peaceful trust in Christ, she fell asleep. J. B. D.

Feb. 15th.-At Chatham, in the Rochester Circuit, John Bristow, aged fifty-nine. In early life he was remarkable for his depravity and ignorance of good things. In 1814, it pleased the Lord to take away a beloved wife, "the desire of his eyes." By her dying request, he began to attend the ministry of the Wesleyans at Rochester, and was, after a short time, truly awakened and saved by grace through faith. The reality of the change became apparent, and he evinced genuine pity for those who remained as he had been. He soon learned to read and write, and became exceedingly useful as a Prayer-Leader, Tract-Distributor, Visiter of the sick, and as a pioneer in the field of Christian enterprise. For more than twenty-seven years he was an acceptable and energetic Local Preacher. Among seamen, Gipsies, hop-gatherers, and other neglected classes, he was well known, and kindly received; he was deservedly held in very high esteem in places which he was accustomed to visit. The cheerfulness of his disposition, the kindness of his heart, the warmth and steadiness of his friendships, the liberality of his views and feelings, the popular character of his talent, the energy of his manner, his readiness for every good word and work, and the stern integrity of his life, both at his own home and abroad, secured for him no common share of respect among all classes. His last illness was lingering and peculiar. He saw death slowly and certainly approaching: but the Lord permitted him to honour his religious profession in suffering and death, as he had done in health and in life. His end was eminently triumphant. J. C.

Feb. 16th.-At Hardwick, in the Lincoln Circuit, Mr. John Clewes, aged fifty-three. He was converted to God about seventeen years ago, and gave full proof of the strength of his religious principles, by remarkable steadiness and regularity of deportment. A chapel was needed in the place of his residence; he gave the ground upon which one was built, and otherwise contributed much towards its erection. A society was formed in connexion with the chapel, and Mr. Clewes was appointed one of its Leaders. He died as he had lived, full of faith, hope, and love. G. T.

Feb. 16th.-At Lurgan, in his ninetieth year, Mr. Job Hamilton. In his early days, he was the subject of religious impressions, and often felt a strong desire to save his soul; but, having no one to teach him the way of salvation by faith in the atonement, he remained in ignorance until his twentieth year, when he became acquainted with some of the early Methodists, who taught