feeling of his natural weakness and depravity; which led to the exercise of a strong and lively faith in God through the Saviour, in every circumstance of life. He fulfilled the several offices of Local Preacher, Class Leader, and Trustee, with credit to himself and benefit and satisfaction to others. As was his life, so was his death, only marked by stronger feelings of humility and faith. He was as a child weaned of its mother: having given up the world, he rested only on his Redeemer. It might be truly said of him, "Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright; for the end of that man is peace." J. A.

July 28th.-At Manchester, Mrs. Elizabeth Buxton, in the seventy-first year of her age. About her twentieth year, she was brought to the saving knowledge of God, and became a member of the Methodist society; in which she continued through life. As a wife and parent, she was an exemplary Christian; and, in her intercourse with all around her, she recommended religion by her example and testimony. For thirty-five years she was a useful Class-Leader, and, up to the last day of her life, and while under considerable weakness, faithfully discharged the duties of that office. Though unpretending as to any great abilities, she was blessed with a good understanding, which was diligently and devoutly improved. Her heart maintained the love of her Saviour, and, from its fulness, she courageously bore testimony to the truth. Deliberate and hearty decision, when she first set out to be religious; diligent improvement of time, and daily attendance, by an arranged plan, to the duties of private prayer and reading the Scriptures, materially contributed, under grace, to her own profiting, and that of others, to whom she was made a blessing. J. T.

July 29th.-At Haddenham, in the Ely Circuit, Mr. Charles Walters, aged forty-one, much lamented by his widow, children, and friends. He was called to suffer severe and painful affliction for a protracted period; but this he was enabled to endure with great resignation and fortitude. He retained his confidence in Christ as his Redeemer, the only foundation of his hope, to the very last. He died in the Lord, having been a member of the Methodist body for twenty-four years. W. E.

July 31st.-At Carmarthen, Eleanor Jones, aged ninety. For the last fifty years, she was a consistent and valuable member of the Wesleyan society. During the earlier days of Methodism in this place, she was rendered very useful by her kind attention to young disciples, whom she frequently invited to her house, especially on festive occasions; and thus withdrew them from surrounding snares, and afforded them Christian counsel, and hallowed social enjoyment. Her attachment to the Ministers and people of God was cordial and constant. She was eminently

liberal; the law of kindness was in her heart; and her most valued ornament was, a meek and quiet spirit. Having long experienced the power of Christ to uphold and cheer the faithful soul, "in age and feebleness extreme," she calmly and confidingly fell asleep in the arms of his love.

W. T.

Aug. 3d.-At Manchester, Mrs. Isabella Russel, relict of the late Mr. Samuel Russel, of Cheetham-hill, near Manchester. Shortly after her marriage she became acquainted with the Wesleyan Methodists, and through the instrumentality of the faithful ministry under which she sat, she was convinced of sin, sought and obtained "peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ." From that time, till the period when she changed mortality for life, she retained a sense of her acceptance with God, and of her personal interest in the sacrificial death of Christ. She manifested her love to the Saviour by connecting herself with his people; and joined the Methodist society, of which she continued a steady and upright member for more than thirtysix years. The sincerity of her love to God was displayed in the regularity of her attendance on the means of grace, her reverence for the Ministers of Christ, her liberality to his cause, and her patient submission to all the dispensations of his providence. During the latter period of her life she suffered much from disease, and the infirmities of advancing years; but her faith waxed stronger, and her prospects for the life to come became brighter. During her last illness she gave expression to her firm reliance on the death of Christ, and that blessed hope of everlasting life which enabled her to feel that for her to die was gain. She died in the sixty-eighth year of her age. J. T.

Aug. 5th.-At Lofthouse, in the Stokesley Circuit, Elizabeth Toase, mother of the Rev. William Toase, and sister of the late Rev. John King, in the eighty-seventh year of her age. When Methodism was a new thing in the neighbourhood in which she lived, and when its meinbers were "every where spoken against," she was, in the fourteenth year of her age, deeply convinced of sin, and truly converted to God. She immediately became a member of the society, and continued such during seventy-three years of her life. For many years, several of the first race of Methodist Preachers were entertained at her father's house; from whose conversation and ministry she derived much spiritual good. For eighteen months previous to her death, she was confined to her bed; but, "in age and feebleness extreme," she was enabled to trust in the grace of God, which had been her support for so many years. She often said, during her affliction, “I am happy; I have no fear of death:" and, on one occasion, when, to all appearance, she was dying, she sang, with a strong voice,

"O what shall I do, my Saviour to praise?" &c.

"Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord."

W. T.

Aug. 6th.-At Swansea, Mrs. Esther Powell, aged ninety years. She was born near Aberdeen,

but was converted to God in Bristol. She was first deeply affected in the College church, by hearing the first Lesson for the day read; and her mind was farther enlightened under the ministry of Dr. Stonehouse; but on hearing Mr. Wesley preach, she was led to seek for power to give her heart fully to God; and, while engaged in prayer, she was made unspeakably happy in his pardoning love. She has been a consistent member of the Methodist society upwards of sixty years. She possessed a vigorous mind, and, in a great degree, retained her faculties to the last. She greatly loved the cause of Missions; and out of her little property she has left £20 to the Wesleyan Missionary Society. She enjoyed a "good hope through grace" in her sickness; to her, death had no sting; and just before she expired, she calmly said, "Let me now sleep the sleep of death." P. O.

Aug. 7th.-At Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Mr. Joseph Kiddear, in the seventy-fifth year of his age; fifty of which he was an exemplary Christian, and an upright, consistent member of the Wesleyan-Methodist society in that place. He died in the full triumph of faith. B. C.

Aug. 11th.-At Scarborough, (where he had gone to spend a short time,) in the sixtythird year of his age, Mr. Joseph Wilkinson, of Carlinghow, in the Birstal Circuit, after a short illness of less than two days. He became a partaker of the saving grace of God at about seventeen years of age; and through after-life so walked as to adorn the doctrine of God his Saviour. For many years he held the office of Class-Leader in the Methodist society with acceptance and usefulness. Though the stroke of death came suddenly, it found him not unprepared; for, when informed by his medical attendant that the complaint was of a very critical character, he assured him that this information did not dismay him; for against the hour of death he had been providing during years of health. Though his pains were extremely acute, yet his soul was kept in peace; and, when able to converse with the members of his family, he told them he had not his religion to seek, but that what he had long ago sought and obtained was now his sufficient support. He exhorted them to abide by the choice which they also had made; and expressed his confidence that, though separated for a time, and an end put to their domestic psalmody on earth, (an exercise in which he and his family had spent many happy moments,) they should yet meet again, and resume their favourite exercise under still happier circumstances. Thus calmly triumphant, he entered into rest. A. H.

Aug. 11th.-At Littleport, in the Ely Circuit, William Alterton, aged seventy-seven; a man of great simplicity and genuine piety. He adorned his profession as a member of the Wesleyan society for about thirty years; and at last, with great composure, fell asleep in Christ.

W. E.

Aug. 12th.-At Exeter, Mr. John Molland, aged seventy-two years; who, though not a member of the Wesleyan society, usually attended its

public services, was warmly attached to its doctrines and constitution, and took a lively interest in every thing relating to its operations and success. He manifested great kindness towards the Ministers of the body during a long series of years, and his contributions to the connexional and local funds were not only tendered liberally and cheerfully during his life, but some of them were remembered in his testamentary bequests. His disposition was kind, peaceful, and cheerful; and as he advanced towards the close of life, it was evident that his mind was more fully brought under the hallowing influence of divine grace. His last illness was short; but the failure of his strength, for some time previous, had warned him of his approaching dissolution, and he prepared for his departure. He met death with an humble but unwavering trust in the merits of his Redeemer, repeatedly expressing his desire "to depart and to be with Christ, which is far better." His unbending integrity and unfailing punctuality as a man of business, and his active and unwearied exertions in support of every religious and humane institution, procured the respect and esteem of all classes of the community while he lived, and their sincere and deep regrets at his loss. J. W.

Aug. 20th.-At Willow-hall, in the Sowerbybridge Circuit, in her sixtieth year, Mrs. Hannah Sutcliffe, widow of the late John Sutcliffe, Esq. In her youth she became deeply sensible of the absolute necessity of being entirely devoted to God; and, having renounced the world, and all its vanities, she united herself to the people of God, and sought happiness in the divine favour. In a very short time she found peace with God, through faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, and the regenerating influence of the Holy Spirit; and she retained these inestimable blessings to the day of her death. She was eminently spiritual in her desires, affections, and conversation; and from the time of her conversion to the end of her valuable life, it was her constant aim to walk worthy of her high calling, and to adorn the Gospel of God her Saviour in all things. Her knowledge of the deep things of God was very extensive, and her religious experience clear and scriptural; and from the fulness of her heart she often declared the loving-kindness of the Lord in his dealings with her. She was not only a sincere Christian, but also a decided Methodist; being strongly attached to the doctrine and discipline of the Wesleyan body: and what she so highly approved of, she recommended to others. She taught her children to love the ministry of the Wesleyan Preachers, their mode of religious worship, and the whole of their economy. The fruit of her labour is visible in their strong attachment to our cause. She was ready for every work of benevolence and charity; and was, indeed, the widow's and the orphan's friend. Hundreds of poor persons have long been partakers of her bounty. For many years she was a subject of much affliction and pain, which she bore with Christian patience and resignation. Her spiritual consolations abounded, and her mind was kept in perfect peace. The Bible was her constant companion, and prayer was her delight. Frequently her "wearisome days and nights" were spent in delightful com

munion with her heavenly Father. The close of her life was an uninterrupted scene of suffering; yet, in the midst of all, she was happy, and in the possession of her mental powers nearly to her last moments, enjoying, as she expressed it, not only abiding but abounding peace." A few hours before her departure, she looked earnestly and affectionately upon her sorrowing children, and said, "I feel that I am on the Rock, Christ Jesus: all my trust is in his atonement. My Saviour is pleading for me. I am happy. Glory, glory, glory be to God!" Her speech failed; but she three times raised her hand, in token of victory; soon after which her spirit took its flight. P. G.

Aug. 25th.-Mrs. Sally Thomas, the beloved wife of Mr. William Thomas, of Haworth, in the Keighley Circuit, in the fifty-first year of her age. In early life she was converted to God, and continued to witness a good confession, until called home. She delighted much in the means of grace. To the Ministers, who have been long entertained by the family, she always evinced the most respectful and affectionate attachment, esteeming them highly in love for their work's sake. She was eminently of a meek and quiet spirit, and the remembrance of her will not soon pass away. During her last affliction, which was very distressing, her soul was kept in peace, trusting in the Lord. Death had lost its sting; and she several times exclaimed,

"The Christian lives to Christ alone, To Christ alone he dies!"

Thus she entered into rest. Our loss is great; but her gain is eternal S. M.

Aug. 29th-At Worksop, in the fifty-ninth year of her age, Ellen, the beloved wife of the Rev. Thomas Skelton. She was brought to God in 1808, under the faithful ministry of the Rev. Thomas Edwards, and immediately entered into Christian fellowship with the Wesleyan society at Handley, in the Chesterfield Circuit. Possessed of a peaceful, affectionate, retiring spirit, and unassuming manners, she was of great worth in the domestic circle; and most highly esteemed by those who knew her best. Frequently was she called to endure severe, and sometimes complicated, affliction; but she uniformly exemplified the mild and passive graces, and walked with God, a pattern of holy cheerfulness, to the close of life. Her afflictions greatly increased during the last two years; but thankfulness, humility, and resignation, still were prominent qualities in her character. On the day preceding her death, she stated, that she felt prepared for heaven; but very willing to live for the good of others. After four hours of extreme pain, she quietly yielded her spirit into the hands of her Redeemer, leaving a husband and five children, with unaffected sorrow, to lament her unexpected dissolution.

M. J.

Aug. 29th.-Mrs. Elizabeth Spink, of Duggleby, in the Malton Circuit, aged eighty-seven; having been a member of the Wesleyan society sixty-one years. Under a sermon preached by a soldier, she was convinced of her sinful and lost condi

tion; and after great distress of soul, while praying alone, she obtained the pardon of sin. She experienced great peace and joy; and, from that time, she walked in the light of the divine favour. In those days, she had to walk far from home to hear a sermon, and attend a class-meeting; but she embraced every opportunity, and delighted much in the ordinances of God's house. After some years, the Methodist Preachers came to the village where she resided; and she gladly received them into her house, cheerfully rendering them all the service in her power, as long as her health permitted. Her diligence in the means of grace, and her zeal for the furtherance of the Gospel, were exemplary. During the last three or four years, she was a subject of much bodily suffering, which she endured with Christian resignation and patience. It was edifying to see how her spirit triumphed in God amidst weakness and pain. After having been entirely confined to her bed for nearly two years, her happy spirit was freed from its earthly abode. A short time before her death, she repeated the whole of the hymn beginning with,

"And can it be that I should gain?"

A few minutes before she ceased to breathe, she said, "I am on the Rock. Glory, glory, glory!" Without a struggle, as she had often prayed, she fell asleep in Jesus. L. B.

Aug. 29th.-At Keighley, Miss Sarah Robinson, aged twenty-two. She received peace with God, through our Lord Jesus Christ, in February, 1837; and, from that time, adorned the doctrine of God her Saviour. Her affectionate and devoted conduct, as a child and a sister, was especially exemplary. In her last affliction, she viewed death with the greatest composure. A little before her departure, she said, "The Lord is with me.' J. A.

Aug. 30th.-At Keighley, Mrs. Elizabeth Smith, in the sixty-ninth year of her age. She was convinced of sin in her twentieth year, under a ser mon preached by the Rev. John Grant; but neglected to give herself fully to God till six years afterwards. During the forty-three subsequent years of her life, she was a consistent member of the Wesleyan society. Her whole life was a pretical illustration of the principles which she professed. But her worth was best known in the retired scenes of domestic life. In her family she shone with peculiar lustre. Her words and actions, advices and admonitions, prayers and blessings, will never be effaced from the memory of her relations Her death was a suitable close to such a life. Her last words were, "Lord, remember me." J. A

Sept. 4th.-At Axminster, aged forty-three years, Elizabeth, the beloved wife of the Rev. John Robinson, Wesleyan Minister. In the seventeenth year of her age she was favoured with the Methodist ministry, and, by God's blessing thereon, was led to true repentance, and soon made a partaker of the love of God She immediately became a member of the Wesleyan society, and in all the means of grace took great delight. Having entered upon the Chris

tinn life, she looked not back, but steadily pursued the noiseless tenor of her way," till called to her eternal reward. With the writings of Mr. Wesley she was well acquainted; and her attachment to the doctrines and discipline of Methodism was invincible. In the various Circuits to which her husband was appointed she was greatly beloved; and her unostentatious efforts to promote the spiritual welfare of the people among whom she resided were blessed by God to the good of many. About three months ago, symptoms of consumption appeared. In the progress of the disorder, she was enabled to confide in the faithfulness and mercy of God, and to commit her four children to his care, without a murmur or a mistrustful thought. Her mind was stayed upon the Lord, and he kept it in perfect peace. A little before her departure she said to her weeping husband, "I have one request to make: it is, that you say very little about me, except that I died in peace." Without a struggle, groan, or sigh, she expired.

R. S.

Sept. 10th.-At Greengates, in the Woodhousegrove Circuit, Mr. William Reed, in the sixtyfourth year of his age: an experienced and valuable Class-Leader He received his first society-ticket in the year 1799. While collecting for Missions, in an obscure and neglected part of the country, he and another friend began a prayer-meeting in the open air, which proved the commencement of a revival of religion, during which many were converted to God; one of whom is now a zealous and useful Local Preacher. William Reed was resolved to keep his family separated from the world; and he had the reward of seeing his wife and six of his children members of his own class. He was an inflexibly-upright man, and much respected both in the world and the church. During the last few days of his life, his sufferings were severe; but the Lord was his stronghold; and just before his departure, he said, "I am happy. Hallelujah Farewell." "Help, Lord; for the godly man ceaseth; for the faithful fail from among the children of men."

S. A.

Sept. 14th.-At Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Mrs. Spencer, relict of Mr. Hugh Spencer, aged seventy-six years. Her conversion to God took place in the year 1820; about which time she became a member of the Wesleyan-Methodist society; and from that period continued to "adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things." For the last twelve years, she was confined to her room, frequently suffering the most acute pain, but so graciously sustained and comforted by the power of divine grace, that no impatient or murmuring word escaped her lips. Her last illness was short; and, owing to her extreme weakness, she said little; but she declared her possession of a strong and unshaken

confidence in the atonement; adding, "I know that Christ is my Saviour and Redeemer. I have nothing on which to rest but the blood of Jesus. Sometimes I have a bright gleam." A few hours before her departure, it being remarked by a friend, "You will soon be for ever with the Lord," she replied, "Yes; and angels beckon me away." Soon after, in the most calm and peaceful manner, she "fell asleep."

J. F.

Sept. 15th.-At Liverpool, Margaret, widow of the Rev. James Bogie, in the seventy-fourth year of her age. From childhood the fear of God deeply impressed her mind; and, though not favoured with many religious advantages, when she was about sixteen years old, she was powerfully aroused to seek his favour, which she soon obtained. By her union with the Methodists, a few years after, she found the happiness and benefit of communion with the people of God, and continued, through life, to adorn her profession by the fulfilment of every maternal and social duty, beloved and respected by all who knew her. She bore the painfully-increasing infirmities of age with perfect resignation and cheerfulness, and joyfully anticipated her admis‐ sion into that heavenly rest which remains for the people of God; to which she peacefully passed, in sleep, after many months of suffering.

J. B.

Sept. 15th.-At Kingsand, Devon, once the home of his maternal ancestors, and in the parish where their remains rest, Thomas Woolmer, of Pimlico, aged thirty-one. He was the third son of the late Rev. Samuel Woolmer. Early bereft of his parents, he was not the only one of the family who laudably struggled with difficulties; and, by the blessing of Him in whom "the fatherless findeth mercy," was apparently in the way to circumstances of worldly comfort. But he has early fallen a prey to consumption. By more than one his loss will be deplored. Mr. Woolmer became a member of the Wesleyan society, and was sincerely esteemed. Some few weeks since he came to Kingsand, as his last hope; and, if that failed, to seek with kindred dust a grave. To him that writes this short memorial, he expressed himself as being both happy and resigned. As his last hour approached, scenes of earth disappeared; and he seemed in converse and communion with the spirits of the happy dead. His eye soon dimmed, his heart ceased to flutter, and he sweetly fell asleep in Jesus.

"Yet these new-rising from the tomb
With lustre brighter far shall shine,
Revive with ever-during bloom,
Safe from diseases and decline."

W. B.

WHAT are they? gold and silver,

Or what such ore can buy?
The pride of silken luxury;
Rich robes of Tyrian dye?
Guests that come thronging in
With lordly pomp and state?
Or thankless, liveried serving men,
To stand about the gate?

Or are they daintiest meats
Sent up on silver fine?

Or golden, chased cups o'er-brimm'd
With rich Falernian wine?
Or parchments setting forth

Broad lands our fathers held;
Parks for our deer; ponds for our fish ;

And woods that may be fell'd?

No, no, they are not these! or else,
God help the poor man's need!
Then, sitting 'mid his little ones,
He would be poor indeed!
They are not these! our household
wealth

Belongs not to degree;

It is the love within our souls-
The children at our knee !

My heart is fill'd with gladness
When I behold how fair,
How bright are rich men's children,
With their thick golden hair!

For I know 'mid countless treasures, Glean'd from the east and west, These living, loving human things Are still the rich man's best !

But my heart o'erfloweth to mine eyes,
And a prayer is on my tongue,
When I see the poor man's children,
The toiling, though the young,
Gathering, with sun-burnt hands,
The dusty wayside flowers!
Alas! that pastime symbolleth
Life's after, darker hours.

My heart o'erfloweth to mine eyes, When I see the poor man stand, After his daily work is done,

With children by the hand,And this he kisses tenderly,

And that sweet names doth call ;For I know he has no treasure

Like those dear children small!

O children young! I bless ye,
Ye keep such love alive!
And the home can ne'er be desolate,
Where love has room to thrive !
O! precious household treasures,
Life's sweetest, holiest claim,—
The Saviour bless'd ye while on earth,
I bless ye in His name!

THOU wert too brief a guest,
Lost stranger, on our earth;
Leaving it for a safer rest,
Deeming it little worth.

How did a mother's care
Thy infant slumbers bless!

How did thy bud of promise share
A father's tenderness !

Is this a home so bright,

To wish thee back once more?
Adam's lost paradise of light,
Or an Elysian shore?

Cold disappointments chill
Youth's high and bounding heart;

And Age, lone traveller, lingering still, In sorrow weeps apart.

O, who that walks the shade Of life's declining years, Again that chequer'd path would tread, Of hopes, and cares, and tears!

Yet soon the longest day

Must close its weary tale,
Years pass, like summer-clouds, away,
And life's warm pulses fail.

When closed at length these eyes,
That wept so long below,

W'e too shall mount those azure skies,
And rest where thou art now.

H. W.