this time he walked in the light of God's countenance; "the Spirit itself bearing witness with his spirit that he was a child of God." First as a Sunday-school Teacher, and then as a Local Preacher, he was a zealous and useful labourer in the vineyard of the Lord. He set a high value on the means of grace, and was punctual in attending his appointments. He was remarkable for sincerity and honesty. And such was his general conduct, that he was greatly and deservedly respected. After a short illness, during which his mind was kept in peace, he died happy in the Lord.

S. W.

Dec. 14th.-At Cullingworth, Bingley Circuit, in the twenty-third year of her age, Mrs. Mary Anne Townend, wife of Mr. William Townend. She joined the Wesleyan society in 1827; and, during the remainder of her short life, walked consistently with this early consecration of herself to God. Her disposition was amiable, and her piety eminently modest. During a protracted illness, she frequently and unequivocally expressed her entire submission to the will of God, and the unclouded evidence of her acceptance which she possessed; so that she "rejoiced in hope of the glory of God," and died in great peace. P. P.

Dec. 18th.-At Madeley, aged sixty-five, Elizabeth, the beloved wife of Mr. Samuel Smith. At the age of thirteen, being then an orphan, she was placed in a seminary in Madeley, which was favoured with the weekly visits of Mrs. Fletcher. By the blessing of God on the counsels and prayers of this devoted lady, she became a subject of saving grace, and was admitted into the Methodist society, in Mrs. Fletcher's class, September, 1788. Of this class, during the remainder of her life, she continued a faithful member, adorning her religious profession, by her meek and placid temper, the humility of her demeanour, and a sedulous attention to conjugal and domestic duties. She was distinguished by love to the law of the Lord, and was exact in observing stated seasons for private devotion; and on the last day on which affliction allowed her to leave her chamber, though scarcely able to walk up stairs, she retired in the evening, and spent the consecrated hour in fervent prayers, not only for herself, but for the various members of her family. She had been subject for some years to distressing attacks of asthma; but her patience did not fail; and she was enabled to meet the last enemy with sacred composure. A few days before, she received with great solemnity and delight the memorials of the Saviour's passion. The last intelligible words she uttered were, "Lord, remember me!" soon after which she closed her eyes, and calmly surrendered her spirit into the hands of her Redeemer. F. H.

Dec. 24th.-At Warcop, in the Appleby Circuit, in the fortieth year of his age, Mr. Robert Allison, schoolmaster of that place. Distinguished for uniform and consistent piety, cordially attached to Methodism, he cheerfully and faithfully filled the offices of Society and Chapel Steward for several years, and was instrumental in raising a Sunday-school. In his last sickness,

which was depressing and protracted, he was graciously supported, and his end was peace. A. D.

Jan. 1st., 1838.-At Brampton-moor, near Chesterfield, Mrs. Dickinson, the wife of Mr. George Dickinson. The death of her mother was the means of awakening her to serious thoughts. She became unhappy, and was invited to attend the Methodist chapel, where she heard the late Rev. Robert Crowther; who was made a great blessing to her. She soon found peace with God; which she retained to her death. After her marriage she had the privilege of entertaining the Preachers at her own house. She took a very lively interest in every thing that related to Methodism, believing it to be the cause of God. She became a Tract-Distributor, a Visiter of the sick, a Missionary Collector, and a faithful reprover of sinners. It is believed that there is scarcely a family or an individual in the village that has not been warned by her to flee from the wrath to come. Her death was rather sudden. She was sent for to visit her sister, who was ill. She took the disorder, which soon terminated in death. But she was ready. She expressed strong confidence in her Redeemer. A short time before her death she exclaimed, "Welcome! welcome! welcome, death!" G. D.

Jan. 4th.-At Backworth, in the North-Shields Circuit, in the twenty-second year of her age, Miss Mary Hunter, daughter of Mr. John Hunter; having borne a long and painful affliction with great meekness and resignation. She took a lively interest in the progress of Wesleyan Methodism, and was particularly attached to the Sunday-school in that neighbourhood. Though her death was somewhat sudden and unexpected, it found her prepared. S. A.

Jan. 12th.-At Tofthill, in the Barnard-Castle Circuit, Mr. Joseph Maddison. He was brought to a knowledge of the truth at the age of fifteen, when he united himself to the Methodist society. From that time he became a most decided follower of Christ, labouring in various ways to promote the prosperity of the cause of God. His attainments in the divine life were of a high order. He proved by experience, that the blood of Christ cleanseth us from all sin. In all the relations of life he acted the part of a genuine Christian. When called to pass through afflictions and bereavements, he was enabled in patience to possess his soul. As a Class-Leader he was acceptable and useful. For thirty-six years he was an example of sincerity, zeal, and stability. After a short but painful affliction he died in great peace. S. W.

Jan. 15th.-At Gorton, in the Stockport Circuit, Mr. James Makin, aged sixty-two. About thirty years ago, while the late Mr. Barber was preaching from, "Set thine house in order," &c., he was fully convinced of sin, and shortly afterwards obtained peace with God. The uniform consistency of his future life evinced the divine nature of the change wrought in his heart. In an irreligious neighbourhood, and

amidst much ridicule and opposition, he suoceeded in establishing a prosperous Sundayschool; and had the gratification to witness the growth of a flourishing Methodist society, in which he sustained the office of a Class-Leader with credit and usefulness for many years. He was eminently a man of a meek and quiet spirit. His patience and resignation during a protracted illness were remarkable. When his sufferings were most severe, he thanked God they were not worse. He said his life had been a long summer's day; and that, though willing to stay, he was now ready to depart. While his wife was reading to him a portion of the Psalms, he exclaimed, "What precious promises!" and died. W. H.

Jan. 18th.-At Southover, near Lewes, Henry Ade, in the forty-eighth year of his age. Upwards of eighteen years he was a steady and consistent member of the Methodist society; ten of which, he was a useful Class-Leader. He delighted in the "law of the Lord," and "prayed to God always." It may be truly said of him, that he was "a child of God without rebuke." For eight years previous to his death he suffered much bodily affliction with "lamb-like patience." He often said, "I am a sinner saved by grace; " and a short time before his departure, "This body must come down, but it will be rebuilt in a more glorious state at the resurrection." He said, "I am happy;" then, lifting up his hands, he added, with a smile, "I am going home." W. D.

Jan. 19th.-At Huntingdon, William Howell, in the seventy-eighth year of his age. About sixty years ago, he accompanied his father to Old-Weston, to hear a Methodist Preacher, on which occasion he was awakened to a discovery of his state as a sinner; and, after having laboured under conviction for some time, he obtained peace with God. For upwards of fifty years he was a member of the Methodist society. He was regular in his attendance on divine worship, and greatly delighted in the company of them that feared God. During the last twelve years of his life, he suffered much bodily affliction, which he bore with great patience. Nearly the last words he uttered were, "It is well."

J. F.

Jan. 19th.-At Kimbolton, in the Higham-Ferrers Circuit, Mrs. Susanna Turner. In her affliction she was greatly supported, and to the friends who visited her gave the fullest evidence that she had not believed in vain. Some of her last words were, "O how unworthy I feel, yet how happy I am! If I could tell you all I feel, you would be ready to envy me." On the night before she died, with a smile upon her countenance, she exclaimed, "I am going to glory;" and shortly after expired.

W. P.

Jan. 21st.-At Portsmouth, Mrs. Richards, aged seventy-four. In 1803, being led to attend the Wesleyan ministry, she was fully awakened to a sense of her lost condition as a sinner, and led to believe in the Lord Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and the regeneration of her nature. By those who had the pleasure of her acquaintance, she was greatly beloved; and while the fruits of righteousness shone in her whole conversation, it was in the domestic circle that her character was most clearly seen. Being called for a number of years to pass through the fire of affliction, she was enabled to commit herself to God, and cheerfully to acquiesce in his will. To the end, her confidence in Christ was unshaken, and her hope of glory bright: her sun set without a cloud..

T. D.

Jan. 21st.-At Newchurch, in the Bacup Circuit, Mrs. Alice Taylor; a pattern of piety. With many others she will have endless cause to praise God for Sunday-school instruction. She committed to memory and repeated Mr. Wood's Catechism, and that of the Conference, in three parts. She died triumphant in the faith of the S. S. Gospel, aged thirty-three years.

Jan. 22d.-At Helstone, the Rev. Thomas Williams, Wesleyan Minister, aged forty-two. He was returning home from preaching in the evening, when he was seized with a fit of apoplexy, fell from his horse, and immediately expired. Medical aid was procured as speedily as possible, but all was in vain. Mr. Williams was a native of Bristol. At the age of fourteen he was requested to attend the Methodist chapel; and, while hearing the Rev. Joseph Cole, the Preacher at the time, he was convinced of sin, and became an earnest seeker of salvation. He was admitted into the Methodist society, and in a short time obtained a clear sense of the pardoning love of God. He soon after became a Teacher in the Sunday-school; and as he saw and deplored the awful state of sinners, he felt constrained to warn them to flee from the wrath to come, first by a word of exhortation, and then by preaching. He was engaged as a Local Preacher for some years, and was then called out to assist the Rev. Jonathan Crowther, in the Madeley Circuit. He had travelled sixteen years with acceptance and usefulness; and as a colleague he was kind, and ready to share with his brethren the labours and exercises connected with their work. His death is greatly lamented by the inhabitants of the town and Circuit. His funeral presented a very solemn scene. Two Clergymen, with the Surgeon, and six Travelling Preachers, accompanied the procession, which was a very large one, to the grave. An address was delivered in the chapel by the Rev. John Bustard, and the Rev. Joseph Wood concluded with prayer. Funeral sermons were preached on Sunday, February 1th, by the Rev. William Sleep, in the morning, and in the

evening by the Rev. Joshua Fielding, from Bristol, to overflowing congregations; also at Ruan, by the Rev. Samuel Cook.

W. S.

Jan. 24th.-At Keighley, Mr. Thomas Gill, surveyor, land-agent, &c., in the forty-seventh year of his age. Mr. Gill was the son of the late Rev. Thomas Gill. He was warmly attached to Methodism, and had been a Local Preacher for about thirty years. As a lover of Wesleyan Methodism, it manifestly heightened his pleasure when adverting to the fact, that his parents were united in marriage by the Rev. John Wesley, in Otley church, on the 7th of May, 1788. Mr. Gill possessed great buoyancy of spirit, accompanied by that affability and henevolence which rendered him easy of access, and disposed him, to the utmost of his ability, to alleviate human suffering. Methodism in this Circuit has lost in him one of its most liberal friends. Although his last two or three days were spent in a state of mental aberration, which prevented all conversation with him; yet the last words which the writer heard him utter, when in a collected state of mind, were indicative of his confidence in God. They were the following:"I'll praise him for all that is past,

And trust him for all that's to come."

J. S.

Jan. 24th.-At Breague, in the Helstone Circuit, aged eighty-two, Mr. Thomas Goldsworthy. In early life he was convinced of sin, but unhappily resisted the strivings of the good Spirit of God, and followed the propensities of his own heart, till about the twenty-seventh year of his age.

More deeply convinced of sin than ever, he suffered for his former carelessness; and as he had then sinned through presumption, he was now almost driven to despair. As he was walking one day in his field, meditating on his wretched condition, and looking to God for help, he was enabled to cast himself on the merits of Christ, and he immediately felt that his burden was gone, and that he could now rejoice in the forgiveness of his sins. Throughout life it was his constant aim to keep a conscience void of offence towards God and men. In more than fifty years he never omitted receiving his quarterly ticket; and when he was enabled to retire from business, he erected a cottage for his residence near the chapel, that he might attend all the means of grace. Along with the infirmities of age came a complication of diseases; but he was kept in perfect peace. For the last few weeks his sufferings were very great, but he was preserved from murmuring, and still rested in the Lord. Not long before he died, having been speechless for about four-andtwenty hours, he revived a little; and being asked if he could still cast himself on Christ, he said, "O yes; I have no doubts; " and prayed for some minutes. He soon afterwards yielded his soul into the hands of his merciful Redeemer.

W. S.

Jan. 26th.-At Thetford, Mrs. Fison, sen. She became experimentally acquainted with the way of salvation, through faith in a crucified

Redeemer, about the year 1810. Long previously to that time, she had been convinced that she was a sinner; and learning from the Scriptures, that "God is angry with the wicked every day," she was often painfully exercised by a sense of her sinfulness, and want of power to devote herself unreservedly to God. She earnestly endeavoured to train up her children in the fear of the Lord, and in particular in the observance of the Sabbath. In the year 1809 she proposed to them the establishment of a Sunday-school in the village in which they resided. This school was eminently blessed of God to herself and family, and great good has resulted from it to the neighbourhood. She was soon led to pray for divine assistance in the good work, and her heart was more deeply affected with the love of God to sinners; and being providentially led to attend the Wesleyan ministry, she was enabled to believe in Christ as her Saviour, and found peace with God, under the first sermon which she heard. She soon after became a member of the Methodist society; and from that time to the day of her death, continued steadfast in faith, fruitful in every good word and work, and an ornament to the Christian society with which she was connected. Humility, simplicity, sincerity, sympathy with the afflicted, kindness to the poor, and communion with God, distinguished her Christian character. For some years she had been in a very infirm state. She died of age: the weary wheels of life stood still, and her spirit returned to God. Her end was peace. W. P.

Jan. 27th.-At Wakefield, in the forty-fifth year of her age, Ann, the beloved wife of the Rev. T. Hamer. Her conversion to God, which took place when she was comparatively young. was very clear; and this through life was to her a source of great consolation. She always, when referring to it, said, with great feeling, "I know in whom I have believed." Though constitutionally diffident, yet among those who knew her she shone alike in the character of wife, mother, mistress, friend, and Christian. In the various Circuits where it was her lot to reside she was very highly respected. Her last affliction was comparatively short; but through the whole of it her mind was kept in peace. No doubt, nor fear, nor painful misgiving, disturbed her inward quietude; but, firmly reposing on the merit of her Redeemer, she at length fell asleep in the full assurance of hope. T. H.

Jan. 30th. In the First Manchester Circuit, Mrs. Mary Knowles Lomas, aged sixty-four years, having been a member of the Methodist society for nearly half a century, and for many years a faithful, zealous, and most successful Class-Leader. She possessed, in an eminent degree, "the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit," and diligently followed every good work, visiting the fatherless and the widows in their affliction, and ministering to their necessities according to the ability which God had given her. But not long before her death, speaking of her unwavering confidence in God, she said, "For many years I have not had the shadow of a doubt of my acceptance with God; Jesus Christ is my elder Brother, and the Holy Ghost is my Comforter." She then added with emphasis,

"And this I shall prove, till with joy I remove, To the heaven of heavens, in Jesus's love."

It may be most truly said, that she died “in sure and certain hope of a blissful immortality." She has bequeathed £20 to the Wesleyan Missionary fund, £20 to the fund for the support of aged Preachers and widows in the Methodist Connexion, besides legacies to the Manchester Strangers' Friend and Female Clothing Charity. A. B.

Feb. 1st-Mrs. Sarah Long, aged twentyseven, of Eatington, in the Banbury Circuit. She was awakened to a sense of her fallen state under the ministry of the Rev. Mr. Jennings ; and soon after, joining the Wesleyan society, found peace with God, during a prayer-meeting held in the chapel. She was very active and zealous in endeavouring to promote the prosperity of the Sunday-school, and the extension of the work of God in the village where she resided. The affliction which brought her to the grave was lingering; but she was enabled to bear it with Christian fortitude, and often expressed herself as possessing a steady confidence in God, and a cheering hope of future felicity. In this happy frame of mind, she at last sweetly fell asleep in Christ.

W. D.

Feb. 1st.-At Westgate-Hill, in the Birstal Circuit, Mrs. Mary Mirfield, in the sixty-seventh year of her age. She was brought to the saving knowledge of God about forty years ago, when she joined the Methodist society, of which she continued a steady and consistent member during the remainder of her life. Thirty years ago she was left a widow, with six children unprovided for, and surrounded with difficulties; but she committed her way to the Lord, and her expectations were not cut off. For many years her sufferings at intervals were extreme; but her soul was preserved in patience. A natural timidity of disposition, accompanied by great tenderness of conscience, sometimes occasioned doubts and fears of her safety; but in her last affliction all these were removed, and she rejoiced in a sure and certain hope of everlasting

life. She said to a friend a short time before her death, "All is right: the Lord does all things well I have committed my soul into his hands. I have no doubt of my acceptance now. Praise the Lord! he is my salvation. I believe I shall die, but God will take me to J. W. himself."

Feb. 2d.-At Charlestown, in the St. Austell Circuit, in the seventieth year of her age, Ann, the beloved wife of Mr. Baker Banks, CircuitSteward. She joined the Methodist society at Mevagissey, in the year 1791. Her first religious impressions were produced by awaking three successive times one night with these words "Prepare strongly impressed upon her mind: to meet thy God." In her subsequent struggles, while seeking the pardon of sin, she ever acknowledged her great obligations to the kind attentions and judicious counsels of the late excellent Mrs. Francis Truscott, then a distinguished ornament of the Mevagissey society. Through the long period of forty-seven years, she con

tinued to walk in the fear of God, maintaining a consistent profession, and being much beloved and respected in every relation of life. Her piety and maternal affection were particularly manifested when she was called to give up her eldest daughter to become the wife of a foreign Missionary. She long delighted with her husband to make her house a hospitable home for the Ministers of Christ. During the last ten years of her life she suffered much from affliction; being able but seldom to visit the house of God. Wearisome nights were appointed her; but she murmured not at the dispensation of her heavenly Father. She had not generally been a subject of much religious joy; but on the Sabbath preceding the solemn change which awaited her, the Lord very graciously filled her with strong consolation. With a complacent smile she said, "I am going home." Tenderly embracing her husband, and all the members of the family that were present, she bade them not to weep for her, but to prepare to meet her in heaven. She often repeated,

"'Tis Jesus, the first and the last,

Whose Spirit shall guide me safe home;
I'll praise him for all that is past,

And trust him for all that's to come." Resting in the promises of God, perfectly resigned to his will, and rejoicing in the hope of glory, she fell asleep in Jesus. B. C.

Feb. 5th.-At Leeds, Mr. John Thompson, in the seventy-second year of his age, having been a devout and consistent member of the Methodist society for thirty years. Throughout his whole course he always evidenced a steady and affectionate attachment to the Ministers and people of God. When a resident in the Wakefield Circuit, he officiated for several years as the Leader of a class. His last affliction was protracted and painful, but his God sustained him in the furnace, and kept his mind in perfect peace. His last address to his surrounding friends was to this effect: "Let not your hearts be troubled. Jesus is the only basis of my hope. I find that to be delightfully sufficient."

J. A.

Feb. 5th.-At Portsea, Mr. James Davidson, aged eighty-five. He was from boyhood engaged in a seafaring life, and his earlier course was marked by the evils which are unhappily too common among seamen. It pleased God, however, who is rich in mercy, to arrest him in his downward career, and to bring him as a sinner to the foot of the cross, where his blasphemies were turned to praise. In the last twenty years of his life his conversation has been such as becometh the Gospel of Christ. Though for a considerable time confined to his chamber, he loved to meditate and converse on the Saviour, as the source of his peace, and the foundation of his hopes. Having through grace weathered the storms of life, he entered the haven toward which he had long been steering his course.

T. D.

Feb. 5th.-At Chester, Mr. Joseph Janion, senior, aged eighty-seven. He had been a member of the Wesleyan society sixty-five years.

Fifty years ago he led classes in the same week at Preston-on-the-Hill, Overton, and Norley; and in other places subsequently he introduced Methodism, and formed societies, and was a nursing-father to many of Zion's children in his day. For nearly forty years his house was a home for the Wesleyan Preachers in the Northwich and Chester Circuits. His end was sudden, but he had long been prepared: the last morning of his life he was as well as usual; at noon he was seized with epileptic fits, which continued three hours; and in three hours more he quietly fell asleep in the Lord, and was gathered to his fathers like a ripe shock of corn.

C. J.

Feb. 6th.-At Tiverton, in the sixty-seventh year of her age, Mrs. Sarah Bryant, relict of the late Mr. James Bryant, of Plymouth, for many years an acceptable Local Preacher. She united herself with the Methodists when about twentyseven years of age, and from that period to the end of life adorned her Christian profession by a conversation becoming the Gospel. In all relative duties she was a pattern worthy of imitation; being a faithful wife, a most affectionate parent, and a sincere friend. A short time before her last affliction she expressed her entire reliance on the merits of her Redeemer, and her hope of heaven. For the last five years she was a subject of much bodily infirmity, which she bore with resignation to the divine will. Her end was comparatively sudden; but she was found waiting for the coming of her Lord; and after an illness of three days she peacefully exchanged mortality for life. W. H. H.

Feb. 14th.-At Edgeley, near Stockport, Mr. John Moseley, aged seventy-eight. When a young man, he was deeply convinced of sin, and obtained Ipeace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Some time afterwards he fell away from this grace; but being again restored to the joy and power of salvation, he continued, through his subsequent life a steady and exemplary member of our society. His delight was in the law of the Lord; the Bible was his constant companion; and he was very fond of reading the old Magazines. During the last years of his lengthened pilgrimage, it was evident to all who knew him that he was ripening for heaven; and in death he gave satisfactory testimony that Christ was precious. W. H.

Feb. 14th.-At Aylesbury, Elizabeth, the wife of Mr. James Green, aged fifty. She was brought to God in early life, and was amongst the first persons who formed the Methodist society in this place. Her Christian profession was steady, uniform, and sincere. Under her last affliction, which was severe, she was cheered by hope, and her end was peace.

W. H.

Feb. 15th-In Leonard-street, London, Mr. Henry Lewis, aged fifty-nine. He was led to "fear the Lord in his youth," and to "seek first the kingdom of God." He united himself to the Wesleyan society early in life; and when he was converted to God himself, he had a desire to be useful to others, and joined the Workhouse Community. He afterwards was appointed a ClassLeader; and also employed as a Local Preacher

in the London North Circuit; and for about twenty years was a useful and acceptable labourer. For several winters past he suffered much from asthma; but patience had its perfect work; and a short time before he died, he prayed with and for his family, and commended them to God,-exclaiming, "Lord, thou art mine, and I am thine." T. C.

Feb. 16th.-At Stokesley, the Rev. William Scholefield, Superintendent of that Circuit, in the sixty-third year of his age, and thirty-fifth of his itinerancy. He became decidedly pious about the age of eighteen; and soon after became a Prayer-Leader, a Class-Leader, and then a Local Preacher. After this, being accepted as an Itinerant, he devoted himself to his work, and was a man of one business. He was far from well when he arrived at Stokesley last August, but was unwilling to give up his labours. Although his strength was rapidly declining, he continued his ministry till within about a fortnight of his death. When the disease became alarming, he expressed a deep sense of his own unworthiness, a perfect confidence in the atonement of Christ, and a deliverance from the fear of death; but frequently wished for more abundant joy; and before his departure, his wish was gratified. On the day of his death he said several times emphatically that God was with him; and when the powers of language failed, his signs were indicative of triumph. His sufferings were very great, but he at last fell asleep without a struggle.

J. F.

Feb. 17th.-At Robin-Hood's Bay, in the Whitby Circuit, James Bell, in the forty-seventh year of his age. He was brought to the knowledge of God, under the ministry of the late Rev. Booth Newton, early in life, and was a Class-Leader twenty years, in which office, as well as in visiting the sick, he was remarkably useful. As a man of business, he was strictly upright in his dealings, so that all who dealt with him had the fullest confidence in his integrity. At the close of life his sufferings were great, but he hail divine peace, and a good hope through grace. His last words were, "Christ is precious."

J. B.

Feb. 18th.-At Illogan, in the Redruth Circuit, Mrs. Jenefer Arnall, aged sixty-three years. She was a member of the Methodist society in Tuckingmill for nearly forty-three years, and continued to meet in the same class the whole of that period. To a sound, because a scriptural, conversion to God, she added the fruits of a holy life. She was attached to Methodism from principle, and therefore not borne away on the noisy billows of a restless agitation. She was a devout Christian, an amiable wife, an affectionate mother, a kind neighbour, and a sincere friend. Her death, which was occasioned by apoplexy, was sudden, but safe and peaceful.

R. M.

Feb. 18th.-At Badsworth, in the Pontefract Circuit, Mrs. Rachel Walker, in her seventy.seventh year. She had been a steady and consistent member of the Wesleyan society about forty years, though frequently a timid disciple. Her dissolution was preceded by a painful and