7. JOHN BARRY. He was a man of an amiable disposition, genuine piety, and of considerable talents for the work of the ministry. He was appointed a Missionary to the island of Jamaica, in 1824; and on his return in 1832, he had the opportunity of giving useful evidence before Committees of both Houses of Parliament, intimately connected with the interests of the Negro race. afterwards appointed to Upper Canada and Bermuda; but having ruptured a blood-vessel, he returned to England with impaired health in 1836.

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After a

short residence in Guernsey he visited America and the West Indies; but the means used for his recovery proved un

1. DIED, December 14th, 1836, Mr. John Tomlinson, of the Sheffield East Circuit. When he was only seven years of age, he was deprived of the care and counsel of a mother, as she was then called to her eternal home; and soon afterwards his father enlisted into the army, leaving John and a younger brother to the care of an uncle. For a few weeks he supported them; but one morning, while they were at breakfast, he informed them that he could not afford to maintain them any longer, and that day turned them both out of the house. John took his little brother by the hand, and they wandered about, not knowing whither to go; but, abandoned by their father, and dismissed by their uncle, they were not forgotten by their heavenly Father. A friend met them, whose heart the Lord touched, and he kindly took them under his care, provided for them, and after a little time placed them in suitable situations for procuring their own bread. When Mr. Tomlinson was about twenty years of age, he was awakened under the ministry of Mr. Hodgson, who afterwards became an eminent and useful Missionary in South Africa. He united himself with the Methodists; and it is supposed that it was very soon after that period that he found peace with God, and became a happy partaker of redeem

availing; and he died in Montreal, on the 21st of June, 1838. During his late visit to Jamaica, (the former scene of his labours,) he manifested his attachment to the doctrines and discipline of Wesleyan Methodism, by zealously opposing the efforts of a party who have been endeavouring to agitate and divide our societies in that island. In his last illness he was graciously supported; and resting on the atonement of Christ, he died in peace, and in the joyful hope of everlasting life.

8. SAMUEL STUART JOHNSON, Assistant Missionary; a young man of deep piety and ardent zeal. He was a native of Harbour-Island, in the Bahamas, and was called to the work of the ministry soon after his conversion to God. In the year 1835 he was appointed by the Con-ference to labour in the Nova-Scotia District, from whence, in consideration of his health, he was removed to Bermuda. Here, however, his indisposition was such as entirely to disqualify him for his public duties, and he returned to the place of his birth early in the year 1837, where, after suffering severely for some time from the effects of pulmonary consumption, he died full of faith and hope.

ing love. Some time afterwards he be came a Local Preacher in the Retford Circuit; but he removed to Sheffield about a year before his death. As a Preacher, he was acceptable and useful. Two days before his affliction he attended a lovefeast in the Park chapel, where he gave a clear account of his conversion to God, and of his subsequent Christian experience. The fever which terminated his life was of a most malignant nature, which rendered it very difficult to procure any person to attend upon him, his wife having been seized with the same fever; but in the midst of all his sufferings he was generally praising God. One of his friends, perceiving him to be near death, remarked that there was no chance for him: he replied, "Yes, there is, heaven, heaven!" and soon after his happy spirit entered glory. Such was the infectious and fatal nature of the fever, that his wife sunk under it, and was buried within six days after her husband; and a few days afterwards one of the children was interred in the same grave. G. MARSDEN.

2. Died, January 14th, 1837, at Kingswood, aged forty-seven, Mrs. Elizabeth Horner, wife of Mr. John Horner, formerly Missionary in India. Being of Methodist descent, in a direct line of the

fourth generation, she was blessed from her infancy with the privileges of a religious education, accompanied by the sanctions of Christian example. These advantages were not lost upon her; for, in the eighteenth year of her age she was deeply convinced of sin, under a sermon preached by her maternal uncle, the late Mr. John George, of Sevenoaks; and, following the light she had received, by humble and fervent prayer she obtained power to believe on Christ for the remission of her sins. Previously to this time she had for several months met in a class that was led by her mother, the late Mrs. Hackleton; whose long-tried piety and deep experience eminently qualified her for the instruction and guidance of the young as well as the more matured in the church of Christ. After her marriage, and when her husband was appointed to a station in India, she cheerfully relinquished the comforts of her native land, to accompany him, being "willing," as she expressed it in a letter to a friend, "to go to the ends of the earth to do some good, or to encourage her husband in doing good to the souls of the perishing Heathen;" and while there, her conduct was marked by a placid and patient Christian consistency which procured her the respect of all that knew her. After her return to England in 1822, in the one or two Circuits in which her husband laboured before he was "laid aside" by affliction, her Christian propriety of conduct, and her sympathy with the poor, secured her the equal respect and love of all ranks of society. During the last seven or eight years of her life, which were spent in Kingswood, she maintained the consistency of a disciple of Christ, being faithfully careful of her husband's welfare, affectionately guiding her children, and ardently attached to the worship and service of God. She lived to see her eldest son, whom she particularly dedicated to the service of God from his birth, employed as a Local Preacher in the Connexion, and her two eldest daughters members of the society, and seeking "the power of godliness." Her last illness, which was erroneously supposed in the neighbourhood to have arisen from malignant typhus, prevented her from receiving those friendly and sympathizing attentions which, under other circumstances, would doubtless have been shown her; but, under all her privations and sufferings, she was patient, calm, and tranquil. Being persuaded from the commencement of her illness that it would terminate in death,

she addressed herself to meet the event with the necessary preparation of spirit. The sweet sermon by Mr. France on the intercession of Christ, in the Magazine for December, 1836, was one of the last things she read, and was often referred to by her in her last days, as being particularly suited to her circumstances: indeed, her entire and habitual dependence was on the atonement and intercession of the Son of God. During the last week of her life, she was very much harassed by the enemy, and seemed almost ready to give up all in despair; but prayer was incessantly made by her agonized family in her behalf, and she was enabled to recover her confidence, and to express her assured hope of soon being with her pious relations who had gone to glory, and, as she expressed it, with a voice faltering through weakness and intense feeling, " And with Christ, which is far better." A few hours after this, towards midnight, as her husband was making preparation for watching by her during the night, he perceived a sudden change in her countenance, and had hardly time to call up some of the family, when the messenger arrived, and summoned her to the presence of God, and to an eternal sabbath of rest. J. HORNER.

3. Died, January 17th, at Freetown, Sierra-Leone, aged thirty-seven, Mrs. E. M. M'Foy. She was converted to God under the ministry of the Methodist Missionaries, and from that time to her death, (a period of about five years,) was an exemplary and valuable member of the Wesleyan society. She possessed the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, and was careful to adorn the doctrine of God her Saviour in all things. Her intelligence and prudence, piety and benevolence, obtained for her the esteem of all who knew her; and by those who knew her best, she was loved the most. Christian Ministers she esteemed very highly in love for their work's sake, and never appeared to be more gratified than when she was able to promote their comfort and welfare. But her acts of kindness were not limited to the Ministers of Christ: with suffering saints she was ever ready to sympathize, and disposed to minister to their necessities; and being "given to hospitality," as she had opportunity, she strove to do good unto all. She greatly rejoiced in the prospe rity of the work of God, and was never more deeply grieved than when any thing occurred which seemed likely to retard its progress. In the time of prosperity and enjoyment, she gave God the glory

of his gifts, and rejoiced in his goodness; and in affliction she submitted herself to his will, cast all her care upon him, and looked to him for deliverance, support, and comfort. The affliction which ter minated her life was of short duration, but very severe. She felt convinced that "the sickness was unto death;" but she was blessedly resigned to the divine will, and enabled to give up her husband and children. She desired to depart and be with Christ, and gave expression to her grateful feelings in language at once scriptural and glowing. She was to the last truly happy in God, and died as one falling asleep. W. SANDERS.

4. Died, January 30th, at Woolwich, Mr. Thomas Morrell, aged eighty-six years. In the year 1780 he first became acquainted with the Wesleyan Methodists at Purfleet; and although he was at that time strongly attached to the established Church, he nevertheless was led, from curiosity and the persuasion of a friend, to give them a hearing, when his mind became gradually enlightened, and his conscience considerably alarmed from a conviction of the infinite evil of sin. Hence he now regularly attended the means of grace, sometimes at the parish church, and at other times with the Methodists. He continued thus to seek the salvation of his soul, and became very serious in his general deportment, but could not at this period be persuaded that it was his privilege to know on earth his sins forgiven. When he was informed by a youthful associate, who had recently experienced this great blessing, that it might be obtained by faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, he instantly searched the Scriptures and the Book of Common Prayer on this subject, when it pleased the Almighty mercifully to shine into his mind, so that he now found himself justly condemned as a sinner both by the language of divine inspiration, and the excellent form of sound words which he had been accustomed to use. From his own account of his conversion, it appears he laboured during four years under distressing apprehensions of the wrath of God due to sin, and so oppressed with a sense of guilt, that he was frequently compelled to rise from his bed during the night to pray that God would have mercy upon him. His friend, the late Mr. Weaver, of Woolwich, having obtained a sense of God's pardoning love, was now made an instrument of great good to him, by relating his own experience, and exhorting him to exercise faith in the great atonement once offered

up for all. While his friend was thus exhorting him, his heart was softened, his unbelief in an instant removed, and he was enabled to lay hold of the hope set before him. The sinner now found salvation through faith in a crucified Saviour; and the sorrow he had long felt on account of sin, was exchanged for the peace which passeth all understanding, and the joy which is unspeakable and full of glory. This was in the month of May, 1782. Four years after his conversion, he came to reside in Woolwich, when he had to lament the loss of his Purfleet friends, and the Methodist means of grace, which had been made so very useful to him, as he could find no Methodist in the town. At first he attended the service of the parish church; but finding no food for his soul there, he then attended the Baptist meeting; and here he had to encounter a host of objections to the doctrines and discipline of the Wesleyans, and was urged to relinquish his former principles. He now, therefore, read the Scriptures more attentively, and prayed earnestly for divine guidance; and the result was, a full per suasion that he was in the more excellent way. About this time a Local Preacher from London came on business to Woolwich, and engaged to preach in the evening in a small room; when Mr. Morrell very gladly embraced the opportunity of hearing Methodist preaching again. This was the commencement of Wesleyan Methodism in Woolwich, in the year 1786. Mr. Morrell and a few friends agreed to establish a weekly meeting for prayer; and finding some who were desirous to flee from the wrath to come, it was agreed to form a class, which at first consisted of only four persons, he being the Leader. Mr. Morrell also at this time hired a room for preaching, and procured a supply of Local Preachers for the Lord's day. He then went to hear the venerable John Wesley preach at Deptford ; and had an opportunity of acquainting him with the steps they had taken to introduce Methodism into Woolwich; and also entreated his countenance and support; but could obtain no other reply than, "Go on doing the best you can, and you will be the seed of a society there." He was now (in connexion with Mr. John Phillips, from London, a Local Preacher) determined to look out for a suitable piece of land, and to take steps for the erection of a chapel. They were successful. A chapel was built, and was opened for divine worship October 29th, 1789, by Mr. Phillips. From this time Methodism rapidly increased in this po

of the Holy Spirit. After much suffering, which she bore with great fortitude and resignation, she died as she had lived, a true and happy Christian. B. F.

June 1st.-At Mark, in the Banwell Circuit, Mr. John West, in the seventy-eighth year of his age. Upwards of twenty-seven years ago he was powerfully convinced of sin, and savingly converted from the error of his ways. At the commencement of his Christian course he had to endure great persecution; nevertheless, he held fast whereunto he had attained. For several years he filled the offices of Society-Steward and Class-Leader. His attendance on the means of grace was so regular, that it was commonly said, "If there be no one else at the chapel, Mr. West will be there." His love for the house of God remained to the last. About a fortnight before his death, this aged disciple, with much difficulty, walked as far as the chapel; and took his last farewell of the place, where he had been accustomed for many years to receive memorials of his Saviour's dying love. At the close of his valuable life, he was highly favoured of the Lord. Some of his last expressions were, "Bless the Lord, O my soul! Glory to God! Glory, glory, glory be to God! I am come to the mount! 1 am filled with glory and with God." He then made an effort to sing,

the

"Praise God, from whom all blessings flow," &c.

and needy, and willingness to support the cause of religion, were only bounded by her means. As she lived, so she died; happy in God, and cheered by the bright hope that she should shortly behold him in glory. A little before her death, she requested her husband to continue her class and ticket money as long as he lived; saying, "I would have paid yours in case you had died before me:" and his promise to do so evidently afforded her considerable pleasure.

A. W.

June 26th.-At Hogsthorpe, in the Alford Circuit, Mr. Joseph Andrew, in the sixty-fifth year of his age. He was brought to a saving knowledge of the truth as it is in Jesus about forty years ago, when he gave himself to God and his people, and continued a consistent member of the Wesleyan society to the day of his death. The Preachers were hospitably entertained by his father and himself for about thirty years. He filled the office of a Leader nearly fifteen years; and was remarkable for punctuality, simplicity, and godly sincerity. His attachment to the doctrines and discipline of Wesleyan Methodism was unwavering. After a painful illness of five weeks, which he bore with great patience, he finished his course in peace.

T. S.

June 29th.-At Culmstock, in the Tiverton Circuit, Sarah Baker, in the eighty-third year of her age. For about forty-four years she lived

Saviour." In this happy frame he continued till his voice was lost in death.

W. B.

June 18th.-At Middleton-Cheney, in the Banbury Circuit, aged twenty-seven years, Mr. John Jones, jun. When about nineteen years of age, he became decided on the subject of religion, and united himself to the Wesleyan society, of which he continued a respected member for about eight years. Through attending the ministry of the word of God, and by the influences of the Holy Spirit upon his mind, he was brought to experience a personal and saving interest in the merits and death of Jesus Christ. He was a young man of modest and retiring habits, and required to be well known, that his worth might be well understood. His deadness to the world was exemplary; and his attention to private prayer, and reading the Scriptures, such as deserves imitation. He lived in the habitual expectation of a sudden removal into the world of spirits, which was ultimately realized. He retired to bed, nearly in his usual health; and the next morning it was found that his happy spirit had left the wearisome body behind, and entered into rest.

W. D.

June 25th.-At Sturton-by-Stow, in the Gainsborough Circuit, Mrs. Homer, aged eighty-three years. For more than forty years this good woman was a steady, pious, and very consistent member of the Wesleyan society, at Sturton; and for somewhat more than the same period of time she and her husband entertained the Preachers in their house, when visiting the village of Sturton in their regular rounds. Her experience was a calm and even current of peace and communion with God; her charities to the poor

vation of her soul; but in the year 1799, as she was going one Sabbath afternoon to church, Mr. Rouse, a Local Preacher, from Tiverton, was preaching at the house where the Methodists usually worshipped, and she from curiosity stayed and listened on the outside of the window. It pleased the Lord to apply the word with power to her heart, and to give her to feel her need of a Saviour; and as the Preacher was giving out those words of the hymn,

"This is the time, no more delay,

This is the acceptable day;
Come in this moment at his call,

And live for him who died for all;"

she determined, through the strength of divinegrace, she would come into his fold, and accept of the offers of mercy. She sought the Lord, and found him to the joy of her heart. And though in the former part of her walk with God, she endured much persecution for righteousness' sake, and latterly was the subject of many infirmities, throughout the whole of her Christian experience she never lost her confidence, but was always ready to give a reason of the hope that was within her; and though poor in this world, she was rich in faith, and an heir of the kingdom of heaven. At length, in great peace, and in a good old age, she fell asleep in Jesus.

T. B.

June 29th.-At Greenhow-hill, in the PateleyBridge Circuit, Mr. William Green, in the sixtysecond year of his age. From a society-ticket

found after his death, and which bears the date of December, 1807, it is supposed it was in the course of that year he underwent a change of heart; as, immediately after his conversion, he united himself to the small class of four or five