tified to the good of her soul. She felt that she had not previously been sufficiently in earnest : she therefore humbled herself as in the dust before God, and cried mightily for the manifestation of pardoning mercy. She was heard in her prayer, and blessed with great consolation and peace. In the midst of much suffering she said, on one occasion, "I could not have thought it possible that I should be able so entirely to feel labour is rest, and pain is sweet,' as I do now." She knew she was dying; but, to the end, she was kept in peace, and enabled to "rejoice in hope of the glory of God."

W. W.

Jan. 26th.-At Marston, in the Bedford Circuit, aged twenty-three years, Rebecca, eldest daughter of Mr. Thomas Bennett. For the last five years she lived in the enjoyment of religion; and, after a short illness, died in peace.

J. R.

Jan. 26th.-At Parr's-Wood, Didsbury, in the eighty-fifth year of her age, Lucy, relict of the late James Heald, Esq., of Brinnington and Disley, in the county of Chester. This venerable Christian was the last surviver of the early race of Wesleyan Methodists in Manchester and its neighbourhood. She was the daughter of one of whom Mr. Wesley, in the Obituary of Preachers for the year 1782, gives the following brief but high character:-" John Norris, a lover and a witness of Christian perfection, who died as he lived, full of faith, and of the Holy Ghost." By the grace of God, the daughter proved herself worthy of such a father. For nearly seventy years she maintained an unblemished profession. Her conduct was uniformly marked by a kindly discretion, with which she sought to guide all her affairs; by an integrity which nothing could pervert; and by a conscientious regard to whatever is right in the sight of God. She trained up a large family "in the nurture and admonition of the Lord," and lived to see a considerable posterity of children's children, to whom she has bequeathed a memory which is indeed blessed. Her last illness was more than usually severe; but she looked for the merey of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life," and was enabled to possess her soul in peace. Worn out, at length, by age and sickness, she passed, with undisturbed serenity, into her heavenly rest.

J. H.

Jan. 28th.-At Shotley-Bridge, Mrs. Elizabeth Ritson, aged sixty-two. At the age of nineteen she joined the Wesleyan church, sought divine mercy, and experienced "redemption through the blood of Christ, even the forgiveness of sins." For forty-three years she continued an exemplary member of the Wesleyan society. She died in peace. J. P.

Jan. 28th.-At Stow-on-the-Wold, in the Chipping-Norton Circuit, Mrs. Sarah Farmer, aged seventy-five. She was the daughter of Mr. Henry Robins, who was wont to accompany the venerable John Wesley in many of his tours through Gloucestershire, in the early days of Methodism. Being brought to a saving knowledge of God, she united herself with the WesJeyan society, and continued a consistent men

ber till the close of a protracted life. The affliction which terminated in her dissolution was borne with exemplary submission and cheerfulness; and she was graciously supported by the consolations of true religion.

W. D.

Jan. 28th.-At Willenhall, in the Walsall Circuit, Mr. Hugh Lawrence, aged fifty-eight; having been connected with the Wesleyan society in this town between thirty and forty years. Possessing a meek and peaceable spirit, he diligently pursued the heavenly way. By a love for the sacred Scriptures, he became acquainted with the doctrines and principles of Christianity, and recommended the same to his fellow-creatures. For upwards of thirty years he acted as Leader and Local Preacher, zealous for the glory of God and the salvation of men. During his last affliction he expressed himself repeatedly as having Christ for his rock and refuge. He died in the triumph of faith.

T. J.

Jan. 29th.-At Coningsby, in the Spilsby Circuit, aged eighty-three, Mr. H. Smith. He was converted to God after he was fifty years old. Thirty years ago he established a Sunday-school at the above place; and, for a long time, superintended it. He was the principal instrument in the erection of a chapel there, and of placing it in easy circumstances. He was also a Leader and Local Preacher several years, and was zealous and useful. On the day on which he died, he was very happy, and praised God much. Just before he expired, he exclaimed, "The messenger is come!" One said, "He is a wel come messenger." He answered, "Yes," and died.

J. J.

Feb. 4th.--At Devonport, Mr. Joseph Gudridge, in the seventy-fourth year of his age. He was converted to God in early life, and for nearly fifty-seven years maintained his Chris tian profession with steadiness, evidencing the reality of his religion by an upright and unblamable deportment. For about forty years he was an acceptable Class-Leader; and occa sionally filled, with advantage, other offices connected with the Methodist society and Sundayschool. He was eminent for diligence and punetuality in attending the means of grace; and his place in the sanctuary, unless he was detained from it by the illness, was never vacant. In the prospect of death, he was tranquil and happy;

and he died in perfect peace," rejoicing in hope of the glory of God." W. P. B.

Feb. 5th.-At Whitehouse, in the Alnwick Circuit, Mrs. Alice Straughan, aged sixty-five. About twenty-two years ago she joined the Methodist society. At that time she was without saving faith in Christ; but, by a regular attendance on the ministry of the word, and meeting with the people of God, her mind became enlightened, and her heart impressed with a sense of her lost condition as a sinner; and, while engaged in earnest prayer, she was enabled by faith to cast her contrite spirit on the atonement, and received a sense of God's pardoning love. She was regular in her attendance on all the ordinances of God: prayer-meetings and class-meetings were means in which her soul delighted. Her Bible was her constant companion: she searched the Scriptures daily, and gave herself unto prayer. For the last four or five years of her life she was confined to her house by affliction: she was, however, specially supported by the comforts of religion. As the time of her departure drew nigh, she contemplated it with composure and delight. Death had lost its sting. J. C.

Feb. 5th.-At Adare, in the Limerick Circuit, aged seventy-six, Mr. Henry Delmege. He was for sixty years a member of the Methodist society. In early life, under the preaching of a Wesleyan Minister, he was led to rely on the atonement of Christ, found peace with God, and "went on his way rejoicing." He maintained his Christian simplicity, consistency, and steadfastness, till he finished his course. For a long period he sustained the office of Class-Leader, and fulfilled its duties with much fidelity. He took great delight in spiritual conversation, and in reading, especially the holy Scriptures, with which he was very familiar. His last sickness was short, but painful; yet in patience he possessed his soul, had unshaken confidence in God, and complete victory over death. J. F. M.

Feb. 6th.-At Low-Laith, in the PateleyBridge Circuit, aged seventy-four, Peter Wilkinson. He and his wife were deeply convinced of sin under the same sermon, in the year 1793. He was a useful Class-Leader twenty-seven years. It was in his heart to promote the erection of a chapel in the above village, to which he contributed according to his ability, and laboured diligently to collect money and materials from among his neighbours. Within the last six months he found his end rapidly approaching. Some of his last words were, "Glory to God, for sovereign grace!" J. B.

the late Mr. Thomas Sizer. She had been a humble and consistent member of the Wesleyan society for forty-five years; and, with her late husband, most kindly and hospitably entertained the Preachers, from the commencement of Methodism in the neighbourhood. During her Christian course she often suffered from doubts and fears; but, in her last affliction, which was long and painful, she was enabled, by faith in the atonement of Jesus, to realize a full salvation. Her fears were removed; and, while retaining all her feelings of self-abasement, she "rejoiced in hope of the glory of God." On the night before her departure, her bodily sufferings were great; but, in holy rapture, she exclaimed, "Glory be to God, my Saviour will soon come and receive me to himself, that where he is I may be also!" J. B. W.

Feb. 7th.-At Dewlish, in the Dorchester Circuit, Mrs. Sarah Dunman, aged fifty-seven. Her first serious impressions were received under a sermon preached in the open air, about the year 1816. She soon after joined the Wesleyan society, obtained peace with God, and from that period was an exemplary Christian, exerting herself in various ways to promote the cause of God. At the time of the introduction of Methodism into Dewlish and the neighbouring villages, she rendered valuable assistance; and her house continues to be the home of Wesleyan Ministers. Her death was sudden. Being seized with a fit of violent coughing, it is supposed she ruptured a blood-vessel; and was afterwards unable to speak but very few words. Looking upwards, she said, "Lord, Lord!" and evidently wished to add more, but could not. Within five or six hours her spirit was removed from its clay tabernacle, to be for ever with the Lord. Mrs. Dunman was the mother of Mrs. Palmer, wife of the Rev. S. Palmer, who has been for several years a Missionary in South Africa.

J. T.

Feb. 8th.-At Finedon, in the Wellingborough Circuit, Samuel Abbott, having been a useful member of the Wesleyan-Methodist society about thirty years; for twenty-one of which he occupied the office of a ClassLeader. Though in early life he was the subject of religious impressions, it was not until he was about thirty years of age that he was led to give himself fully to God; but, having obtained the blessing of pardon, he held fast the beginning of his confidence steadfast unto the end. He was graciously supported in his affliction, and died in great peace. W. W.

Feb. 9th.-At Hope, in the Barnard-Castle Circuit, Mr. Miles Alderson, aged seventy-one. He had been a member of the Methodist society thirty-five years, and feared God above many. He was distinguished by his heavenly-mindedness, his decision of character, and uniform propriety of conduct, both in the church and in the world. For thirty-two years he was the Leader of a small class at Scargill; discharging the important duties of that office affectionately and faithfully. He was strongly attached to the whole economy of Wesleyan Methodism. For some time previous to his dissolution, his spirit

was evidently preparing for heaven; and, in dying, he left a bright testimony that he has departed to be for ever with the Lord.

R. S.

Feb. 10th.-In the Birmingham East Circuit, Mrs. Carr, wife of Mr. R. Carr. She had been a uniformly consistent member of the Wesleyan society about twenty years, and for some time the Leader of a class. Her piety was intelligent, deep, and exemplary; yet modest and retiring. Her last moments were distinguished by great peace, and holy confidence in God. She has left an extended record of the dealings of God with her during many of the years of her religious life; selections from which, it is hoped, may be published for the benefit of survivers.

E. W.

Feb. 11th.-At Beaufort, in the MerthyrTydvil Circuit, Elizabeth Thomas, sister of General Power, of Jersey, and Colonel Power, of Colombo, aged sixty-seven. She was brought up in the gaieties of life; and was saved by grace from the love and desire of such things. For more than forty years she was an uniform and happy member of our society. She was enabled to attend the means of grace, in which her soul delighted, until within a few days of her decease. Humility, resignation, and peace were united in her experience, even to the end. W. W.

Feb. 12th.-At Tansley, in the Cromford Circuit, Mr. William Andrew, aged eighty-one; who had been a steady and useful member of the Wesleyan society in that neighbourhood for sixty-two, and a Local Preacher for about fiftyfive, years: a man of humble pretensions as to talent, but of great zeal, and beloved by all. He travelled far, with untiring ardour, to proclaim" the Lamb of God, who taketh away the sins of the world;" and his piety, simplicity, and fervour made him acceptable to all. His last days were attended with much suffering and depression; but the Lord sustained him; and he departed this life in peace.

J. S.

Feb. 15th.-At Belper, in the forty-fifth year of her age, Mary, the beloved wife of the Rev. Thomas Powell, Wesleyan Minister. As a Christian, she was humble, fervent in spirit, and her whole soul was interested in the work of God. In visiting the poor and the sick she took great delight, when the demands of an increasing family allowed her time to engage in the happy work. Her manner was open, generous, and cheerful; and she seemed always at home when she could make others happy in her company. The Thursday before her death, being then apparently in perfect health, she took charge of the class, in the absence of the Leader, and conducted it as a prayer-meeting, in such a manner, that the members speak of it as one of the most delightful and profitable which they ever attended. Her affliction (inflammation, attended with spasms) was sudden, and soon terminated. Her last moments were calm and peaceful; and, without a struggle or a groan, she breathed her sainted spirit into the hands of her heavenly Father. T. P.

Feb. 15th.-At Worcester, after a protracted illness, Mr. Thomas Barnsley, aged forty-one. He had been a worthy member of our society about twenty, and an acceptable and useful Local Preacher about fourteen, years. He suffered much from disease of the heart; but was

graciously supported. His mind was kept in perfect peace; and he quietly fell asleep in Jesus. H. P.

Feb. 16th.-At Leftwich, in the Northwich Circuit, Esther Hopkins, eldest daughter of the late Rev. Robert Hopkins, aged fifty-eight. She had been a steady member of the Methodist society for upwards of forty years. Her end was peace. H. C.

Feb. 16th.-At Hoxton, Mrs. Frances Robinson, aged eighty-one. She had been for sixtyfour years a worthy member of the Methodist society, (having received her first quarterly. ticket of Mr. Wesley himself,) and for a great portion of that time a useful Class-Leader. She was, for about thirty years, Mistress of the West-street charity schools, established by Mr. Wesley. Her last illness was short. The night previous to her death she spoke of her hope in God, that hope which had supported her in a long career, and by which she had been enabled to " purify herself;" and was thus made "meet to be a partaker of the inheritance of the saints in light." T. T.

Feb. 18th.-At Hunslet, in the Leeds Fourth Circuit, after a protracted affliction, Rachel, the wife of Mr. Heaton, and mother of the Rev. Joseph Heaton, of Stockton, aged sixty-six. She had been a member of the Wesleyan society for many years, and had experienced great pleasure in entertaining the Ministers at her house from time to time. She died in peace; and her bereaved partner and family have the consolation that she is now for ever at rest. W. P.

Feb. 18th.-At Willenhall, in the Walsall Circuit, aged sixty-eight, Mr. James Carpenter; who some years ago joined the WesleyanMethodist society, and became seriously concerned for the salvation of his soul. By the assistance of divine grace, he abandoned the pleasures of the world, chose the people of God for his associates, and the Bible for his rule. He was tried by a long affliction; but, while confined to his sick chamber, the grace of God was especially manifested. Toward the close of life, patience, humility, and resignation to the divine will were pleasing traits in his character. Often did he observe that his faith and hope were in Christ alone, and that the fear of death was taken away. His end was peace.

T. J.

Feb. 19th.-At Quorndon, in the Loughborough Circuit, aged seventeen, Mr. Charles Raven, the -son of Mr. Thomas Raven. He was soundly converted to God at fifteen years of age, and manifested decision of character, and promise of usefulness. His Christian experience was clear, and his attachment to the Ministers, the cause, and the house of God, fervent. Though he was liberal while in health, his dying act was the gift of £5 to the Wesleyan Missions, saved out

of those trifling sums, which, in the absence of religion, would have been unprofitably spent. He was at the house of God about twelve hours before his death. In the midst of the valley, he exclaimed, "He is with me, he is with me, he supports me." S. F.

Feb. 22d.-At Bath, Miss Ellen Shum, fourth daughter of Mr. J. M. Shum, aged seventeen, in the faith and hope of the Gospel. Soon after joining the church of Christ, about three years ago, she was made truly happy by believing in Jesus; since which time, humble and retiring, though possessed of a superior mind, she pursued the noiseless tenor of her way, engaged as a Sunday-school Teacher, and Missionary Collector, until seized by sickness, under which she was divinely supported; and, at last, she peacefully, yea, triumphantly, passed into her heavenly G. T.

rest.

Feb. 234.-At Holcombe, in the SheptonMallet Circuit, Mr. William Flower, aged sixtyfour years. He had been a consistent member of the Wesleyan-Methodist society for thirtyeight years; and during twenty-four of these he had filled with great fidelity and zeal the office of a Class-Leader, and other offices of great importance. The depth and fervour of his piety, the uniform benevolence and generosity of his disposition, his perfect freedom from censoriousness, and his active efforts to bring others to the Saviour, will be long remembered by those who knew him. His last illness was very short. A little time before he expired, he said, with deep emotion, "I shall praise Him;" thus expressing his joyous hope of soon joining in the songs of the redeemed in heaven. H. W. W.

Feb. 25th. At Sinnington, in the Pickering Circuit, aged thirty-five, Jane, the youngest daughter of William and Ann Stables. She possessed a good understanding, which was cultivated by reading and observation, and a disposition at once affectionate and conciliating; being a subject of divine grace, these endowments appeared to considerable advantage, and she was much esteemed. Her illness was of long duration; but, being resigned to the will of God, she manifested great composure. She was happily acquainted with that peace which keeps the heart and mind through Christ Jesus. She had

felt the power of religion for about twenty years; and now, when asked, a short time before her departure, whether all were "well," she replied, "Yes." In such comfort did she die.

W. S.

Feb. 25th.-At Ballyvale, in the Carlow Circuit, Ireland, aged sixty-three, Mrs. Ann Keppel. She was brought to a knowledge of God through the instrumentality of the Wesleyan Ministers; and for about eighteen years was a pious, consistent, and useful member of the Wesleyan society. She was devoted to the cause of Missions, and was one of the most efficient Collectors in this Circuit. A severe attack of paralysis affected her speech: nevertheless, throughout her affliction she exhibited the influence of divine grace, often saying, "Rest not in the form, but seek the power, of religion." She was resigned to the will of God: some of her last words were, "I am willing to leave friends and all; for I am going to the heavenly land."

S. D.

Feb. 27th.-At Knaresborough, aged fifty-seven, Elizabeth, the beloved wife of the Rev. L. Barlow. While yet a child she was the subject of deep and painful conviction of her lost and sinful state; and sought and obtained the divine favour in the days of her youth. As the mother of a numerous family, her attention and anxieties were chiefly confined to its management. In all her domestic arrangements she endeavoured to combine the skill, and prudence, and proprieties of a Christian parent. For the spiritual and eternal well-being of her children, her maternal and pious solicitude was deep and incessant; many were her prayers and tears on their behalf. After enduring for many years much bodily weakness and affliction, her health had lately become much improved, and indicated the promise of many days; but in the midst of life we are in death." Her last affliction, as it was sudden and unexpected, was also short and severe. She was enabled to bear it with patience and fortitude. After using other expressions of pious, confiding, and unshaken trust in God, her last words were, "Glory, glory! Amen."

L. B.

March 1st.-Hannah Kellawell, of Lockwood, in the Huddersfield Circuit, aged sixty-five. For forty years she was a member of the Wesleyan society, and adorned the Gospel of God her Saviour. When visited by one of her Ministers, a few days before her death, (who took her the ticket for the current quarter,) she stated that it was the only time, during her long continuance as a member, that she had been absent from her class on the day appointed for the renewal of tickets. She felt it a great privilege to meet her Ministers; and expressed her gratitude to Almighty God, that, through their instrumentality, she had found and retained that religion which was her comfort in life, and her support on the verge of eternity. Her entire confidence was on the Rock of Ages; and she died in the Lord.

J. G.

March 3d.-At Cambridge, Sarah, the beloved wife of Mr. Robert Porcher, aged forty-two.

She had been a consistent member of the Methodist society twenty-eight years, and a useful Class-Leader fifteen. Her disease was peculiarly distressing; but her submission to the will of God, and her patience under her sufferings, were exemplary. Her confidence in the atoning blood of Christ being strong, her mind was kept in peace. The last eight days of her life were greatly sanctified to her. When told that death was near, she said, "I am a poor sinner; 'but Jesus died for me.' R. M.

March 4th.-At Little-Coates, in the Grimsby Circuit, Holtby Jackson, in his eightieth year. He was for more than half a century a steady, and devout member of the Wesleyan society; and had been a useful Class-Leader about twentynine years. He retired to rest in his usual health; but early in the morning he was called away almost instantaneously. For some time previous to his death, it was manifest to his religious friends, that he was more spiritually minded, and that his enjoyment and happiness had become more constant and uniform. He frequently repeated,

"Not a cloud doth arise,

To darken the skies,

Or hide for a moment the Lord from my eyes." J. S.

March 5th.-At Dursley, Miss Roberts, who, in early life, experienced the drawings of the Father, and was induced to join the Wesleyan society. About six years ago she was stirred up to seek with great earnestness the blessings of pardon and peace; and having found what she sought, she went on her way rejoicing, adorning

her profession by an exemplary life. An afflic tion of somewhat more than three months' continuance closed her earthly career. She was perfectly resigned to the will of her heavenly Father, observing, "I feel no will of my own: it is lost in the will of God. Infinite wisdom cannot err." She often said, "I think it a pri vilege to die and go to Jesus." The promises of God afforded her great consolation. She often expressed her feelings in passages from the Wesleyan Hymn-Book; and especially referred to the one beginning,

"How happy every child of grace,"

every word of which, she said, spoke her own experience. Her dying testimony was, "Happy, happy, happy! Glory be to Jesus!"

M. B.

March 19th.-At Barnard-Castle, Simeon Holroyd, a venerable patriarch, and relic of the olden times; well known in many of our northern Circuits. He had been nearly sixty-seven years an acceptable and useful Local Preacher, and seventy-five a steady and devoted member of the society; having received his note of admis sion from Mr. Richard Boardman, in 1769, a few months before that excellent man sailed to America. He was a great admirer of our venerable Founder; and the welfare of Methodism lay near his heart. His energies and mental vigour had long been impaired, in consequence of the advanced period to which his days were prolonged he was nearly one hundred years old when he died. "The memory of the just is J. C.

blessed."

THE observations we occasionally make on public occurrences, are intended, not for the gratification of those who may have embraced a certain class of political opinions, but to constitute a portion of that instrumentality by which we seek to promote the great object for which the Wesleyan Magazine continues to be published, the spread of divine truth for the salvation of men. When we speak of the sayings or doings of public men, we give the judgments we have formed by the application of what we believe to be Christian truth, irrespectively of all party considerations. These do not affect us in the slightest degree. We have little pleasure in contemplating the proceedings of worldly politicians of any class. They look too much to a merely human expediency,

too little and too seldom to religious truth, to satisfy us. We are firmly persuaded that our Lord Jesus Christ, in his mediatorial sovereignty, is the "Prince of the Kings of the earth;" and that though his "kingdom is not of this world," yet, in the developement of the divine purposes, which must be accomplished, inasmuch as "the Lord God Omnipotent reigneth," "the kingdoms of this world" shall "become the kingdoms of our God and of his Christ." We believe, therefore, that nations, in their corporate character, and acting by their supreme executive and legislative authorities, owe allegiance to the "King of kings, and Lord of lords;" so that all those public enactments and proceedings which possess a moral character, are required to be, avowedly as well as