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sistent member of the Wesleyan church. In the world afflictions and poverty were her lot; but in all and through all she experienced the goodness of God, and the sufficiency of grace. In her last illness, which was long and painful, patience had its perfect work. Satan was permitted for a little to harass; but she was more than a conqueror through Him that loved her, and she died testifying that all was well. W. S.

July 9th.-At Montrose, Mrs. Smart, aged sixty-one She joined the Wesleyan society at an early period of her life, and derived much spiritual enjoyment from her connexion with the people of God. During her last illness, which was protracted, she was severely tempted by the enemy of souls; but, through divine grace, was enabled to maintain her confidence in Christ, and to prove him faithful to his word. Being asked, a little previous to her death, if she were happy, she said, "O yes; I have no fear; God has been good to me all through life, and he still supports me." Seeing her friends affected, she said, "Do not weep for me: you should rather rejoice that I have done with this frail body, and am going to my heavenly home." Her end was peaceful, and the testimony she has left behind is, that she has gone to be for ever with the Lord." J. L.

July 10th.-At his residence, Broad-Lane, Sheffield, aged eighty-five, Mr. Jonathan Beet. For sixty-seven years he was a member of the Methodist society, during sixty-three of which he was a faithful Class-Leader. Upwards of half a century he held official situations which required him to take an active part in the financial arrangements of the chapels and societies of his Circuit and District, and was the last of a noble band to whose liberality, zeal, judgment, and commercial credit, under the blessing of God, the Methodist cause in Sheffield and the neighbourhood is greatly indebted for its past and present prosperity. Amidst secessions and divisions, he ever stood firm to the people of his early choice, gladly sharing with them, for the sake of Christ, persecution and reproach. When enduring the infirmities of age, he fully proved the truth of the precious promises upon which, through life, he had relied; and, to his last hour, rejoiced in the presence of his Saviour. Some of his latest expressions were, "All is well.

'My hope is full (O glorious hope!)

Of immortality.'"

In this blissful state of mind, without a struggle or sigh, he exchanged mortality for eternal life. W. J. S.

July 14th.-In the Birmingham East Circuit, Mrs. Sarah Bennett, aged seventy-five years. She was eminently of a meek and quiet spirit. Her love for the Ministers of Christ, and the ordinances of God's house, was exemplary. Through the infirmities of the flesh, during the last year of her life, she was seldom able to attend upon either the social or public means of grace; but her mind was preserved in peace. In the pastoral visits of her Ministers, reading the Scriptures, and in secret prayer, she experienced the consolations of religion. Her end was tranquil. A. B.

July 15th.-At Selby, aged thirty-five, Mr. Thomas Haigh. He was brought to the knowledge of God fifteen years ago, and joined the Wesleyan church, of which he continued a member to the time of his death. As far as health and strength permitted, he was diligent and exemplary in his attention to the calls of the Christian society to which he belonged, and was esteemed by all who knew him. He evinced much resignation during a long and painful affliction; and, assured of his interest in the blood of Christ, he died in the triumph of hope. T. A.

July 17th.-At Canterbury, Mrs. Ann Cozens, aged seventy-six. Her parents having been accustomed to entertain beneath their roof the late Rev. John and Charles Wesley, on their first visits to this city, she possessed from infancy many advantages. She did not fully resolve to obey the call of the Gospel till the early part of the year 1806, when, powerfully awakened to a sense of her spiritual state, she joined the Wesleyan society. In the month of June in the same year, under the ministry of the Rev. William Vipond, she was enabled to believe to the saving of the soul; and, from that day, held fast her confidence in God. Her career, as a Christian believer, was marked by deep attachment to the cause of God, careful observance of the means of grace, uniform fidelity to the interests of the church of Christ, and great and growing liberality to the various institutions of Methodism. During the latter part of her life, she was frequently afflicted; but her final illness was short. Some of her last words were," Yes; the Lord is my refuge, and my hope!" and while her weeping family were commending her to God, her spirit imperceptibly entered the joy of her Lord.

W. E.

July 18th.-At Aberdeen, Mary Cassie, aged forty-two. She was "an Israelite indeed." By the grace of God, she was enabled to "endure a great fight of afflictions." She was tenderly attached to her six children; and to give them up to the providential care of God, cost her some painful struggles; but at length the grace of God sweetly triumphed. Just before her departure, she said to her husband, "The chariot of Israel, and the horsemen thereof!" and immediately her spirit passed from earth.

W. L.

July 22d.-At Goldenthal, near Bollington, in the Macclesfield Circuit, William Bancroft, aged fifty-eight. He had been a consistent member of the Wesleyan society for nearly twenty-five years, walking in the light of God's favour, and adorning his profession by a consistent, holy, and unblamable conversation. For many years he sustained the offices of a Sunday-school Teacher, Leader, and Local Preacher. In discharging the duties assigned him, he was faithful, laborious, and zealous. To toil in the cause of Christ, in any department of usefulness, was his delight; often wearied in his Master's work, but never of it. Hence, whatsoever his hand found to do, he did it with his might; and his Master gave him success. He witnessed how much small, but well directed, talent may effect

in the cause of God. He was a man of great simplicity of mind, remarkable for diligence and integrity; was highly respected by his employer, who manifested deep sympathy towards him during his affliction. He endured a long and very painful illness with patience and resignation; had seasons of severe temptation; but, fleeing to the Source of strength, he triumphed in the fire. In all the relationships of life he was exemplary, and he died in peace.

T. H.

July 24th.-At Bollington, aged fifty-nine, Mrs. Oliver, wife of Thomas Oliver, Esq. She had been a member of the Wesleyan society nearly twenty years; was a woman of much decision of character; sincerely attached to the cause of Methodism; diligent in the means of grace, from which she was rarely absent, unless absolutely prevented. She delighted in the word of God; cared for the poor in general, and the pious poor specially, whom she liberally relieved; and was a strict and conscientious observer of the Sabbath. She had several premonitions of death, by which she was led more diligently to prepare for its approach; she looked forward to it without fear, knowing in whom she had believed; and hence, as suddenly as the messenger came, she was ready to enter into the joy of her Lord. T. H.

August 2d.-At St. Clears, in the Carmarthen Circuit, South Wales, Mr. Job Brigstocke, aged sixty-three. He had been a member of the Wesleyan-Methodist society for about thirty-six years. He was the first that joined our society in the above-named place. He was brought to the knowledge of the truth under the ministry of the late Rev. Edward Jones, 1st. After he gave himself fully to the Lord, he became an instrument of good to his family. He was zealous for, and faithful to, Methodism, in all its departments; and clear in his Christian experience. For the last few months of his life he endured much affliction; but was sensible of the hand which touched him, and did not "charge God foolishly." Some of his last words were, "Happy, happy, happy; all things are happy! Everything is well." T. H., 2d.

August 5th.-At Ballymilligan, in the Magherafelt Circuit, Mr. John Berryman, aged eighty-one. Upwards of fifty years ago, he was deeply convinced of sin, under a sermon preached by the Rev. Matthew Stewart, on the evils resulting from a neglect of family prayer. Immediately after, he joined the Wesleyan society; and, by faith in the great Atonement, soon obtained the remission of his sins, and was enabled to "rejoice in hope of the glory of God." As a man he was wise, prudent, and affectionate, deeply interested in the cause of Methodism, which he regarded, pre-eminently, as a revival of apostolic Christianity. His last illness was borne with patience and resignation. He appeared ripe for heaven; and, being sensible to the last, he spent his remaining strength in recommending religion, until he closed his eyes in death. "Let me die the death of the righteous, and let my last end be like his."

W. H.

August 7th.-At Preston, Mr. Andrew Ogle, aged eighty-one; having been a member of the Wesleyan society fifty-eight years. His life was one of uniform devotedness to God. During the last two years he was almost wholly laid aside from active duty. The Bible was his companion, and his hope of eternal glory was fixed upon the right foundation; so that, when his flesh and heart failed, God was his portion. His faculties were considerably impaired previous to his dissolution: he nevertheless delighted to praise God. When near his end, being asked if he found Christ precious, he replied, with fervour, "Yes, I feel his presence: I could not exist without him." A week before his departure he said, the Lord had condescended graciously to visit him, by which he had been greatly encouraged. The day on which he died, being reminded that he would soon be in heaven, he replied, "Yes;" and shortly, in much peace, he entered into rest.

P. C. H.

August 7th.-At Batcombe, in the SheptonMallet Circuit, Mr. Samuel Fry, aged seventynine. In early life he was convinced of sin, under the preaching of the Methodists; and soon after, while hearing an evangelical Clergyman, he found peace with God through faith in Christ. For about fifty years he sustained, with fidelity and zeal, the offices of Class-Leader and Local Preacher; and his labours were not unsuccessful. He was the instrument of introducing Methodism into some places where there are now flourishing Wesleyan societies. A series of afflictive dispensations had of late years placed him in reduced and humble circumstances; but he enjoyed the undiminished respect of all around him. Although his last illness was long and painful, and his strength failed him, he calmly and peacefully rested on Christ. To those who visited him, his usual language was, "I have a good hope. I am upon the Rock, the only foundation. Christ is all!" H. W. W.

August 9th.-At Ludgershall, Bucks., in the Watlington Circuit, Ann Chilton, the wife of William Chilton, aged sixty. She became a member of the Wesleyan church, and began to live the life of the righteous, about six months before she left this world, after an illness of one week. "Is not this a brand plucked out of the fire?" "Be ye also ready; for in such an hour as ye think not, the Son of man cometh." H. O.

August 10th.-At Farsley, in the Bradford-East Circuit, Richard Grainger, aged seventy-seven. At the age of twenty-six he was converted to God, and held fast the beginning of his confidence steadfast unto the end. He was careful to keep "a conscience void of offence towards God and towards man." He was liberal in the support of the work of God, and other acts of charity, according to his ability. He followed the Lord fully. A day or two before his death, he visited the house where, fifty-two years before, he had wept and wrestled with God for the forgiveness of his sins, and directed the attention of the family to the spot on which he had kneeled. He then paid a small account for goods that he had recently received, observing, "Now I owe no

man anything but love." From thence he proceeded to the sexton's house, and gave directions concerning his grave. An attack of paralysis followed during the night; and, on the ensuing Sabbath, he triumphantly entered into the joy of his Lord. J. M'O.

August 11th.-At Wrexham, Mrs. Wild, aged sixty-three, who was for many years an exemplary member of the church of Christ. The affliction which terminated in her death was long and severe; but she bore it with patience, always testifying to the power of religion, which raised her above her present sufferings, and enabled her to rejoice in hope of the glory of God. Her end was peace. W. R.

August 12th.-In the Birmingham East Circuit, Mrs. Ann Page, aged forty-nine. This excellent woman feared God from her youth, and was for many years a worthy member of the Methodist society. Realizing her interest in Christ, "through faith in his blood," she received those communications of grace, which enabled her to do and suffer the will of God, and exemplify in her last hours the excellency and power of godliness. Among her last words were these: "Christ is precious!" A. B.

August 14th.-At Dursley, Miss Elizabeth Harding, aged thirty. Blessed with pious parents, she was nurtured in the bosom of religion, and feared the Lord from her youth. When about twelve years of age, she became a member of the Wesleyan church, and ever after continued "steadfast, unmovable, always abounding as the work of the Lord." Although the subject of much weakness, she possessed a mind of a superior order. For many years the amiability of her temper, her varied attainments, the uniform and cheerful piety she evinced, and the rich cluster of Christian graces that adorned her character, greatly endeared her to a large circle of relatives and friends, and secured the esteem of all to whom she was known. The best of all is, and the most consoling to her friends, she lived happy in the Saviour's love, and in his arms expired. On the third day of a severe illness she died, calmly trusting in the Lord.

J. W.

August 15th.-At Tunbridge-Wells, Mrs. Sanders, wife of Mr. H. Sanders, aged thirty-two. For some years she had enjoyed the peace and hope of the Gospel, and exhibited in her life the genuine fruits of the Spirit Her death, though somewhat sudden, was marked with calm fortitude. In the midst of great pain, she rejoiced "with joy unspeakable and full of glory." She was respected by all who knew her, and has left satisfying evidence that she is gone to "be with Christ."

J. P.

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August 16th.-In Wilson-street, Finsburysquare, aged forty-six, Mr. W. W. Allen, Teacher of the Methodist charity-schools there. He joined the Wesleyan society at Bristol in the year 1825, soon attained the enjoyment of the divine favour, became a Class-Leader, and at the time of his death had four classes, over which he watched with zeal, consistency, and faithfulness. His last affliction was long and painful; but God preserved him in perfect peace, and he died triumphing by faith in Christ. W. A.

August 18th.-At Hulme, in the Fourth Manchester Circuit, aged twenty-eight, Sarah, the beloved wife of Mr. Thomas Chapman; having been for six years a devoted member of the Wesleyan-Methodist society. In her last illness, she evidenced a spirit of perfect resignation to the divine will, restlessly desiring to be "made meet for an inheritance with the saints in light." A few hours previous to her departure, receiving a more than ordinary manifestation of the divine favour, she exclaimed, with holy rapture,

"I view the Lamb in his own light, Whom angels dimly see;

And gaze, transported at the sight, To all eternity;'

and shortly after peacefully entered into the joy of her Lord. W. W. S.

August 21st.-At Battlesden-Farm, in the Dunstable Circuit, Mr. Richard Labonon; who had been thirty-three years a member of the Wesleyan church, and twenty-nine years a judicious and faithful Class-Leader. His character and end cannot be better described than in the language of holy writ: "Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright; for the end of that man is peace." T. F.

August 22d.-At Deddington, in the Brackley Circuit, aged fifty-one, Mr. R. Franklin. He was truly converted to God twenty-six years ago, and from that time he maintained a consistent profession of religion. For twenty-four years he was a judicious Class-Leader and useful Local Preacher. He was the first to introduce Methodism into several villages around Deddington, and to the last evinced a growing interest in its prosperity. The affliction of which he died was severe, but borne with Christian fortitude. He often exclaimed, "O the preciousness of the blood of Christ, shed for such an unworthy worm as I am!" He died in great peace.

T. S.

August 23d.-At Blandford, in the Shaftesbury Circuit, aged seventy-nine, Mrs. Mary Eagland, relict of Mr. William Eagland, formerly of Lombard-street, London. Her first good impressions were made through the instrumentality of the late Rev. Mr. Conyers, Clergyman of Deptford. Awakened to a sense of her lost condition as a sinner, in the year 1791, she joined the Wesleyan society of the City-road chapel. At the recommendation of the late Mrs. Hester Ann Rogers, she attended the service held in the morning chapel, at five o'clock;

and the first time she was present, under the ministry of the late Rev. James Rogers, she obtained a sense of pardon, and rejoiced in God as her reconciled Father. In the year 1806, she was appointed by the late Dr. Adam Clarke to take the charge of a class belonging to the Cityroad society, and continued in that office till the year 1840. Since April last her health rapidly declined, and she suffered much. When in a dying state, she was repeating passages of Scripture, and verses of our hymns. Some of her last words were, "I am a sinner saved by grace. Why are his chariot wheels so long in coming? Why tarry the wheels of his chariot? Come, Lord Jesus, come quickly: thy servant waiteth for thee. Lord Jesus, into thy hands I commend my spirit." After this she took little notice of anything, and, in the assurance of eternal happiness, calmly expired.

T. R.

August 23d.-At Bosley, in the Macclesfield Circuit, Mary, the widow of the late Mr. Jonathan Thornley, and daughter of the late Mr. Daniel Cooper, of Wildboarclough. She had been a consistent member of the Wesleyan society fifty-three years. She is survived by twelve children, fifty-nine grandchildren, and fifteen greatgrandchildren. During a long life she maintained a steady and useful character, walked with God, adorned her profession as a Methodist, was kind to the poor, and exceedingly hospitable to the household of faith. She was greatly comforted in her affliction, and with calm confidence entered into the joy of her Lord. T. H.

August 24th.-Aged forty-six, Ruth, the wife of Mr. Finney Bowers, of Macclesfield. She was in early life brought to a knowledge of the truth, and joined the Wesleyan society. She was a person of retired habits, but loved the cause of God, and honoured his Ministers. Her death was very sudden; but her friends are cheered by the satisfactory evidence that, in her case, sudden death was sudden glory.

T. H.

August 28th.-At Wokingham, in the Reading Circuit, aged eighty-seven, Mrs. Dinah Loughton; who, for many years, in union with the Wesleyan church, followed that which is good, and was a "fellow-helper of the truth." Through mouths of affliction, that ended in death, she was graciously supported by Him in whom she had believed, and eventually finished her course in peace. J. R.

August 28th.-At Great-Gransden, in the St. Neot's Circuit, and formerly of Freeland, in the Witney Circuit, aged seventy-four, Mr. William Judd. Soon after he became a member of the Wesleyan church, which was in 1803, he obtained, through faith in the atonement and mediation of Christ, a clear sense of God's saving mercy. A short time subsequently to this period he was brought into the enjoyment of that perfect love which casteth out fear; and for more than forty years was a consistent witness of that great Gospel truth, "The blood of Jesus Christ cleanseth from all sin." He sustained the office of a Class-Leader for many years; and

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Sept. 2d.-At Melton-Mowbray, aged seventynine, Mr. Bullivant; having been a member of the Wesleyan society sixty years; preserving, through the whole of his long pilgrimage, an unblemished character. For more than fifty years he was a highly acceptable Local Preacher. In 1840 he was warned of his approaching end by a paralytic seizure; and from that time his strength gradually failed. With an unshaken confidence in God, he calmly awaited his dissolution; and with little or no pain of body, and in much peace of mind, he at length fell asleep in Jesus. W. J. B.

Sept. 7th.-At Ballingarry, Mr. John Gaynor, aged fifty. Trained from youth in the fear of God, he was brought under a deep conviction of the necessity of an interest in the great salvation, and was enabled by faith to cast himself on the merits of the Redeemer, and for many years lived in the possession of "righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost." He sustained the important offices of Class-Leader and Exhorter in the Methodist society, and felt a lively interest in promoting the cause of God. In him there was an open and benignant disposition, which made his society inviting; his conversation savoured of grace, and was edifying and useful. He was not without trials and afflictions; but these he was enabled to endure with Christian fortitude, and died in the patience of hope.

J. H.

Sept. 7th.-At Lympsham, in the Banwell Circuit, Miss Mary Bishop, aged thirty-two. Blessed with a pious mother, she was in childhood gentle, serious, and obedient; but did not fully embrace the service of God till her mother was called hence; when, in the twenty-sixth year of her age, she joined the Methodist society, of which she continued a member till death. Her last illness was protracted; but she was enabled to maintain submission of the soul to the divine will, and to grow in grace. She suddenly ceased to breathe. T. D.

Sept. 12th.-At Devonport, Mrs. Geake, widow of the late Mr. Thomas Geake, of St.

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Sept. 14th.-At Bandon, aged eighty-eight, Mr. Thomas Bennett, sen. When a youth of sixteen years of age, he was convinced of sin under the Wesleyan ministry, through which he was directed to the Saviour. Having obtained redemption through his blood, he went on his way rejoicing. During that period he walked with God; and, amidst the business and duties of life, both personal and relative, he uniformly exhibited the Christian character. With fidelity and acceptance he sustained the offices of Steward, Leader, Trustee, &c.: he was also honoured with the friendship of the Rev. John Wesley, whom he had the privilege of receiving and entertaining at his house. His attachment to Wesleyan Methodism was unwavering; his contributions in support of that cause were liberal. The closing period of his life was serene, and his victory over the last enemy complete. The evening preceding his death, to a Wesleyan Minister he repeated, with pleasing energy, 66 death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?" J. F. M.

Sept. 15th.-At Wigan-Farm, near St. Ives, in the Huntingdon Circuit, Mrs. Ann Barton, in the seventy-seventh year of her age, the mother of the Rev. William Barton. This estimable woman, with eight other persons, formed the first Wesleyan society in St. Ives; of which, for about fifty-four years, she was a distinguished ornament. She possessed a strong mind and amiable temper; which, when united to her cheerful piety, unblemished character, and consistency of conduct, gained for her the esteem and admiration of all who knew her. Her spirit was eminently devout; and her diligent use of the ordinances of the sanctuary evinced the estimation in which she held them: when deprived of them by the infirmities of age, she gave herself to reading, meditation, and prayer. Her peaceful confidence in the Saviour enabled her to meet death with composure. Her spirit was favoured with an easy dismissal from the body, and "the weary wheels of life stood still."

C. C.

Sept. 15th.-At the house of her grandson, Ignatius Wilkins, Esq., Sloane terrace, Chelsea, Mrs. Mary Rundell, aged eighty-four years; having been for seventy-two a member of the Wesleyan society. She received her first religious impressions in the "children's meetings"

held in Plymouth-Dock, now Devonport. Her path was by no means an easy one; but, notwithstanding much persecution, she was enabled to persevere. She frequently referred with much interest to her personal acquaintance with the Founder of Methodism. For more than thirty years she was a useful Class-Leader. The last eight years of her life were spent in London; and though no longer able to occupy any official station in the church, she delighted to attend, as a private member, the ordinances of religion. Her strength gradually declined, until she sweetly fell asleep in Jesus. J. B.

Sept. 21st.-At the house of her father, Whitchurch, near Cardiff, aged twenty-seven, Margaret, the wife of Mr. Thomas Williams, postmaster of Crickhowell. She had been a faithful and diligent member of the Wesleyan church for about seven years, adorning her profession by her conduct in the different relations of life. She endured, for some months, a severe affliction with cheerful resignation to the divine will, and rejoiced in anticipation of everlasting rest. Her character, as a professor of religion, was unspotted; and she died in great peace.

D. M.

Sept. 21st.-At Camelford, aged sixty-six, Mrs. Grace Pearse, the wife of Mr. Robert Pearse; having been a member of the Wesleyan-Methodist society for forty-five years. She was greatly esteemed by a large circle of relations and friends. Her protracted affliction was borne with much patience, and even cheerfulness; and her dying hours were eminently tranquil. W. W. R.

Sept. 24th.-At Marston, in the Bedford and Ampthill Circuit, Miss Eliza Bennett, aged nineteen. Trained in the fear of God by parents who have long been among the efficient supporters of Methodism in this Circuit, she was early the subject of religious impressions. Two years ago, while at school, they were increased; and she eventually became a partaker of God's pardoning love. Having taken the Lord to be her God, she chose his people also. A few months ago she was seized with an illness, which terminated in a rapid decline. A few hours before her death, she called her relatives to her bed, and in an affectionate and earnest manner exhorted them to give their hearts to God. She requested to be left alone, when she appeared to pass within the veil. Soon after, in the triumph of faith, she fell asleep.

T. R.

Sept. 25th.-Mr. James Teare, of Jurby, in the Ramsay Circuit, aged seventy-four. Having found redemption in the blood of the Lamb, he was not dismayed by the approach of the last enemy, but was graciously supported by the presence and power of his divine Redeemer. He departed this life in peace, and entered into rest. C. R.

Sept. 26th.-At Great-Ellingham, in the NewBuckenham Circuit, aged seventy, Mr. John Robert Barnard. He had been a member of the Methodist church thirty-nine years, walked in

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