municating, by the pencil and slate, thoughts which indicated an increasing meetness for eternity. Shortly before her departure she received such a special manifestation of the divine favour, that her soul was filled with peace unutterable. On the immediate approach of the last enemy, she raised her enfeebled arm in triumph, and fell asleep in Jesus. G. A. P.

Sept. 25th.-At Spalding, Ann, the beloved wife of Mr. William Musson. She had been a valuable member of the Methodist society about twenty-three years; and for some time previous to her joining our society, was a member of the Baptist church in March. Her piety was sincere. She was the Leader of a large class, and a Visiter of the Benevolent Society. Her last affliction was short and severe; but she was graciously supported. J. C.

Sept. 27th.-At the house of her son-in-law, the Rev. H. Wilkinson, of Loughborough, Deborah, the wife of Mr. Joseph Hardy, of Portland. She had been a member of the Methodist society forty years, and during that time her testimony to the mercy and grace of God was uniform. She followed the Lord fully, and exhibited her Christianity by whatever things were lovely and of good report. When passing through "the valley and shadow of death," her Shepherd's rod and staff supported and defended her; and in resignation to the will of God, and in sure and certain hope of eternal life, she fell asleep in Jesus.

J. C.

Sept. 29th.-At Stokesby, in the Yarmouth Circuit, Mrs. Mary Boult, aged seventy-six. She was for many years a member of the Methodist society, a woman of excellent character, and of sound and unaffected piety. She loved the cause of God, and was anxious for its prosperity. In her last affliction she was resigned and cheerful; and, resting on the atonement of Christ, departed in great peace. W. B.

Sept. 30th.-At Halberton, in the Tiverton Circuit, Joanna, the wife of Mr. James Hill, jun., aged fifty-one. She had been a consistent member of the Methodist society upwards of thirty years, and died in the Lord.

G. H.

Oct. 2d-At The Knowle, Keighley, aged eighty-four years, John Greenwood, Esq.; who, like his father, (who was one of the first Wesleyans in that neighbourhood,) was a liberal friend to Methodism, particularly in his own locality. He possessed many characteristic excellences. Few had more humbling views of themselves, or were more fearless in their avowed attachment to Wesleyanism. He died tranquil and happy. J. S.

Oct. 2d. At Tulse-Hill, Brixton, in the Lambeth Circuit, at the house of her brother, Mr. Richard Taylor, Miss Mary Taylor, aged thirtyeight. She was for many years a member of the Methodist society, a woman of a meek and quiet spirit, kind in her disposition, and unassuming in her manners. She possessed sincere piety; and, during her last illness, maintained an un

shaken confidence in God. Although she did not experience in her affliction that unutterable joy which is felt by some, yet her mind was kept in perfect peace. The last moments of her life were evidently spent in prayer and praise; and in this blessed state, without a sigh or groan, her happy spirit took its flight to the paradise of God. G. G.

Oct. 5th.-At St. Just, aged eighty-two, Jane, relict of the late Mr. John Thomas. Upwards of threescore years ago, she "tasted that the Lord is gracious," and became a member of the Methodist society. Her disposition was remarkably retiring, her words few: most of her time, of late years, was spent in devotional reading. She was a liberal supporter of the cause of God, and most exemplary in her attendance upon all the means of grace. Her Lord's coming, on the part of her friends, was somewhat unlooked for; but there is every reason to believe that she was "found of Him in peace, without spot, and blameless." T. H.

Oct. 7th.-At Dartons, in the Strabane Circuit, Lieutenant Andrew M'Cormich, aged fifty-four. He was early brought under the influence of divine truth, and lived so as to be universally beloved. In his long-protracted illness, which he bore with great resignation to the divine will, he frequently referred to the sufferings of Jesus for him; especially when he had the privilege of receiving the sacrament, his soul would break out in the language of thanksgiving to God. Towards the close of life, he was ripening for the better world; and when the Master came, he was found ready. R. H.

Oct. 10th.-At Brigg, in the fortieth year of her age, Mrs. Jane Henderson. She feared the Lord from childhood, and at an early period joined the church of God, and became a member of a Wesleyan class. She was of a quiet and retiring disposition, and much and deservingly beloved by her family and friends, before whom she exemplified the Christian character. Not long before her sudden death, she repeatedly expressed, in her class, a desire to be with Christ. On the Wednesday previous to her decease she was as well as usual, attending to her domestic concerns; but early on the following Saturday morning she entered into that "rest that remaineth to the people of God." E. B.

Oct. 10th.-At Ebchester, in the ShotleyBridge Circuit, Miss Betsey Ann Huntly, daughter of the late Mr. Joseph Huntly, aged twenty-five. Her disposition was amiable; and at a very early age her heart was powerfully influenced by the fear of the Lord. About six years ago, her brother Theophilus died rejoicing in the faith of Christ: his affliction and death were made a great blessing to her soul; she separated herself from the world, became a member of the Wesleyan church, and very soon after obtained a knowledge of salvation by the remission of sins. From that time she was enabled to cleave unto the Lord with full purpose of heart, endeavouring in all things to adorn the doctrine of God her Saviour. During her final affliction, of five weeks' continuance, she was graciously

supported, and in patience possessed her soul. Looking unto Jesus, she realized the truth of the divine promise, "As thy day, so shall thy strength be." When informed that there was no prospect of recovery, she joyfully replied, "Glory be to God, I am going home; I shall soon be in glory; there I shall join my father and brother in the kingdom of God!" T. S.

Oct. 11th.-At Leeds, aged seventy-two years, Mrs. Brigg, relict of the late Mr. William Brigg, merchant. Fifty years ago, she joined she church under the pastoral care of the late Rev. Rowland Hill, at Surrey chapel; but subsequently united herself to the Wesleyan-Methodist society in Leeds, of which she continued a member until the period of her death. She was possessed of a vigorous and well-disciplined mind, and had acquired the art of submitting herself to the control of Gospel principles in every relation of life. Within a few days of her death, she said, she had trusted in the great and precious promises of God for fifty years, and they had been the source of comfort and support to her in numerous trials, which otherwise would have overwhelmed her. The repetition in the words, "I will never leave thee, I will never forsake thee," she said, had oftentimes been the means of strengthening and fortifying her mind. Her trust was now in Christ her Saviour, and all her hopes rested on him; nor did he forsake her in the time of need. In fact, she had long been united by living faith to Christ; and the contemplation of her decease created in her no uneasiness. She verified to a more than ordinary extent the consolatory declaration of the Saviour, "If a man keep my sayings, he shall never see death;" for the terrors which in many instances surround the approach of the last enemy were, in her case, happily subdued and annihilated by steadfast faith in Him

"Who captive led captivity,
Who robb'd the grave of victory,
And took the sting from death."
J. N. B.

Oct. 12th.-At Mount-Pleasant, Redditch, aged thirty-five, Miss Harriet Lewis, daughter of Mr. William Lewis, sen. During a revival of religion among the children belonging to the Sabbath-school, she became deeply convinced of sin, joined the Methodist society, and soon afterwards found peace through the blood of the Cross. This was in the sixteenth year of her age; since which she has been a decided and consistent member of the church of Christ. It pleased God, in the early part of the present year, to lay upon her his afflictive hand; but she delightfully proved that, as her day, so was her strength. During her illness, she obtained the blessing of entire sanctification, and invariably testified that Christ was precious to her soul. Just before her departure, she told her relatives, with holy joy, that heaven was her home, and that she was drawing nearer and nearer to its joys. Her end was peace.

R. B.

Oct. 12th.-At Birmingham, aged seventy-one, Mary, the relict of the late Rev. Thomas Kelk.

She was converted to God in early life; and, before she was twenty years of age, became the wife of a Wesleyan Minister, a relation which she sustained, for more than forty years, with much credit to herself and her husband, in all the Circuits to which they were appointed. Through the greater part of her widowhood, she was variously and painfully tried, both in body and mind; but was enabled to maintain, in life and death, an unshaken confidence in the faithfulness of her heavenly Father, and in the atoning merits of her divine Redeemer. On the Saturday before her decease, she appeared in comparatively good health, and was actively engaged for some hours on an errand of mercy, soliciting aid in behalf of a distressed family. She returned home pleasingly excited, but tired and chilled. On the Monday she was a corpse. She died in the hope of the Gospel.

W. K.

Oct. 13th.--At Bishop-Auckland, Mr. William Stediford, aged thirty-four. For some years he was a member of the Wesleyan church, and a valuable Local Preacher. He was much respected, and his death is deeply lamented by his family and friends. J. B.

Oct. 15th.-At Middleton, in the Framlingham Circuit, Mrs. Hunt. She heard the Wesleyan Ministers, many years ago, preach in the neighbourhood, and was convinced of sin under the word; previous to which she was selfrighteous, fancying herself much better than her neighbours. She joined the Wesleyan society when the good cause was very low and despised. She enjoyed class-meetings, and all the means of grace, and became happy in God. Not being favoured with a pious partner, she was unable to conduct religious worship in her family, which she greatly lamented; yet she ventured to take some of her children, with an apprentice, and talk to them seriously, and pray with them in private; which is still remembered by some with grateful emotions, who derived benefit from the instruction she gave. She had many crosses and family trials in life, which she endured with Christian patience, and resignation to the divine will. Her last affliction suddenly terminated her earthly career; but neither bodily suffering, Satan's temptations, nor the cold hand of death, could shake her confidence in the Rock of Ages. She rested securely in the merits of Christ till her eyes were closed in the slumbers of death. She died happy in the Lord, aged sixty-nine; having been a consistent member of the Wesleyan society for nearly forty years. W. E.

Oct. 18th.-At Greens-Norton, in the Towcester Circuit, Mrs. Susanna Foster, in the seventy-first year of her age. She was brought to God under the ministry of the Rev. John Reynolds, and for upwards of thirty-six years sustained an exemplary Christian character. Her attachment to the cause of Methodism, the means of grace, and the Ministers of Christ, was strong. For twenty-two years she faithfully and affectionately filled the office of a Class-Leader. She was tried in the school of severe personal and family affliction, but in which she was graciously supported. A little before she died,

she exclaimed, "I have no cause to doubt; I love my Lord; he has been my refuge in trouble: 'My Jesus hath done all things well."" She died full of faith, and with a blooming hope of a glorious immortality. W. P.

Oct. 19th.-At Ramsbury, in the Hungerford Circuit, Mrs. Jane Bayman, aged thirty-four. She was favoured with pious parents, and in early life was the subject of serious impressions. From a child she knew the Scriptures, grew up in the favour of God, a member in the Wesleyan church, and an active Teacher in the Sunday-school. She was affectionate as a child and wife, obliging in her manners, exemplary in her conduct. Her illness was long and painful; but her feet were on the Rock, and patience had its perfect work. Her confidence was strong in God. After a conflict respecting her children and husband, she exclaimed, "I can give them all up: the Lord will provide and save every one." In her lengthened affliction, she was cheered by the visits of the people of God, and, at different times, many gracious words fell from her lips. "I wish to die shouting his praises. I am as sure of heaven as if I was there. Bless God, he is a covenant-keeping God." When dying, she said, "Come, Lord Jesus, come quickly. Angel bands shall soon convey my happy spirit home." These were nearly her last words. "Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord."

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Oct. 20th.-At Witton-Gilbert, Durham Circuit, Mrs. Barker, aged fifty-eight, wife of Mr. Joseph Barker. From childhood she was sedate and thoughtful. When fifteen years old, the happy death of her eldest sister made a deep impression on her mind, and induced her to cry earnestly for mercy: having no Christian friend to instruct her in the way of peace, her penitential grief continued unrelieved for some time, when she obtained a comfortable assurance of her acceptance with God while engaged in prayer. Her soul was filled with light, and these words were in-spoken to her heart:

"See the living waters flow;

Come, drink, and thirst no more,"

Her children were carefully trained for God, and all within the domestic circle were the objects of her pious solicitude. She was a pattern of affection, fidelity, and prudence; nor was her charity confined at home. Her visitation of the sick, and kindness to the poor, were unremitting: many sought her counsel and sympathy in time of need; and the cause of Christian Missions found in her a zealous and liberal supporter. During twelve months' severe affliction, she was graciously sustained.

J. K. T.

Oct. 21st.-At Deal, aged sixty-five, Mrs. Elizabeth Bayly; for thirty-six years a member of the Wesleyan society, and for the last seven a valuable Class-Leader. In early life she belonged to the established Church, and experienced those religious impressions which restrained her from seeking happiness in the world, though she did not clearly see the way of salvation and peace. In 1806 she was induced to

attend the services connected with the opening of the new chapel at Deal, and she then resolved to worship thenceforward in that place. Her religious feelings became stronger as her views of truth enlarged; and, about four years afterwards, she found peace with God, and joined the society. To the end of her life she continued walking in the fear of God and the comfort of the Holy Ghost. She was called to experience painful family bereavements. Out of eight children, six, when up-grown, were taken away by consumption. But there was hope in their death; and she blessed the name of the Lord. Her last illness was long and painful; but she was divinely supported, and looked forward, with good hope, to death, as the time of her removal to her heavenly and eternal home. Her spirit was quiet, her habits retiring; and, by all who knew her, she was much respected. The summons at length came, and she slept in Jesus. J. W.

Oct. 21st.-At Swanna-in-Cury, in the Helstone Circuit, Mr. Joseph Hendy. In him, when converted to the truth, thirty-six years ago, many "saw the grace of God, and were glad." He was a firm adherent to Wesleyan Methodism; and when, in troublous times, some deserted the body, and united with others to subvert the discipline of the Connexion, he refused to join them. His scriptural regard for the office, character, and influence of the Christian ministry raised him above unfounded suspicions and prejudices, and in association with them he determined to live and die. With humble fidelity he filled several offices in the church. During his affliction, the firmness of Christian patience, and the resignation of devout submission to the will of God, were beheld by his friends with mingled emotions of mournful satisfaction and thankfulness. "He was a good man ;" and, "being dead, yet speaketh,"

H. G.

Oct. 22d.-Aged seventy-five, Mr. John Tagg, of Riddings, in the Belper Circuit. He had been a member of the Wesleyan church forty years; and during a great part of that period sustained with fidelity the important offices of a Leader, Steward, and Trustec. Soon after his conversion, he was led to promote to the utmost of his power the extension of the Redeemer's kingdom he opened his own house for the public worship of God, and invited the Ministers of the Gospel to his help. In 1817 there was a society of sixty, and the first Wesleyan chapel was erected at Riddings, which has since been considerably enlarged. We have now a commodious chapel, a large congregation, and more than one hundred members in the society. In the last days of his life, although the affliction which terminated his mortal existence was painful, yet he retained his confidence through faith in Christ, and peacefully expired. J. G.

Oct. 24th.-At Tiverton, Sarah Hall, aged fifty. About sixteen years ago she was enabled to believe on the Lord Jesus Christ with her heart unto righteousness; and died, as she had during that period lived, adorning the doctrine of the Gospel. G. H.

Oct. 26th.-At Bradfield, in the Manningtree Circuit, Margaret Cutting, aged forty-three. She was a subject of serious impressions from childhood, but did not attain to a saving knowledge of Christ till she was twenty-nine years of age. She had then become the mother of four children. The eldest was taken away by a sudden and unexpected stroke, and nine days after she lost another child. These painful dispensations of divine Providence were overruled for good, and sanctified to her conversion to God: she became truly pious, and from that period has been a regular and useful member of the church of Christ. During the last ten years she was called to suffer the will of her Lord; in which she exemplified the meekness and patience of the Christian, realized the supports and consolations of religion in her affliction, and in death its peaceful triumphs; and has doubtless exchanged a life of suffering for the paradise of God. S. T.

Oct. 29th.-At Portsmouth, Samuel Lovatt, in the seventy-third year of his age; who was born at Burslem, in 1773. At the age of sixteen he became a member of the Methodist society. When twenty years old, he was a very zealous and acceptable Local Preacher. In 1800 he removed to Paisley. In this town, at that time, as it is reported to the writer, the Wesleyan Ministers had neither a society, a congregation, nor a home. The Preacher at Glasgow was invited to Paisley by Mr. Lovatt: in his house worship by a Methodist Minister was conducted, a society formed, and Mr. Lovatt was the appointed Leader. In 1809 he returned to his native town. About the year 1812 he made Portsmouth his residence. In this Circuit he became successively Sunday-school Teacher, Local Preacher, Steward, and Leader. For thirty-five years he was known at Portsmouth as a truly exemplary Christian. And, through divine mercy, if to expire like him of whom it is said, "He fell asleep," is to die the most favoured death of the Christian, so died the late Mr. Lovatt. W. B.

Nov. 3d.-At Shaw, near Oldham, Miss Alice Wormal, aged twenty-four. From a child she was influenced by the fear of God, and thus preserved from many evils in which young people frequently indulge. The impressions which led to her conversion she attributed to the blessing of God upon the instructions she had received at the Shaw Wesleyan Sunday-school, with which she had been connected, as a scholar and Teacher, for seventeen years. When about fourteen years of age, she gave her heart to God; and for the last nine years was a steady, unassuming Christian. She loved the house of God, and was regular in attending the means of grace. Her last affliction was short, but severe; yet, notwithstanding the violence of her disorder, she gave proof that the grace of God was sufficient for her; and her mourning friends are cheered by the reflection that she sleeps in Jesus.

R. D.

Nov. 6th.-Of typhus-fever, Mrs. Moore, of Great-Driffield, formerly of Snaith, aged sixtyeight. And on Nov. 18th, of the same malignant

disease, her husband, Mr. George Moore. They were both "righteous before God," and were old and highly-respected members of the Wesleyan church. Also, on Nov. 13th, their daughter Ann, wife of Mr. Mark Folly, Society-Steward of this town, fell a victim to the same dreadful malady. She was an active agent in promoting the interests of our Dorcas Society. A serious inroad has thus, within twelve days, been made on this estimable family, which will be felt by an extensive circle of Christian friends in the town and neighbourhood. A. F.

Nov. 7th.-At Pawlett, in the Bridgewater Circuit, Mr. John Carter, sen. He joined the Methodist society in the year 1801, in which he continued to the day of his death. During his life he manifested his love to Christ by liberally contributing to his cause. During his last affliction he expressed to his Ministers that he possessed, through Christ, a good hope of heaven; and when asked, as his end was approaching, whether he had peace with God, though unable to speak, he raised his hand in token of his conscious safety, and shortly after expired.

T. R.

Nov. 14th.-At Tickhill, in the Doncaster Circuit, aged fifty-one, Mr. Jonathan Moorhouse. He was deeply convinced of sin in the year 1817, and immediately joined the Wesleyan society. Being in earnest for salvation, he obtained the enjoyment of justification through faith in Christ; a blessing which he retained to the period of his decease. The means of grace he delighted to attend, and found them to be sources of comfort and strength, during the trials of his pilgrimage. He took God's word for an heritage; and both in reading and hearing it he found how rich the treasure he possessed. For many years he faithfully performed the duties of Class-Leader, Trustee, and Superintendent of the Sunday-school. Being deeply concerned for the instruction and training of the rising generation, he took his full share in the responsibility of establishing a flourishing day-school in Tickhill. The welfare of Methodism lay near his heart. His spirit was mild and conciliatory; and he was a man of order and peace. A few days before his death, he said to a friend, "I have had great happiness in my connexion with the church of God." To his wife he said, "Put your trust in God. I am sure he will bring you through." All fear of death was taken away. On the morning of his departure, he felt the hand of the last enemy upon him; when, raising his voice, he said to his son, who was standing by his bed, "I am going to heaven. Hallelujah!" Thus triumphantly was mortality swallowed up of life.

S. M.

Nov. 15th.-At Middlewich, in the Northwich Circuit, Mr. James Henshall, aged fifty-five years. He bore a lingering affliction upwards of two years with Christian fortitude. He was a member of the Wesleyan-Methodist society thirty-five years. He was a faithful and zealous Local Preacher and Class-Leader, and sustained other important offices in the church. His Christian zeal for the honour of the Redeemer led him, to the utmost of his ability, to support