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unto Christ's glorious body !” dying charge to her weeping children was affecting beyond description. To her servant-maid her advices were most appropriate; and to all her kind friends who visited her she gave a word in season. In her last hour, she said, "All is sunshine before me; 99 and calmly fell asleep in Jesus, leaving a sorrowful husband and nine children to lament their loss. Many peaceful, happy, and triumphant deaths I have witnessed; but none more so than hers. All in the room felt unusual consolation, while the sanctified soul left the body, and was doubtless carried by angels to the regions of eternal blessedness. The Rev. David Waugh preached her funeral sermon to a weeping audience; and all the Preachers of the District, save one, attended her funeral. WILLIAM KEYS.

10. Died, at Retford, April 29th, Mrs. E. Burton, aged fifty-five years. It appears, from a memorandum written by herself, that she was converted to God when about twenty years of age, the Spirit of God having striven with her for several years previous to that period. After labouring for some time under a conviction of sin, she says, "One night, at a prayer-meeting, the Lord blessed me in such a manner that I was constrained to say,

'My God is reconciled,

His pardoning voice I hear;
He owns me for his child,

I can no longer fear;

With confidence I now draw nigh,
And, Father, Abba, Father, cry

She seems to have walked in the enjoyment of this blessing to the end of her life, holding fast her confidence amidst severe trials and bereavements. In the year 1807 she was left a widow with two children; but God was with her. Hence she says, when recording this painful providence, "I looked unto God for his promised blessing: Leave thy fatherless children, I will preserve them alive; and let thy widows trust in me.' 'A Father of the fatherless, and a Judge of the widows, is God in his holy habitation.' Great and precious promises! O my soul, feed on them!" From this time the Lord deepened his work in her soul. She became more entirely given up to God, and engaged more zealously in his work. In 1814 she was appointed to take the charge of a female class. "With fear and trembling," she says, "I engaged in this important work. I saw great need of living near to God myself, in order that I might be rendered of some use to

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those under my care." the Lord greatly blessed her. "In the year 1819, on the 4th of November," she observes," as I sat at the breakfast table, meditating on the goodness of God, in a moment he blessed me with power to love him with all my heart. I had a deep sense of my nothingness; and my will was lost in the will of God. I took up my Bible, as we are in the habit of read. ing a chapter before prayer, and opened on this passage, Thou shalt call his name Jesus; for he shall save his people from their sins.' O how precious was the name of Jesus! Surely my soul was filled unutterably full of glory and of God! I now began

To run my course with even joy,

And closely walk with Christ to heaven.' O what an increasing delight I experience in the ways of God, and a growing deadness to the world!" From this time she steadily went on her way, growing in grace, and in the knowledge and love of God. During her last affliction, she was most blessedly supported, and does not appear to have had any doubts concernShe often ing the safety of her state. said, “All is well." Conversing one day with a pious friend, who reminded her how many God had lately taken to himself from among our Ministers, she seemed cheered with the thought, that she also should soon join that goodly company; and observed, "The Lord has been good to me for many, many years; and now he will not leave nor forsake me." At another time, when a friend was taking leave, and saying, "I hope I shall see you again," she said, "What, in this world? I sometimes fear lest I should be too anxious to depart, but still desire to wait the Lord's time."

GEORGE WILSON.

11. Died, May 4th, at Ditcheat, in the Shepton-Mallet Circuit, Mr. Richard When Welch, aged forty-seven years. about thirty years of age, he joined the Methodist society; and was truly converted to God. From that period to the day of his death, his Christian character was uniform and excellent. He was ready to every good work; and, besides other useful offices, he filled, with credit, those of Class-Leader and Local Preacher during fifteen years. He was a man generally respected by all who knew him. The incurable disease which brought him to the grave, came upon him like an armed man; and in twelve weeks of most acute bodily sufferings it entirely subdued a frame which just before had

exhibited every appearance of health and vigour. Though he had all the help that able medical practitioners, and the most assiduous attention of kind and sympathizing relations and friends, could render, yet his sufferings were often such as human nature, aided by the support of divine grace, could but just sustain. But he bore the whole with true Christian patience, evincing from first to last, that his heart was fixed, trusting in the Lord. In visiting and conversing with him, we not only witnessed the power of grace to support amidst uncommon bodily sufferings; but we also learned that those afflictions of our own, which we had previously considered as very severe, were, compared with his, light and momentary. He uttered many gracious words during his sickness; and the last were, "For me to live is Christ, and to die is gain."

NICHOLAS SIBLY.

12. Died, May 16th, Mr. Joseph Turner, of Kirton, in Lindsey, Lincolnshire, aged seventy-two, having been an exemplary member of the Methodist society fifty-four years. He was the son of a pious mother, who took him in early life to the house of God, and exhibited in her general deportment the evidences of fervent piety. About the age of eighteen years he obtained the enjoyment of true religion; and during the remainder of his days walked with undeviating steps in the narrow way. Having the benefits of a religious education, and having early given his heart to God, he viewed piety in its own light, as "the principal thing;" and to its pre-eminent importance made all other things give way. As soon as he was master of a house he made it a home for the Ministers of Christ, as often as they visited the town; and continued, without intermission, to supply their wants, and with cheerfulness to minister to their comfort, until the day of his death; a period of almost fifty years. There were in him numerous evidences of the true disciple. would not be induced to join that which was evil and contentious; but he was easily drawn into a hearty approval of any plan calculated to promote the good of the souls of men. Under the persuasion that those who think evil of the Ministers of Christ are not likely to be benefited by their teaching, he had a tender regard for their reputation, and would neither speak evil of them himself, nor allow others to do it in his presence without giving them reproof. On one occasion, in the presence of the writer of this, when a person was mentioning an evil

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report respecting the character of a Minister, he said, "Well, well! there is a sufficient number of persons to slander the Preachers without you." The great aim of his soul was to be right, to do right, to obtain and keep the smile of God, and the approval of a good conscience. Early in life he was appointed to the office of a Class-Leader in the Methodist society, the duties of which he continued to discharge with affection and faithfulness, until completely disabled by the affliction which terminated his life. He had the principal share, both of responsibility and care, connected with the erection of Kirton chapel; and his abiding attachment to it cannot be more properly expressed than in the words of Scripture: "I have loved the habitation of thine house, and the place where thine honour dwelleth." "I had rather be a door-keeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents of wickedness." The last few years of his life were chequered by domestic bereavements, and severe and long-continued personal afflictions. But the religion which had enabled him to live above the world, and to look down at once upon its frowns and follies, was his abundant support, and proved itself indeed "the one thing needful." Though his sufferings were most acute, he was preserved from murmuring and impatience, and often said, "The will of the Lord be done." The nature of his complaint was such as to prevent him from having much joy; but he had the constant support of solid peace. The fear of death, as far as we could perceive, was completely removed, and he had an abiding and well-grounded hope of future glory. When he was near his end, and a friend inquired the state of his mind, he said, "I have nothing on my mind. There is no condemnation. I have peace with God." A few hours before his death, when a friend mentioned to him the Redeemer as the only hope and help of sinners, he said, "I have nothing else to trust to." When the same friend inquired if Christ was precious, he answered,"" He is precious!" and this was his dying testimony. "Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord."

RALPH R. KEELING.

13. Died, at Clithero, May 19th, Elizabeth Broadley, aged twenty-seven years. From her childhood she had scrious impressions, and a measure of the fear of God; yet she was never fully enabled to see her innate depravity, till one Sunday evening, when returning

from public worship in company with her father, he began to speak to her about the state of her soul, and the necessity of a change of heart. The following is her own account of the manner in which she was affected:" Tears of repentance began to flow. I was determined from that time to seek the Lord; and I sought him carefully, till at length he spake peace to my troubled heart. This was when I was about fourteen years of age, and at a love-feast held in Kishton school-room. Hitherto have I been kept by his grace; and though my heart and my flesh fail, God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever." She was a subject of affliction for nine years previous to her death. When she was about nineteen years of age, she had a severe attack of pleurisy; and her constitution never recovered the shock which it then received. It was ultimately followed by consumption. During the last eighteen weeks of her life, though labouring under great pain and debility, she manifested a truly Christian spirit, and often spoke of the goodness of God to her, in terms expressive of the greatest gratitude; and her will appeared to be lost in his. She spoke of death with the greatest composure, and often said, "It will be a happy change for me." Her only desire to live sprung from a wish to see her husband and children comfortable; and particularly her children brought to God; "but it secms," said she, "that it is not the will of God that I should see this. However, my prayers shall live, and be answered, when I am dead." Addressing her husband, she said, "I know you will do the best you can that this great end may be accomplished. It is every thing! O, what a happy meeting will it be when you and I, and the children," (naming them,)" all meet in heaven to praise redeeming love for ever and ever!" A few days before she died, a friend, on entering the room, and seeing the change that had taken place in her countenance, began to weep. Exerting all her remaining strength, she said, "My soul is happy: weep not for me. Glory be to God, death will be a happy change for me!" On the evening before her decease, when taking leave of another friend, she said, "The next time you come I shall be in heaven. I have one thing to say to you: Get fast hold of religion, and keep hold.

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room, she said, "John, what can be the meaning of this? For two or three days I have been with my dear little Jane, and a heavenly company! O, my soul is happy!" He observed, that the good. ness of God was manifested, by sending to her heavenly companions, before her arrival in heaven, that she might be prepared for the full blaze of glory that awaited her at God's right hand. “) yes!" said she, "it was kindly done! Glory be to God!" She continued in the same happy frame of mind to the last. Without a struggle or a groan, and with a smile upon her countenance, which death itself could not efface, she fell asleep in Jesus. As a child, she was dutiful and obedient. Her father and mother both bear testimony, that she never in her life disobeyed any of their commands. As a wife, she was kind and affectionate, and steadily contributed whatever love could suggest, or diligence perform, to augment and perpetuate the comfort of her family. As a mother, she was tender and mild; and always endeavoured to instil religious principles into the minds of her children. In short, she attended to the voice which teaches young women to be sober; to love their husbands and children; to be discreet, sober, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their husbands; that the word of God be not blasphemed. As a Christian, she was sincere, humble, and devout. Her views of divine truth were clear and sound; and in her temper she was gentle, cheerful, and serene; and her conduct was consistent and exemplary.

that alone which will bring you happily through life, and to a happy death. It has brought me through life; and it is now bringing me triumphantly through death!" As her husband entered the

JOHN BROADLEY.

14. Died, at Hull, May 25th, aged twenty-nine years, John Robert, eldest son of Mr. John Grayburn, of Hull. He had the happiness to have parents whose exemplary conduct, and salutary admonitions, were rendered the means, under God, of producing impressions never to be effaced. During a protracted and painful illness he was led to the only refuge provided for ruined and fallen

man;

and whilst he lamented that he had not earlier begun earnestly to seek the Lord, he trusted entirely in the merits of the crucified Redeemer, who rejecteth none that call upon him, and who willeth not the death of a sinner, but that all should live. A few weeks previous to his death his case was discovered to be hopeless, and beyond the reach of human skill. At that period a work of grace was manifestly going on in his mind; and although he expressed himself to be labouring under severe temptations and darkness, these mists