grace, and devoted himself to the service of God. His religious character, thus formed by the power of the Holy Spirit, displayed in maturity the fruits of righteousness. Shortly after his conversion, he engaged in the work of preaching Christ, and continued to labour for the salvation of men, from that time to the close of life. He possessed a sound judgment, and a mind stored with Christian knowledge, which was faithfully consecrated to the service of the church. His preaching was acceptable and useful; and his intercourse with the people was affectionate and pious. At the Conference of 1833 Mr. Campbell was compelled to desist from the labours of an Itinerant Minister, in consequence of bodily infirmities, the result, in some degree at least, of his exertions and sufferings in Jamaica, where he was stationed as a Missionary, and where he endured cruel persecution, and even a severe imprisonment, for the sake of the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. During the last twelve months of his life he resided in London, where, in several of the Circuits, he preached Christ crucified to the edification of many. His illness was severe, and of short duration; but he was graciously supported under it, and often expressed himself as being happy in God. He fell asleep in Jesus on the 21st of April, 1835, in the sixty-fourth year of his age. 17. JOHN S. PIPE; who was brought to God in early life, and entered fully into the work of the ministry as a Travelling Preacher in the year 1790. For thirty-five years he continued to labour in the Lord's vineyard, and was generally employed in the most populous parts of this kingdom. He was much beloved by the people among whom he laboured, and in many places was rendered eminently useful in the awakening and conversion of sinners, and in the building up of believers in holiness. His ministry was faithful, lively, and zealous; and his spirit affectionate, cheerful, and devout. About ten years ago, his health began to fail, and he became a Supernumerary Preacher; yet his love to the cause of God continued firm and unshaken; and though his labours were circumscribed, he rejoiced in the enlargement of the Redeemer's kingdom. His last affliction was sudden, and rapid in its progress; and on Tuesday, July 21st, 1835, he peacefully entered into rest. II. In Ireland, one, viz., ZECHARIAH WORRELL. He was seventy-four years of age. He was born in Limerick, where his father was a "Let it not my Lord displease, That I would die to be his guest." A little before his departure, he said to a friend, "God will not forsake me now." He died August 1st, 1834. III. In our Foreign Missions twelve have died, viz.,— 1. GEORGE ERSKINE; who accompanied Dr. Coke to Ceylon early in the year 1814. Having for several years acceptably exercised his ministry in that island, he was removed to New South Wales. He had been a Supernumerary some time previous to his death, and endured much bodily suffering and mental depression; but his last end was peace. He died at Sydney, on the 20th of April, 1834, in the fifty-third year of his age, and the twenty-fifth from the commencement of his itinerancy. 2. JOHN HICK; who was sent as a Missionary to Prince Edward's Island in the year 1815, on which island, and in the provinces of Upper and Lower Canada, he spent the greater part of his public life. He was an amiable man, a faithful friend, a genuine Christian, and an acceptable and useful Minister of the Gospel. He was seized with malignant cholera, on the evening of August 2d, 1834, and died in great peace on the following morning at Quebec, in the forty-seventh year of his age, and the twentieth of his itinerancy. 3. WILLIAM BLACK. He was a native of Huddersfield, Yorkshire, which place he left at an early period of life, and accompanied his parents to the province of Nova-Scotia. Soon after his arrival in that country, he was deeply convinced of sin by the Spirit of God, and under the guidance of the same Spirit sought and obtained redemption through the blood of Jesus, even the forgiveness of his sins. In the year 1786 he was set apart to the work of the ministry; to which sacred employment he brought a constitution of more than ordinary strength, a sound and discriminating judgment, an earnest desire for useful knowledge, an enlightened zeal for the glory of God, and a fixed purpose of mind to seek and save the souls of men. He was a diligent student, as well as a faithful and laborious Pastor; and his profiting appeared unto all. Though placed in circumstances very unfavourable to mental cultivation, he so improved the few advantages which he enjoyed, that he was enabled to read the oracles of God in the languages in which they were originally revealed to man; and his reading in theology and ecclesiastical history was extensive and judicious. He was an acceptable and useful Preacher of the Gospel; and hundreds of people, who were by his instrumentality converted from the error of their way, will be the crown of his rejoicing in the day of the Lord Jesus. On the recommendation of the late venerable Dr. Coke, he was appointed General Superintendent of our Missions in British America; the duties of which important office he discharged in a manner alike honourable to himself, and beneficial to the Missionaries and societies that were entrusted to his care; and by them he was justly regarded as the father of Methodism in that portion of the British empire. After a long, laborious, and useful life, he died as he had lived, in peace with God and man, on the 8th of September, 1834, in the seventieth year of his age. His last words were, "All is well! all is peace! I shall soon be in that glory to which Christ has gone before me.' 4. JOSIAH C. NUNN; who died September 29th, 1834, aged twenty-five years. At the age of thirteen he was truly converted to God, and continued from that early period to adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour. After exercising his talents for some time, he entered upon the itinerant work in 1832. Having offered himself to the Missionary Committee, he was sent to Dominica in the year 1833, where he prosecuted his ministry with considerable success. His piety was deep, his ministerial abilities acceptable; and his faithful labours in the word and doctrine were rendered a blessing to many. The affliction which terminated in his death was short, but it was borne with patience and resignation; and he died, as he had lived, full of faith and hope. The last words which he was heard to utter were, "My hope is full (0 glorious hope !) of immortality." 5. ISAAC CLARKE. The term of his public labour was short. At the latter end of the year 1833 he was sent to SierraLeone, and died there of consumption, November 4th, 1834. He was a young man of sincere piety; and his end was peace. 6. CHARLES PENNY; who died at Harbour-Island, on the 24th of November, 1834. In the year 1828 he was appointed by the Conference to the Dunster Circuit; and in 1830, having offered himself for the Missionary work, he was sent to New-Providence. During the four years of his public ministry in the Bahamas, he performed the duties of his high office with exemplary fidelity. He was especially distinguished by calmness, firmness, fortitude, and benevolence. His memory will long be affectionately che rished by his brethren, and the societies of the stations where he laboured. In his illness he gave to those who attended him the most satisfactory evidence that he enjoyed the gracious aids and consolations of that Gospel which he had faithfully preached to others. Some of his last words were, "Christ is a very present help in this my time of trouble. All is well!" He was thirty-six years of age. 7. JOSEPH TALBOT; who died at Rock-Sound, Eleuthera, on the 27th of December, 1834, aged twenty-nine years. He was sent to the Bahamas in the year 1831, and laboured there to the period of his last illness, with acceptance and usefulness. He was a truly devoted Christian, a warm and affectionate friend, and a zealous, faithful Minister. The affliction which closed his labours with his life was short; but it found him prepared. The last words which he was heard to utter were, Lord, save sinners! " 8. HENRY FELL; who left this kingdom for Jamaica, as a Missionary, in the early part of the year 1834. Soon after his arrival in the West Indies he was seized with a violent cold, which fixed on his lungs, and laid him aside from his work; so that he was obliged to return to his native country. After his return, he was painfully tempted on the subject of being cut down at so early a period of life, and with such prospects of usefulness before him; but he was soon delivered from the temptation, and became perfectly resigned to the will of God. From this time to his death he continued very happy. To his sister he said, "Do not Obituary. All is make yourself uneasy about me. well." He died March 4th, 1835, aged twenty-eight years. 9. VALENTINE WARD; who was born Jan. 4th, 1781, in the parish of Madeley, the favoured scene of the late Rev. John In early Fletcher's apostolic labours. life his education was neglected; and his father dying when he was only twelve years of age, he became a prey to temptation, and a companion of them that "forget God." When in his nineteenth year it pleased God to convince him of sin, under a sermon preached by the late Rev. Samuel Taylor; and from that day he abandoned his companions, changed the course of his life, and sought salvation in In the month of all the means of grace. July, 1799, he approached the Lord's table for the first time; and while receiving the memorials of his Saviour's dying love, was enabled to believe with The Spihis heart unto righteousness. rit of adoption dwelt in his heart; he had peace and joy through believing, and gloried in the double blessing of deliverance from the power of darkness, and a translation into the kingdom of God's dear Son. Constrained by the love of Christ, he soon began to call sinners to repentance. The Head of the church crowned these first essays with success ; and in 1801 he was admitted on trial as From this time a Travelling Preacher. his activity in his Master's service was unwearied; and his fortitude in seasons of suffering and of difficulty excited the His ministry was admiration of all. plain, perspicuous, instructive, forcible, affectionate, and fervent; adapted to awaken the careless, interest the young, comfort the mourner, and build up believers. In every Circuit to which he was appointed, God blessed him, and made him a blessing. His acquaintance with the doctrines and discipline of Methodism was extensive and accurate; his zeal in propagating them was great; and his courage in defending them was steady and uncompromising. His disposition was frank and unsuspecting; his heart was sympathizing and tender; his mind, on the great subjects of the Christian ministry, was well informed; his knowledge of mankind was deep; his reading, though not extensive, was of the best kind; and he possessed the happy art of making all he knew subservient to the service of the sanctuary. His manner in the pulpit was solemn; his language always proper; the subjects of his ministry were well selected and various; and his appeals to the consciences of his hearers were pointed and pressing. To the young his ministry was especially useful; and tutionally sanguine; and in his endea- 10. CHARLES WILCOX. He was a native of Bristol, where he exercised his talents as a Local Preacher previous to his going abroad. Having been accepted by the Conference as a candidate for the Mission work, he was sent to Jamaica in the year 1831. His integrity, zeal, and general conduct, secured for him the esteem of his brethren, and the affection of those among whom he laboured. He was drowned while bathing at Clarendon, on the 16th of May, 1835. 11. WILLIAM WOOD; who was a native of Cheshire, and was recommended to the Conference for our itinerant work in the year 1828. The greater part of his ministerial life was spent in the is land of Jamaica, where he finished his course, May 24th, 1835. He was a young man of inoffensive manners, and of undoubted and habitual piety. Love to his brethren, humbleness of mind, and zeal for God, were his leading characteristics. His ministerial abilities were creditable and promising. In the prosperity of the Gospel generally, and the temporal and eternal welfare of the negro population especially, he manifested the deepest interest. For their salvation he appeared to think and live; and during the recent disturbances in Jamaica he displayed a constancy, judgment, and zeal, highly to his honour. His re-appointment to that island at the last Conference, when he was in perfect health, afforded hope of his great usefulness; but a period was unexpectedly put to his labours and his life. The consolations of religion enabled him to rejoice in the favour of God, and the prospect of eternity. 12. JAMES CORBETT; who was one of the eighteen Missionaries sent to the West Indies, at the latter end of the year 1833. He was a young man of amiable disposition, and promising talents. He died in peace, after a short illness, at Spanish-Town, Jamaica, on the 9th of June last. RECENT DEATHS. FEB. 13th, 1855.-At Bramham, near Tadcas ter, Mrs. Mary Robinson, third daughter of Mr. Charles Wright, of Oglethorpe-Hall, aged twentyeight. Nurtured in the principles of religious truth, by her excellent parents, she became early in life a member of the Methodist society; and for many years esteemed it not less her duty than her pleasure to assist in promoting its interests, and entertaining its Ministers. Generous and sympathetic to the sick and poor, her loss is deeply felt by them, as well as by her Christian friends; but they sorrow not as those who have no hope. Of her it may be also correctly said, "She looked well to the ways of her household, and ate not the bread of idleness; but was 'diligent in business, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord.'" Her illness was short, and her death unexpected; but it was the death of the righteous. No cloud dimmed her prospects. E. F. April 21st At Betley, in the Nantwich Circuit, Sarah, the beloved wife of Mr. Warburton, Surgeon, aged thirty cight. She was the daughter of the late respected Clergyman of Betley, who being fully persuaded that Methodism would benefit the established Church, gave it his countenance in various ways. Her mother was a member of the Methodist society for many years, and died in the faith of Christ. The visits of the Wesleyan Ministers to her father's house were a means of making deep impres-ions on her youthful heart, of the importance of early piety. Some time after her marriage, her early desires after salvation were revived by the death of a lovely son, and issued in her union with the Methodist society. In this she was joined by her estimable husband, who resolves to abide by his choice, and follow her to heaven. Soon after, she found peace with God through believing. During the residue of her life, though delicate in health, and at the head of a large and increasing family, her plety, hospitality, benevolence, courteous manners, and kind disposition, secured universal es teem. In her last and long affliction, after a momentary struggle with the pow: rs of darkness, and her maternal feelings, over which she gained a complete victory, she lived as on the verge of heaven; and, full of holy peace and joy, calmly waited her call to glory. This grace of God is the more to be admired, as she has left one of the kindest of husbands, and eight children, to mourn their bereavement; in addition to an extended circle of pious friends. But she is blessed, and her works do follow her. R. T. May 2d.-Near Maidstone, Kent, Thomas Bovis. He had been a member of the Methodist society thirteen years, and in the service of Earl Darnley nineteen years. His Lordship called upon him three days before his decease; and, having inquired what place of worship he attended, who was his Minister, &c., addressing his wife, said, "I have a high opinion of your husband. He has given me the greatest satisfaction as a servant. Make yourself easy about your children. I will be a friend to them." A short time previous to his death he said, "Tell all my friends, I have redemption through the blood of Christ. I am weak in body, but fixed upon that Rock which cannot be moved. I know in whom I have believed." When rising from his knees, after a friend had prayed with him, he said, "Thank God, prayer is meat and drink!" the morning of his decease, he said, "Bless the Lord, I see the commencement of another day! While holy angels and happy spirits are watching above, we are watching below. My having a good hope through grace, and being in the hands of God, have been my great support during my long illness. Deprived of these, my spirit must have sunk!" "The righteous hath hope in his death." J. K. On June 7th.-At Woodbridge, in the Ipswich Circuit, Mary Ann, the beloved wife of the Rev. John Gay Wilson, in the thirty-second year of her age. In early life, she was a subject of serious impressions; and when she was nearly eighteen years of age, she was savingly converted to God, under the ministry of the Rev. James Blackett, when labouring in the Stroud Circuit. By him she was admitted into the Methodist society; a uniform and consistent member of which she continued upwards of thirteen years. She was distinguished by attachment to the doctrines and discipline of Wesleyan Methodism, and by love to the Ministers and followers of Christ, as well as by meekness, gentlenes, and patience. She loved the house of God; and was seldom absent from the means of grace when she could possibly attend. Two classes which were placed under her care engaged her unremitted attention and prayers. Nearly six weeks before her death she was attacked by inflammation. Her sufferings were very great; but she bore them with exemplary patience, and resignation to the divine will. She repeatedly assured her husband, when exercised by strong pain, that Jesus was precious, and that in the Lord she enjoyed happiness and peace. Thus, bearing testimony to the truth of God, and to the power of divine grace, with scarcely a sigh, a struggle, or a groan, she "fell asleep in Jesus." J. G. W. June 16th.-At Headingley, in the Leeds West Circuit, Miss Heaps, aged twenty-six years. She had been a consistent and ornamental member of the Methodist society about ten years, and employed much of her ume very usefully, in visiting the sick and the poor. Through the whole of the protracted affliction which terminated her valuable life, she had unshaken confidence in God her Saviour, and held delightful communion with Him. A little before her death, she observed to her father, "If this be dying, I do not feel afraid." "I feel," said she to a friend, "that, 1 and professions were happily in harmony; her life exhibiting constant proofs that she had "passed from death unto life," and was made a new creature. Her severe affliction led her seriously to examine the foundation of her hope; and she had the satisfaction to fin, that it was built upon the immovable Rock. She suffered the will of her heavenly Father with patience; not a murmuring word escaped her lips; and with triumphant joy she left the vale of tears, for the realms of glory. Her dying language was, "I am going to heaven. All is love there; love throughout eternity." H. P. June 23d.-At Sunderland, Harriet Elliott, eldest daughter of the Rev. Nathaniel Elliott, in the twenty-first year of her age. She was cut off by acute fever, in about twelve days. Happy for her, she had already obtained peace with God, through our Lord Jesus Christ. While she enjoyed her reason, her mind was employed in prayer and praise. N. E. He June 28th.-At Burbage, in the Hinckley Circuit, aged sixty-one, Mr. William Hurst. early walked in the fear of God; and when about twenty-one years of age, obtained the knowledge of salvation by the forgiveness of sins. A small society was, about this time, formed at Sharnford, the place of his residence. The people were few and despised, but he gladly united himself with them; and in the midst of obloquy and persecution continued steadfast. At Sharnford, and subsequently at Burbage, he discharged the office of Class-Leader with fidelity and success, during a period of thirty-four years, continuing in office till he was called to his reward. Although laboriously employed in the duties of his calling, he found time to cultivate his mind, as well as dili. gently to attend the means of grace. His library was well selected, and well read. His conversation was often highly interesting and instructive; but his Christian liberality was the most distinguishing feature in his character. Besides his numerous private benefactions, he contributed liberally in aid of several chapels in this Circuit; he subscribed to all the funds of the Wesleyan Connexion; and his contributions were not limited to certain sums, but, as the Lord prospered him, they were periodically increased. The last act of his benevolence exemplified his affectionate regards for the Local Preachers, and his earnest wish for their intellectual improvement. He gave to each Local Preacher in this Circuit a copy of Mr. Watson's Biblical Dictionary. He was, above a year ago, warned by his medical attendant that his death might be sudden; he consequently made proper arrangements of his temporal affairs, and more diligently attended to his spiritual interests, as one that looked for the coming of his Lord. He retired to rest on the evening of Friday, June 27th, and was heard to complain of slight indi-position. As he did not rise at his usual time, one of his servants entered his room at eight o'clock, when he was found dead. W. S. July 1st.-At Great-Bentley, in the Colchester Circuit, R. Carrington, Esq. For some time before his death, he was evidently ripening for glory. He loved the house and ordinances of God; and cheerfully and liberally supported Me thodism as it is. In his removal, the pious and afflicted members of his family have lost a most affectionate parent; and the poor, by their tears and lamentations at his interment, proved that they had lost a sympathizing and faithful friend. H. P. July 5th.-At St. Ives, in the Huntingdon Circuit, Hannah, the beloved wife of the Rev. William Beckwith, Wesleyan Minister, in the twenty-fifth year of her age. She possessed a superior understanding, with a most amiable disposition; and God fulfilled in her the work of faith with power. Previous to her illness, she gave decisive evidence that she was growing in grace, and in the knowledge of Christ; and, during an affliction peculiarly trying and painful, she manifested the most perfect patience, and resignation to the divine will. Her end was peaceful and triumphant. W.B July 9th.-At Newent, in the seventy-first year of her age, Mrs. Warne, a meek, humble Christian. She was among the first of those who joined the Methodist society in that town, and continued a valuable member until she closed her earthly career, a period of about forty-five years. Her afflictions, for some time, had been great, but her departure was sudden. she went to rest, after partaking of some refreshment with the rest of the family, and in the morning it was found that, during the night, she had breathed her last. E. P. July 13th.-At Wybunbury, in the Nantwich Circuit, Fanny, the wife of John Wedgewood, in the thirty-eighth year of her age. She was early admitted into the Wesleyan Sunday-school, at Bunbury, in the Chester Circuit, where she acquired a strong attachment to public worship, and a measure of the fear of God. In the year 1818 she was brought into Gospel liberty, and immediately joined the Methodist society. She walked circumspectly; diligently attending public worship, and frequent. ly retiring into private to search the Scriptures, and commune with the Lord. The wasting consumption which brought her to the grave had been preying on her system for four years. Her temptation was a fear that she should sink in the final struggle; but the Lord enabled her to commit her husband and four children to his care; saying, "What are my sufferings to those which Christ endured for me? O death, where is thy sting?" Her sleepless nights were occupied in holy meditation, prayer, and praise. A little before her death, she exclaimed, "Faith, mighty faith, the promise sees, Laughs at impossibilities, And cries, It shall be done.' I shall go to heaven; the promise cannot fail." July 14th.-At Bilbrook, in the Dunster Circuit, Mr. James Symons, aged seventy-six. He was born in the parish of Tintagel, Cornwall, and received religious impressions under the ministry of the Rev. Mr. Thompson, of St. Ginnis, a personal friend of Mr. Wesley. Providence directed his steps to Somerset, where, in the year 1791, his concern for salvation, which had greatly declined, was re-awakened, under the first Methodist -sermon he he rd at Carhampton. His distress was great and protracted; at length he was filled with such peace and joy in believing, as constrained him to rise in the night and give praise to God. At that period there were but four Methodists in what is now the Dunster Circuit; and Mr. Symons joined that little band just in time to prevent the removal of the Taunton Preachers from Carhampton. He began his Christian course with this inotto, "I will save my soul, if I lose my all." And his principl. s were put to a severe test; for neighbours and relations opposed him on account of religion, while mobs usually interrupted the meetings; still he held on his way, overcoming evil with good, and had the satisfaction to see his enemies at peace with him, and his affairs prosperous. In 1794 he opened his house at Bilbrook for preaching, where it was continued until the year 1811, when the first chapel was built at Washford. As a Leader, Steward, and Exhorter, he was faithful and affectionate, carrying the Go pel to other villages, conducting a Sundayschool, reproving sin on all occasions, and inviting attention to religion and the means of grace. His heart and house were ever open to the Ministers an! people of God; he was a kind friend to the poor, and eminently a peacemaker; while his deep piety and strict integrity gave him considerable influence in the church and the world. continu d to meet his class till wholly disabled by affliction. The concluding interview was peculiarly affecting to him and his flock; but he had the satisfaction of consigning this beloved charge to his own son. For the last three years his powers were impaired by disease; but he retained, and occasionally testified, his confidence O. H. in Christ, and hope of eternal glory. He |