experienced a "time of refreshing from the presence of the Lord." Marianne felt the gracious influence, received it as a token for good, and relied on the promise of God in Christ for pardon. She therefore "went down to her house justified." When the family reached home, she ran to her mother and said, "Mother, I believe the Lord Jesus has forgiven my sins; I feel His love in my heart."

All went to their knees; gladness filled every heart; dinner was forgotten; there was "joy in the presence of the angels of God," and this exulting household feasted upon angels' food.

Miss Remmington having been remarkable from infancy for gentleness of disposition, for ready obedience to her parents, whom she always feared to offend, and for tenderness of conscience, the change which now took place was not to be estimated so much by contrast, as by comparison. There was a manifest increase of interest in every duty. Her attachment to the people of God became stronger, and she more highly prized the opportunities of Christian communion which our class-meetings and lovefeasts afford. Consistent in her own walk, she grieved when any walked disorderly, and thereby gave occasion to the enemy to blaspheme. Prayer now became the congenial element of her spirit; and her "delight was "in the law of the Lord." Taking her Bible, she was accustomed to retire after dinner, and, seeking aid from "the Father of lights," to unfold its pages for heavenly instruction and comfort. In this way she read the Scriptures several times through. Nor did she merely read: her Bible shows that she marked the more impressive passages; and her familiarity with its blessed teachings gave proof that she had learned and inwardly digested the word of God. To this may be attributed the dissatisfaction she ofttimes expressed on hearing Scripture incorrectly quoted. Of the Wesleyan HymnBook, also, she was very fond; reading it regularly and thoroughly, and often uttering the wish that it were read more generally, and with greater interest and care. Her attendance on the services of God's house was exemplary for its regularity; nor could she bear to be absent from a prayer-meeting when health would at all permit. She greatly desired the promotion of Christ's kingdom.

In the unpretending, but important and sometimes trying, office of a Sabbath-school Teacher, she was patient and untiring. Her interest in Christian Missions was great. To aid in advanc

ing them she has often proposed plans for the curtailment of family-expenditure; and instances of self-denying liberality have come to the writer's know. ledge, which show that she abounded in this grace also.

So far as human eye can see, it was desirable, not only for her family, but for the interests of the Society with which she was connected, that her life should be spared; but the "great Arbiter of life and death " saw otherwise, and the time drew near that she must die. On Friday, the 15th of October, she visited the house of the writer-little did he then think-for the last time. After some animated conversation on religious subjects, her mother and sister, by whom she was accompanied, unica with her in singing part of a hymn entitled, "Thy will be done;" and, with streaming eyes, she repeated those verses in which the language of resignation seems to anticipate a premature decay." On the following Sabbath she attended all the public services at the chapel; and, at the concluding prayermeeting, penitents and earnest inquirers having been invited to come to the communion rails, she, amongst others, came and knelt down there. "You, surely, are not come," said the Rev. James Hutchison, "to seek the blessing of forgiveness." "No!" she promptly and emphatically replied:

"I cannot rest in sins forgiven,

I want the earnest of my heaven!'" To this meeting she referred with peculiar interest, a short time before her death. Her mother having mentioned a gracious manifestation of a crucified Saviour which had been vouchsafed to her at the sacramental table, she said, "O, was it not sweet, mother? It was just such a glow of feeling I had at the prayer-meeting: I seemed to see Christ set before me crucified." This was the last public service she attended. She had repeatedly complained of indisposition during the afternoon; and, next day, having with difficulty discharged the duties of her school, she was obliged, early in the evening, to take to that bed from which she was not permitted again to rise. Although many things made it evident that she looked not forward to a long life, so speedy a removal was not apprehended either by herself or her friends; but death did not find her unprepared. To an inquiry whether she desired to recover, she replied, that for the sake of her mother and sister she did, but not on her own account; she

was quite happy and resigned to the will of God. And this was the uniform frame of her spirit,-always happy; having a gracious sense of the Divine presence; feeling the name of Jesus peculiarly sweet and precious; and giving proof of this frequently at dead of night, when none watched with her but her mother: nay, to use her own language, when she was "in complete sulitude, at the remembrance of His name, and with the sense of His presence," she "felt unspeakably happy." That which particularly arrested attention, was the decided tone of her experience: there was nothing dubious in any of her expressions. As her strength declined, her mother said to her, “When your heart and flesh fail, God will be the strength of your heart." "Yes," she added; "and my portion for ever." "You are getting weaker, my dear," said her mother: "do you feel no doubt? Have you an assurance of the love of God in your heart?" sure as Christ hath died," was her reply,

"My debt is paid, my soul is free,

And I am justified.""

"As

"That is sure, then," rejoined her mo ther; "and that He died for you." "O, mother," she said, "I cannot doubt." A friend having quoted the words, "Fear not, I am with thee; be not dismayed, I am thy God," she repeated the remainder of the passage, and said, "I can claim this as a promise to me: I hold it fast." Her mother having expressed to this friend some anxiety for the future, the affectionate sufferer looked at her, and said, "He will never leave you!" "I trust He will not," replied Mrs. Remmington.

"O no,

mother," she said: "it is not like what He would do!" Thus did she declare her heavenly Father's "steadfast truth,"

"And publish with her latest breath
His love and guardian care."

As her end drew near, her mind seemed absorbed in the contemplation of approaching eternity. On one occasion, when her mother and sisters sat by, having lain quiet for some time as in a doze, she awoke, and cried, "Mother, what about this world? what about this world now?" "Very little indeed to you, my dear," was the reply. "0," she rejoined, "it appears to me nothing -nothing;" and, pausing for breath

between every two or three syllables, she sweetly added,

"The world recedes; it disappears:
Heaven opens on my eyes! ny ears
With sounds seraphic ring!
Lend, lend your wings, I mount! I fly!
O Grave! where is thy victory?

O Death! where is thy sting?" repeating the words as in the music; and exhibiting an impressive realisation of the idea of the poet.

On the arrival of her brother, (he and two sisters were all that remained to their widowed mother of a family of ten; two had gone to distant shores, and the remainder, with their father, had reached the "better country,") her mind being calmed as much as possible for the interview, he was admitted to the chamber of death; and, when she threw her dying arms around him, it was, for some moments, a silent and afflictive scene. "Now, my dear," said her mother, 66 your brother has seen you in your low, weak state: tell him how the Lord has supported and kept you." "Kept!" she replied, emphatically: "kept as Himself has said,- Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on Thee; because he trusteth in Thee." " "Can you trust Him now?" said her mother. "I can trust Him," she replied: "I will trust Him, FOR EVER!" As her voice was failing, it was requested that, when she could no longer speak, she would give some token of victory. Soon after, clasping her hands, she raised her arms as her strength would permit. "Is that the sign, my dear ?" said her mother. She shook her arms as if in the affirmative. In a little while, pointing to her cheek, she signified her wish that they should kiss it: this each did; and, on the repetition of her wish, this parting symbol of affection was repeated. Then, taking hold of her brother's watch-guard, she seemed desirous of knowing the hour: it was told her; she appeared satisfied, and, as though she had thus taken her last farewell of time, she lay tranquil on her pillow, and life soon came to an eminently peaceful close.

Of a retiring disposition, remarkable for gentleness and solid affection, and exhibiting in all her experience the advantages of early and decided piety, Marianne Remmington finished her course in her twenty-seventh year, November 21st, 1847.

JOSEPH W. M'KAY.

AUGUST 25th, 1850-At Langley, in the Macclesfield Circuit, in the seventieth year of his age, Isaac Smith, Esq. For more than thirty years he was a member of the Wesleyan Society, in which he sustained several important offices creditably and usefully. His last affliction, short, but severe, found him united with God's people, and engaged in His service. "Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them." J. M.

August 30th, when at Liverpool on business, Mr. Francis Banfield, aged fifty-seven years, of St. Mary's, one of the Scilly Islands. Early in life he was convinced of sin, and soon after united himself to the Wesleyan-Methodist Society, with which he continued in close and affectionate union, and often sustaining some of the most important offices, until the day of his death. His genuine religion was rendered apparent and influential by a wise and energetic decision, an unhesitating trust and confidence in God in circumstances of the greatest peril, an unswerving integrity and honour, and a benevolence expressing itself not in words only, but in substantial acts of kindness, which will cause his memory to be long and fondly cherished. He had been for many years the subject of affliction; but during the last ten years of his life his health had considerably improved. The illness which terminated his life was of short duration. In the prospect of his great change he expressed himself as happy," "quite at peace," and "at rest in Jesus." Manifesting a calm and holy resignation to the will of God, he cast himself on the merits of his Saviour, and said that "death had no terrors." So he fell asleep in Jesus, and *was gathered to his people." J. B. A.

Sept. 1st.-In the Manchester Second Circuit, Eliza, eldest daughter of Mr. George Smith, of Lower Broughton. She had been a member of Society eight years. The seeds of Divine truth were early sown in her mind; and in her sixteenth year she was deeply convinced of sin, and obtained the blessing of pardon, under a sermon preached by the Rev. John Rattenbury. An amiable temper, spirituality of mind, holy conversation, and non-conformity to the world, were the distinguishing features of her character. Her last afiliction was long. She received the announcement of her approaching end with calmness and resignation. A few days before her death, she said, "I have not had much joy in my affliction; but I have had solid peace and strong consolation. I have had glimpses of heaven." She departed in peace, in the twenty-fourth year of her age.

M. S.

Oct. 10th.-At Peckham, in the Fourth London Circuit, Mr. Thomas Frid, aged sixty-six. He was converted to God and became a member of the Wesleyan Society in the sixteenth year of

his age. His life was marked by an unbroken and beauteous uniformity: for, from his first union with the church of God, to the moment of his "falling asleep in Jesus," he was enabled, by the power of Divine grace, to maintain an humble and devoted consistency. Warmly attached to the economy of Wesleyan Methodism, he gave himself heartily to everything calculated to promote its interests; and sustained, with great efficiency, during different periods of his life, important offices in the Society. For some time before his death the Divine Master seemed to be specially fitting him for his great change. His last sickness, though short, was distressingly severe. But the Lord was with him in the fire, constantly sustaining him by rich communications of grace. From the peculiar character of his disorder he occasionally suffered from deep depression; yet these seasons were ever succeeded by a "joy" that was "unspeakable and full of glory." He had a strong assurance of his acceptance in the Beloved, and the abiding witness of the Spirit to the fact of his adoption. Hence, even in moments of severe mental conflict, he was enabled to cry, "Abba, Father." His end was triumphant; nearly his last words being, "Victory! Victory!" G. M.

Oct. 17th.-At Plymouth, Miss Sarah A. Pawley, in the twenty-fourth of her age. She was early distinguished by great amiability; and, at the age of twelve years, sought and found the knowledge of salvation by the remission of her sins. She then joined the Wesleyan Society, and continued an upright and consistent member till the day of her death Her piety was simple, serious, and earnest; shining with peculiar lustre under the sacred shade of home, and in the walks of private life. She was deeply devoted to the interests of Zion, and laboured diligently and successfully as a Missionary Collector, Tract-Distributer, and Sabbath-school Teacher. Before her last affliction, she was manifestly growing in grace and ripening for her change: so that death was not terrible. The summons, short and alarming as it was, found her ready, with her lamp trimmed and burning. While passing through the dark valley, she triumphantly said, "How soothing and delightful to be assured of God's presence!" and, after a week's illness, she gently fell asleep in Jesus."

G. T. M.

Oct. 22d.-At Dover, in the sixtieth year of her age, Mrs. N. Mannering. She was spiritually awakened at the age of nine years; but she remained in a state of "bondage to fear" for some years. She used with diligence the means of grace within her reach; and the Lord graciously manifested His pardoning love. The reality of the change was shown in years of devotedness to God, and to His cause. Her name stands among the early Methodists of this place. She was a modest and sincere Christian, an ornament of the Methodist Society, and an attached friend of its Ministers, in whose sor

Nov. 10th.-At New-Shildon, in the BishopAuckland Circuit, Mrs. Mary Watson, in the fifty-ninth year of her age. Upwards of sixteen years she was a consistent member of Society, and during the greater part of that period she enjoyed a sense of God's favour. During the last three years she suffered much affliction, and was frequently deprived of the means of grace; but, by constant meditation on the word of God and prayer, she still endeavoured to cultivate the spiritual life. Some time before she died she clearly testified that the blood of Jesus Christ cleansed her from all sin. Thus she was prepared for suffering patiently all the will of the Lord; and she often said,

"My Father's hand prepares the cup,
And what He wills is best."

She ardently longed to "depart, and to be with
Christ, which is far better."
R. C.

Dec. 12th.-At St. David's, Jamaica, Mrs. Catherine Harris, at an advanced age. She was the honoured instrument, in the hand of God, of introducing Wesleyan Methodism into this parish upwards of thirty years ago. Very respectful mention is made of her in the Rev. Peter Duncan's work on Jamaica, lately published. During the dark days of slavery, she suffered very much persecution from parties then in authority. At one time she was in imminent danger. She was taken into custody, and informed that, unless she desisted from praying with the slaves, and instructing them, her life would be taken. Her answer was, that her life was at the disposal of her heavenly Father, and that she had no fear of anything her enemies could do. Notwithstanding these attempts, she persevered in her endeavours to do good, and was, under God, very successful. In a little time a small Society was formed, over which she exercised a most

watchful and prayerful care, and of which she continued a bright ornament until the day of her death. Often, of late, did she long for her release from the body. She died of cholera. Her departure from this life was most peaceful.

W. H.

Dec. 20th.-At Whitton, in the Barton Circuit, Mr. John Spilman, aged seventy-four years. He had been, continuously, a member of Society for more than half a century. He was steadily attached to the order and discipline of the religious community to which he had early allied himself. His character was distinguished by sterling integrity and uprightness; while he cherished self-abasing views of his own unworthiness. He was little in his own eyes, without feigned humility. For nearly fifty years his house was the happy home of the Preachers in their regular visits to the village. During the last four years of his life he suffered much, and was chiefly confined to the house. Much patience and fortitude was manifested during this painful and protracted affliction; and, when sensibly drawing near to the mortal struggle, he testified an unshaken confidence in the mercy of God, through the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ. All was calm and serene. When utterance failed him, he lifted up his eyes to heaven, and waved his hand in token of final victory. T. C.

Dec. 26th.-At Swaffham, Miss Eliza Plumb, in the thirty-fifth year of her age. Her first convictions of the necessity and truth of experimental religion she received when a child in the Wesleyan Sabbath-school. And though for some years she did not fully yield to their force, they exercised a restraining power by which she was prevented, to a great extent, from following the inclinations of her own heart, and from adopting the maxims and fashions of this evil world. In 1838, she yielded to the teaching and power of the Divine Spirit, joined the Wesleyan Society; and, in the use of the means of grace, sought salvation. She was an active and useful member; an example of diligence, prudence, and zeal. Ten months before her death, suffering much mental discouragement, she sent for a pious female friend, who spent part of the night with her in prayer, when God gave her the "oil of joy for mourning, and the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness." Her end was serene and without a cloud.

S. B.

Dec. 29th.-At Poole, aged sixty-four, Mary, relict of John Gosse, Esq. Her parents, having been converted through the instrumentality of the Wesleyan Missionaries in Newfoundland, were anxious to bring up their children "in the nurture and admonition of the Lord." Although preserved from open sin, and strictly attending to many outward duties, she did not experience the power of godliness until after her marriage and settlement in this country. Her subsequent life was irreproachable, her attachment to Christ's cause firm, and her support of its great institutions constant and liberal. After patiently enduring a lingering affliction, she sweetly fell asleep in Jesus. J. S.

Jan. 3d, 1851.—At Dalston, Mrs. Charity Howden, in the fifty-fifth year of her age. She was the great-grandaughter of the late Rev. Vincent Perronet, Vicar of Shoreham; and, following the steps of several excellent ancestors, in the days of her youth she sought and obtained the salvation of her soul. While at school with Miss Ball, now Mrs. Townley, she joined the Wesleyan Society, and for nearly forty years continued a steady and exemplary member. Her pious demeanour, both in youth and riper years, was lovely and attractive. In seasons of trial, as well as of prosperity, she was enabled to glorify God; while the various duties of wife, mother, and Christian friend were fulfilled by her with unremitting assiduity. In her last illness prostration of strength prevented much conversation; but patience had its perfect work. "I know," she said, "that I am on the Rock. I feel like an infant reposing in the arms of its nurse; ' and, shortly before death, "All is right for both worlds." Thus with sweet acquiescence in the Divine will, she quietly fell asleep in Jesus.

I. N.

Jan. 8th.-At Sound, in the Whitchurch (Salop) Circuit, aged sixty-five, Maria, wife of William Shaw, formerly of Bosley-Brooks, in the Macclesfield Circuit. She was converted to God under the ministry of the late Rev. John James in her own house. For thirty-five years she was a consistent Methodist, and long a nursing-mother to the cause. Her last sufferings were protracted and severe; but her end was peace. B. S.

Jan. 12th.-At Llanelly, Captain George Llewellyn, who for many years had been a consistent and devoted member of Society in that town.

He gave evidence of true conversion to God, in the habitually peaceful and happy state of his mind, in his attachment to the house of God, and in the enlightened and conscientious liberality with which he supported the various interests of religion. He was cordially attached to Wesleyan Methodism; and cherished an affectionate regard for the ministry which had been blessed to his spiritual edification. In his last illness his sufferings were acute; but his mind was kept in perfect peace, because it was stayed upon God. He delightfully realised the sustaining power of Divine grace, and expressed his grateful wonder at the support and consolation that were afforded him. His sole dependence was upon Christ; and with his dying breath he assured his inquiring friends that Jesus was precious. He calmly expired in the sixty-seventh year of his age. T. H.

Jan. 14th.-At Middleham, (at the house of her son-in-law, Mr. Arnold,) Mrs. Ellen Smith, in the sixty-sixth year of her age. Her parents were the happy and honoured instruments of introducing Methodism into Wensleydale, and the adjoining localities; and for some years they supported the Minister. When about twenty

years of age Mrs. Smith obtained mercy; and from that period, till called to join the church above, she continued a consistent member and a generous supporter of the Wesleyan Society. For eighteen months it was evident that her soul was ripening fast for heaven; and her own impression was that she would ere long be called away. But this was no cause of tremor or alarm. "I wish," she said, "to be as clay in the hands of the potter." During her last days her sufferings were often severe; but she could say,

"Thankful I take the cup from Thee," &c. She was favoured to the last, not only with peace, but with "joy in the Holy Ghost." The nearer she came to the goal, the brighter were her prospects; and, almost with her latest breath, she exclaimed, as she looked upwards, "What a bright crown!" J. I. M.

Jan. 15th.-At Chorlton-on-Medlock, Manchester, George Ann, the beloved wife of Mr. John Napier, aged fifty-two years. In early life she had been brought up in communion with the Established Church of England; but she was for upwards of twenty-one years a member of the Wesleyan-Methodist Society. She was greatly beloved in the family and social circle; and a pattern of diligence in her constant and devout attendance on all the means of grace. Her retiring mind, and the state of her health, limited her active personal service in the church; but she ever manifested a willing acquiescence in all her husband's plans of Christian labour and Christian liberality. Her death was affectingly sudden. On the preceding day she was quite well, and retired to rest in her usual health. Between one and two o'clock in the morning she complained of indisposition; and before relief could be obtained, or even danger was apprehended, she expired, leaving her astonished and afflicted husband and family to mourn their irreparable loss, but comforted under it by the assurance that she sleeps in Jesus, and will be for ever with the Lord.

C. H.

Jan. 22d.-At Wortley, in the Bramley Circuit, Mr. William Ingham, in the sixtieth year of his age. He was trained up in the fear of God, and in early life became the happy partaker of pardoning love. He was a very acceptable and zealous Class-Leader, during the last sixteen years of his life. He was highly esteemed for his kindness and benevolence. Perhaps there are not many families so sweetly united, as his, by the tenderest ties of affection. For several weeks he was confined to his bed, but he was graciously supported by the consolations of religion; his spirit bowing submissively to the Divine will, and rejoicing in hope of the glory of God. A few days before his death he had a severe conflict with the enemy; but he overcame through the blood of the Lamb. After this he enjoyed a heavenly calm. Some of his last expressions were, "Happy, happy." "I have settled peace,-settled peace." C. R.