another school. In this new place his work has prospered, with the blessing of God. A number of children have been collected in the school, and learned surprisingly well for the short time he was there; and the grown-up inhabitants of the village have been brought to church by his example and persuasion, so as to increase the congregation fourfold.

And now, after twelve months' labour in his new sphere, it has pleased God in his goodness, on the 2nd of this month, to close the earthly work of this his aged servant, after a very short illness, in the 85th year of his age. He was, without exception,the most perfect Christian man I have ever met with. I do not mean to say he was faultless, but his benevolent heart knew no bounds, while his humility, meekness, gentleness, and prayerful mind, were the admiration of all, learned or ignorant, who ever had the honour of conversing with him. He would feed the hungry child from his own scanty store, and clothe the aged with new garments which he had bought for his own use. His light of faith and love has shone before men, and scores of poor people now thank God that they knew him.

Oh, Rev. Sir, may it please God to raise up others in the place of this his departed servant, to continue his good work, and to increase the kingdom of Christ on earth. I am, Rev. Sir, &c.,

THE FUNERAL OF JAMES DAVIES.

W. C.

On Saturday last, the remains of this excellent old man were committed to the ground in the church-yard at Llangattock Lingoed, in a spot on the north side of the church, which had been selected for the purpose by himself.

It was very gratifying to observe the genuine tokens of respect and affection for his memory and unfeigned sorrow for his loss, which met the eye on every side of the churchyard, where many of the inhabitants of the parish, and others from a distance, had assembled to attend his funeral. He had not resided in that place more than a year, but his readiness to do good, and uniform kindness, especially to the little children of his

school, whom he had taught gratuitously, had already won for him the esteem and love of his neighbours. Aged women were seen with tears in their eyes, speaking of such traits of his goodness as had fallen under their own coservation, and others less advanced in years, with infants in their arms, were telling of the loss their elder children had sustained in the death of their kind and patient teacher, while among the children themselves many could not restrain the more open expression of their grief, but were observed to shed tears of genuine sorrow when reminded of what was going on around them, that they should see his face no more.

There were few of the crdinary trappings of mourning, but there were these evidences of real grief which cccld not be mistaken: there was, besides, no docbtful tribute of high esteem for his truly Christian character, and long and self-denying services, in the presence, at his burial, of many who could have had little personal acquaintance with him, and scarce any other interest in his memory, than that which they felt to be justly due to his piety and sterling worth.

The corpse was met at the entrance of the church-yard by the Rev. John Price, the curate of the parish. Four of the principal farmers had offered themselves as bearers. The pall which covered the bier on which the remains were carried to the grave, was borne by the Hen. W. P. Rodney, Sir Thomas Phillips, Iltyd Nicholl Esq., and Archdeacon Crawley; while ten of the clergy of the diocese, viz., the Revs. F. C. Steele (Rural Dear), William Price (Rural Dean), Thomas Williams, Abergavenny, Thomas Morgan, Theophiles Morgan, A. M. Wratt, S. C. Baker, P. J. Lewis, Wm. Gray, and H. O. Crawley, followed as mourners, many of whom had come from some distance, and all with the desire to pay a marked tribute of respect and veneration for the character of one, who, though poor in this world, and of low degree, was yet rich in faith, and high in all that really elevates one man above another.

After the solemn and consolatory service of the church had been concluded at the grave, many of those who had assembled around it withdrew to the school

room, in which, but five days before, the good old man had been teaching the children whom he loved-and there a plan was proposed which it is hoped will result in the permanent endowment of the school; the chief object for which, at 83 years of age, he had removed from Devauden, and which to his dying hour was almost the only remaining earthly wish which lay unaccomplished near his heart.

A LITANY FOR A SUNDAY-SCHOOL.

BY THE LATE REV. -NEAT.

FOR THE MORNING.

Let the Minister or Superintendent, standing up, begin with the following words.

HEAR the words of our Saviour Jesus Christ, "Come unto me all ye that are weary and heavy laden, and I will refresh you." Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not; for of such is the kingdom of God." I love them that love me, and those that seek me early shall find me."

Let us pray.

Minister (or Teacher).-O Lord, who didst rest from thy work of creation, and didst set apart the Sabbath to be kept holy unto thee;

Answer.-Help us to keep this day holy.

Minister. O Saviour, who didst rise from the grave, and rest from thy work of Redemption on this sacred

morn;

Answer.-Make us alive from sin, that we may enter into thy rest of glory.

Minister.-O Spirit of grace, who alone canst teach, convert, and sanctify our souls, so that we may worship God in spirit and in truth ;

Answer.-Teach us, and turn our hearts unto God. Minister.-Lord of mercy, who hast given thy blessed word to shew us the way to heaven;

school, whom he had taught gratuitously, had already won for him the esteem and love of his neighbours. Aged women were seen with tears in their eyes, speaking of such traits of his goodness as had fallen under their own observation, and others less advanced in years, with infants in their arms, were telling of the loss their elder children had sustained in the death of their kind and patient teacher, while among the children themselves many could not restrain the more open expression of their grief, but were observed to shed tears of genuine sorrow when reminded of what was going on around them, that they should see his face no more.

There were few of the ordinary trappings of mourning, but there were these evidences of real grief which could not be mistaken: there was, besides, no doubtful tribute of high esteem for his truly Christian character, and long and self-denying services, in the presence, at his burial, of many who could have had little personal acquaintance with him, and scarce any other interest in his memory, than that which they felt to be justly due to his piety and sterling worth.

The corpse was met at the entrance of the church-yard by the Rev. John Price, the curate of the parish. Four of the principal farmers had offered themselves as bearers. The pall which covered the bier on which the remains were carried to the grave, was borne by the Hon. W. P. Rodney, Sir Thomas Phillips, Iltyd Nicholl Esq., and Archdeacon Crawley; while ten of the clergy of the diocese, viz., the Revs. F. C. Steele (Rural Dean), William Price (Rural Dean), Thomas Williams, Abergavenny, Thomas Morgan, Theophilus Morgan, A. M. Wyatt, S. C. Baker, P. J. Lewis, Wm. Gray, and H. O. Crawley, followed as mourners, many of whom had come from some distance, and all with the desire to pay a marked tribute of respect and veneration for the character of one, who, though poor in this world, and of low degree, was yet rich in faith, and high in all that really elevates one man above another.

After the solemn and consolatory service of the church had been concluded at the grave, many of those who had assembled around it withdrew to the schook

room, in which, but five days before, the good old man had been teaching the children whom he loved-and there a plan was proposed which it is hoped will result in the permanent endowment of the school; the chief object for which, at 83 years of age, he had removed from Devauden, and which to his dying hour was almost the only remaining earthly wish which lay unaccomplished near his heart.

A LITANY FOR A SUNDAY-SCHOOL.

BY THE LATE REV. — NEAT.

FOR THE MORNING.

Let the Minister or Superintendent, standing up, begin with the

following words.

HEAR the words of our Saviour Jesus Christ,

"Come unto me all ye that are weary and heavy laden, and I will refresh you." Suffer the little children to come

unto me, and forbid them not; for of such is the kingdom of God." I love them that love me, and those that seek me early shall find me."

Let us pray.

Minister (or Teacher).—O Lord, who didst rest from thy work of creation, and didst set apart the Sabbath to be kept holy unto thee;

Answer.-Help us to keep this day holy.

Minister.-O Saviour, who didst rise from the grave, and rest from thy work of Redemption on this sacred

morn;

Answer.-Make us alive from sin, that we may enter into thy rest of glory.

Minister.-O Spirit of grace, who alone canst teach, convert, and sanctify our souls, so that we may worship God in spirit and in truth;

Answer.-Teach us, and turn our hearts unto God. Minister.-Lord of mercy, who hast given thy blessed word to shew us the way to heaven;