hours of comfort and improvement. I endeavoured to fortify his mind, and he seemed to revive. From that time he formed a strong attachment to me; and, from this our first interview, I certainly entertained a very high regard for him. He was appointed to attend to men sick in hospital, where he had time for reading and prayer, and opportunities for doing good. He did not remain long in Montserrat, but was soon removed to St. Christopher's. During his stay with us we were much pleased with his pious, humble deportment, and regular attendance at the house of God, though he had some distance to walk. When I came to St. Christopher's, some months after, I found him the same steady Christian, and heard a good report of him from the Missionary at the station, and the members who knew him. During this time he had been promoted; and, had he lived, no doubt he would have risen still higher. At Brimstone-hill he found another companion, a member, also, of the Methodist society. They held prayer-meetings in the garrison frequently; and though few of their comrades were induced to attend, yet his companion and himself found it profitable, and held on the even tenor of their way. Temptations to sin abounded around thein; but they were found faithful men, and true to each other, to the church, and to God. Often, when riding to officiate at our chapel in that parish, I have met soldiers, generally young men, drunk, dirty, and boisterous; but when Lowe and his companion appeared, how great, how pleasing, the contrast! Sober, clean, and courteous, it was in them read and known of all men, that "the righteous is more excellent than his neighbour;" and that "godliness is profitable unto all things." One Sabbath forenoon, after preaching, he came up to the Mission-house, and arranged to spend a long day with me, for the purpose, he said, of holding some Christian conversation. A few days after I met him when journeying; and he told me he was going home to Ireland. He anticipated this, as may be supposed, with much pleasure, and spoke of the joy his sister would feel, in receiving him a new creature. She is disappointed in this; but they will meet in heaven. At this time a malignant fever was raging in the garrison: poor Lowe was seized with it, and died; and I have heard of about a hundred others. Probably he was the only one of the whole number prepared for the dreadful malady and its result. On being taken sick, he sent for his

Minister, who found him very low, surrounded by numbers more in like condition of body, but not of mind. His experience was satisfactory; and not the less so, that he said, he feared that he had manifested an unbecoming impatience in the severe trial. A Sergeant, who appears to have known him well, and was greatly attached to him, said to me, "His character, Sir, was most excellent; strictly given to religious conversation and much reading: I do not think a bad thought ever crossed his mind." He died happy. This devout soldier was converted after his arrival in the West Indies, and furnishes another proof of the utility of Christian Missions. JONATHAN CADMAN.

RECENT DEATHS.

APRIL 16th, 1841.-At Keighley, Mrs. Priscilla Whitehead, aged forty-six. She obtained the knowledge of salvation, by the remission of sins, in the year 1816; from which time, to her death, she was a member of the Methodist society. She was a subject of much affliction; but found the grace of God to be sufficient for her. She died in perfect peace. Some minutes before her departure, her cry was, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit." J. A.

Nov. 8th.-At Hoxton, in the First London Circuit, in her eighty-sixth year, Ann Rollings, who had been admitted into the Methodist society at the old Foundry, by Mr. Wesley. She would often refer with strong feeling to the time when she first found peace with God. She was a truly humble and consistent Christian, and a liberal contributor to the various societies for promoting religion among the poor, and reliev. ing their necessities; and did not confine herself to those existing among the Wesleyans. For some time before her death she frequently referred to her hopes of immortality, and expressed her thankfulness for the happiness she enjoyed. The stroke of death at last was severe, and somewhat sudden, so that she was unable to give her dying testimony; but she had lived to the last in the spirit of watchfulness, and her friends rejoice to know that she was one of those to whom death would be eternal gain.

T. W.

Dec. 4th.-At Charlbury, in the Witney Circuit, Elizabeth Heuens, in the sixty-fifth year of her age. She had been a member of the Wesleyan Methodist society about thirty-three years. Her end was peace. J. R.

Feb. 13th, 1842.-At Naseby, in the MarketHarborough Circuit, Mr. William Faulkner, in the thirty-third year of his age. About eight years ago he was brought to experience the assurance of pardon through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. His sincerity, candour, and punctual attendance on the means of grace secured for him the confidence of his religious friends.

With zeal and affectionate care, for the period of five years, he performed the duties of a Leader. On the failure of his health, and the prospect of five young children being left fatherless, he made earnest supplication unto God, and was enabled with patience to acquiesce in the divine S. B. dispensation.

Feb. 18th.-At Greenheyes, Manchester, Mrs. E. Spencer, in the seventy-sixth year of her age. Having chosen the Lord for her portion, she followed him fully; and for upwards of forty years was a consistent member of the Methodist society. Her delight in the ordinances of religion was great, and her piety uniform and influential. It pleased God, in his inscrutable providence, to permit the close of her life to be clouded with various and great trials; but even then God was her strong habitation, whereunto she continually resorted. A short time before her death she requested that her daughters would assist her to kneel, that she might commend them and herself to God in prayer; and shortly after sunk into a stupor, from which her spirit was delivered only by the dissolving of the P. M'O. earthly tabernacle.

Feb. 26th.-At Stourbridge, Thomas Wagstaff, in the forty-second year of his age. About his seventeenth year he became decidedly pious, and joined the Methodist society, from which he never afterwards separated. From this time he likewise became a diligent Sunday-school Teacher, Visiter of the sick, Prayer-Leader, and Exhorter, and, in 1825, a Local Preacher. His labours were rendered a blessing to many. Often was he seen, in the village in which he resided, as early as six o'clock in the morning of the Lord's day, preaching out of doors, and inviting his hearers both to Christ, and to the ordinary services of the sanctuary. For the last seven years he experienced that "perfect love which casteth out fear." In his last affliction he endured excruciating pains with Christian patience; and urged those around him, with the deepest solicitude, and many tears, to meet him "at the right hand of God." At length he finished his labours and his sufferings with, "All is safe; all is right; all is right."

S. N.

H. C.

the day of her death. She suffered much from bodily infirmities, but was blessed with a happy state of mind. During the last twelve months of her life her sufferings were great; but so likewise was her consolation. In her last moments, a "You are pious friend, who was with her, said, going home.' "Yes," she cheerfully replied, "I am going home." "Do you think you are in the valley?" it was then asked; "and if so, is Jesus with you?" "Yes," she answered, "I am in the valley, and Jesus is here!" after, in an ecstasy of feeling, she said, "0 Jesus, quickly come! Make haste, and come away!" These were her last words; and not long after, she departed in peace.

And soon

W. B.

March 2d.-At Kibbworth, in the Market-Harborough Circuit, Mr. William Jordan, in the forty-fourth year of his age. He was truly converted about nineteen years ago, and subsequently walked with God, and in peace and love towards those with whom he was united. His integrity, combined with an humble and pious disposition, recommended him to the office of a Class-Leader; the duties of which, during the last seven years of his life, he performed to the edification of those under his care. After enduring a protracted and severe affliction, he took leave of his family and Christian friends, and, in the full assurance of faith, fell asleep in Jesus.

S. B.

March 2d.-At Grafton, in the Ripon Circuit, John Dawson, Esq., aged sixty-one; who was truly brought to God when about twenty years of age. Having experienced the mercy of God himself, he became earnestly desirous of leading his neighbours to the same blessing; and, as a Prayer-Leader and Local Preacher, he was rendered very useful to them. In his own house he called upon God, with his family, morning, noon, and evening. He loved the cause of God, and liberally contributed to its support. His death was sudden; but he lived in the fear of God, and was prepared for his change.

J. B.

March 3d.-At Runcorn, in the Warrington Circuit, Mrs. Margaret Cooper, aged thirtyseven. For twenty-two years she was a sincere Christian, and a steady member of the Wesleyan society, possessing and manifesting "a meek and quiet spirit." Her final sickness was short and severe; but she was filled with heavenly consolation. Some of her last words were, "My soul is full of glory. Bless the Lord! He is my Father and my God, and Jesus Christ is my Saviour." After bidding farewell to her beloved husband and children, she exclaimed, with rapturous joy, Glory, glory!" and entered into

rest.

R. R.

March 5th.-At Greenhill, in the Sheffield East Circuit, in the sixty-seventh year of his age, Mr. Benjamin Fidler, who had been a steady and faithful member of the Methodist society thirtyseven years. In early life impressions were made on his mind by reading the Pilgrim's Progress," which eventually produced his conversion to God. He was a man of true Christian sim

plicity and integrity; and to that branch of Christ's church with which he was connected, he was strongly attached. He was likewise a useful Class-Leader. He suffered much in his last affliction; but was enabled to "rejoice in hope of the glory of God." As long as he was able to speak, he witnessed a good confession," and died in great peace. A. B.

March 6th.-At Etruria, in the Newcastleunder-Lyne Circuit, Hannah Massey, aged sixtyfour. She was led to a concern for salvation by the Methodist ministry; and, by faith in the sacrificial death of Christ, obtained pardon and peace. She immediately joined the Methodist society, and continued a useful member for about thirty years. She was a means of introducing Methodism into Hanchurch, where she then resided. Many and severe were her trials; but, casting her burden on the Lord, she was supported. For the last six months of her life, she suffered much; but was cheered and strengthened by the grace of God, until her happy spirit took its flight to those regions where there is neither sickness nor sorrow. H. C.

March 7th.-At Childrey, in the Wantage Circuit, Mr. Jonathan Legg, in the sixty-second year of his age. He had been a member of the Methodist society upwards of thirty years, the greater part of which he sustained the offices of Class-Leader and Local Preacher. After a few days of illness, he was, unexpectedly to himself and friends, removed from earth, to rest with God. M. B.

March 9th.-In the fifty-sixth year of her age, Mrs. Shirley, relict of the late Mr. John Shirley, of Attercliffe, in the Sheffield East Circuit. In 1819, being led to attend the Wesleyan ministry, it was made the means of her conversion to God. For several years she filled the office of ClassLeader, and was unwearied in her endeavours to promote the spiritual welfare of those over whom she was thus called to watch. Those alone who witnessed her zeal, fidelity, and benevolence, can appreciate the loss the society to which she belonged has sustained in her removal. During her last illness her mind was graciously supported. Her hope was full of immortal bliss. To one of her family, who had come to be with her in her last moments, she said, "I am going to glory!" and shortly after fell asleep in Jesus. A. B.

March 9th.-At Dublin, Miss Polly Croggon, aged forty-four, at the house of her brother, the Rev. Walter O. Croggon. In early life her mind was impressed with the importance of personal religion, which she sought and enjoyed. She felt it her duty to make a profession of Christianity; and was baptized by immersion in the year 1817, not having been baptized in her infancy. From that time she continued to walk in the way of the Lord; and was useful as a Sunday-school Teacher, Visiter of the sick, and Secretary to different benevolent institutions. When health would permit, she has frequently accompanied her brother to the Wesleyan chapels; and many of the Preachers and friends will long remember the pleasure she always felt in conversing with

them whenever they came to the house. For the last four or five years she has been prevented from going out during the winter; and has been confined to bed six months: but the affliction was sanctified. Her mind was abundantly comforted. No murmuring word escaped her lips. Being resigned to the divine will, she looked forward, with a well-grounded hope through Jesus Christ, to a better world. For nearly three weeks she was actually dying; but all was light; and the nearer she approached the confines of eternity, the brighter was the prospect, until she took her last triumphal flight.

W. O. C.

March 10th.-At Liverpool, aged forty-three years, Mr. Stephen Welch; of whom it may be said, that he was an Israelite indeed, in whom was no guile. He was a man of very industrious habits, of great Christian simplicity, ardent piety, and uniform consistency in his general deportment. For some years he was engaged as a Class-Leader, and was successful in his work. His affliction was protracted and severe; but it was endured with confidence, patience, and hope. A short time before his death, in answer to an inquiry made by the writer, relating to his state and prospects, he said, "I know that if the earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, I have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens."

W. V.

March 12th.-At New-Mills, James Johnson, in the sixtieth year of his age. He had been a member of the Wesleyan society between thirty and forty years, and was remarkable for his excellent temper, and Christian integrity. For some time he had felt symptoms of disease in the heart; and observing that sudden death would be sudden glory, he appeared to be ever waiting for his change, which at length occurred suddenly, while he was engaged in his daily labour. S. A.

March 13th.-Aged fifty-seven years, Mr. William Partington, of Halshaw-Moor, in the Bolton Circuit. For many years he was a pious and consistent member of the Methodist society. His experience was sound; his zeal for the cause of God ardent, yet judicious; his usefulness as a Trustee and Leader, and in other offices, was great; and in all the relations of life he enjoyed the respect and confidence of those who knew him. His last affiction was protracted and painful; but he bore it with Christian fortitude. On one occasion he said to a Minister who visited him, I am unable to speak much; but, -in one word, Christ is my all! O preach Christ with all the energy you have! he is my all in all!" He thus finished his course with joy.

J. B.

March 17th.-At Bradford, Yorkshire, aged sixty-two, Mary, the beloved wife of William Rouse, Esq., of Eastbrook-House. She joined the Wesleyan society about twenty-two years ago, and experienced a clear and distinct conversion to God. She was a person of strong sense, active habits, and true benevolenec. She had little notice of her Lord's coming; but she was

found watching. The day before she died, she was seized with a complaint of the heart, and said to her family, "This affliction is unto death." She continued, to the last, relying on Him who was "the world's atonement" and hers; commending herself and family to God's mercy. A few minutes before she died, she said, calmly and distinctly, "All is victory! all is victory!" Many times in health she had sung the verse,

"Happy, if with my latest breath," &c.;

and, literally, her last word, rather gasped than spoken, was, "Jesus!" R. F.

March 18th.-Near St. Alban's, Mrs. Ellingham, in the eighty-seventh year of her age. For about forty-six years she was a consistent member of the Wesleyan society. Her end was most peaceful. J. F.

March 18th.-At Athlone, Ireland, Mr. William Topley, in the fifty-fifth year of his age. For thirty-four years he was a member of the Wesleyan society, and maintained a truly Christian character: for many years he filled the office of Class-Leader and Exhorter. He was a happy witness that "the blood of Jesus Christ cleanseth from all sin." One of his last expressions was, "I am fixed on the Rock." His end was peaceful in a very blessed degree. F. S.

March 19th.-At Gringley-on-the-Hill, in the Retford Circuit, aged twenty-three, Mrs. Mary Nettleship. She has left no record of the manner in which she was first led to yield herself up to God; but it is known that from a very early period her heart was opened to receive the grace of Christ, and her whole behaviour declared her to be a Christian indeed. In 1839 she was mar ried to one like-minded with herself; but the union was not of long continuance. A few weeks ago she was confined, and for a short time it was feared she would not recover. She, however, so far rallied, as to be able to attend the house of God, and present her infant for Christian baptism; when an address was delivered by the Rev. T. Garbutt that will not soon be forgotten. But this was the last public service she was permitted to attend. From that time she sank rapidly; but God was with her, and filled her with consolation. When the pains of death were upon her, many expressions of her trust in the atonement dropped from her lips. She had full victory over the last enemy. The grace of God was seen in her life; of the church to which she belonged, she was truly one of the ornaments; and at last she died triumphing in the mercy of God, through our Lord Jesus. Both in life and death she was exemplary. H. C.

March 22d.-At Skynlas, in the Brecon Circuit, aged seventy, Richard Hargest, Esq. For about twenty-three years he was a member of the Methodist society. During the whole of that period his piety, integrity, and compassion for the poor were in strict accordance with his profession. During his last affliction, his resigna. tion to the divine will was very conspicuous. He was strongly attached to the Methodist soci.

eties; and gave proof of it by leaving, for the benefit of the Connexion, as follows:-£90 to pay the debt on Glasbury chapel; £100 for the Wesleyan Missions; and £280 to be invested in the three per cent. Consolidated Bank Annuities, the interest to be thus divided,-£2 per annum for the Auxiliary Fund, and the remainder for the benefit of the Circuit. E. P.

March 23d.-At St. Just, Mrs. Grace Grenfell, aged seventy-three years, having been a member of the Wesleyan society fifty-eight years. She was a keeper at home, affectionate as a wife, tender and watchful as a mother, sincere and sympathizing as a friend, and a benefactress of the poor. A few weeks prior to her decease, her strength began to fail; but it was evident that her soul was ripening for glory. Her last words were, "I am going home. I am on the Rock of Ages." After affectionately exhorting her family to follow her to heaven, she said, "Come, Lord Jesus," and expired in the full assurance of a blissful immortality. T. J.

March 24th.-At Lower-Town, in the Keighley Circuit, Martha Hey, after being a member of the Wesleyan society there upwards of half a century. Her first ticket bears the date of September, 1791. During this lengthened period she was steadfast and unmovable in her attachment to the cause of Christ, and to Wesleyanisın as her chosen part of that cause. She possessed a clear and strong understanding, and often edified her Christian friends by the aptitude and force with which she described the deep things of God in reference to herself. In the last love-feast she attended, she stated that she had not, sinee her conversion, doubted her acceptance for as many minutes as she had been years in society. She died full of peace, confiding in the merits of Christ. S. M.

March 24th. At Wakefield, Mrs. Martha Froggatt, truly "a mother in Israel," aged eighty-four years. She was born at Rothwell, and joined the Wesleyan society in April, 1776. Mr. Wesley, in his Journal, under the date of April 23d, 1776, states, "I spoke severally to the class of children, and found every one of them rejoicing in the love of God: they have all been justified, and one clearly sanctified, within these last six weeks." Mrs. Froggatt, then a girl, about sixteen or seventeen years of age, was one of that happy class; and, by the help of God, she maintained her integrity through the difficulties of sixty-six years, and died rejoicing in God her Saviour. She was a woman of a strong mind; and her piety was deep and scriptural. She was a useful Class-Leader for many years in Sheffield, and had a class in her own house until the day of her death. R. P.

March 25th.-Mrs. A. Taylor, the wife of Thomas Taylor, Esq., of Bolton, in the seventythird year of her age. She was truly converted to God in early life; and in June, 1785, she received her first ticket, as a member of the Methodist society, from the late Rev. John Pawson. As a Christian, she was distinguished by humility, meekness, great sobriety of mind, and a uniform course of unobtrusive piety and

benevolence. In her domestic relations she was affectionate, judicious, and faithful; so that the heart of her husband did safely trust in her, and her children arose and called her blessed. She publicly renewed her covenant with God, on the first Sabbath of this year; and, although from that time she was almost confined to her dwelling by increasing infirmities, yet she did not appear to be worse than usual until the Wednesday before her death. A sudden change then took place, and she sank rapidly. Her soul, however, had long been ready for its departure. She frequently cried, "Glory! praise Him! happy!

He never, never will forsake

A helpless worm that trusts in him,'" &c. When her strength was nearly exhausted, one of her Ministers said to her, "You can still say, • I'll praise my Maker,"" and, before he could conclude the line, she took it up, adding, "While I've breath," and, with surprising energy, repeating the whole verse. In this happy state she continued until she fell asleep in Jesus.

J. B.

March 25th.-At Shoreditch, in the First London Circuit, Mr. Richard Hutchinson, aged thirty-eight years. He joined the Methodist society at Louth, Lincolnshire, in his seventeenth year, being then deeply awakened, and soon after found peace with God, through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. His conduct was consistent with his profession; and, amidst the cares and labours of business, he was enabled to maintain his hold of the promises of God, and his pursuit of heavenly things. His long and painful affliction was borne with exemplary resignation to the will of God. A few days before his death he said to a friend, "I have been much tempted to-day to murmur, relative to my family and temporal concerns; but I lifted up my heart to God, and the snare was immediately broken; so that I was constrained to exclaim, Glory be to God!" He often said, "I am a poor sinful worm; but Christ died for me. I feel it. O the precious blood of Christ!" For the last few days, though his sufferings were great, his patience was unwearied. When asked the state of his mind, his reply was, "All is mercy; I am quite happy. Jesus supports. He is precious." In which comfortable state he continued till his happy spirit took its flight. W. W. A.

March 26th.-At Barnstaple, in the twentyfirst year of his age, William Banks, eldest son of the Rev. Benjamin Carvosso. He was brought to God while at Kingswood-school; and, from the time of his conversion, was distinguished for his fervent piety, and strong desire for the salvation of souls; often expressing his earnest wish that he might be employed as a Missionary. Fulfilling every relative duty, as he advanced in years, he increased in wisdom, and grew in grace. Although his health had for some time been delicate, his death was rather sudden; but he feared no evil, for Christ was in him, and heaven before him. To his parents he spoke in the most endearing manner. "Your ties to heaven," he said, “will be stronger." And his brothers and

sisters he affectionately urged to take care and meet their brother in heaven. When he felt that the time of his departure was come, waving his hands, and averting his face from his weeping friends, in a calm tone he said, "Farewell,-not Good bye; Christians do not say, 'Good bye,' but Farewell.!" A few minutes after, he sweetly fell asleep in Jesus. B. C.

March 26th.-At Blustone, in the Lurgan Circuit, Ireland, Mr. Thomas Kirnahan, aged eightyeight. For more than sixty years he was a member of the Wesleyan Methodist society, and for upwards of fifty years a Local Preacher. From his infancy he was blind, having lost his sight by the small-pox. He had a strong mind, a powerful memory, and a good knowledge of men and things, which he did not fail to bring forth in his public discourses. His end was eminently peaceful. Some of his last words were, "I have put my trust in my good God, and he will not forsake me now." J. A.

March 31st.-At the Friar's-Mill, Leicester, Mr. Thomas Gamble, aged sixty-six, for many years a highly-esteemed and useful Local Preacher and Leader in the Wesleyan Connexion. He was brought to the knowledge of the truth in early life, and as a Christian was sincere, active, cheerful, affectionate, and liberal. Under the various changeful and painful circumstances of life, his confidence was unshaken, and his joy undiminished. He endured as seeing the Invisible. He sweetly fell asleep in Jesus, saying, "All is well!" H. P.

March 31st. In the New-Walk, Leicester, Mr. Edward W. Weston, aged thirty-seven. The ministry of the late Rev. Daniel Isaac was blessed to the saving of his soul; and for more than twenty years he was a consistent member of the Wesleyan society. Resting on the atone. ment of Christ alone for eternal life, he was graciously supported under his last affliction; and, in great peace, exchanged the sorrows of the wilderness for the joys of the heavenly Canaan.

II. P.

April 1st.-In Sun-street, London, in her sixtysecond year, Mary, the wife of Mr. Thomas Tagg. Brought up in the fear of God, when about fourteen years of age she began earnestly to seek the salvation of her soul, and joined the Wesleyan society, of which she remained a consistent member to the close of her life. She was a pattern of untiring industry to her household, and exemplary in all the duties of a wife and mother. For several months before her death her health was evidently declining; and though happily without pain, yet her bodily weakness was so great, that she could not bear the fatigue of conversation, though but for a few minutes. But, in the midst of this, she was calmly resigned to the will of God, uniformly expressing an undisturbed repose on her Saviour, and her clear prospect of those mansions which, she said, he had prepared for her. Nearly her last consecutive words were, "This is hard work. What is this absorbs me quite-draws my breath? Give my dying love to my children, and tell them I hope I shall meet them all in heaven." She died