the deeper fervour of her devotion, and her greater heavenly-mindedness during the last few months of her life. For twenty-two years she shared the toils and privations of the itinerant ministry with her husband. Between nine and ten of these were spent in the West Indies, where she laboured to be useful, by meeting classes, teaching in the schools, visiting the sick, and by other works of mercy. Her end was distinguished by unhesitating reliance on Christ, patient endurance, calm fortitude, and joyful hope of glory. From the moment the stroke fell upon her, she was impressed with the conviction that she could not survive it, and immediately commended her spirit into the hands of the Lord Jesus. "I know," she said, "my guiltiness, unworthiness, and pollution; but the blood of our Lord Jesus Christ cleanseth me from all sin." The Holy Ghost the Comforter filled her heart with rich consolations; so that no doubt, or even temptation, disturbed her peace. More than once she exclaimed,

"Not a cloud doth arise

To darken the skies,

Or hide for one moment the Lord from my eyes."

She thus died in the full triumph of Christian faith and hope. S. S.

May 23d. In the Penzance Circuit, aged seventy-four, Mrs. Margaret Cornish, relict of Mr. John Cornish. She joined the Methodist society when about twenty years of age, and with her honoured husband was the constant friend of Wesleyan Methodism in this town. Her maternal ancestors were eminent Wesleyan Methodists. It is said that her grandmother met in the class which was formed by Mr. Wesley in St. Just, and when receiving her ticket at his hand, asked one for her daughter, Mrs. Cornish's mother: on which occasion Mr. Wesley stroked the child's head, and said, she should have one when she was old enough. Mrs. Cornish was a person of deep and settled piety, sincerely attached to the Ministers of Christ, and to the church of which she was a member. For some time before her decease, she was confined to her habitation by severe affliction, which deprived her of speech, but resigned and composed. In patience she possessed her soul; was comforted by the presence of Christ, and the visits of the pious; and, after giving signs that she was going to Jesus, died in peace.

W. B.

May 23d.-At Bawdsey, in the Ipswich Circuit, Tamar Rose, in the fiftieth year of her age. A constant attendance' on the Methodist ministry led her to see the necessity of seeking earnestly the salvation of her soul, when about nineteen years of age. She soon found the pardoning love of God, and rejoiced to devote herself to his service. From that period her experience was scriptural, her conduct exemplary, and her zeal uniform. Eight years ago she was appointed to the office of Class-Leader; and discharged its duties with unwearied industry and much success. Her last affliction was short; but her end was joyous and triumphant. W. E.

May 24th.-At Penzance, Mrs. Mary Ann Veale, wife of Mr. N. Veale, aged sixty-six. She was a devoted Christian, and often spoke of the goodness of God to her soul, with tears of gratitude. She was remarkable for early attendance on the means of grace, so long as this was

in her power. She was plain in her dress, kind to the poor, and liberal to the cause of God. During her long affliction she was resigned, cheerful, and happy. Her faith in Christ was strong and vigorous; and, the fear of death being removed, she rejoiced in hope of the glory of God, and died in great peace.

W. B.

May 24th.-At Burslem, aged thirty-three, Mrs. John Dean. She was trained "in the nurture and admonition of the Lord," and was remarkable for obedience to her parents, and her love of the holy Scriptures. Being naturally reserved and retiring, she never enjoyed the world; and her soul was converted in early life. It was her lot to pass through much tribulation; and as she approached the eternal world, it seemed as if the whole weight and power of the enemy's forces had fallen upon her. The struggle was indeed severe; but the result was the triumph of faith: she came out of the fire unsinged, saying, "Glory, glory! Yonder He is! I have been to the gates! I have seen my crown!" She was a woman of solid excellence, a prudent wife, and a judicious mother.

W. L.

May 27th.-At Cookham, in the Windsor Circuit, Joseph Young, in the twenty-sixth year of his age. Unhappily destitute of pious parental culture, his early career was one of unchecked ungodliness, until, through the prudent zeal of his brother, now in the Wesleyan itinerancy, he was induced to change the place of his abode, in order to separate himself from his sinful associates, and subsequently to attend the Methodist ministry, against which he had entertained strong prejudices. In the summer of 1832 the word first came with power to his conscience, and his sense of guilt and danger was deepened under a sermon by the Rev. Josiah Nunn; so that he literally watered his couch with his tears, until he was enabled to believe in the Lord Jesus, and the testimony of the Spirit filled him with joy unspeakable. He immediately joined himself unto the church; and the subsequent regularity of his attendance at the class-meeting, gave evidence of his high esteem for this form of the communion of saints. Besides usefully sustaining the office of Leader of the society among whom he lived, he delighted, according to his ability, to call sinners to repentance, until the rupture of a vessel in the lungs compelled him to desist. Under the alternations of hope and fear, as to the final issue of his affliction, his mind was kept in peace; and, after a fruitless trial of his native air in Sussex, he returned home, resigned his wife and young family into the hands of God, and calmly waited the coming of the Bridegroom. His end, though somewhat sudden, was a happy illustration of the passage, "Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright; for the end of that man is peace."

J. B.

May 28th.-At Dundee, aged forty-two, Mr. Peter M'Arthur. He was a good man, and a useful and highly acceptable Local Preacher. For some time before his death he appeared to be ripening for the heavenly world; and frequently remarked, at the conclusion of the Sabbath-day's services, "I know not how it is, but I never had such Sabbaths in my life. I frequently feel so filled with God, that I can scarcely refrain from crying aloud in the congregation." His afflic tion was of such a nature as to induce almost constant delirium; but even then, he was engaged in preaching and praying; and in his lucid moments he gave satisfactory evidence that he was on a sure foundation. J. B.

May 31st.-At Great-Easton, in the MarketHarborough Circuit, Mrs. Mary Tirrell, aged fifty-eight, the wife of Mr. Samuel Tirrell, farmer. From her youth she feared the Lord. About twenty-five years ago she united herself to a Christian church. Soon after the Wesleyan Methodists commenced preaching in the village, when she became a regular hearer, and ultimately a member of the society. The last ten years of her life she professed to enjoy redemption in the blood of Christ, the forgiveness of sin. She was remarkable for punctuality in attending the means of grace. Early she rose to read her Bible on her knees. Her love to prayer, to God's people, and his house, was strong and constant. The poor and the afflicted enjoyed her kindness and sympathy; for she delighted in ministering to their relief. After enduring severe and protracted affliction, she fell asleep in Jesus.

8. B.

June 4th.-At Newton, in the Swaffham Circuit, Mrs. Mary Powley, aged fifty-seven years: a woman of genuine piety. She had been a consistent member of the Methodist society about thirty years. Her attachment to Wesleyan Methodism was ardent, uninterrupted, and sincere, as the Preachers who have travelled in this Circuit can testify. Nor will they easily forget the kind hospitality with which they were always welcomed under her roof. Her last illness was of a nature that precluded her from conversing much; but when spoken to on the great subject of religion, or her prospects in view of eternity, she invariably expressed herself as happy in her Saviour's love, in whose arms she at length expired. J. L.

June 5th.-At Harrowden, in the Wellingborough Circuit, Mrs. Walton, aged forty-eight, having been a member of the Wesleyan society twenty-six years. As a wife, mother, and friend, she was much esteemed. The latter years of her life were attended with much bodily weakness. During her last affliction, she was happy in God. Some of her last words were, "Come, Lord Jesus, come quickly." W. J. B.

June 8th.-At Selby, aged thirty-three, Mrs. Mary Abbey. When about sixteen years of age she obtained the forgiveness of sin, through faith in the atonement; and her subsequent conduct was consistent with her profession. During her last painful affliction she manifested the greatest resignation; observing to her Class-Leader, "Christ is very precious." Her mind, through

out, was calm and serene; and in this happy state she fell asleep in Jesus. W. C.

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June 12th.-At Ivybridge, Devon., Mr. William Sherwell, aged sixty-two; who had been a Wesleyan Methodist for nearly thirty-six years, and a laborious, acceptable, and successful Local Preacher and Class-Leader the greater part of that time. His religion was sustained under numerous trials, and displayed in his general intercourse with society, as well as in his domestic walk. It was manifested, likewise, in the habitual composure and cheerfulness of his temper, and pre-eminently in his catholic spirit. end was solemnly sudden, and to his family and friends painfully unexpected; but his loins were girded, and his light burning. He died in the public road, about fifty yards from Morley clayworks, whither he was proceeding to preach, and shortly after he had said to a friend whom he met, "God bless you: I am expecting a glorious day." The mournful intelligence of his death produced a deep sensation throughout the entire neighbourhood. R. S.

June 13th.-At Hornsea, Thomas Smith, aged forty-four years. About twenty years ago, the Rev. Joseph Mortimer paid a visit to Hornsea: under his ministry Thomas was deeply and seriously affected; and from that time gave himself to God and his people, believed in Christ to the saving of his soul, and followed him with a heart sincere. He was a steady, upright Christian, adorned the doctrine of God his Saviour, and loved the ordinances of his house. His last affliction was long and very heavy; but he bore it with exemplary patience, and resignation to the will of God. His pain was consecrated, and his soul filled with joy and peace through believing. A short time before he died, he sang,

"I cannot rest till in thy blood

I full redemption have:
But thou through whom I come to God,
Canst to the utmost save."

J. A.

June 18th.-At Wilstrop-Hall, in the Knaresborough Circuit, in the thirty-fourth year of her age, Miss Mary Gray, who had been an esteemed and consistent member of the Wesleyan-Methodist society nearly fourteen years. Having feared God and loved his people from her youth, she continued to exemplify the same spirit until ber truly happy death. She had long been much afflicted, and at times greatly harassed by the enemy of souls; but in the midst of all she murmured not; calmly resigning herself to the divine will, and triumphing over all her foes by the blood of the Lamb. As a member of religious society, as a Missionary Collector, and as a friend to the aged and sickly poor, her loss will long be severely felt. Though in her death, through extreme physical debility, there was no ecstatic joy, yet there was solid peace. Fully ready for the coming of her Lord, her last prayer was, "Come, Lord Jesus, come quickly."

L. M.

June 21st.-At Plympton, in the Plymouth Circuit, aged twenty-four, Miss Esther C.

Duley. When about eighteen years of age she was convinced of her state as a sinner before God, and sought the favour and mercy of God, till she was enabled to believe with her heart unto righteousness. The love of God being now shed abroad within, she entered on a career of usefulness as a Sunday-school Teacher, Missionary Collector, &c.; which, however, was soon cut short, as her health began to decline, and her days were evidently numbered. In this illness, which continued nine weeks, she was unspeakably happy. Sometimes, indeed, the adversary of souls would attempt to perplex her mind; but her confidence was strong, and the Lord was her support. During the last three weeks of her life her sufferings were great; but she was patient and resigned. When entering "the valley of the shadow of death," she said, as well as she could speak, "He cannot change. Jesus, Jesus,

June 28th.-At Otley, aged forty-eight years, Mrs. Whitehead, relict of the late Mr. John Whitehead, of that place, and third daughter of the late Mr. H. Gill, of Weeton, an account of whom was given by Mr. William Dawson, in the Magazine for October, 1828. At the age of sixteen, under a sermon preached by Mr. Richard Burdsall, she was convinced of the necessity of giving her heart to God; and, after seeking some time in earnest, she found the pearl of great price, which invaluable treasure she retained to the close of life. Mrs. Whitehead was a circumspect Christian, a firm Methodist, and regular in her attendance on all the means of grace. She was a friend, too, in whom the heart might safely trust. Her last illness was of such a nature as to prevent much speaking; but her will was lost in the will of God; she found his grace to be sufficient for her, and her peace was undisturbed. When unable to speak, she raised her hand in token of final victory.

W. L.

June 29th.-At Newtown, Shropshire, Mrs. Evans, wife of Mr. N. Evans, aged thirty-four. In early life she devoted herself to the service of God, and joined the Wesleyan society. From the time of her conversion, to the period of her death, she maintained a steady and consistent character. During four months of heavy affliction, and extreme debility, in patience she possessed her soul, expressing her well-grounded hope of heaven; and much as she loved her husband and children, she was enabled to resign them into the hands of God. Her end was peace. W. R.

July 4th.-At Willenhall, Mrs. Mary Read, the wife of John Read, Esq. In early life she chose the Lord for her portion, and, from a deep sense of duty, dedicated the morning of her days to God. This early decision of character, which she often reviewed with holy delight and joy, was confirmed by a growing attachment to, and fidelity in, the service of God; and by that fixedness of principle, and stability of conduct in

future life, which left no ground to suspect her sincerity. The affliction which terminated in her death was long and painful, and required the constant exercise of resignation to the will of God. Though confined for years from all the public and social ordinances of religion, except her class, (which was met by her husband in her room,) she would often speak of the love of God to her soul, the well-grounded hope she had of heaven, and the eternal gain she should realize by her removal from this vale of suffering. Very little change took place in her affliction until about a fortnight before she died, when the ravages of disease became more visible and rapid. A short time before articulation ceased, she spoke in the most satisfactory manner of her interest in Christ, and the bright prospect she had of future glory. Her end was peace.

W. D.

July 7th.-At Watton, in the Swaffham Circuit, in the thirty-seventh year of her age, Mrs. Short, the beloved wife of Mr. Short, Schoolmaster and Local Preacher, having been a meinber of the Wesleyan society twenty-one years. She feared God from her youth, and at one period of her life patiently endured persecution for righteousness' sake. By the help of divine grace, she persevered to the end in the paths of piety. During her last affliction she was favoured with strong and abundant consolations. Her last words were, "All is well! I am saved! I know that my Redeemer liveth! I have no fear! I shall soon be in glory!" Thus did her Saviour give her full victory in the final conflict.

W. E.

July 10th.-At Birstal, in the fifty-third year of his age, William Blackburne. He had been a useful Class-Leader for fifteen, and a thoroughlyconsistent member of the Wesleyan society for twenty-seven, years. The following circumstance was sanctified of God to his awakening. Two of his children died in the course of only a few days. On the morning after the interment of the one who had died last, his master said, "Well, Will., thou hast buried both thy children:" to which, in deep grief, he replied in the affirmative. His master then, after a short pause, observed, "And thou wilt never see them more." The words entered into his soul; for he had tenderly loved them. But the more he reflected, the more deeply was he convinced that this was the truth. From this time, therefore, he, with all his heart, turned unto the Lord. Not many weeks elapsed before he was empowered to believe on the world's Atonement, and became a new creature in Christ Jesus; and through the remainder of his life was enabled, by divine grace, to walk worthy of the vocation wherewith he was called. His death, though sudden, was not quite unexpected by him. Not long before he had spoken of it as being near at hand; but assured his friends, that sudden death would be sudden glory. Having hallowed the Sabbath by reverently attending upon its public services, he commended himself and family in prayer to God, and retired to rest. In a few minutes afterwards he complained of suffering great pain in his head; and in a very few more he ceased to suffer and to live. W. P.

July 15th.-At Hanley, in the Burslem Circuit, Mr. John Sherwin, aged sixty-five, who was converted to God in the year 1804. When importuned by his fashionable companions still to associate with them in worldly amusements, he replied with a firmness which saved him much trouble, "If you want my company, it must be in other places, and other pursuits." Soon after his conversion, he was appointed to take charge of a class; and for many years filled the office of Society-Steward. He was also very assiduous in visiting the sick, particularly such as he thought were unprepared to die. He read much, especially the Scriptures. As health declined he became almost exclusively "a man of one book." He kept the Sabbath holy, (commencing his preparation on the Saturday evening, not allowing secular matters to be mentioned that day in his family, but regularly conducting them to the house of God. The example of Abraham, in domestic piety, he endeavoured to imitate; and with such success, that his six surviving children are members of the Wesleyan society, and two of them accepted by the Conference as candidates for the Wesleyan ministry. Even when business left him only half an hour in the morning to walk half a mile and take breakfast, part of this brief interval was spent at the family altar. As might be expected from his life, his end was peace, patience, and victory. T. H.

July 15th.-At Shaw, in the Newbury Circuit, Francis Cook; who had been for upwards of fifty years a member of the Wesleyan society, which she joined when she was about the age of seventeen, together with her father and five other of his children. She was soon made happy in the pardoning love of God. The Rev. R. Reece about this time was in the Circuit, under whose pastoral care she was brought to see it her privilege to enjoy a higher state of grace: this she sought and obtained. Her bodily afflictions were borne with Christian patience, although they were protracted and severe. As the time of her departure drew near, she clasped her hands in holy gladness, and rejoiced to think she was so near her heavenly home. When articulation failed, she raised her arms in token of victory, and fell asleep in Jesus. W. P.

July 18th.-At Stourport, aged forty-nine, Mr. George Green, printer. He had been a member of the Wesleyan society about thirty years. He uniformly adorned his Christian profession, and as a Local Preacher and ClassLeader was greatly respected. His last illness was short and severe; but, by grace, he was prepared for the solemn event, and enabled to leave his sorrowing wife and family in the hands of God. He died witnessing that Christ was precious. W. W.

July 18th.-At Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Mr. George Airey, aged sixty-two. He was a member of the Methodist society thirty-eight years. His blameless character, courteous manners, and practical piety gained him the respect and

affection of all who love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity and truth. As it is intended to furnish a memoir of his valuable life, I shall only add, that his death was occasioned by a fall, when on his way to hear a sermon on a week-day morning, in Gateshead chapel. He survived the accident five days, during which he exemplified the spirit of a meek and lowly follower of the Saviour. J. F.

July 27th.-At Cheetham-Hill, First Manchester Circuit, aged twenty-seven, Mary Anne, a beloved daughter of the Rev. Robert Newton. Seven years ago, under the public ministrations of the Gospel, she clearly discerned and deeply felt her need of a personal interest in the Saviour. She sought and found redemption in his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace. Subsequently she joined the Wesleyan-Methodist society, of which she continued a consistent member till, after a short illness, which she was enabled to sustain with Christian meekness and fortitude, she sweetly fell asleep in Jesus.

"Thou, in thy youthful prime,

Hast leap'd the bounds of time. Suddenly from earth released,

Lo, we now rejoice for thee; Taken to an early rest,

Caught into eternity."

R. N.

August 8th.-At Mevagissey, in Cornwall, Captain James Dunn, father of the Rev. Samuel Dunn, in the eighty-eighth year of his age. He was a man of undaunted courage, inflexible integrity, genuine modesty, and disinterested liberality. As a Class-Leader he was attentive, affectionate, and faithful. He was acquainted with Mr. Wesley so early as the year 1768. With Dr. Coke he engaged in the "glorious drudgery" of begging from house to house on behalf of the Missions. He defended Dr. Adam Clarke against the assaults of a mob, while preaching in the island of Guernsey; in conse quence of which the Doctor was accustomed afterwards to call him his "guardian angel." Great and marvellous were his deliverances, both in battle and in storm. But he has entered the region where there is "no more sea." He died, as he had lived, in the Lord. S. D.

August 9th.-At Knaresborough, in the seventy-first year of her age, Mrs. Catherine Darnbrough, who had been a steady member of the Wesleyan society upwards of thirty-five years. She was much afflicted during the latter part of her life; but she bore the whole of her Lord's will with exemplary patience. On receiving the sacrament of the Lord's supper, not long before her death, (which she had specially desired, and which was made a particular blessing to her mind,) she expressed again and again unshaken confidence in the mercy of God through Christ; and at length she calmly departed this life, trusting in the merits of the Saviour for the attainment of life everlasting. J. M.