but her surviving friends "sorrow not as those who have no hope." т. с. Sept. 17th. At Lancaster, Mr. Thomas Roberts, aged forty-seven. At the age of fourteen he gave his heart to God, and ever after pursued a uniform Christian course. Many years he sustained the office of Local Preacher, the duties of which he discharged both acceptably and usefully. He was suddenly called to his reward. On the Sabbath before his death he preached with more than his wonted seriousness: and on the following day, at a prayer-meeting, he exhorted all present to be ready for the solemn change which awaited them. On the morning of his death, when about to rise, without any previous intimation, he was in a moment summoned into an eternal state. Though so unexpectedly removed, there is every reason to believe he was prepared for the solemn event. W. H. R. Sept. 22d.-At Tadcaster, aged eighty-three, Abiah, relict of the late John Simpson. Her parents were Methodists, and the subject of this notice was found a penitent at the Saviour's feet at the early age of nine years. She was awakened and saved under the ministry of the Rev. Thomas Taylor, in the York Circuit. She continued in union with the Methodist church seventy-four years. She was a woman of much prayer; was diligent and benevolent in her visits to the sick and poor; and ever took a lively interest in the prosperity of God's work. Having outlived the associates of her youth, who were among the excellent of the earth, during her latter years she was greatly afflicted. She patiently submitted to the Divine disposal. The word of Christ dwelt in her richly, and she was ever prepared to give utterance to her Christian joy, and to avow her steadfast faith. Some of her last words were, "I do not feel ecstatic joy, but a calm trust in Christ that all will be well." "I the chief of sinners am, "Thou never, never wilt forsake "'Tis Jesus, the First and the Last, Sept. 25th.-At Longton, Mr. Thomas Green, aged forty-two. When about twenty years of age, he gave his heart to the God of his father; and from that time until his lamented death he pursued a calm, steady, bright course of most exemplary piety. The amiability of his disposition, and the uprightness of his conduct, won for him the ardent love of all who knew him; while his scrupulousness was such in attending to all the duties of various church-offices which he sustained, that his decease has left a blank which will not soon be filled. From the time that death appeared imminent, his sufferings were of a nature to prevent the free expression of a Christian's victory in dying; yet unmistakable evidence was given that he died, as he had lived, "an Israelite indeed." R. B. Sept. 30th.-At Dundrine, in the Newry Circuit, Mr. Andrew Bigham, in his eighty-fifth year. He was a consistent Methodist about fifty-eight years, during nearly all this time sustaining the office of Class-Leader with faithfulness and acceptance. He had a good understanding, an extensive knowledge of the holy Scriptures, and deep piety. He was warmly attached to Wesleyan Methodism, and in his house its Ministers found a hearty welcome and a home. His affliction was protracted and painful; but he bore it with patience. Throughout, his mind was kept in perfect peace. No murmur was ever heard from his lips: what he uttered was the language of a grateful heart. The last three times the Minister visited his residence, he asked to have the sacrament of the Lord's Supper; and these were seasons of refreshing. About an hour before he died, while his son was reading to him 2 Cor. iv., v., he appeared to be greatly drawn out after God; and again, particularly, when his favourite hymn was read, "How happy every child of grace," &c.: especially the fourth and last verses :"What is there here to court my stay," &c.; "O would He more of heaven bestow," &c. With joy he waited for the coming of his Lord; exulting, as he listened to the lines following: "Surely He will not long delay; O'er death, who now has lost his sting, And with Me My reward I bring, He remained conscious, spoke within twenty Oct. 9th.-At Ormskirk, in her seventy-eighth year, Mrs. Mary Kershaw, widow of the late Rev. Lawrence Kershaw. In early life she became the subject of converting grace. As the wife of a Wesleyan Minister, she was a pattern of piety and good works, "faithful in all things." In 1824, she was bereaved of her excellent husband, and left with the exclusive care of a large family. The kindness and wisdom which she exemplified in her maternal character have been rarely equalled, and her exertions were crowned with more than ordinary success. At an early period of her widowhood, she fixed her residence in Ormskirk, where the cause of Methodism was extremely low. She at once opened her house to its Ministers, and devoted the whole of her means and influence to its support. Though she was remarkable for retiring habits, her light shone with a steady and useful lustre, and "many rejoiced" in it. During late years she was severely affected; but "patience had its perfect work." As her end approached, her confidence in her Saviour increased, and she was enabled to say, "Though I walk through the valley and shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for Thou art with me." Her last word was, "Victory!" B. S. Oct. 12th.-At Bylton-Villa, Jarrow, in the South Shields Circuit, Mr. John Augustus Mease; a young man in whom the qualities of intelligence, amiability, and high moral worth were ennobled and sanctified by religion. For several years before his death he was a member of the Wesleyan-Methodist Society, and throughout this period he did honour to his profession by the devoutness of his spirit, the purity of his life, and the generous interest he showed in the furtherance of the cause of Christ. As the disease which took him to his early grave became more and more decided, he gave himself to the Lord with increased simplicity and earnestness; and the last few weeks of his life were spent in little else than triumphant praise to God for His saving mercy, and in affecting exhortations to those about him to be diligent in seeking their souls' peace. "My sins are all forgiven ""The precious blood of Christ! It cleanses me from all sin "-" He loved me, and gave Himself for me "-" I am going to glory"-these and the like expressions were continually upon his lips both by day and night. Even when speech failed, he still laboured to repeat the "name which is above every name;" and so, in the twenty-eighth year of his age, he departed, full of holy hope, to that blessed world where they die no more, but are all as the angels of God in heaven. J. D. G. Oct. 13th.-At Hull, West, in his eighty-third year, Edward Baron, Esq., for many years a liberal friend of Wesleyan Methodism, and a generous supporter of its institutions. He "walked with God," and was found ready when the voice of his Divine Master called him to a higher station. His departure was so gentle, peaceful, and happy, that it may truly be said, "He was not, for God took him." He had but little immediate warning that his end was so near, but grew weaker, retired to his room, where he was confined but for a very short period, until the "weary wheels of life stood still." The night before his death he expressed himself as truly happy in God, trusting in the alone merits of Jesus Christ for salvation, and waiting until his change should come. He was one of the oldest members of the Society in this Circuit; a Trustee of Waltham-street and other chapels, and Treasurer of the Auxiliary Fund for this District, which last office he most honourably sustained for many years, until increasing infirmities rendered it necessary that he should resign it; which he most feelingly did at the date of the last September District-Meeting; when he received the unanimous and most cordial thanks of that Meeting for his long-continued and faithful services. W. B. Oct. 21st.-At Hastings, Mary, relict of Mr. John Cave, of Kentish-Town. When about thirty years of age, she was led, by the instrumentality of a pious sister, to seek and obtain salvation through faith in Christ. Soon after her conversion, she was left a widow, with a young and interesting family, whom she carefully trained in the ways of piety. Her long life was one of sincere and entire devotedness to God. With an active and vigorous mind, sanctified by the grace of God, she constantly endeavoured to advance the cause of Christ; was diligent in visiting the poor and the afflicted; manifested great affection for the Ministers of Christ; and for many years discharged the important duties of a Class-Leader with great fidelity and success. Owing to age and infirmity, she was seldom able of late to attend the public means of grace; yet she cheerfully bowed to the will of God, and in the retirement of her chamber held sweet communion with Him. Her last illness was protracted and severe; but she was abundantly supported, and often expressed her ardent desire to depart and be with Christ. She died in the eighty-fourth year of her age, having been a Methodist fifty-four years. P. C. Nov. 3d. At Aldersgate-street, in the First London Circuit, Mr. Richard Mahany, in his forty-third year. From an early period of life, he had been a member of the Methodist Society; and for several years past had sustained, most worthily and efficiently, some of its most important offices. He was a man of sterling integrity, and of deep devotedness to Christ; but what especially marked his character was his love of Zion; a love which not only reverenced the sanctuary, and constrained him to be most punctual and diligent in his attendance on the means of grace, but extended to all its institutions, and embraced every member of the church. In the Jewin-street Society, with which he was connected from its commencement, not an individual could suffer without being assured of his sympathy; and, in the present dispensation, there is not a member, be he rich or poor, who does not feel that he has lost one of his best and firmest friends. He died as a Christian should die. During the former part of his illness, knowing how valuable was his life, both to his family and to the church, he was anxious to live, if it were in accordance with the will of God; but when it became evident that his sickness was likely to be "unto death," he acquiesced, not only willingly, but cheerfully. In the end, there can be no doubt that his wish was accomplished, though not in the way he had at first desired: "He asked life of Thee, and Thou gavest it him, even length of days for ever and ever." The loss which the church has sustained in his removal is one which, to man, it seems impossible to repair. To the bereaved members of the classes which were under his charge, their Pastor is ready to say, "I have no man like-minded, who will naturally care for your state." But, instead of thus yielding to despondency, he would rather cry, "Help, Lord; for the godly man ceaseth; for the faithful fail from among the children of men." J. W. G. INDEX. GENERAL INDEX. Academicians, 1109. See also Plato. Africa, South, pages in the history of, 539-Dr. Agassiz, Professor, on the Great Creator's unity, 222 Albemarle, Earl of, celebration of harvest-home Aldershot, Wesleyan Mission to the camp at, Ambrose, election of, to the episcopate by America, British. Indian tribes of the Hudson's America, (United States of,) colportage in, 80- "Ladies of the Reformation," noticed, 68-extract from, 1094 Angels, little known about, 16-fallen, specula- tions concerning, 260 Arcopagus, the, described, 1111-referred to, Aristotle, doctrine of, 526 Armin, introduction of Methodism into, 2 Army, British, duty of British Christians in Art Treasures Exhibition, Manchester, its Astronomy, progress of, 909 Augustine, Bishop of Hippo: I. "Confessions; " byter; Bishop, 250-IV. Controversies of his Augustine, quoted, on the change of Saul to Bengelius, quoted, 58, 530, 627,905-translation Bennet, John, mentioned, 218 Bible Society, British and Foreign, anniversary Brainerd, tomb of, mentioned, 892 Brisbane, General, and the 34th regiment, 919 224 Burt, Rev. W., communication from, 61 Calvinism, supremacy of, in some of the State Carthage, the second, notice of, 46 Ceylon, Christian tracts in, 124-temples and Chalmers, Dr., quoted, 102 Chauvet's (M.) "Histoire des Théories de l'En- Cherub, meaning of, 17 Cheshire, introduction of Methodism into, 217 China, references to, 168, 178-city of Kinghwa, | DIVINITY, continued. and its famous pagoda, 336-Jesuit history of GENCE. Cholera, Asiatic, death of eight Wesleyan Mis- Chrysostom, eloquence of, 322-quoted, on Acts Church, apostolic, obstacles to the success of the, Class-meetings, a word about, 631-referred to, 717 Congregational Union, controversy in the, tract Cowper, where buried, 232-his description of a Dancing master, disappointed, 486 Davenport, R., Esq., of Calveley-Hall, men- Dawn of the faith, a series of papers by the Rev. Dawson, Mr. William, of Barnbow, mentioned, 202 Diabolical possession, a modern case of, 772 Isaiah in the Temple, 13 Pastors of God's flock admonished, by the Rev. Peter's mission to the Gentiles, by the Rev. R. "That they may behold My glory," 1075 The Lord's Supper a converting ordinance, by The messenger of the Lord of Hosts, 974 Union of the Spirit and the Word in the work Duff, Dr., on the new Indian Universities, 728- Education, public, Wesleyan views on, 362, 367 Education, Wesleyan, statistics of, 837 Electricity, as a condition of vital activity, 810 Elohim, 15-interchange of the names ELOHIM sarcophagus of, 627 Evil, origin of, 261, 263 Faustus, the Manichæan, 51, 145 Female dress, extravagant, the rage for, 993 Gamaliel, notice of, 617 Garnett, Rev. W. B., of Bunbury, reminiscence General election of Members of Parliament, George III. and Queen Charlotte, referred to, Gibraltar, as a Wesleyan Mission station, 581 Giving, a merchant's system of, 249 Second settlement of the terms of peace The mutiny in India: the Christians in Gnosticism, sketch of, founded on the works of Gobat, Bishop, letter of, 1045 Jews, early emigration of, to Abyssinia, 364- Justification, work on, noticed, 265-references Kilham, Alexander, references to, 780, 1067 Kruse, Mr. Peter, communication from, 690 Ladies, and ladies' Committees, a word for, 807 Links, Jacob, scene at the execution of the LITERARY NOTICES. Anderson's" Ladies of the Reformation," 68 ment of the Sick-room," 546 Pearson," 269 Baylee's "History of the Sabbath," 71, 548 1117 Birks's "Difficulties of Belief," 260 Blencowe's Memoir of the Rev. B. Carvosso," 642 Goethe, anecdote of, 613 James, the Apostle, martyrdom of, 989 on, by the Rev. H. Tindall, 26 Great want of the times, the, 635 Hales, John, of Eton, Bishop Pearson's charac- Harvest-homes, how ought they to be celebrated? Hearers of the Gospel, duty of, to become menibers of Christian churches, 784 Henry, Rev. Philip, outline of a sermon by, 1008 Holy Spirit, attestation of the personality and Home-Missions, Rev. C. Prest set apart to Hoole, Dr., communication from, 627 Hora Biblica. No. LVI. Illustrations of texts: "The city of Lasea," nigh to "the Fair Huntingdon, Countess of, Mr. Wesley and the, 690 Hymn-Book, Methodist, in Tamil, 127-new India, Christian tracts in, 124-history of the Indian Relief Fund, Wesleyan contributions to Indications of the Great Creator's unity, by Ingham, Rev. B., mentioned, 158, 160, 161, 163 Ireland, Wesleyan Conference in, 817-attempts Jackson's (Rev. Thomas) "Duties of Chris- James I., at the Hampton-Court Conference, 706 Bonar's "Desert of Sinai," 356 land:" Rev. W. Threlfall, 545 possess and read the Holy Scriptures," 70 Carvosso, Rev. B., "Memoir" of, 642 the Inhabitants of Poplar," 70 Cooke's "Shekinah," 544 1121 Farmer's (Miss) "Memoir of the Rev. Z. Farrar's "Manual of Biblical Geography," 926 Geldart's (Mrs.) "Glimpses of our Island Gibson's "Recollections of other Lands," 549 Harris, Dr., "Funeral Services" for, 546 1116 Hinton's Lectures on "God's Government of |