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New Series, No. 8.

the

ANNUAL MONITOR
For 1850.

OR

OBITUARY

OF THE

MEMBERS OF THE SOCIETY OF FRIENDS

En ^reat MxiUin an& Etelatxft,

FOR THE YEAR 1849.

YORK:

PUBLISHED BY THE EXECUTORS OF THE LATE
WILLIAM ALEXANDER;

AND SOLD BY C.GILPIN, R. Y. CLARKE, AND CO., DARTON

AND CO., AND E. MARSH, LONDON :

GEORGE HOPE, YORK.

1849.

PREFACE,

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In presenting the readers of the Annual Monitor
with the 8th Number of the New Series, the
Editors hope it may not be considered out of
place, if they refer with some interest to the
Table of Deaths, by which it will appear, that
the total number reported, is only two above what
took place last year. In a season in which so
many of our fellow-countrymen have been sum-
moned from time to eternity, by the epidemic
which has prevailed in our land, the circumstance
thus brought into notice, seems somewhat remark-
able, and especially claims our devout thankfulness
to the Great Preserver of men. Nevertheless,
from year to year, the hand of death steadily but
surely does its work, and proclaims in loud lan-
guage,— " Be ye ready, for ye know neither the
day nor the hour when the Son of Man cometh.'7

The amount of accounts concerning deceased
Friends, sent to our care, has been greater than
in most previous years, but we regret to state ,

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that many of these have been sent in at so late a
period, as to render the task of selection pecu-
liarly difficult, and it has been needful to omit
some altogether. We have again to thank our
correspondents in the various Monthly Meetings,
for their prompt and efficient help in supplying us
with the information needful for our work.

In the account of our late dear friend, Ann
Alexander, introduced at the end of the Obituary,
will be found some interesting remarks, relative to
the motives which first led to the publication of
the Annual Monitor, and although the form of
the work has been somewhat varied, and the
obituary much increased, we trust the views of
the originator continue in great measure to be
carried out, and heartily do we desire that it may
still be " made, under the Divine blessing, a source
of comfort to many weary travellers, in tracing
the footsteps of their fellow-probationers towards
the city which hath foundations, whose builder
and maker is God."

THE

ANNUAL MONITOR,
OBITUAEY,

Age. Time of Decease.
Sakah. Abbott, Broughton, 78 lOmo. 8 1848

Cumberland. -
George Adcock, Bolton. 54 6mo. 2 1849
Elizabeth Ainge, Ipswich. 91 5mo. 4 1849
Mary Alexander, Belle- 48 llmo, 17 1848

view, Limerick. Wife of William Alexander.
Dykes Alexander, Ipswich. 85 2mo. 27 1849

A Minister.

His last illness, of twelve weeks duration, was
occasioned by a fall, which caused concussion of the
brain, and he was thereby disabled from clearly
expressing the state of his mind, except at a few
favoured intervals.

No. 8. a

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On one occasion he remarked, — " The Lord
knows what is best for us. I pray for myself and
for those I dearly love, that we may bow in sub-*
mission to his will. He has been very gracious
to me from my early years. He has been with
me in heights and in depths. "" At a later period,
he said, " The Lord is my strength and support %
I never felt him nearer than at this hour. My
spirit is bowed under a sense of his great mercy
and goodness. Poor— poor and feeble as I feel
myself, I trust in my Lord and Saviour Jesus
Christ." At a subsequent period, he said, " What
a blessing to have nothing to do but to wait until
my change come ;" and soon after exclaimed,
-* What a mercy to see the gate of heaven
opening ! "

His closing moments were marked with tran-
quility : his countenance harmonizing with the""
peaceful serenity of his mind.
Ann Alexander, Ipswich. 82 9mo. 19 1849

A Minister. Widow of William Alexander.*
John Alsop, Whitehaven. 60 3mo. 20 1849
Joseph Andrews, Sunderlan d. 63 12mo. 29 1848

* See Memoir of Ann Alexander, at the conclusion of the
Obituary.

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Hannah Armstrong, New- 39 5nio. 16 1849

castle-on- Tyne. Wife of John Armstrong.
Ann Ashford, Hertford, 58 9mo. 9 1849
Thomas Ashford, Saffron 16 lOmo. 19 1848

Walden. Son of Samuel and Rachel Ashford.
Lucy Ashton, Dublin. 43 7mo. 29 1849

Daughter of Eleanor Ashton*
Betsy Astin, Huddersfield. 60 5mo* 13 1849

Widow of James Astin.
John Atkinson, Bentham. 86 12mo. 29 1848
Abigail Atkinson, Wray, 80 11 mo. 3 1848

near Lancaster. Wife of Richard Atkinson.
William Austell, London. 65 4mo. 16 1849
Jane Baker, Brighton. 92 8mo. 21 1849

Widow of Samuel Baker.
Rebecca Andrews Barker, 67 llmo* 10 1848

Worcester. Widow.
Katharine Barnard, 21 6mo. 19 1849

Bath. Daughter of Samuel Barnard.
Eliza Barrett, 50 12mo. 26 1848

Cheltenham.
Samuel Francis Barrett, 5 9mo. 17 1849

London. Son of William and M. A. Barrett.
William Barrington,, 77 4mo» 26 1849

Dublin.

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Maria Barritt, near Layer 42 7mo. 31 1849

Breton. Wife of Charles Barritt.
John Barron, Chelsea. 65 llmo. 20 1848

Bernard Barton, 65 2mo. 19 1849

Woodbridge.
Margaret Barton, 43 7mo. 2 1849

Waterford. Wife of Joshua Barton.
Sarah Bass, Brighton. 32 12mo. 14 1848

Wife of Isaac Gray Bass.
Mary Baxter, Keighley. 32 llmo. 13 1848

Died at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Wife of

William Baxter.
Louisa Beale, Cork. 39 6mo. 8 1849

Daughter of John Beale.

Abraham Beaumont,

66

llmo.

13

1848

Stamford Hill.

Elizabeth Beeby,

88

4mo.

24

1849

Allonby.

Mary Bell, Belfast.

72

3mo.

16

1849

John Bell, Wandsworth.

74

lrao.

14

1849

A Minister.

William Benson, Chorlton 35

2mo.

26

1849

upon Medloch.

Joseph H. Bentham,

1

12mo.

16

1848

Waterford. Son of George and E. Bentham.

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Sarah Bewers, Layer 81 9mo. 4 1849

Breton. Widow of William Bewers.
Amos Bigland, Liscard, 62 lino. 2 1849

Cheshire.
Eleanor Binns, Bradford. 50 8mo. 3 1849

Widow of David Binns.
Joseph Binns, Crawshaw- 80 3mo. 16 1849

booth, Lancashire.
Henry Birkbeck, Keswick, 62 12mo. 25 1848

near Norwich.
Edward Bishop, Bristol. 74 llmo. 6 1848
Sarah Bishop, Bristol. 72 5mo. 17 1849

Widow of Edward Bishop.
Agnes Blatn, Liverpool. 52 4mo. 26 1849

Wife of William Blain.
Sarah Blake, Norwich. 72 5mo. 28 1849

Widow of Dodshon Blake.
Hannah Bodaly, Greens 62 3mo. 15 1849

Norton, Rugbrook. Wife of Richard Bodaly.
Anne Bowles, Kingstown, 70 llmo. 6 1848

Lr eland. Widow.
Emma Bo wry, Stepney, 53 8mo. 16 1849

London. Wife of Thomas Bowry.
Elizabeth Bowyer, Stoke- 61 3mo. 28 1849

Newington, Died at Birkenhead.

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Hannah Bragg, Hawks- 95 9mo. 8 1849

head. An Elder. Widow of John Bragg.

A life of humble piety, crowned with peace and
with greenness in old age, affords great encourage-
ment to the christian traveller. Such a life was
that of the honoured friend whose death is here
noticed.

She was the daughter of George and Hannah
Wilson, of High Wray, near Hawlcshead, in
Lancashire. (See Piety Promoted, Yol. x., p.
130.) These pious and well-concerned parents
brought her up in the principles and practices of
the Society of Friends ; and these became her
own from a sense of their value. While young,
she yielded to the convictions of the Holy
Spirit, and witnessed Christ to be her Saviour.
She trod the Christian's path through life, in
much simplicity, bound to the law and testimony
of her God, and shewing forth his praise by a
circumspect life and conversation.

For nearly sixty years, she and her valued hus-
band (of whom there is a notice in the Annual
Monitor of 1845,) resided near the little town
of Hawkshead, which is situated in a moun-
tainous, picturesque country, not far from the

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west side of Windermere Lake. They were
regular and diligent attenders of the small meet-
ing of Colthouse, which was held for nearly fifty
years of their lives with very little outward
ministry ; but being concerned reverently to wait
upon the Lord in silence, they felt the precious -
ness of drawing nigh unto Him in spirit ; and
their strength was renewed from season to season.

They lived among their neighbours in christian
love and kindness, seeking to do good and
to communicate, and in circumspection and
humility to maintain their profession as Friends
with consistency ; and thus they gained the es-
teem, the love, and the respect of those around
them.

They both filled the important station of Elder
in our Society for many years, and took a lively
interest in the welfare of the flock : animating
them to the exercise of hope in the mercy and
long-suffering of God, extended to mankind
through Jesus Christ, and to humble submission
to his government* For many years they went
but little from home, except to attend their own
Monthly and Quarterly Meetings ; but their
minds were not contracted £ love to God and love

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to man increased with increasing years, and their
christian course was strikingly illustrative of the
scripture passage, — u The path of the just is as a
shining light, that shineth more and more unto
the perfect day."

After a union of 57 years, Hannah Bragg was
left a widow in 1844, being then about 90 years
of age. She felt tenderly the separation from
one to whom she had been so closely united in
the bond of christian love and fellowship ; but
she honoured his memory, and rejoiced in the
humble belief that he had entered into the ever-
lasting rest of the righteous. At all times she
enjoyed the society of her friends, but she prized
especially the privilege of Waiting with them upon
God. In these seasons she sought to experience
the feeling of his love being spread over them ;
and there are many who hold in sweet remem-
brance the spiritual communion of which they were
favoured to partake with her, to their mutual
comfort.

The Friends composing the little meeting of
which she was so long a member, enjoyed the
opportunities of visiting her, when, from the
infirmities of old age, she could no longer be

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with them in their religious assemblies ; and it
was a privilege to witness the sweetness and the
brightness of the evening of her lengthened
pilgrimage, marked as it conspicuously was, by
christian gentleness and politeness, by love to our
Society, to the Church of Christ everywhere,
and the world at large ; but above all, to her
Heavenly Father and to that gracious Saviour on
whom she humbly and confidingly relied.

A good understanding, regulated and matured
by christian experience, rendered her judgment
of great value • and this continued bright and
clear to the close of her life. She was so nearly
deprived of sight, as for many years to be unable
to read ; but far from murmuring at her priva-
tions, she often recurred with gratitude to the
mercy and goodness which, she remarked, had
followed her all her life long ; saying u I
cannot be too thankful for my blessings ; they
cannot be numbered."

Speaking toward the close of life of the im-
portance of humility, she remarked, that some
gifted persons had suffered loss for want of it ;
and added, " Our Saviour was meek and lowly,
and we have nothing to boast of."'

A 2

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She was up as usual most of the day previous
to her decease ; heard with much interest a docu-
ment read connected with some passing events ;
and received a visit from some of her friends, to
one of whom she expressed, with a mind which
appeared full of heavenly love, a desire that she
might be kept in patience and be preserved from
bringing any dishonour on that cause which had
so long been dear to her. She passed a restless
night, and on the following morning spoke of the
desirableness of a release from this mortal state ;
and soon after she quietly ceased to breathe ; being
gathered, we may reverently believe, into the
garner of the Lord, as a shock of corn fully ripe.
Mary Bragg, Cotton 87 4mo. 7 1849

Mount, Belfast. A Minister. Widow of

Henry Bragg.
Elizabeth Bragg, near 28 4mo. 30 1849

Whitehaven. Daughter of Isaac Bragg.
Mary Brewster, Brandon, 84 9mo. 16 1849

Bury. Widow of John Brewster.
Ann Briggs, South 45 lmo. 16 1849

Shields. Wife of Henry Briggs.
Sarah Brightwen, Saffron^ lOmo. 30 1848

Walden. Wife of George Brightwen.

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Elizabeth Browett, 61 9mo. 26 1849

Rat cliff, London.
Rebecca Brown, 46 3mo. 1 1849

Flounder s Institute, Ackworth. Wife of Isaac

Brown.
Henrietta Brown, North 7 2mo. 24 1849

Shields. Daughter of the late Henry Brown.
Robert Brunton, 42 8mo. 28 1849

Lancaster.
Phoebe Ann Bull, 13 9mo. 20 1849

London. Daughter of James and M. A. Bull.
Joseph Burgess, Leicester. 86 5mo. 12 1849
Elizabeth Burgess, 80 5mo. 20 1849

Ridlington Park, Uppingham. An Elder.

Widow of John Burgess.
Elizabeth Burlingham, 65 lmo. 26 1849

Lynn Regis. Widow of John Burlingham.
Edward Burlingham, 25 5mo. 6 1849

Evesham. Son of Richard Burlingham.
William Callwell, 35 9mo. 1 1849

Manchester.
Mary Callwell, 42 9mo. 1 1849

Manchester. Wife of William Callwell.

These friends moved in a humble sphere of
life ; but it is believed they were among the

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Lord's poor in spirit. Their path, particularly
that of the latter, had been marked by much trial
and suffering ; but her friends have the consoling
belief that these afflictions were peculiarly sanctified
to her.

William Callwell went to his employ in a cotton
mill, leaving his wife in the morning somewhat
indisposed • he had not been absent much more
than two hours before he was seized with Asi-
atic Cholera. He left the factory and called
at the house of his mother, when the rapid pro-
gress of the disease prevented his proceeding
home. His wife, unknown to him, expired in
the same complaint, a little before, and he a little
after sunset on the same day; and before the sun
had set again, they had both been consigned to
one silent tomb ! How awfully uncertain is life !
The children of men " are as a sleep: in the
morning they are like grass which groweth up :
in the morning it flourisheth and groweth up, in
the evening it is cut down and withereth."
Adam Calvert, Dublin. 72 12mo. 8 1848
Elizabeth Candler, 74 2mo. 10 1849

Croydon, Widow of William Candler.

J

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Catherine Candler, 78 9mo. 23 1849

Norwich. Widow of Lawrence Candler.
Jonathan Carr, Carlisle. 72 3mo. 28 1849
Elizabeth Cash, Coventry. 66 lOmo. 3 1848
William Cash, Pechham. 57 9mo. 6 1849
The sudden removal of this dear and valued
friend, from the bosom of a large and happy
family, was truly affecting. He had been spend-
ing some weeks at Hastings in the enjoyment of
their company, and was anticipating returning
home in a few days, when, on the morning of the
fourth of Ninth Month, he complained of slight
indisposition ; he, however, went up to London
for a few hours,, and returned in the evening
without appearing to have suffered from the
exertion : he was cheerful and conversant, but,
feeling a little fatigued, retired early to rest.

About two o'clock he had a recurrence of in-
disposition ; and, before five, symptoms of Asiatic
Cholera, greatly alarmed his friends. Medical
assistance was speedily procured, but the disease
made rapid progress, and he himself was soon
sensible of his dangerous state. It was evident
to those around him, that the solemn language
was proclaimed in his spiritual ear, u This night

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thy soul shall be required of thee ;" and it was
consoling in the highest degree to witness, that
death did not approach him under the character
of the King of Terrors : he was calm, quiet, and
collected ; and expressed that all his hopes rested
on the merits and mercies of Redeeming love —
that he was but an unprofitable servant, yet his
faith was fixed, trusting in the Lord — ascribing
praise and thanksgiving unto Him who is a God
of love, whose goodness and mercy had followed
him all his life long. He seemed filled with
love ; frequently saying, " How kind you all
are ;" and desiring messages of love to his absent
relatives and to' "all friends." He took leave of his
dear sorrowing wife and family, adding, u I hope
we shall all meet in heaven." He greatly desired
to be preserved in patience, and this was merci-
fully granted ; and he acknowledged that he felt
the sustaining power of a Saviour's love. In the
hour of intense extremity, not anything like a
murmur or regret escaped his lips — not a wish
was expressed for anything to be different to
what it was ; but, in childlike confidence, he
seemed ready to obey the sudden call, and resign :
his precious spirit into the hands of Him who

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gave it; and, about half-past twelve o'clock, on
the opening of another day, after lying perfectly
quiet for a considerable time, and sensible until
within about ten minutes of his close, he sank, as
it were into a sweet sleep.

Thus, was this dear friend, suddenly summoned
from the many active cares of a useful life, being
called in the midst of the years of his usefulness,
and from the many endearments of a truly happy
home. In him, the friendless had ever found a
friend. His ear was open to the tale of woe, and
many a widow and orphan experienced his tender
care ; yet, by the grace of God, he was what he
was ; and in his sudden removal the language seems
proclaimed to survivors, u Watch ye therefore ; for
ye know not at what hour your Lord doth come."
Sarah Fenn Casson, 33 3mo. 29 1849

York. Wife of John Casson.

The subject of the following notice, was the
eldest daughter of Edward and Sarah Candler,
of Babur, near Norwich. Being naturally of a
lively and amiable disposition, she endeared her-
self to a large circle of relatives and friends, and
was one to whom life and society presented no
ordinary degree of attraction.

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The pulmonary disorder which terminated her
life, had for many months made slow but irregular
progress ; at times awakening the serious anxiety
of her friends, whilst at other times, she appeared
so far restored as to induce the hope that she
would ultimately recover.

She was able to unite with her friends in
different benevolent objects, and was diligent in
her attendance of our religious meetings till near
the close of last year, when an increase of cough
and general indisposition, obliged her to keep
the house • during this time she became increas-
ingly diligent in the perusal of the Holy Scrip-
tures, from which she derived much comfort, as
well as from the Memoirs of Friends and others ;
indeed she declined all reading not of a religious
character, and to those around her it was evident,
that the preparing hand of her Heavenly Father
was upon her, gently drawing her affections from
the things of time, and fixing them on those of
the highest importance.

In the remembrance of her many short comings,
she was led solely to rest her hopes on the mercies
and merits of her Saviour; but her own words,
as preserved in the following extracts from

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memoranda, will best pourtray her abiding con-
fidence.

2nd Month, 11th. Whilst some of her near
relatives were sitting by the bed-side, she ex-
claimed,— ".Ah, beautiful! beautiful! the pearl
gates will, I believe, be opened for me ;" and, on
its being added, " Through great mercy," she
replied, "Unbounded mercy 1 ; nothing else! — -
nothing else ! I have felt a sense of my own un-
done condition, and utter nakedness and filthi-
ness."

13th. " I know not what is in store for me ;
but trust, whatever affliction may yet be my portion,
I shall be strengthened to bear it without a
murmur. 4 It is the Lord, let him do what
seemeth him good.' What comfort and consola-
tion in these words, c I will never leave thee nor
forsake thee.' " Shortly after, she said, " How
wonderful is the love and mercy of Jesus Christ.
If we only look unto Him in faith, he will pre-
sent us faultless before the presence of his glory
with exceeding joy."

17th. Having for a few days felt somewhat
revived, she remarked, " There may now possibly
be some prospect of my recovery ; and% although

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this would be very delightful to me, I earnestly
desire to be resigned to death , should the Al-
mighty think it best for me."

18th. Being again oppressed with illness ;
she was asked if she felt fully resigned. She
replied, "I think I do: my Saviour appears to
have remitted my sins, and I feel very comfort-
able. I think I can without presumption say,
that I feel a steadfast and confiding belief that
when the awful messenger of death arrives, my
gracious Saviour will be willing and ready to
receive me, and will clothe me in the robes of his
own righteousness. What wonderful condescend
sion and mercy, that our Heavenly Father should
send his beloved Son into the world to save such
as I am !'*

20th. u I have passed a restless and uncom-
fortable night in every way. I was, however,
led to look to my Saviour on the cross, and
felt again comforted by his words on that
occasion. My sufferings are not to be com-
pared with those which he endured ; and I feel
consoled in the belief, that having been with me
thus far, he will not in the end forsake me. I
have greatly desired to be kept looking to my

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Saviour, and have much wished to continue per-*
fectly resigned until I become fitted for his
acceptance."

21st. " I have been much engaged in suppli-
cating for more decided evidence of acceptance
with my Heavenly Father, and my prayers were
mercifully answered ; the sweet voice of Jesus
saying to me, l Thy sins and thine iniquities will
I remember no more.' "

25th. To her husband she said, u I trust the
blessed Saviour who has been so mercifully near
to me, will be so to thee in the hour of need ;
this has been my frequent prayer., and I feel a
comfortable assurance that such will be the case*
Ours has been a short union, but a very happy
one ; yet I feel how much more I might have
done that would have contributed to our truest
happiness, had I been more watchful."

27th. She exclaimed, " Oh, the unbounded
mercy of God in Christ Jesus ! How much too
little do any of us think of this in time of health ;
at least, it was my case ; but now when 1 remem-
ber the love of the blessed Saviour ; in leaving
the bosom of the Father, subjecting himself to
the incidents and pains of this life7 and dying on

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the cross, for the sake of poor sinners, it seems
quite incomprehensible ; the agony he must have
suffered, the intense agony, when he exclaimed,
c My God ! My God ! why hast thou forsaken
me ? ' Our pains and trials are nothing compared
with this. Oh ! it is only through the atoning
sacrifice of his blood, by being clothed in his
righteousness, that we can hope for an entrance
into heaven." Shortly after she added, " Bless
the Lord, Oh my soul, and all that is within me,
bless his holy name ! "

3rd Month, 1st. u I felt a little cast down
this afternoon ; when this comforting language
was forcibly impressed upon my attention ; 4 Have
I not told thee, that thy sins and iniquities, I will
remember no more ? ' then why this discourage-
ment ? "

4th. u I do not wish to be impatient ; yet
not unfrequently long to realize this beautiful
stanza :

1 To Jesus the crown of my hope,
My soul is in haste to be gone ;
0 bear -me, ye cherubim, up !
And waft me away to his throne ! '

Shortly after she repeated with great emphasis,

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1 'Tis sweet to rest in lively hope,

That when my change shall come,
Angels will hover o'er my hed,
And fetch my spirit home.' "

9th. On being asked if she felt happy, she
replied, u Perfectly happy. Yes, entirely so.
I trust I am not presumptuous in saying so ; and
earnestly desire that I may not be deceiving my-
self or others ; but after the renewed evidence I
have had of my acceptance, I think I may safely,
and without reserve, say, that I am perfectly
happy. My exhaustion and oppression of breath-
ing have been such, for some days, that I have
scarcely been able to collect my thoughts for a
moment ; I have, however, been able to say,
with all sincerity, ' Father thy will, not mine, be
done.' I have no wish to be restored to health ;
and feel that it would be wrong to have such a
desire."

10th. " I feel now to have nothing to do but
to die. Oh, Heavenly Father ! take me to thy-
self this night, if it be thy gracious will, is my
earnest prayer." Shortly after, on hearing the
xviiith Psalm read, during much suffering and
exhaustion, she uttered the following, — " Oh,
No. 8. b

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Heavenly Father ! be pleased to grant a little
respite, that I may be able to comprehend this
beautiful Psalm."

Observing one of her attendants engaged in
fancy-work, she said, " I hope thou wilt not
spend too much time in this way, to the hinder-
ance of the proper perusal of the Holy Scrip-
tures ; for thou wilt derive great benefit from
their study. I much regret not having made
more frequent use of them ; for had I done so,
I should now have had very many more swreet
texts brought to my remembrance."

11th. In answer to the query of a friend who
called to see her, as to how she had felt since the
severe attack of the preceding day, she replied,
" My hope is firm and unshaken. I have no
misgivings. My Saviour was very near to me ;
and is very near. I hope I shall be enabled to
bear all that is laid upon me." She then quoted
the text, " My grace is sufficient for thee; for
my strength is made perfect in weakness." On
seeing tears shed, she said, u Oh, do not weep !
It is all joy to me ! "

12th. On the xliiird chapter of Isaiah being
read, she remarked, " What a beautiful chapter

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that is. Only to think of the unbounded mercy
and long-suffering of our gracious Saviour : —
1 Thou hast wearied me with thine iniquities :
Yet I, even I, am he that blotteth out thy trans-
gressions and will not remember thy sins.' "

13th. Early in the morning, her breathing
being very difficult, she said, u Recollect that
I am perfectly happy ; — rejoicing that the pearl
gates will be opened for me." After repeat-
ing the xxiiird Psalm, she said, "

remarked in a note to me, ' We are sometimes
favoured to feel that sweet peace which passeth
all understanding.' Say to her, with my very
dear, death-bed love, that I now feel that sweet
peace."

14th. After a very suffering night, she gave
utterance to the following prayer: u Oh, gra-
cious Heavenly Father! permit me strength to bear
this intense suffering. Oh, Father, I have trusted
in thee! leave me not, neither forsake me, in this
hour of trial." After a pause, she said, •* My
faith has never been shaken, and a confiding hope
rests with me that I shall not be moved."

15th. She remarked, UI have to-day been
able to collect my thoughts more than for some

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days past ; which is a great favour. I have a
happy, — very naPP)S — na3S vei7 glorious prospect
before me. I know not how long I may have to
remain with you ; but feel that great patience is
requisite, which I am not always able to command,
when suffering from exhaustion. No doubt I am
kept here for some wise purpose, at present un-
known to any of us." In the evening she appear-
ed cast down, and remarked, u That all consola-
tion had fled — that she was not able to experience
the slightest comfort— that a thick cloud seemed
to intervene between her and her Grod, and that
she could lay hold of no hope. Shortly after she
was cheered by remembering the language of the
Psalmist ; ' Why art thou cast down, Oh my
soul, and why art thou disquieted within me ? hope
thou in Grod for I shall yet praise Him, who is
the health of my countenance and my God.'
She then said, " I felt no condemnation. My
comfort has now returned, and I feel great
peace."

17th. After a very sinking time she was heard
to say, u The Almighty is for ever and ever.
4 He will be our guide even unto death.' "

18th. Having addressed her husband at some

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length; she concluded by saying, " Seek first
the kingdom of God and his righteousness and
all things necessary shall be added unto thee/'
She afterwards said, " I have been favoured
to enter a little into the joys which await me ;
but I cannot find words by which to express the
glorious things I shall shortly behold."

23rd. Whilst suffering from spasms on her
breathing, she exclaimed, u Jesus is near !
Jesus is kind ! Jesus thou art very near to
me, and hast been very near throughout this ill-
ness ! I shall shortly be with thee in paradise !
Oh ! Holy Father ; Gracious God ! take me to
thyself this very day." Shortly after, — " Oh !
Gracious Heavenly Father, permit strength to
bear this great struggle, and any other thou
mayest see meet to put upon me, for there will
be another."

26th, After a time of intense suffering from
a sensation of choking, she remarked, " During
that time I was perfectly calm within, and knew
you all." And, on its being observed, u That
such would indeed be a time of extremity to one
who was not conscious of the Divine arm to up-
hold ;" she continued, "It would indeed; what

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a mercy to know that all is right. What a mercy
to know a Saviour so near. I never felt forsaken.
I never lost confidence, even through the worst."

27th. On a young friend remarking, •' That
he was glad to see her so calm, and with such
bright prospects before her," she replied, "Yes,
mine is a joyous prospect ; and I trust, when
thou art as near thy last home, thou wilt experi-
ence the same support I now feel." A heavenly
smile then illumined her countenance, and she
said, " I am very happy ; and have been so sup*
ported." She afterwards said, u I know my
Saviour loves me ; I feel so full of his love, and
so very happy."

29th. This morning a great change was noticed
in the appearance of the dear sufferer, and she
was much more feeble. In the forenoon she
said to her husband, t; I want to go very much ;"
and, on his inquiring where she would go to, she
replied, " Anywhere, where Jesus is." Soon
after she said, u All is accomplished." And, in
a while after, " Death has lost its sting. The
grave has lost its victory." The powers of
nature were now fast sinking, and she made
i several efforts to speak, but very little of what

ANNUAL MONITOR. 27

she said could be gathered. In the afternoon,
she requested that her favourite hymn might
be read ; beginning, —

" Jesus, lover of my soul,

Let me to thy bosom fly," &g»

On its being finished, she said, " How sweet ;"
and, after a pause, " I am happy; very happy."
After this, she smiled sweetly on those who were
watching by her, and again endeavoured to speak;
but the only audible words were, " Farewell !
Farewell ! " Her breathing gradually became
fainter — a heavenly smile rested on her counte-
nance—and thus peacefully, her purified spirit
departed, we humbly trust, to the bosom of her
Saviour.
Henry Casson, Hull. 12 12mo. 24 1848

Son of Henry Casson.
Ejllen Catchpooe, 14 4mo. 14 1849

Colchester. Daughter of Thomas and Mary

Catchpool.
Mary Catlin, London. 72 3mo. 8 1849

Widow of John Catlin.
Sarah Catlin, London. 48 lmo. 10 1849

Daughter of Mary Catlin.

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Anne Christy, Kircassoch, 74 lOmo. 16 1848

Ireland. Wife of James Christy.
Mary Clark, Wandsworth. 78 5mo. 15 1849
James Clirborn, Moate, 84 7mo. 12 1849

Ireland.
John Greenwood Colcock, 16 lOmo. 23 1848

london. Son of Caroline Colcock.
John Cook, Lindfield. 51 9mo. 22 1849

William Cooper, 73 llmo. 6 1848

Huddersfield.
Sarah Corbett, 72 12mo. 1 1848

Manchester. Widow of Mathew Corbett.
Thomas C order, Ipswich. 6 7mo. 4 1849

Son of Henry S. Corder.
Ann Crosfield, Lancaster. 83 5mo. 11 1849

Widow of Ceorge Crosfield.
Rachel Dally, Coalbrook 83 llmo. 18 1848

Dale. Widow of Benjamin Dally,
Robert Davis, 63 7mo. 4 1849

Bird Hill, near Clonmel.
Edwin Davis, Ashbourne , 3 9mo. 15 1849

Clonmel. Son of William and Sarah Davis.
Alfred Davis, Worcester. 1 llmo. 8 1848

Son of William Davis.

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Susannah Dawes, Black- 81 lOmo. 10 1848

friars Road, London. Widow of George

Dawes.
Martha Dawes, Black- 43 7mo. 25 1849

friars Road, London. Daughter of Susanna

Dawes.
Susanna Deane, London. 70 11 mo. 26 1848
Margaret Deane, Dorking. 80 2mo. 10 1849

An Elder. Widow of William Deane.
Thomas Harvey Deaves, 51 lmo. 15 1849

Cork.
Jane Dickinson, Rhehan, 73 llmo. 13 1848

near Ballitore, Widow.
Mary Dixon, Staindrop. 20 9mo. 4 1849

Daughter of Ralph and Ann Dixon.
Richard Dowd, near

Roscrea, Lr eland.
Thomas Doyle, Cork,
Elizabeth Dudley,

Peckham. A Minister.

The sudden removal from the militant church
of this beloved and honoured servant of Christ,
has filled the hearts of many with deep and tender
sorrow.

An illness of only a few hours, attended by some

60

5mo.

24

1849

45

8mo.

13

1849

70

9mo.

7

1849

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of the most fatal symptoms of the awful epidemic
which has been permitted to prevail in this and other
lands, terminated the earthly course of the valued
subject of this brief notice. Her character,
marked as it was by a rare combination of chris*
tian excellences, together with her services in the
gospel of her Lord and Saviour, shone with
brightness until her work was accomplished, and
until the glorious prize of everlasting life, was,
as we may reverently believe, bestowed by her
gracious Lord, to whose cause of righteousness
she had from early youth been remarkably devoted.
On the First day preceding her death, she
attended the Meeting at Peckham, when she
appeared in her usual health, and was largely and
strikingly engaged in the exercise of her gift in
the ministry. In the forenoon Meeting she rose,
after it had been gathered about three-quarters
of an hour, commencing with the passage,
t; Though the Lord be high, yet hath he respect
unto the lowly, but the proud he knoweth
afar off," She enlarged upon that lowly depend-
ent state in which the followers of Christ were
led by His Spirit, and yielded obedience to His
holy law, and in their humble walk in life experi-

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enced that peace which passeth understanding.
She addressed those who had, as it were, turned
their backs upon Him who would lead them safely
along s and who, choosing their own way, were
brought into confusion and distress 5 pleading
with wanderers and backsliders, and earnestly
entreating them to u return, repent, and live "
She contrasted the fading pleasures of this world
with the joy and peace of the true believer, and
the eternal blessedness of those who, at the end
of their mortal course, shall receive " a crown
of glory that fadeth not away." She alluded to the
pestilence which was making such fearful devasta-
tions, and reminded her friends of the uncertainty
of life at all times, but more especially when the
Lord's judgments were abroad in the earth, remark-
ing emphatically, that as man has no to-morrow
that he can call his own, how needful that to-day
he should seek an interest in the atoning sacrifice
of his Saviour and Redeemer, whose love and
compassion are unfailing. She alluded to some
whom she described as proud reason ers, who were
unwilling to submit themselves to the simplicity of
gospel truth, and besought such not to be too
curious in the investigation of the origin of evil.

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but, knowing its existence, to avail themselves ot
the means offered for their restoration to holiness,
exhorting all present, while life and health were
afforded, to dedicate themselves to the service
of their God, and pointing out the only safe path
for all to walk in, she concluded with the inviting
language, " The Spirit and the Bride say Come,
and let him that heareth say Come, and let him
that is athirst come ; and whosoever will, let him
take the water of life freely."

At the evening meeting, after a peculiarly
solemn silence, she knelt in prayer, and, alluding to
the preceding solemnity, characterised it as " an
hour of prayer," and as u the offering of an even-
ing sacrifice from the hearts of true worshippers ;'*
supplicating that the ' ; pestilence that walketh in
darkness, and the destruction that wasteth at
noonday " might be stayed, if consistent with the
Divine will. After commending all present to
the care and guidance of our Almighty Father,
she concluded with a devout ascription of thanks-
giving.

On the morning of the day on which she was
summoned hence, she had addressed a note to an
intimate friend whom she was designing to visit,

ANNUAL MONITOR. 33

with the view of attending a neighbouring Quar-
terly Meeting; she concluded this with an ex-
pression of her hope, that u if life and health'*
were " given," she and her friend might soon
44 meet in peace and be comforted together."
Scarcely had these lines been committed to the
post, ere the fatal seizure ensued. Two days
earlier, in writing to the same friend, after allud-
ing in a touching strain to her own solitary
domestic allotment, and to the beloved ones gone
before to their eternal home, she added, u but I

want not to make thee sad, my dear -, nor am

I actually so myself, though low, and lonely, de-
scribe my frequent situation in every sense. But
I am not left alone, nor cast, I reverently trust,
lower than the feet of my Saviour ; where, if
favoured to abide, none of this world's changes
or troubles can greatly harm ; and when most
abasingly sensible of total un worthiness, confidence
in His unfailing mercy is found " an anchor to
the soul, sure and steadfast." That the precious
experience of being thus fixed on the immovable
Rock, was her's in the hour of awful extremity,
there was consoling and most instructive evidence.
She calmly inquired of her medical attendant

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respecting the progress of her disease. On his
replying, that she was " extremely ill," and that
he saw "but little hope of" her u recovery," she
said, in a solemn tone, " I have not now to seek
a Saviour ;" and, after a short pause, she added,
" This would be a very inconvenient season if I had
a Saviour to seek." The Lord was then her blessed
refuge; and although, from extreme exhaustion,
she was unable to articulate more than a few
words, yet her moving lips, and her hands clasped
and uplifted in the attitude of prayer, bespoke the
holy exercise of her spirit.

Many are the solemn and awakening calls within
our borders. May they make a deep and abiding
impression on every heart, and stimulate all, whose
day of probation may yet, for a little space, be
lengthened out, to a diligent watching unto prayer,
and occupation with the talents committed to their
trust, that all might be prepared for that blessed
sentence, which, we have no doubt, has been re-
ceived by our dear departed friend, " Well done,
good and faithful servant, enter thou into the joy
of thy Lord."
Anna Dymond, Exeter. 50 Imo. 20 1849

An Elder. Widow of Jonathan Dymond.

ANNUAL MONITOR. 6b

This valued Friend survived her husband
nearly twenty-one years. Her consistent christian
deportment during that period, entitled her to
be ranked among those honourable women
whom the apostle styled " widows indeed." A
series of domestic afflictions marked her progress ;
but mournful as she often was, her humble,
silent acquiescence with the dispensations Divine
Providence, and her efforts not to allow her
sorrows to interrupt the active duties of her
every day life, were deeply instructive. Her re-
moval at a period of life when her ripened judg-
ment and experience rendered her influence and
example very valuable, not only in the social
circle, but in the Church, is felt to be a great loss.
She filled the stations both of Elder and Overseer
in the Meeting to which she belonged, and she
discharged the duties of these important offices
with uprightness and integrity.

Her health for many years, was delicate. Her
last illness, which confined her to her own house
about four months, was of such a character as to
leave little ground to hope for her recovery ; and
she soon became aware that it would probably
terminate fatally. On one occasion she remarked,

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she thought there were cases in which we could
scarcely feel liberty to pray for benefit from medi-
cines or for restoration to health ; for if our
prayer should be answered, we did not know that
the same merciful assurance of acceptance would
be granted at a future time ; intimating that such
was then, in measure, her favoured experience.
She said, u It feels a very awful thing to be stand-
ing, as it were, with one foot in the grave, but it
is a great favour not to feel much fear." Her
references to her prospects for the future, while
manifesting a state of calm confidence and quiet
bope, were always associated with a sense of her
entire un worthiness, and of her having no ground
of hope for acceptance but in the mercy of God
through her dear Redeemer.

The resignation and even cheerfulness which
she manifested, and, above all, the Divine support
with which she was sustained, were deeply instruc-
tive to those whose privilege it was to be her attend-
ants, On one occasion she remarked, " Some-
times in the midst of so much suffering, there
is a feeling of sadness ; but I know that the body
weighs down the mind, and I can trust in the
mercy and goodness of God through Jesus Christ

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my Saviour and Redeemer ;" and, in answer to
a question, she remarked, that " her sufferings
were of the body, not of the mind ;" adding, " I
hope to be preserved from murmuring or repin-
ing."

The progress of the disease was very gradual ;
but about the 18th of First Month, she appeared
to be considerably weaker and to suffer much from
oppression, and she said to her attendants, " I
hope that you will be enabled to pray for me,
that I may be speedily released." On the morn-
ing of the 20th, she petitioned, u Oh, gracious
Lord! be pleased to take me home;" and soon
after, on a beloved relative calling to see her,
she said, u Oh, I trust all will be well ! the lan-
guage, c Be of good cheer, I have overcome the
world,' has occurred to my mind, and I can take
comfort from it." Towards evening, it was re-
marked to her, u This is like passing through
the l dark valley ;' " when she replied, u It is,
indeed ;" and on a hope being expressed that she
was sensible of feeling the Holy One near, she
said, that at times such was her blessed experience.

Her mental faculties continued clear, and the
deep quietness of her spirit was undisturbed,
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until at the hour of midnight, her redeemed and
purified spirit passed away.

John Ellis, Mansfield. 69 3mo. 22 1849

Rebecca Enock, Radway. 68 4mo. 20 1849
Sarah Fallows, 67 6mo. 15 1849

Manchester.
Sarah Farrand, Dorking. 88 3mo. 26 1849

Widow of Banks Farrand.
Lydia Maria Farrand, 23 6mo. 1 1849

Clerkenwell, London. Wife of Banks Farrand.
Josiah Fayle, Ennescorthy. 52 5mo. 26 1849
Jane Fennell, Caher, 79 6mo. 20 1849

Ireland.
Frances Fergie, Liverpool. 18 7mo. 16 1849

Daughter of Allen and Barbara Fergie.
Jocob Filby, Froston, near 90 lmo. 13 1849

Bury, Suffolk.
Elizabeth Firth, 33 lOmo. 15 1848

Wakefield. Wife of Joseph Firth.
James Abell Fisher, 21 lOmo. 29 1848

Springfield, YoughaL Son of Abraham Fisher.
Margaret H. Fisher, 26 7mo. 21 1849

Llynderru, Swansea. Wife of Samuel H.

Fisher, and Daughter of the late Robert and

Jane Eaton.

ANNUAL MONITOR. 39

Her decease is a striking addition to the mani-
fold cases of the uncertainty of life, and the
transient nature of the most pleasing sublunary
prospects.

She left her uncle's house, near the Mumbles,
Glamorganshire, on the 17th of 7th Month,
arrayed in bridal attire, and her marriage took
place that forenoon ; but ere that period had
revolved on the 24th, her remains had been borne
back to the same place, to await their consignment
to the silent grave.

She and her husband had commenced their
tour, intending to visit some parts of North
Wales ; but on their route she was taken ill,
and, after about thirty-six hours illness, she
expired at the Hafod Arms, Cardiganshire, on
the fourth day from that of her marriage.
Henry Fletcher, Gisboro\ 20 lOmo. 6 1848

Son of George and Mary Fletcher.
Mary Fletcher, Gisbord '. 47 llmo. 7 1848

Wife of George Fletcher.
Mary Fletcher, York. 66 8mo. 23 1849

Wife of Caleb Fletcher.
Mary Elizabeth Fletcher, 11 8mo. 9 1849

Dewsbury. Daughter of Robert Fletcher.

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James Forbes, Christians- 63 2mo. 7 1849

town, Rathangan. An Elder.
Elizabeth Fowler, 56 4mo. 2 1849

Worcester.
Elizabeth Fox, Falmouth. SO lOmo. 30 1848

An Elder. Widow of Robert Were Fox.*
Titus Fozzard, London. 64 lOmo. 25 1848

Died at Dewsbury.
Lucy Freeth, Birmingham. 77 6mo. 27 1849
Richard Fry, Woodgate, 79 lmo. 20 1849

Spiceland, Devon. An Elder.

He was one of whom it may be said, that his
adorning was that of u the hidden man of the
heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the
ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in
the sight of God of great price." And although
moving along in much retirement, chiefly in his
own neighbourhood, he was favoured to retain in
spiritual things, u a greenness in old age ;" and
the weightiness of his spirit was often felt to be
very precious.

Richard Fry resided within the compass of the
small country meeting of Spiceland. He had

* See Memoir of E. Fox, Annual Monitor, 1849, p. 122.

ANNUAL MONITOR. 41

suffered for several years the increasing infirmities
of age, but was able to attend meetings regularly ;
and he retained his mental faculties up to the
period of his last illness, an attack of paralysis,
which carried him off in three days.

In writing, a few weeks before his decease, to a
beloved relative much younger than himself, who
was then suffering under severe illness, and whose
death took place on the same day as his own, he
says, u We are at times ready to call in question
the wisdom and ways of the Almighty : I am ready
to query, why are my days lengthened out till I am
almost a useless member of the community ? No
doubt in mercy, to eradicate the remaining impuri-
ties of an evil heart. Whatever may be the will of
the Almighty concerning us, whether life or death,
I hope we shall submit with true Christian resig-
nation, and place our hope and confidence in God,
through our dear Saviour Jesus Christ, believing
that all things will work together for good to all
them that believe in his name."
Anna Fry, Cotham, Bristol 55 9mo. 22 1849
Thomas Fry, Walworth, 74 9mo. 8 1849

Surrey.
John Fuller, Yarmouth. 80 llmo. 6 1848

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Robert Garbutt, Bilsdale, 48 3mo. 2 1849

Yorkshire.
William Gillett, Brailes, 81 9mo. 10 1849

Warwickshire.
Barbara Gooch, Norwich. 86 6mo. 6 1849
Hannah Goodbody, 3 9mo. 25 1848

Hillsboro\ Ireland. Daughter of Thomas P.

Goodbody.
Thomas Goose, 89 8mo. 16 1849

Hempnall, near Tasburgh, Norfolk.
Mary Gopsill, Chelmsford. 55 llmo. 14 1848
Rachel Goundry, New- 55 2mo. 14 1849

castle-on- Tyne. Widow of George Goundry.
Sarah Green, Shillingford. 78 12mo. 1 1848
Elizabeth Green, Shilling- 40 9mo. 9 1849

ford, Oxon. Daughter of Hannah Green.
Lucy Greenwood, 37 3mo. 24 1849

Chelmsford. Daughter of E. Greenwood.
Helena Greer, Cork. 38 6mo. 9 1849

Wife of Alfred Greer.
Daniel Grimes, Ampthill, 79 3mo. 13 1849

near Hit chin.
Hannah Grimshaw, 80 8mo. 16 1849

Pontefract. Widow of Jonathan Grimshaw.
Rebecca Grubb, Clonmel. 66 6mo. 10 1849

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Ann Langley Gundry, 41 lmo. 16 1849

Bristol. Wife of William Gundry.
Robert Gregory, Evesham. 61 6mo. 6 1849
Theodore Hadwen, 12 7mo. 7 1849

Liverpool. Son of Isaac and Tabitha Hadwen.
Elizabeth Hall, Castleton, 75 9mo. 29 1848

Yorkshire. Wife of John Hall.
Thomas Hancock, M. D., 66 4mo. 6 1849

Lisburn.

Thomas Hancock was born at Lisburn, Ireland,
on the 26th of 3rd Mo., 1783. He was brought
up to the jmedical profession ; studied in Dublin
and Edinburgh, and took out his degree in the latter
university in 1806 ; soon after which he settled
in London. After the discouragements usual to
young practitioners, he obtained considerable
practice and a degree of celebrity from his medi-
cal works. His natural tastes and inclination
led him to indulge in vanity under its varied and
specious forms ; but the convictions of the Spirit
of Truth severely condemned this pursuit of the
world and its false pleasures,- — strove with him in
different ways, and he obtained no rest, until he
was favoured (in a good degree) to submit to its
requirements, and heartily to embrace the princi-

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pies of which he had been merely a nominal pro-
fessor.

In 1810, he was happily married to Hannah,
eldest daughter of the late Thomas H. Strang-
man, of Waterford ; and in 1828, that tender tie
was severed by the death of his devoted wife.
Previous and subsequent to this event, he had
to endure domestic bereavements of no small
keenness ; but under all he manifested much
christian submission, and cheerful resignation to
the behests of an all-wise Providence.

In 1829, he removed to Liverpool, where he
remained during six years • his time chiefly en-
grossed with the active duties of his profession.
About this period, symptoms appeared of those
trying maladies, from which he was so great a
sufferer during the rest of his life. His health
became so much affected, that he was glad to
relinquish his practice, and return to his native
place in Lisburn. Here, amid rural pursuits, —
social enjoyment with his friends, and much de-
voted to the interests of all connected with our
Society in the small section where his lot was
now cast, and occasionally exercising his profes-
sional skill amongst his poor neighbours, his

ANNUAL MONITOR. 45

health in degree recovered. Yet the relapses
were frequent ; and, in 1841, a change to
Harrogate was deemed advisable. He spent
several months there with his beloved daughter
Emma, who was his faithful nurse, and most
intimate friend and companion. In little more
than two years, this precious child was removed
after a suffering illness, crowned by a most peace-
ful end ; to use her father's emphatic words, u She
departed filled with the precious hopes of the
Gospel."

Extracts from the Diary of Dr. Hancock :
London, October, 1806. ;f And now that I am
settled down in this resort of all the earth, this
mart which is c chequered with all complexions of
mankind and spotted with all crimes,1 it becomes
me, as much as in me lies, to inquire whether
worthy, or unworthy motives have influenced me
also, to take up my abode in it. Some are actuated
by the love of fame, are dazzled by the bubble
honour, and change their situations to follow with
heedless impatience the one, or to gaze with stupid
astonishment at the other, as if all the important
duties attached to our bein^, consisted in the
pursuit of these airy trifles. Others, again, look

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forward to the improvement of their minds, and
give up their time to studies in literature or
science ; but how few know the limits where the
finite powers of human intelligence should stop.
Oh ! the peace that results from obedience to the
dictates of conscience : it passeth the understand-
ing of men. What a proud eminence does he
stand upon, who can calm the tumult of his pas-
sions, and resist the snares of temptation ! Can
reason effect this, unassisted by the grace of God ?
No ! Reason can deliberate upon the enormity
of vice, and can discover its evil consequences,
but it is not reason that fortifies the soul with the
armour of godliness, and enables us to engage in
the christian warfare."

31st. "I never could bring myself to think the
chief pleasures of life, were centred in money ;
and I do not intemperately hunt after it, because
my fancy lays open sources of pleasure, even on
earth, with which riches have nought to do."

November 29th. u Passed almost all the week in
visiting, with more or less satisfaction, at different
places ; yet, in the midst of our choicest enter-
tainments, did I consider that it was not that state
and action in which the natural tenor of my mind

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took delight, for I could find more real enjoyment
in visiting the wretched poor in their miserable
dwellings, than in lolling at ease in the mansions
of wealth/'

April, 1816; Finsbury Square. "Fixed in
my new habitation. What are the prospects which
now open to my view, and what the motives which
urged me to the change ? The latter in great
measure respect outward convenience ; but as to
the change which I contemplate in my religious
and moral deportment, a ray of consolation breaks
through the gloom. I am now arrived at a period
of life (33 years being just completed) when I
ought to form at least some settled principles to
govern my conduct. At present I am uncertain ;
varying my deportment in unmanly and slavish
compliances, with customs, which I do not ap-
prove : the root of this evil is the fear of man ;
yet I would dare to hope that the Almighty has
already given me some small degree of strength
to overcome it : in my own will and wisdom I
could have accomplished nothing ; and whatever
sceptics may pretend, in declaiming against piety
as enthusiasm, and the instructions of an internal
monitor as a fable, more true peace flows from

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such a holy humiliation than from anything the
world can afford."

" My heart is melted with gratitude when I
think how many blessings I have received, and
how providentially my steps have been guided. I
have now a little flock confided to me by our
Heavenly Father, and to me they will look for
direction, as an example to imitate. If children
perceive inconsistency in their parents, is it not
making inconsistency familiar with their early
years ? Then what awful responsibility attaches
to the parental character ! "

" For some months past, my dress alone has
been a burden to me ; not that I am better or
worse for the dress I wear, but because compli-
ances are expected from me in my present garb,
which are not comfortable to my mind ; and
which I cannot now reasonably refuse. The fear
of man has operated, together with a reluctance
to take up the cross, so as to prevent my yielding
obedience in this particular ; yet I firmly believe
it is required of me to give up in this point. I trust
the Lord will enable me to continue firm, and
w having done all to stand." But though I be
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he not promised to be a helper to his lowly depen-
dent followers ? There was a time when I de-
spised his humble appearance in coming to rule in
my heart ; but I trust, though the measure of
my faith is yet small, even as a grain of mustard-
seed, that since I began to meditate on the sacred
volume, and to examine the principles of the
Society to which I belong, some little increase
has taken place in the last year, and a growing
attachment to those who are in fellowship with
me. Who are the supporters and standard-
bearers amongst us ? Are they not those who act
in strict consistency with the principles we profess,
in deportment, life, and conversation ? Why then
hesitate to be a Quaker indeed ? Is it fitting that
the institutions of such a noble Society should be
unequally supported, and transferred from the
shoulders of the many to the few, when all ought
to lay their hands steadily to the work, as mem-
bers of the same body, and so fill up their several
stations in the church ?"

1 lth. - ' The struggle which, partly unknown to
myself, has for some time been maintained between
the half indulged desire to please, in conforming
to some establised customs inconsistent with the

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principles of the Society of Friends, and the wish
to act as a true Quaker, has increased the awk-
wardness of my motley deportment ; so that I
am neither agreeable to those who are in the
Society, nor to those who are o?^."

2lst. " To-day I was at a Charity Sermon, for
the City Dispensary, and did violence to my con-
science, in seconding the customs usual in receiving
those of high rank. I felt degraded in my own
eyes ; and yet the dress I still wear forbade me to
act up to the testimony which I revere. I am ear-
nestly solicitous that I may be fully tried and
proved, before I make any serious change. Surely
the christian's work is not that of a day or a year,
but a continual watching and prayer."

25th. u I have felt a disposition to return to
the ' beggarly elements.1 This state of amphibi-
ous life will be productive of no good : making
terms with the forms and customs of the world,
and the usuages of my own Society ; a friend to
both, yet decidedly attached to neither."

July 8th. u Buffeted by the Tempter ; — want
of faith and reliance on the promises of God ; — no
path before me ; — shrinking from the cross ; —
reasoning with flesh and blood."

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Sept. 21st. " Hitherto duty has been subser-
vient to inclination. Now make the latter always
yield to the former ; so shall peace attend my
footsteps. What weakness ! what folly ! to spend
day after day in meditating upon the cut and
colour of a coat. What are all the moral maxims
I have learned from Greek and Roman sages now
to me? I thought myself well skilled in them,
and even in the principles of Christianity, but in-
deed, in the vital practice of the latter, I am
miserably deficient. Oh ! for the light of heavenly
wisdom to illumine my heart. Truly the vulture's
eye hath not seen its path, neither hath the lion's
whelp trod therein. Let not the fear of man, or
natural timidity, thwart thy progress in the way
of the Lord's requiring. When once the step is
taken, glory in the cross: stand firm, and what
is weak in thy nature will be made strong."

10th Mo., 8th. u Why be afraid and shrink with
unmanly cowardice from the cross ? (this re-
spects the use of the plain language.) The sacri-
fice required is small ; yet what resistance to the
Lord's will ! If this be the case in comparative
trifles, what would it be with me if life were in
jeopardy, or property at stake? ' Oh, be wise!

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'tis madness to delay.' Surely the cause is noble ;
the institutions of the Society are worth making a
demonstration to the world for, or they are good
for nothing. The sacrifice must be made ; there-
fore, the sooner the better."

17th. " I have finished reading Sewel's History
of the Society of Friends, which is an excellent
work ; to an unprejudiced mind, the testimony
which it bears to God's Providence, almighty
power, wisdom, and righteous judgments, in
multitudes of instances, appears, in my opinion,
incontrovertible.

1 lth Mo. , 7th. ' c Wonderfully hath the Lord pre-
pared the way even in my outward circumstances
for a nearer acquaintance with Him. One thing
after another hath occurred to make the passage
easier from a state of nature to a state of grace.
Some of these things were trials to me at the
time ; but now I see that the hand of the Almighty
led me, though unseen, in the midst of darkness
and under sin and alienation, (as to my own dis-
positions,) towards a new and living way. Oh,
the unspeakable favour and unbounded mercy of
my Redeemer ! ' What shall I render unto Him
for all His blessings ? ' There is a Providence

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that interferes in the daily concerns of life. It is
now some days since I made a change in my dress.
I have felt a comfort in my new garb far beyond
my expectation ; still much remains to be done :
many changes yet to be effected ; and I have
ventured oftener than the day, to put up secret
prayers for preservation and an increase of spiritual
strength."

8th, " Have I not already perceived my natural
understanding quickened, and as it were cleared
from many obscurities ? How beautiful is the
Lord's building, how fitly squared and propor-
tioned ! "

12th. " How -little do I now desire to be one
of ' the wise, the mighty, the noble,' of this world.
Let me be numbered with the simple-hearted :
i The meek he teacheth of his way,' "

14th. " Much tried on awaking this morning,
feeling so little strength to go forward in the
way of Christian self-denial, that I began to
doubt the propriety of the steps I have already
taken, and to entertain almost a wish that my
rest had not been disturbed. The use of the
plain language is so severe a trial to me, that I
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how stripped of all good. But the necessity of a
daily surrender, a taking up of the cross despising
the shame, came afresh over my mind, and pro-
duced in degree renewed ability to contend with
my soul's adversary, and to rejoice in the race set
before me."

20th. u I have heard of such observations as
these amongst some of my friends : — c He is grown
serious of late ; but it wont last long.' Are they
indeed true prophets ? Shall I once more estab-
lish myself behind the entrenchments of scepti-
cism, to elude the great Searcher of hearts?"

3rd Mo. 19th, 1817. " I attended the anniversary
dinner of the City Dispensary. For the first
time I put on my new plain coat and sat near the
bottom of the table. I should have absented
myself only that I wished to evince by my de-
portment, that I belonged to that Society which
follows the apostolic injunction, not to be con-
formed to the fashions and customs of this world.
I had previously almost yielded to irresolution ;
fearing the public exposure for my singularity
that might take place, and that I should not be
able to assign good reasons. After many doubts,
I determined to leave my cause in the hands of

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Him, who is ever near them that love and fear
Him. Many clergymen were present. I was
solicited to move up to the top of the table where
they sat, but I was rather willing to bear the cross
in quiet, and remain below ; and on that peculiar
occasion to avoid giving offence whilst supporting
my own testimony. When the cloth was removed,
" ISTon nobis Domine " was sung ; whilst all stood,
I kept my seat, and turning inward experienced
a fulness of joy, and assurance that my small offer-
ing was accepted. I could have fallen down and
worshipped the Lord for his mercy and good-
ness, and said in my heart, have I waited so long
for the evidence of his working upon the soul, by
the influence of his Holy Spirit ? and do I not
now prove it most indubitably true ? It was in-
deed a precious moment. The time of the even-
ing advancing, I left the: room before the health
of the medical officers was announced, when I
ought to have kept my seat — thereby giving a more
decided proof of principle. A medical engage-
ment was some excuse for hurrying away ; but I
fear, that at the bottom, there was a flinching, and
an ungrateful return for the signal favour that had

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been extended to me. Let this then commemo-
rate weakness, not self-complacency."

4th Mo., 9th. " Having altered my days at the
City Dispensary, I was enabled yesterday to attend
the Monthly Meeting, and experienced what I often
do in company, great incapacity and weakness, as
though it was impossible for me to come to a right
decision in matters of debate. But I desire not
to be impatient. The principles of things I well
understand, are even at seasons hid from me ;
yet do I not clearly perceive, that upon this very
backwardness and sluggishness in my natural
faculties, is built the foundation of my progress in
the Christian race ? for I firmly believe, that
attractive qualities, like an imposing exterior,
would have alienated my proud heart more and
more from the humility of the gospel, and pre-
vented me from ever attaining c the one thing
needful, the pearl of great price.' I have some-
times compared our sitting in a silent meeting for
worship, to guests around a table ; each looking
up to a benevolent host for a little supply : say,
that host knows the state of his guests, will he
give to him who is not hungry ? will he feed the
careless ? will he hand forth a portion to him who

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is pleasing his fancy with other dainties than the
fare of his Lord's house ? This is the state of
waiting ; of hunger ; of patiently expecting the
Master's eye ; of humbly petitioning for a morsel
of bread to sustain the soul : this is worship, —
depending on him, and him alone ; and returning
away empty, rather than accept any thing to
satisfy the soul or the senses, which is not of his
own handing forth."

1st Mo., 7th, 1820. " In such frequent intercourse
with the poor, subject to all their humours and
caprices, how difficult it is to maintain an even
and unruffled temper ! I have often longed to
be preserved in this respect, and have been
ashamed of myself for yielding to impatience, and
a degree of harshness in my manner towards them.
Have I done to them as I would be done by ?
Nothing but Christian love, true operative charity,
can produce the necessary disposition and conduct
on such occasions ; and this can only be attained
by frequent watchings, self-examination, and reli-
ance upon Providence, when assailed by tempta-
tions of this kind."'

3rd Mo., 10th., 1823. " Let me commune with
myself thus : Know thyself ; practise deep repent-
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ance ; correct thy failings, and let none have the
mastery, but do it not in thy own strength ; seek
humbly for Divine help ; seek it through the in-
tercession of a blessed Redeemer, and be in ear-
nest for thou hast much to do."

10th Mo., 13th, 1828. u My greatest earthly-
treasure was taken away this morning, at 6 A. M.
It is cause of thankfulness that I have been en-
abled to say, c Praised be the Lord, who gave
and who hath taken away.' "

20th. u The remains of my beloved and deeply
lamented H. W. H. were committed to the silent
grave in Bunhill fields, in the presence of a solemn
gathering of friends and others, at which divers
friends appeared in awakening ministry, both to
consolation and profit."

21st. " Providence was pleased to bless me
with a little help to day : my friend P. B. paid an
instructive visit."

8th Mo., 19th, 1829. " Left London, and
reached Liverpool with four of my family the
following day."

12th Mo., 13th. " My heart is melted with praise
and thanksgiving to the great author of all my
mercies, for enabling me to attain to a little peace

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and satisfaction in the allotment into which I have
been cast. I feel myself unworthy of the many
blessings which I still enjoy, and earnestly pray
to be preserved from murmuring, if discourage-
ments should yet be permitted to attend me.
Some of what I have already experienced, I now
see, were ordered in best wisdom ! How good
it is to seek counsel of the Lord, and stay the
mind upon Him. Oh, may I ever press after
this blessed state ! "

1st Mo., 5th, 1830. " Yesterday and to-day I was
favoured with a disposition entirely to surrender
my own wishes, in respect to the success of the
medical cases under my care, into the hands of
Him who knows best not only what is good for
myself, but for those persons who are nearly in-
terested in the recovery of their sick relatives ;
so that I dared not ask for what I conceive might
be outwardly advantageous to myself; aud I have
checked myself, when disposed to pry into the
counsels of the Most High, in tracing the supposed
effects of this or that event."

22nd. " In the encouraging prospect which
opens, as to my profession, great discretion is
required, lest I become presumptuous, vain, or

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talkative. Oh for christian meekness and fear !
In the grave there is no sorrowing, no worldly
contention ; and blessed is he who is prepared
for this awful change. How insignificant are the
cares of life, and the toils and objects of ambition,
when viewed from the eminence of vital Christi-
anity. I pretend not to this high attainment ;
yet am permitted at times to feel that there is a
joy and peace which this world never can afford. "

6th Mo., 31st, 1834. " To-day, at the Monthly
Meeting, an important station in the Society was
allotted to me. The Lord knows it was in the
feeling of much weakness I submitted to the
judgment of my friends ; and it is consoling to
reflect, that the stones of the building, whether
they be concealed or prominent, have no right to
place themselves where they may be of use ; there
is still, I trust, a wise master-builder over us."

10th Mo., 19th. " Attended three Meetings for
worship this day : that in the evening was a public
Meeting held by our friends, and in which 4 the
weaker vessel ' shone with brighness in her catholic
communication. How could any one, who heard
her, doubt of the qualifications of women to be
preachers of the gospel ! She was clear, compre-

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heiisive, and convincing ; yet travelling in the
work of the ministry under bodily infirmity. Oh
for more dedication like this ! "

The diary here breaks off abruptly, and was
not renewed, owing, it is thought, to the bodily
infirmities to which the writer was subject ; some-
times of a very trying nervous character, render*
ing continuous thought on any subject, and writing
especially, a burden.

During these years of suffering, the refining
process went on ; softening down in a remarkable
manner the natural irritability of his temper, and
producing, very conspicuously, the christian graces
of love, humility, and fervent charity.

In the bosom of his own family he was still
the cheerful, tender, and intellectual companion ;
always accessible on the most trivial subject on
which his opinion might be solicited ; and yet so
humble and diffident in opening out his own stores
of knowledge, that his superior mental attain-
ments were scarcely felt whilst acknowledged by
all who came in contact with him."

Though precluded by the delicate state of his
health from using much active exertion, he was,

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when able to leave the house, a diligent attender
of meetings. His concern for the promotion and
prosperity of the principles he professed was great ;
and deeply was his sympathy and interest called
forth, in behalf of such of his devoted friends, as
travelled in the work of the ministry.

During the last year of his life, there was an
evident decline of bodily vigour ; but, except a
slight affection of the memory, the mental powers
were preserved in undiminished brightness. The
precious sweetness which rested upon his spirit
was most striking to those around him. Very
mercifully was it allotted, that as his strength de-
creased, the sufferings of the body became less
acute ; and consequently, although debarred from
active exercise, often confined to the house, and
but occasionally equal to see his friends, he
seemed more capable of enjoying his drives into
the country, with books and conversation at home,
than at former periods of his life.

It was toward the end of the Second Month that
he attended Meeting for the last time, when he ap-
peared to take a rheumatic cold, and was next day
confined to his chamber ; it proved to be his final
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many years standing. In the early part of his
illness, he was much impressed with the uncer-
tainty of recovery, and remarked, with perfect
submission to the Divine will, that if it should
please Providence to shorten his life, he believed
it would exempt him from much future suffering.
His bodily sufferings were at times very acute ;
but his mind was preserved in much quiet resigna-
tion. At one time he said, " I am endeavouring
patiently to wait until my change come." At
another, u It is a favour to be permitted effectu-
ally to realize, even in our small measure, some-
thing of the sufferings which our dear Saviour
bore for our sakes. When brought thus low,
His love is all that remains to us ;" and again,
"It is very encouraging to have the love and
unity of our friends ; yes, unity is a precious
thing."

During the last two weeks of his life, his bodily
weakness was so extreme that he scarcely conversed,
except making an occasional remark : enough,
however, was expressed to prove that his soul was
sweetly reposing on his dear Redeemer's love ; and
that, having experienced " the washing of regen-
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in was peace. When he was in health, he was wont
to allude with awful dread to the pains attendant
on dissolution, a feeling not uncommon in mem*
bers of the medical profession ; but now that he
was laid upon a sick-bed, the subject seemed mer-
cifully veiled from his view, and not a cloud ob-
scured the perfect tranquillity of his mind.

In the afternoon of the 15th of 4th Mo., a great
and sudden change was apparent : the dear invalid
seemed conscious of his approaching end, and
embraced with tenderness each member of his
family who was present. It was scarcely thought
he could survive to see the light of another day ;
but the long lingering hours of the succeeding
night wore away, and still found him, with feebly
ebbing breath, a denizen of earth. The utmost
quiet pervaded the chamber of death ; no words
were needed, but looks of love and unutterable
tenderness beamed from the dying eye ; and with
softened hearts those around him could adopt the
language, " Mark the perfect man, and behold
the upright, for the end of that man is peace ;"
and when the last solemn moment arrived, most
gently the silver cord was loosed, and the
golden bowl was broken. Truly the sting of

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death was removed, and a precious evidence was
granted, that the emancipated spirit was permit-
ted, through unmerited mercy, to enter within
the pearl gates, and u presented faultless before
the presence of his God and Saviour with exceed-
ing joy-"
Edward Hannam, 92 9mo. 9 1849

Gillingham, Dorsetshire,
John Hahgreave, London. 62 6mo. 15 1849
Tamer Harker, Darlington. 69 lOmo. 12 1848

Wife of Adam Harker.
Isaac Harris, Brigham, 80 11 mo. 16 1848

Cumberland. A Minister.
Jane Harris, Walworth, 92 lOmo. 31 1848

Surrey. A Minister. Widow of Richard

Harris.
John H art as, Kirby moor side. 1 '8 12mo. 26 1848
Maria Harvey, Walerford. 2 8mo. 16 1849

Daughter of Thomas S. and Elizabeth Harvey.
Mary Hashold, Stoke 70 9mo. 10 1849

Nevnngton. Widow of Samuel Hashold.
Elizabeth Hattersley, 37 5mo. 11 1849

Handsworth Woodhouse.
Joshua Haughton, 85 6mo. 20 1849

Knockardagh, Carlow.

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Thos. Wilson Haughton, 40 5mo. 18 1849

Knockardagh. Son of Joshua Haughton.
Elizabeth Hayllar, 82 3mo. 19 1849

Dorking. Wife of Benjamin Hayllar.
Mary Hayward, London. 18 9mo. 21 1849

Died near Neath. Daughter of Joseph and

Mary Hayward, of London.
Eliza Haydock, Cabra, 48 3mo. 25 1849

Ireland. Wife of Thomas Haydock.
Maria Head, near Banbury. 23 5mo. 4 1849

Daughter of John and Elizabeth Head.
Ann Herbert, Tottenham. 72 9mo. 24 1849
Charles Hicks, Saling, 53 3mo. 9 1849

near Bardfield.
Elizabeth Hill, Limerick. 62 lOmo. 2 1848

Widow of James Hill.
Mary Hill, Birmingham. 21 8mo. 22 1849

Wife of Samuel S. Hill.
Alexander Hingston, 42 5mo. 25 1849

Cardiff, Glamorgan.
Ann Hingston, Love, 88 5mo. 6 1849

Cornwall. Widow of Andrew Hingston.
Hannah Jane Hobson, 28 7mo. 20 1849

Belfast. Wife of George Hobson.

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Alice Hodgkinson, Bolton. 13 8mo. JO 1849

Daughter of Samuel and E. Hodgkinson.
John Hogg, Monkstown, 48 llmo. 28 1848

Ireland.
Mary Hogg, Roscrea, 71 llmo. 10 1848

Ireland.
Mary Holmes, Tivetshall, 81 6mo. 27 1849

Norfolk. Widow of John Holmes.
George Holmes, Horsham. 18 5mo. 12 1849

Son of George B. and Mary Holmes.
John Hooper, Kennington, 66 llmo. 30 1848

London.
Samuel Cleverly Hors- 5 lmo. 26 1849

naill, Strood. Son of W. C. andL. Horsnaill.

Elizabeth Howe,

62

8mo.

16

1849

Edenderry.

Elizabeth Hoyland,

63

3mo.

10

1849

Sheffield.

Hannah Hubbert,

67

2mo.

8

1849

Booking, Essex.

Henry Hull, Uxbridge.

43

3mo.

16

1849

Joseph Huntley, Reading.

74

5mo.

24

1849

A Minister.

Peter Hurst, Liverpool.

28

4mo.

5

1849

Died at West Houghton.

66

4mo.

24

1849

66

6mo.

22

1849

24

4mo.

3

1849

77

5mo.

27

1849

36

llmo.

18

1848

54

2mo.

5

1849

08 ANNUAL MONITOR*

Ann Hurst, West 69 9mo. 16 1849

Houghton, Lancashire. Wife of Isaac Hurst.
Catherine E. Hutchinson, 56 3mo. 10 1849

Mansfield. Widow of John Hutchinson.
Ann Ingle, Sheffield.

Wife of Joshua Ingle.
Samuel Isaac, Yeovil.
Alfred Jackson, Dublin.

Son of Joshua Jackson.
Richard Jackson, Dublin.
James Jackson, Preston.
Mary James, Truro.

Wife of Silvanus James.
Elizabeth Jellico, Caher, 51 9mo. 10 1849

Ireland. Wife of Samuel Jellico.
Hannah Jesper, 46 6mo. 24 1849

Macclesfield. Wife of Samuel Jesper.

This dear friend was favoured to realize in her
experience, that blessed are all those that put
their trust in the Lord. She took a very low
estimate of herself; remarking, toward the close
of her life, that she was a poor unworthy creature,
having nothing to bring, and nothing to look to,
but the love and mercy of God in Christ Jesus.
Her faith was deeply proved, and in some such sea-

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sons she was much depressed ; yet she was permitted
to maintain an abiding confidence in the everlasting
arm. Once she queried, "Can it be, that after
the Lord has been so graciously pleased, so won-
derfully to answer my prayers, that I shall be
permitted to perish?" adding emphatically, M If
I perish, it shall be at Thy footstool, calling upon
Thy holy name ! " And at another time, under a
lowly view of herself, she said, " If I am saved,
none need to fear."

Painful as were these probations through which
she had to pass, they were, through the renewed
extension of Divine regard, followed by a flow of
precious feeling ; -so that it might be truly said,
the Lord condescended to lift up the light of his
countenance upon her, and to give her peace.
In speaking of this gracious extension of Divine
goodness, in answer to her petitions, she remarked,
" It was wonderful to her, and so filled her with
thankfulness, she could have sung alleluias aloud."

As the solemn close drew near, she saw her
children and servants separately, and addressed to
each of them suitable counsel ; telling them of
her own bright views, and encouraging her chil-
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follow her to heaven. After taking leave of them,
she thanked her Heavenly Father that she had
been so helped to part with them ; and remarked,
in reference to it afterwards, " To think that I
should be enabled to part with the dear children
without feeling excited, and without shedding one
tear, it is wonderful to me ; but I have no tears
to shed : " meaning, that she was too full of
thankfulness and rejoicing to weep.

In joyous expectation she awaited her last great
change, and very precious were her dying excla-
mations, having, in the rich mercy of her God,
learned the song of the redeemed. About noon,
on the day of her decease, she told her husband
that she believed the hour of death was come ;
and on his remarking what a consolation it was,
that she had nothing to do but to die, with a clear
voice she exclaimed, u Thanks be to God. Fare-
well in the Lord ! "

Whilst lying quiet and serene, she gradually
sank away; exclaiming, " Beauty for ashes!
Alleluia! The beautiful garment!"
Mary Elizabeth Johnson, 3 5mo. 9 1849

Stockport. Daughter of James and Elizabeth

Johnson.

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Elizabeth Keene, 78 9mo. 21 1849

Hammersmith, Westminster.
Elizabeth Kellaway, 51 8mo. 31 1849

Tavistock. Wife of David Kellaway.
Eliza Ann King, Stour- 6 lmo. 20. 1849

bridge. Daughter of Joseph and E. King.
Edwin Knight, Pechham. 2 12mo. 13 1848

Son of Thomas and Elizabeth Knight.
Sarah Lacon, London. 38 9mo. 2 1849

Died at Ramsgate.
Mary Lecky, Cork. 37 12mo. 12 1848

Wife of Robert J. Lecky.
Ann Leicester, JEverton, 33 llmo. 22 1848

Liverpool. Wife of Thomas Leicester.
Samuel Lidbetter, 67 9mo. 15 1849

New Shoreham, Brighton,
John Little, Carlisle.
Mary Lloyd, Maidstone.
George Lovell, London.

Son of George and Margaret Lovell, of Bristol.

For some time before he was laid on the bed of
suffering, this dear young man had manifested an
increasing desire, that he might be strengthened to
act more and more consistently with our high and
holy profession. He was actively engaged in a

65

12mo.

1

1848

Q6

5mo.

22

1849

21

2mo.

27

1849

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large manufacturing establishment, belonging to
some members of our society, in the city of Lon-
don, when he met with an accident by which he
received a double fracture of the leg.

On the day previous to this occurrence, he
remarks, in a letter to his father, — " I am fully
aware that nought but real, heartfelt religion
availeth anything. I deeply feel that all else is
4 vanity and vexation of spirit.' No mortal knows
how I have wrestled for it of late ; but it seems
out of my reach. I would give all I possess, and
endure every trial and persecution, to be an
humble Christian."

For about a week after the accident, he ap-
peared to progress favourably ; when, symptoms
of peritonitis, supervening, he was apprized of the
uncertainty which must be attached to the prospect
of his recovery ; and a desire was expressed that
he might be favoured with resignation to the
Divine will. He replied, that he sought for it,
but found it exceedingly difficult to obtain the
inward quiet, and stability of mind, for which he
longed; that, in time of health, he had desired to
be devoted to the Lord ; and that this desire still
continued with him.

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9

Some days afterwards, he was enabled to say,
that his mind was preserved in much calmness and
peace, and he believed this illness would be blessed
to him. He frequently requested that portions of
the Holy Scriptures might be read ; and seemed
particularly pleased with the writings of the apos-
tle John, saying he knew them almost by heart,
and that they emphatically described the love of
God to poor, lost man.

On the day before his decease, after a visit
from one of his medical attendants, he queried of
a relative, " Is it thought I shall recover ? Thou
needst not be afraid to tell me. I am quite calm,
and feel no fear of death now. What a consola-
tion it will be to my parents to know this ! "

As the disorder increased, his sufferings were
at times very great, yet it was a privilege to
witness how remarkably his mind was supported
and preserved in calmness and peace.

A rapid sinking took place the following day ;
and he exclaimed with earnestness, " Tell me, I
am dying ; " adding, 4i better far to die and go to
Thee, gracious Lord, than to remain in this world
of vanity and strife ; — to enter the pearl gates
into Thy streets of glory." On his medical
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attendants entering the room, addressing the
physician, and apparently desiring the time of
his release, he again exclaimed, " Tell me lam
dying ; I want thee to tell me I am dying."

During the following hour, he remarked how
healthy he had been, previous to this affliction;
that he had looked forward to life with good
prospects, but relinquished all, for it was far better
to go, and be for ever with his Saviour, who had
died for him upon the cross ; adding, u I shall be
for ever with Him ; not from any merit of my
own, but of His free mercy, who has washed me
from my sins in His own blood." After a pause,
he continued, u On this bed I have witnessed the
forgiveness of my sins. Death has lost its sting,
and the grave its victory."

Nature was now sinking rapidly, whilst at inter-
vals he was engaged in vocal supplication. He
took an affectionate farewell of those present,
and sent a message of dear love to his absent
parents. After a time of much stillness, during
which it appeared as if the scene would shortly
close, he revived, and queried of one of his
friends who was watching around his bed, u Is
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try the means." It was replied, " We must be
prepared to give thee up." This met an imme-
diate response by the dear sufferer breaking forth
in strains of thanksgiving and praise ; uttering,
amongst others, the following expressions: " Now,
Lord Jesus, come quickly ! Oh ! if it be Thy
blessed will, come quickly and take me to thyself."
A solemn silence ensued ; and, in a few minutes
he had ceased to breathe.
Matilda Lucas, Hitchin. 42 2mo. 16 1849

Wife of Samuel Lucas.
Arthur Lucas, Croham, 19 9mo. 24 1849

Croydon. Son of Samuel H. Lucas.
Gulielma Lucas, 17 2mo. 7 1849

Southwick, Brighton. Daughter of Edward

and Benjamina Lucas.
Samuel Lythall, 68 4mo. 17 1849

Foleshill, Birmingham*
Hannah Mac Donnell, 68 5mo. 5 1849

near Cork.
Joseph Makepeace, 79 3mo. 22 1849

Newcastle-upon- Tyne.
John Malcomson Murphy, 61 3mo. 11 1849

Clonmel.

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Rebecca Marriage, 60 llmo. 18 1848

Chelmsford. Wife of John Marriage.
Hannah Marriage, 76 6mo. 25 1849

Chelmsford. An Elder. Wife of Joseph

Marriage.
John Marriage, 65 7mo. 18 1849

Springfield, Chelmsford.
Martha Marriage, 11 8mo. 4 1849

Chelmsford. Daughter of James and Hannah

Marriage.
Catherine Marsh, Upton 70 4mo. 5 1849

Place, Stratford. Wife of Samuel Marsh.
Maria Marsh, Luton. 35 6mo. 9 1849

Wife of Robert Marsh.
Elizabeth Marshall, 68 lOmo. 13 1848

Northampton. Widow of Wm. Marshall.
Jacob Martin, Brittas, 36 9mo. 20 1848

near Wicklow. Son of Samuel Martin.
Rachel Martindale, 4 7mo. 3 1849

Liverpool. Daughter of Henry and Mary

Martindale.
Thomas Mason, Ennescorthy. 90 9mo. 30 1849
Thomas Maw, 77 7mo. 7 1849

Needham Market. An Elder.

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This dear friend died very suddenly from dis-
ease of the heart, just five weeks after his return
from the Yearly Meeting in London, and having
only two days before his decease attended his own
Monthly Meeting, held at that time nearly thirty
miles from his place of residence ; where he took
his accustomed share in transacting its business.
On Seventh day evening he took a walk with his
wife ; and on returning to the house he entered a
room, to which he was accustomed to retire before
supper, and was almost immediately heard to fall.
His wife and family hastened to his assistance,
but the vital spark had fled, apparently without
any suffering to himself.

His lengthened life was remarkably character-
ized by " the wisdom that is from above, which
is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to
be entreated ; full of mercy and good fruits,
without partiality, and without hypocrisy :" and
few, it is believed, have more uniformly "adorned
the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things."
Thomas Max, Waterford. 14 lOmo. 10 1848

Son of the late Simon Max.
Harriet Messer, Totten- 21 5mo. 21 1849

ham. Daughter of Josiah and 0. Messer.

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John Meyers, Rock Spring, 3 llmo. 18 1848

Cork.
Elizabeth Abbott Meyers, 5 12mo. 24 1948

Rock Spring, Cork. Children of the late

Thomas Meyers.
Thomas Meyers, Rock 39 12mo. 3 1848

Spring, Cork. Son of the late John Meyers.
Martha Miles, Sidcot. 80 lmo. 9 1849

Widow of Robert Miles.
Benjamin Moore, 74 5mo. 12 1849

Waterford.
Hannah Moore, 67 llmo. 26 1848

Birmingham.
James Morley, Ackwortk. 90 llmo. 9 1848
John Morley, Birkenhead. 38 8mo. 10 1849

Son of the above.
Alfred Moxham. Bristol. 21 6mo. 13 1849

Son of John Moxham.
Ann Fry Mullett, Bristol. 40 3mo. 10 1849
Ann Capper Naish, 18 lOmo. 3 1848

Birmingham. Daughter of William and Fran-
ces Naish.
Elizabeth Naish, Bristol. 38 8mo. 23 1849

Daughter of the late Edmund Naish.
Sophia Caroline Napper. 28 2mo. 22 1849

ANNUAL MONITOR. 79

She was the daughter of Peter and Mary Nap-
per, of Newport, Monmouthshire, and from the
time of completing her education at Sidcot School,
till a few months previous to her close, she was
engaged with but little intermission as a teacher
at Croydon School, where her natural energy of
character, and daily circumspect walk, rendered
her a valuable assistant, and afforded to those
around her an evidence of the gradual but sure
progress of the work of sanctification upon her
heart.

She had long been in delicate health ; and
during the vacation of 1848, some symptoms of
an alarming character excited the fears of her
friends on her behalf ; she, however, resumed her
duties at the opening of the school, but in a few
weeks was obliged to relinquish them, and return
to her relations at Newport. On the day she left
Croydon, she spoke with peculiar interest of its
being the fifth anniversary of one, in which she
had been strengthened to enter into solemn cove-
nant with a covenant-keeping God, to whose
disposal she now felt that she could fully resign
herself.

In a letter dated 28th of 8th Month, after giving

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an account of the decease of a young woman,
who had died after a short illness, at her brother's
house, she remarks, " Never did I so feel the
awfulness of death as on First day, and the
necessity of peace with God, through the atoning
blood of our precious Saviour, being made in
time of health. Such is life ! it is even as a vapour
which soon passeth away. I could not but feel
that my turn might soon — very soon come, and
that it was in mercy my life had been lengthened
out thus far ; and earnestly at times is the cry
raised, that the pale messenger may not be sent
at an unexpected moment."

In reference to some of those who had been
the objects of her care at Croydon, she wrote,
" Encouragement may be felt from the assurance
that in some of their precious hearts, the good
seed of the kingdom has been sown, and has
taken some root ; there are a few for whom I feel
a particularly affectionate interest ; there are
others for whom I feel deeply anxious * * *
It is not always when at work that the labourer
receives the fruit of his exertions : so with those
engaged in training the young : many are the
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dency to those who are watching over them for
good • but, in numberless instances we find,
that the seed sown, however small, has sprung up
into a fruitful tree. If, with my small abilities,
I have, in the least degree, been permitted to be
an instrument of good or help to others, all the
praise must be ascribed to Him with whom origin-
ates even the feeblest desires for good ; for truly,
to the creature, belongs only l blushing and con-
fusion of face,' and often is it my lot to feel, that
in me dwelleth no good thing."

For a few weeks the improvement in her
general health, led her friends, as well as herself,
to hope that her life might be prolonged : during
this time, she was more reserved in speaking
of her feelings, fearing she might have been
deceiving herself in thinking that her day's work
was nearly at an end.

On the 2nd of 10th Mo. , fresh symptoms appeared,
and from this period disease made rapid progress,
and her sufferings were often very great : it was,
however, very instructive to witness the faith and
patience exhibited throughout: and she remarked,
that often when unable to sleep during the night,
her soul was filled with love and peace in her Hea-

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venly Father. In the prospect of her final change,
death was wholly disarmed of its sting ; and her
soul reposed in calm reliance on the goodness and
mercy of Him, who had been the strength of her
life, and in whom she was enabled to trust, in the
full assurance that He would be her portion for
ever. Once, on the desire being expressed that
she might experience support in passing u through
the dark valley ;" she remarked, u not dark to
me ; there is light in the valley, and I believe
there will be all the way through."

On New Year's Day, 1849, she frequently
alluded to its being the last she should spend on
earth, and seemed at times transported with the
thought of soon entering on her heavenly inherit-
ance ; she remarked, " Although the enemy may
be permitted to assail me before the final close,
my confidence in the gracious promises of my
Heavenly Father remains unshaken, and through
his mercy, in Christ Jesus, who has borne all my
sins on his cross, I feel assured that I shall be
accepted through him." It was truly edifying to
witness the composure and jovous feeling with
which she would allude to her solemn change, her
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whilst speaking of the bright prospect before her :
it seemed the only theme on which she could con-
verse with pleasure, her natural reserve and diffi-
dence being removed, so that out of the abund-
ance of her heart, she could testify of the good-
ness of the Lord.

2nd of 2nd Month. In a note written on her
couch, in much bodily weakness, she remarks,
" I am never dull or low, for God my Saviour is
always at hand ; he deals as gently with me as a
tender mother with her infant, T often wish the
dear children at Croydon, would each one give up
her heart and will, in dedication to the Lord,
now, in time of health, for it would be very, very
hard in sickness, to have the work to do. I
cannot declare the mercy of God to me, in
having drawn me to his Son in time of health and
strength."

Speaking on one occasion of the tender dealings
of her Heavenly Father towards her, she remark-
ed, that decline had been one of the forms of ill-
ness from which she had shrunk ; and added,
" But mine has been so blessed to me, that I can
do nothing but continually praise Him. What a
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ray lingering illness has afforded, to review all the
way in which my Heavenly Father has led me."

5th of 2nd Month. After some allusion to her
confidence in Him in whom she believed, she re-
marked, " I do not know how it may be with me
at the last ; what conflicts I may have to pass
through. Our Saviour had a bitter hour before
he could say, ; It is finished ;' but I know he will
be with me. I can trust his word : 4 When thou
passest through the waters, I will be with thee,
and through the rivers, they shall not overflow
thee,' and I feel assured he will take me to him-
self."

At one time, when much desiring to depart,
and be with Jesus, she exclaimed, u Sweet Jesus,
come and take me to thyself ! Are not the angels
waiting for me ? " Then she prayed, " Gracious
Father, grant me patience to wait thy time." She
often craved the continued prayers of her friends
on her behalf, for humility, and especially that
patience might have her perfect work.

18th of 2nd Month. When too weak to con-
verse much, she wished her sister to come near,
and said in a whisper, ;i I can truly say, Jesus is
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brought so low, — so very weak. I can do nothing,
only repose on Jesus ; on his love. I may linger
for another week or more for the exercise of my
faith and patience, but I can leave it all to Him :
I am so very happy ! " and in this state of patient
waiting, she was preserved, till the time of her
happy spirit's release from its tabernacle of clay.
Sarah Napper, Bristol, 73 5mo. 27 1849
Hannah Neave, 76 12mo. 29 1848

Manchester. Widow of John Neave.
Edmund Neave, Spalding. 1 4mo. 30 1849

Son of James and Marian Neave.
Raeph Neied, Morris 61 2mo. 2 1849

Brook, near Warrington, An Elder.

Awfully sudden was the removal of this dear
friend from time to eternity ; but such had been
his daily walk in life, through submission to the
" yoke of Christ," that his sorrowing friends
rejoice in believing, that he was not unprepared
to receive the summons from his Lord.

On recovering from an attack of paralysis
nearly eleven months before his decease, he re-
marked, that if it were consistent with the Divine
will, he had often desired to be spared a lingering
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his only desire being, that he might be prepared
for such a change: emphatically saying, u My
only hope of salvation is in the mercy of my
Saviour."

After the family reading of the Holy Scriptures,
he was frequently led to address those present in
much brokenness of spirit ; and on the First Day
evening preceding his decease, the fervency of his
manner will not soon be forgotten, in speaking of
the goodness and mercy of our Heavenly Father,
and of the necessity of giving up the whole heart
and its affections to the will of the Lord, that He
might really be known to be the Leader and the
Guide of his people.

Preserved in much sensibility of his own short
comings, he was ever tender of the failings of
others ; and in the character of Overseer, untir-
ing in desire, and in efforts, to draw the wanderer
home to the fold of the true Shepherd, — to the
feet of the Saviour whom he had long loved, and
by whom he himself had been forgiven much.
His heart glowed with love and interest for the
best welfare of his dear young friends, and ear-
nest was his solicitude that they might become
cross-bearing followers of our crucified Redeemer.

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He was no stranger to the dispensation of
suffering ; many and deep were the conflicts of
his own mind, but all these tended to draw him
nearer to the Lord, and prepared him to sympathize
in the trials and conflicts of others, and to speak
a word in season ; and a chief concern of his soul
seemed to be, lest for want of submission to that
baptism of repentance, which precedes the remission
of sin, any of his fellow-members in christian pro-
fession should fall short of obtaining the mercy
of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.

The following memorandum in his pocket-book,
dated the 31st of 12th Month, 1848, shews, in
some degree, the state of his mind in the closing
year : " Another year added to nearly sixty, and
I fear but little progress made towards the realms
of perfect bliss ; yet I trust earnest desires have
been maintained to keep the end of all things more
in view ; but O, the besetting things of time, how
do they beset me on every side ; but I must strive
to overcome through the power of Him in whom
alone is strength in weakness, riches in poverty,
and a present help in every time of trouble to all
who truly confide and trust in Him."

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Hannah Nevins, Birken- 61 llmo. 1 1848

head. Died at Waterford, Widow of Thomas

Nevins.
Lydia Newman, Worcester, 69 3mo. 23 1849

A Minister. Wife of Thomas Newman.
Ann Newman, Leominster, 78 7mo. 24 1849

Widow of George Newman.
Charles Nixon, Croydon, 44 4mo. 19 1849
Ann Palian, Gainsboro\ 72 4mo. 20 1849

Wife of Thomas Palian.
James Parsons, Wellington, 82 2mo. 15 1849

An Elder.
Eleanor Parvin, Dublin. 67 llmo. 21 1848
Sophia Payne, Bridgwater, 2 6mo. 15 1848

Daughter of Reuben 0. and Elizabeth Payne.
Hannah Pearson, Mary- 76 5mo. 10 1849

port. Wife of Joseph Pearson.
Andrew Pearson, Brad- 50 2mo. 18 1849

ford. A Minister.

Andrew Pearson was but little known beyond
the limits of his own Monthly Meeting, but he
was one of those hidden stones, that contribute so
largely to the safe standing of the spiritual build-
ing, and his sphere of usefulness in his own
neighbourhood was by no means small.

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He had not the privilege of birthright in our
Society, and his school learning was very limited.
He had from early life, a deep sense of the
importance of heavenly things, and as he grew
up, he sought the acquaintance of pious persons,
and attended the meetings of several denomina-
tions, without finding that which his soul thirsted
after. His observation of the inconsistencies
of some Christian professors, proved a stumb-
ling block to him ; and he then adopted sentiments
bordering on infidelity, and discontinued the
attendance of any place of worship ; but it is
remarkable, that even in this benighted state, he
retained a sincere desire to ascertain what was
really the truth, and he continued his previous
practice of diligently searching the sacred volume.
About this period, he was often visited, whilst
working at his loom, by a young dissenting minis-
ter, who was zealous in his endeavours to reason
him out of his infidelity ; but all this young man's
arguments, and his own searching of the scriptures
failed to effect a change in his views. He believed
all professors of religion to be in error, and he
resolved to think and act correctly according to
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appointed; he found that his own strength was
insufficient to resist the power of the enemy, or
to procure peace of mind ; but through the fresh
extension of Divine mercy, he was brought to
feel his lost condition, and was plunged into a
state aptly described in the exclamation of the
apostle, " Oh wretched man that I am! who
shall deliver me from the body of this death ?"
and he was at length prepared to accept deliver-
ance ''through Jesus Christ our Lord." About
this time, our late friend, Ann Jones, of Stock-
port, was engaged in holding public meetings
in the west of Yorkshire, and one evening,
Andrew Pearson was informed that a meeting was
being held in a neighbouring barn ; he hastily left
his loom and went across the fields to the place.
When he arrived, Ann Jones was addressing the
assembled multitude, and it was with difficulty
that he found a place within hearing of her voice.
In the course of her communication, she was led
to describe a condition so much resembling his
own, that in speaking of it, he said, "she
traced him through all the lanes of his life so
minutely," that he was quite ashamed, appre-
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he was the person addressed. She directed her
hearers from the teaching of man to that of
Christ by his Spirit : her preaching was accom-
panied with a power, which so forcibly brought
home to his heart the word of Divine truth, that
he could no longer withhold his assent, or doubt
the reality of the influence of the Holy Spirit.
He said, the scriptures then appeared to him, like
a rich cabinet of jewels just opened to his view,
of which he had before seen only the outside, with-
out having any idea of the treasures contained
within.

Embracing the truth in the love of it, his reli-
gious course appears to have been from this time
remarkably unwavering. His hungry soul was
fed with substantial food, his thirst was satisfied
with living water. He thenceforth became a dili-
gent attender of our .- religious Meetings, and
though he found much peace in uniting with
Friends in their simple manner of worship, he was
in no haste to be recognized as a member, until
in 1827, under a sense of duty, he applied for
membership, and his request was then complied
with.

In 1841, he was acknowledged as a minister,

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having first appeared in that capacity about the
year 1830. His public communications were
generally short, they were spoken in great sim-
plicity, and were often strikingly appropriate to
the states of individuals. He was in the frequent
practice of making personal and family visits, em-
bracing many persons not of our religious Society,
particularly the poor, the sick, and the afflicted :
his diligence in such service was very exemplary,
and in many instances was much blessed.

Those only who were intimately acquainted
with the riches of his humble mind, knew the
depth and extent of his religious experience, or
could fully estimate the hidden worth of his re-
tiring character. He had temporally and spirit-
ually many trials ; his health was often much
interrupted, and his mind was subjected to many
conflicts ; but, though his faith was at times
deeply proved, in all his straits he could testify
to the safety of Divine guidance, and to the good-
ness and faithfulness of his Lord. His dwelling
place was at the feet of his Saviour, and his solid
countenance and instructive conversation bore
testimony to the union and communion he en-
joyed with Him.

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In the autumn of 1848, he had a severe attack
of paralysis, which for a time seemed to threaten
speedy dissolution. To a friend who called on
him soon after the seizure, he said, "lam heavily
afflicted, but I feel the foundation to be firm."
Speaking of the state of our Society, respecting
which he was often deeply exercised, he ex-
pressed his earnest desire that Friends would
live up to their principles, keeping little and
low, and attentive to their inward Guide. On
one occasion, he remarked, u In seeking to be
great, how dwarfish we become! In desiring
to be rich, how poor we are! Let us look to
the Master and follow him." A few weeks
after this, he dictated a letter to a friend, in which
he says, " I am very poor, yet the Lord looks
upon me. He does not suffer me to sink in
deep waters ; though they are permitted to rise
very high, yet, in mercy, they do not overflow me.
The Lord knows how to direct the storm. He
says to the waves and the billows, c Be still ! '
when the poor disciple may feel that he is sinking ;
and I think (and speak reverently) that I have
seen with an eye of faith, Him whom I love and
wish to serve all the days of my life, and who I
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trust will bring me to the haven of rest." He
had passed through a season of darkness and deep
proving ; but a few weeks before his decease, he
sent a message to a friend to whom he had spoken
on the subject, " that the clouds with which he
had been encompassed had passed over, and that
all was light."

Though very feeble, he made several calls on
his friends, giving here and there the word
of counsel or encouragement. His conversation
was much on heavenly things, and he appeared to
be waiting the command of his Master as to life
or death ; but his right arm being nearly useless,
he feared to be a burden to his friends, and at one
time he remarked, that if it pleased his Heavenly
Father, he should be thankful if the work was
" cut short in righteousness."

On First day, the 18th of 2nd Month, a
friend and his wife called upon him, on their way
from meeting, and took him to dine with them in
the country. He was very cheerful, and spoke
feelingly on the privilege they enjoyed in being able
to go to meeting, and expressed his regret that any
should absent themselves from those held during
the week, observing, " we cannot serve two mas-

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ters." Speaking of the Monthly Meetings and
how often they were favoured seasons, he said,
"he had attended them as long as he could, and
had found great comfort in so doing." He also
remarked, u it was never my temptation to covet
this world's goods beyond what was necessary for
the support of the body. Even when I was very
young, I thought how much better it was to live
according to the scriptures, than in the enjoyment
of what the world calls pleasure."

After a short time spent in reading, a solemn
quiet came over the little company, and our dear
friend addressed to them a few words of exhorta-
tion, speaking of the need of taking up the cross,
and of bearing about in the body the dying of the
Lord Jesus, of the peace granted to his followers,
and the good things in store for such, concluding
that neither life nor death should ever be able to
separate them from " the love of God which is
in Christ Jesus our Lord." In the silence which
followed these, almost the last words of our
beloved friend, Divine goodness was evidently
near ; during which, being seized with apoplexy, he
was led to the sofa, his friends were sent for, and
medical aid was procured, but in less than two

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hours, he quietly passed away ; and having been
counted worthy not only to believe in Christ, but
also to suffer for his sake, we doubt not he is per-
mitted to participate in his glory.
Thomas Pease, Darlington. 63 9mo. 17 1849
Sarah Eliza Penrose, 15 7mo. 15 1849

Elm View, Dublin. Daughter of G-. Penrose.
Elizabeth Peto, 87 4mo. 24 1849

Godalming.
Sarah Phelps, Dublin. 87 12mo. 24 1848

An Elder. Widow of Willcocks Phelps.

This beloved friend may indeed be compared
to a shock of corn gathered in its season. Her
intellects were clear to the last, her spirit lively,
and her heart filled with love to God and to her
fellow-creatures.

In very early life she was deprived of a valuable
mother, and thereby precluded from much inter-
course with friends, being placed at a school
where but little regard was paid to religious
instruction. In a short account of her own life,
written for her children, she says, " During the
four or five years spent there, I scarcely knew
anything of Friends ; never went to Meeting but
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the gaities of the world, for which my education
seemed alone suited : the days and years were
passed in careless ease and enjoyment, without
considering from whom my comforts flowed ;
yet the mercy of God was still round about me,
so that in looking back to this period of my life,
I am humbled under the consideration of His
marvellous loving-kindness."

In her twentieth year she married, and removed
from Bristol to Dublin, where she became more
associated with those of her own profession, and
from this time, steadily, and trustfully, bent her
steps Zionwards. She was for many years an
Overseer ; and in the faithful discharge of the
duties of this office, she never forgot the season
of youthful temptations to which she had been
herself exposed, and could feel for those similarly
circumstanced ; endeavouring through Christian
love, to win such to the fold of Christ.

She was much engaged in works of benevolence,
which brought her into contact with persons of
various denominations, amongst whom she en-
deavoured to support our peculiar testimonies,
with a kindness of manner which gained her their
respect and esteem.

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Although she outlived most of her early friends,
she was encircled by many who loved and honoured
her : the youth were attracted by her cheerful
instructive conversation ; and all who felt with
her, that the love of the Saviour was a uniting
bond, that cast aside the boundaries of sect, age,
and station, accounted it a privilege to be of the
number of her friends.

In reviewing her past life, she thus writes,—
" I desire to look back with gratitude to my Hea-
venly Father, who has brought me through many
trials and difficulties to a late period of my life,
and mercifully conferred many blessings upon me.
Though it has pleased Him at times to hide His
face and cause clouds and darkness — even thick
darkness — to be round about me, yet, in these
seasons, He has enabled me to remember, that
c mercy and goodness are the habitation of
His throne ;' and I have desired to remember
how often the Lord hath spread a table for me in
the wilderness. In thus endeavouring to dwell
upon His past blessings, how often I might have
set up my Ebenezer and have said, ' Hitherto the
Lord hath helped me,' I am humbled under a
sense of my own unworthiness ; and the prayer of

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my heart is to my Heavenly Father, that as, in
mercy, He hath been my Alpha, He will also be
my Omega."

Her last illness was of short duration, and she
was mercifully spared much suffering ; her ex-
pressions were few, but those who were intimately
acquainted with her, were fully satisfied that in the
things of salvation, she did so wholly lean upon the
Beloved of souls, as not to admit of any doubt as
to where her hopes were placed and her heart
fixed.

The day before her close, in conversing with
some of her family, she spoke of her many bles-
sings with a heart full of gratitude ; and after-
wards, on observing one of her daughters standing
by her, she repeated the words of our Saviour,
u In my Father's house are many mansions;" add-
ing, after a pause, u I trust there is one prepared
for me, if it be even one of the lowest."

The last day she lay very peacefully, and often
appeared in mental supplication. On one of her
daughters remarking, " The Saviour is precious
to thee ;" she responded with perfect conscious-
ness. This was not many hours before her spirit
took its flight, it was hopefully and humbly believed,

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to that land of rest and peace for which her soul
had often panted, and where she might unite in
the holy anthem of " blessing, and honour, and
glory, and power, be unto Him, who sitteth upon
the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever."
Hannah Pim, Tullamoore, 90 6mo. 21 1849

Ireland.
Hannah Pim, Moate. 73 8mo. 15 1849

James Pim, Mountmelick. 79 9mo. 28 1849

An Elder.
Mary Pim, Ennescorthy. 74 5mo. 20 1849

Widow of Joseph Pim.
William Pooley, Peckham. 80 8mo. 15 1849
James Potter, Chelmsford. 69 llmo. 10 1848
Ann Preston, Rastrick. 71 8mo. 7 1849
George Prideaux, Mod- 61 9mo. 24 1849

bury. An Elder.
Jane Prideaux, Kings- 86 2mo. 26 1849

bridge. An Elder.
Sarah Priestman, Brad- 44 4mo. 18 1849

ford. Wife of John Priestman.
George Priestman, Brad- 7 4mo. 13 1849

ford. Son of John and Sarah Priestman.
Mary Priestman, Latch- 40 llmo. 23 1848

ford, Penketh. Wife of Henry Priestman.

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Elizabeth Procter, 75 3mo. 19 1849

Selby. Wife of William Pocter.
Lydia Pumphrey, Brom- 69 4mo. 28 1849

yard, Herefordshire, Wife of Julius Pumphrey.
Julius Randall, Shelton, 22 lmo. 28 184

Staffer ds. Son of Thomas M. and H. Randall.
Ann Reynolds, Hoisted. 81 lOmo. 3 1848

Widow of James Reynolds.
Martha Rich, Bristol. 84 9mo. 30 1849

Widow.
Henry Neave Rickman, 63 8mo. 22 1849

London.
Eliza Ridgway, Waterford. 70 4mo. 26 1849

Widow of George P. Ridgway.
Keturah Ring, Redminster, 37 2mo. 3 1849

near Bristol. Wife of John Y. Ring.
Lydia Rhodes, Roscrea, 76 5mo. 13 1849

Ireland. Widow of William Rhodes.
Catherine Roberts, 90 3mo. 8 1849

Tydynygarreg, near Dolgelly, Merionethshire.
George Roberts, Waterfor d. 81 2mo. 26 1849
Alice Robinson, Kendal. 51 12mo. 10 1848

Wife of Thomas Robinson.
Joseph Phelps Robinson, 35 8mo. 13 1848

London. Died at Sydney, N. S. Wales.

102 ANNUAL MONITOR.

Sarah Mary Rand Row- 57 8mo. 7 1849

both am, Newbury.
Elizabeth Sankey, Coal- 86 6mo. 19 1849

brook Dale.
Michael Satterthwaite, 18 6mo. 20 1849

Liverpool. Son of Jonathan and Elizabeth

Satterthwaite, of Colthouse.
Sarah Saul, Carlisle. 58 8mo. 16 1849

Died at Allonby. Wife of Beeby Saul.
Mary Savory, Stamford 69 3mo. 14 1849

Hill. Widow of Ady B. Savory.
Martha Scott, Dublin. 32 7mo. 21 1849

Daughter of John Scott.
Thomas Seekings, Ives, 84 llmo. 20 1848

Huntingdonshire. An Elder.

The character of this friend was quiet and un-
obtrusive ; yet conspicuous for integrity and
truthfulness. He was early brought into the
practice of self-denial, being humbled under the
influence of Divine grace, and deeply concerned
to live in accordance with the precepts of the
gospel.

Of few words, as to his religious experience,
he taught by silent example : and when, in the
course of his long pilgrimage, he was called into

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circumstances, that required him to stand firm in
the support of the cause of truth, he shewed
himself inflexible. Those who knew him least,
might think him an austere man, but his gentle-
ness to children, and his sympathy with the sor-
rowing, marked the kindness of his heart ; and
having had in early life to contend with great
difficulties, he was ever ready to lend a helping
hand to honest industry.

In the course of the last few years of his life,
he had several severe attacks of illness ; on
assembling with his friends at their Quarterly
Meeting, after one of these attacks, he stood up
in the Meeting for worship, and declared, that
there is no foundation on which the mind of man
can safely rest but Jesus Christ, and asserted that
he had proved this foundation, and was assured
of its safety.

Upon his death-bed he remarked, that he was a
poor creature, but his trust was in his Saviour ;
and in this confiding trust, he patiently waited
for the summons of his Lord.
Hannah Maria Sewell, 73 9mo. 10 1849

Wereham, Norfolk.
John Shaw, Blaris, Lisburn. 71 llmo. 17 1848

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Elizabeth Shipp, Darnell, 77 9mo. 18 1849

near Sheffield.
Jane Sill, Kendal. 76 11 mo. 16 1848

Susanna Simcox, Campden, 53 12mo. 18 1848

Gloucestershire. Wife of William Simcox.
William Fountain Sim- 61 9mo. 8 1849

monds, Spalding. An Elder.

This valued Friend had not the privilege of an
education in our Society, In early life he was
rather gay and thoughtless. Before the time of
his coming among Friends, he was apprenticed to a
Linen Draper at Gainsborough, where he was con-
vinced of the soundness of our religious principles
by the reading of u Friends' Books," lent to him
by one of our members. When he believed it
to be his duty to attend our week-day meetings,
he was much concerned about the loss which this
might entail upon his master, he therefore pro-
posed to rise earlier, or to work later, in order to
make up for the time thus spent, but his master
kindly and freely set him at liberty for this object,
attending to his shop himself on these occasions.

He was admitted into membership in 1810;
and, after several subsequent years of consistent
walking, was appointed to the station of Elder.

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He frequently accompanied Friends travelling in
the work of the ministry, in different parts of
this nation, and on one occasion joined some
Friends in a service of this kind in the Shetland
Islands, and other northern parts of the kingdom.
Whilst sympathizing with others in their religious
exercises, it was his concern, in regard to his own
service in the Church, that the "candle" might
not only be " put upon the candlestick," but that
its light might shine to the benefit of the house-
hold ; and hence it was his frequent practice, to
extend kind and suitable counsel.

His natural talents were far from great, but
having yielded to the sanctifying power of Divine
grace, they were enlarged, and his spiritual gifts
were increased. For a few years before his
decease, he believed it to be his duty, at times, to
speak as a minister in our meetings. His commu-
nications in this line of service were generally
brief, but clear and appropriate. In a memo-
randum dated 12th Month, 31st, 1847, he says, —
r The last day of an eventful year to me, having
ventured, on the 21st of 1st Month, to open my
mouth in our small week-day meeting, and declare
the words of our Saviour, c I am the way, the

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truth, and the life.' A feeling of peaceful quiet
attended through the day. Oh ! may I be pre-
served humble, and faithful to my Redeemer."

8th Month, 1848. " Of late I have been more
frequently engaged in public testimony in our
meetings. It is a humbling consideration, for
such a poor creature to have to stand up and
declare of the mercies and goodness of our
heavenly Father, through the Son of his love.
May increased watchfulness be over all my ways,
that the truth be not lowered by me."

The health of this dear friend was perhaps
never strong, but the immediate cause of his
last illness, subject indeed to the control of an
unsearchable and all- wise Providence, was an
affecting one. He was suddenly and urgently
called to London, on account of the removal
by Cholera, in quick succession, of five out of
six persons in a family to which he was allied.
The shock which he received through this appal-
ling visitation proved too great, both for his bodily
and mental powers ; and finding he could be
of no help to the distressed survivor, he re-
turned to Spalding, where he had long resided.
His illness was only of about three weeks duration ;

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but toward the close of it, his mind again became
more clear and settled : he seemed aware that his
days were fast drawing to a close, gave tender
Christian counsel to some of his friends, and sent
messages of love to others. He was often engaged
in supplication ; and on one occasion, when some-
thing was said about " rest," he replied, "lam
soon going to my everlasting rest." When near
the close, he ejaculated, — " Lord Jesus, receive
my spirit ; " and, within a very few minutes, he
quietly passed away.
Robert Simpson, Melksham. 13 3mo. 24 1849

Son of Robert and Emma Simpson.
Barbara Seee, TirriL 51 3mo. 24 1849

Thomas Sjlee, TirriL 59 3mo, 30 1849

Brother of the above.
Anna Sjlee, TirriL Sister 49 5mo. 16 1849

of the above. 0

Ann Smith, Alton.
Mary Smith, Darlington.
Sarah Smith, Chesham.
Mary Anna Smtth, New

Fishboume, near Chichester.

Nathan and Rachel Smith.

75

3mo. 3 1849

64

9mo. 1 1849

75

8mo. 30 1849

11

Imo. 27 1849

er.

Daughter of

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Joseph Thomas Smith, 23 lOmo. 8 1848

Sunderland. Died at Newport.
Elizabeth Sowden, 47 2mo. 8 1849

Bradford.
Alice Starbuck, near 66 9mo. 8 1849

Neath, Glamorganshire.
Martha Stansfield, 65 2ino. 23 1849

Lothersdale.
Elizabeth Stephenson, 27 3mo. 22 1849

Sheffield. Wife of William Stephenson.
Pricilla Strange, 39 3mo. 7 1849

Ampthill. Wife of Edward H. Strange.
Sarah Strangman, 91 7mo. 25 1849

Waterford.
Mary Strickland, Salfor d, 83 llmo. 3 1848

Manchester. Widow of Richard Strickland.
Elizabeth Hannah 25 9mo. 12 1849

Sturge, Walworth Road, Southvark. Wife

of Henry J. Sturge.
Emma Sutcliff, Camber- 41 8mo. 11 1849

well Wife of William Sutcliff.
Hannah Tatham, Plaistow. 40 6mo, 18 1849

Widow of Joseph Tatham.
Jane Taylor, Manchester. 60 llmo. 29 1848

Widow of Joseph Taylor.

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Lucy Thacker, Mount me- 18 4mo. 20 1849

lick. Daughter of- .William and Jane Thacker.
Elizabeth Thistle- 82 lhno. 10 1848

thwaite, Warrington. Widow of William

Thistlethwaite.
Philip Thompson, Wood- 63 lOmo, 18 1848

bridge.

He was educated in the principles of the estab-
lished Church of England, and entered into
business as a silversmith and jeweller, in Wood-
bridge, his native place.

Being mercifully awakened to a sense of his sin-
ful state, and the importance of vital religion,
he sought first, and with avidity, the kingdom of
God and his righteousness, and experienced the
fulfilment of the subsequent promise of our
Divine Master, that all things needful should be
added.

He became convinced of the correctness of the
principles professed by Friends, and about the
thirtieth year of his age, was united in member-
ship with our Society.

Having obtained a moderate competency, he
gave up, nearly in the meridian of life, a business
which did not accord with the disposition of his
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mind ; and we believe we may add that the Lord
therein blessed him, and made him a blessing.

Uprightness, sincerity, kindness, and zeal, were
distinguishing traits in his character. To do
good and to communicate he forgot not ; but to
the extent of his ability he cheerfully contributed
to the wants of his fellow-creatures, and sought
opportunities to promote their spiritual welfare by
seasonable exhortation and counsel. He was
also an active and useful member of the Commit-
tees of the Bible Society, and Public School in
his own town.

His last illness was very short. He had recently
returned from a visit to some relations and friends
in the neighbourhood of London. But whilst
enjoying their society, it was yet a period of
spiritual poverty and desertion ; and in his last
private memorandum, dated the 9th of 9th Month,
he touchingly laments the continued absence of the
Beloved of his soul, but says, u In making this
record, 1 feel truly sensible that I ought not to
speak complainingly. I trust I may say, that
the prayer of my heart is, that I may profit by
the things which I suffer." And we reverently
believe, that this stripping and emptying, was pre-

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paratory to his being made a partaker of the fulness

of joy, in the presence of his God and Saviour for

ever.

James Thompson, Chorllon- 45 6mo. 12 1849

on-Medloch, Manchester.

He was a younger brother of the late William
Thompson, whose valuable letters are well known
to many in our Society. From childhood, his
conduct was steady and orderly, and although he
had but few advantages in his education, having
early to leave school, to labour towards the support
of an invalid father, and the wants of a large
family, yet he was very assiduous in the cultiva-
tion of his intellectual powers, which were of no
ordinary cast.

About the seventeenth year of his age, he began
to attend the meetings of Friends, which he con-
tinued regularly to do, though he did not apply
for membership till several years afterwards. He
had a lively concern that the principles of our
religious Society should be faithfully supported,
and that its discipline should be carried out,
not slothfully or negligently, but that true judgment
should be exercised without partiality, or regard
to rank or station. In his transactions with his

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fellow-men, it may truly be said, that integrity
and uprightness preserved him, and he enjoyed
the high respect and esteem of all those, with
whom he was brought into contact as a commercial
man.

He was for several years subject to delicate
health ; during his last illness, in which he was
confined to his bed about a week, he gave utter-
ance to many expressions that were very teaching
to those whose privilege it was to visit him.

On one occasion, he said, "It is good for
me that I have been afflicted, else I should have
gone astray — very far astray !"

He had for some time been tried with mental
conflicts, and earnestly desired to attain to a
clearer evidence of his acceptance, which in an-
swer to his u poor prayers," as he expressed him-
self, was mercifully granted, so that he could joy-
fully exclaim from heartfelt experience, "Saved,
saved, and ransomed ; no mistake about it, a sure
and certain hope of a glorious immortality,"
Speaking of the heavenly light with which he had
been favoured, he said, " Oh! it was awful, and
the sense thereof was more awful than the sight,
so that I said, I'll adore Thee — I'll worship Thee."

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To several who visited him, he said, "Make your
calling and election sure ;" and appealing to them,
in reference to his own favoured state of mind, he
queried, " Is not this worth living and suffering
for ?" The heavenly expression of his countenance,
as well as the words which he uttered, manifested
that he had indeed no doubt of his acceptance,
and that, not through any merit of his own, but
through the free and unmerited mercy of God in
Christ Jesus his dear Saviour, and his language
was, " Bless the Lord O my soul, and all that is
within me bless his holy name ; — while I have
any being I will bless the Lord."

The clearness - of his intellect was mercifully
continued to his last moments ; on the day previous
to his decease, he said, " I feel so prostrated, but
it will soon be over ;" and again, " Be still, and
let us all pray quietly together.1'

He said he did not feel it hard to pass through
the river, remarking, " I have not been down in
it, Jesus is there, he beckons me with one hand,
and smooths the waves with the other, — I have
only one more wave to pass." And a very short
time before his decease, he said, " I have finished
my journey, oh how glorious !" Thus we con-

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solingly believe, his ransomed spirit has taken its
flight to those eternal mansions, to join the com-
pany of those who have washed their robes and
made them white in the blood of the Lamb.
Phcebe Thorp, Hull. 55 5mo. 20 1849

Wife of Jonathan Thorp.
Israel Timpson, Islington. 71 2mo. 22 1849
Robert Trail, Belfast. 74 4mo. 23 1849
Maria Tuke, York. 58 limp. 3 1848

An Elder.

The following brief notice of our departed
friend will, it is believed, be acceptable to our
readers :

She had the blessing of truly pious parents,
who sought earnestly to train up their children in
the fear of God ; and in her case it may indeed
be said, u Their labour was not in vain in the
Lord." She had a great reverence for them, and
such a loving confidence in their judgment in her
early days, that their will seemed to become the
law of her mind to a very remarkable degree ;
but as she advanced in years, though this con-
fiding spirit in those whom she loved and honoured
marked her character through life, it became
evident that her religious principles were her

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own ; and that, with respect to the great interests
of her soul, her confidence was not in man, but
in the Lord alone. She was no stranger to deep
inward conflicts of spirit, and these drove her to
Him, who can alone bind up and heal the broken
and wounded spirit.

For many years, she sought with the tenderest
solicitude, to supply the place of a mother to the
bereaved family of her beloved brother ; she
was indeed a true help-meet to him ; and her self-
denying care, and devoted affection can never be
forgotten by his children. Her success in this, as
in every other good work which she undertook,
arose especially, from the eminent degree in which
she was unselfish. It really often seemed as if the
feelings and interests of others had taken the place
of her own, so ready was she, at all times,
in the humblest offices, and most unseen ways,
not only to help her immediate friends, but
the troubled in body or mind, of all classes, who
came within the reach of her sympathy.

She felt an especial interest in young persons,
particularly in those who were separated from
parental care, either by being at school or other-
wise ' and it was often observed, that this interest

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was not only extended to the amiable and intel-
ligent, but was particularly drawn forth toward
those in whom any untoward tendencies were con-
spicuous. In her intercourse with our public
schools, children of the latter class always attracted
her attention, and she rarely failed to find her
w7ay to their hearts, and not unfrequently to infuse
some new energy into their intellectual and moral
efforts ; nor would she despair, in the case of
those who remained under her notice, so long as,
by much self-sacrifice, she could keep hold of their
affections.

She was purposing to pass most of the winter
from home ; and spent the greater part of the
day preceding her illness in making farewell calls,
and performing many other little offices of friend-
ship. She was taken ill in the night ; and though,
during the latter of her few remaining days, the
disease was attended by much and intense pain,
danger was not apprehended till about twelve
hours before her close.

He who knew how short her time was, vouch-
safed to her the gracious influences of His all-
searching Spirit, and led her into the deep valley
of humiliation and self-abasement. In this awful

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hour, when eternity was opening before her, she
could for a time only dwell on her short comings,
and lament that she had not lived more to God
and less to man. She spoke of the blessedness of
having a firm trust in God in times of trial and
extremity, and expressed how often she had been
sustained and comforted at such times, by the sense
of the Saviour's love ; but that now she hardly
dared to hope; — 4t Oh! so devout in affliction,
but so superficial in health ! I have been like a
bird hopping from spray to spray — so unfixed ! "
On her brother expressing his assurance that
she had loved, and did love her Saviour, she ex-
claimed,— " Yes, I have loved Him • I have loved
Him ; but where has been my service ? " It was
observed, that it was not of works ; " Oh, no,"
she said, •' I know that ; but there should be
service as the fruit of love." Though she had
been so abundant in labours for the good of
others, she deeply felt, at this moment, that there
was no true satisfaction in any service which did
not really spring from love to God. She was
not, however, long left a prey to doubts and fears ;
indeed it- was evident that, during the whole of
her short illness, the spirit of love was united with

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the spirit of judgment, in the work which was
going on in her heart.

At times she appeared to be engaged in deep
communings of soul with God, which sometimes
were audible. Once she ejaculated, 4t Oh, the
indwelling Spirit ; the indwelling Spirit, witness-
ing with our spirit that we are His."

In the afternoon preceding her decease, she
asked her medical attendant his opinion of her
case. He told her how critical it was ; remarking
at the same time, what a favour it was that the
great work of preparation had not then to be done.
" It is indeed, a great comfort," she replied.
Some time after this, she looked earnestly at one
of those who stood by her bed-side and said, " I
have a good hope ; yes, a good hope ! " At an-
other time, when asked how she felt, she answered,
u Tolerably easy in body, and wonderfully con-
fiding,— wonderfully confiding ! "

As the pain decreased, and her strength gradu-
ally gave way, she frequently dozed for some
time. Once, rousing herself with great energy,
when apparently almost gone, she prayed in an
audible voice for herself, " in the name of Jesus ;
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119

a very short pause, she supplicated fervently for
a blessing on those who were around her ; and,
(to use her own expression,) u on all ours."

After this, she said, u Now I have done with
words. There is nothing now but prayer and
thanksgiving — nothing but praise !" These were
her last intelligible words, and she fell asleep,
we undoubtingiy believe, in Jesus.

Thus closed the life of one, whose daily walk of
piety and usefulness, had furnished many practical
lessons to those who knew her ; and whose last
hours appear to us to have been no less instructive.
Do they not intelligibly utter the language, — ■* If
the righteous scarcely be saved, where shall the
sinner and the ungodly appear ? "

James Uprichard,
Moyallon, Ireland.

Anne Valentine, r
Edendemj.

James Waine, North-
hampton.

Mary Walker, Eawden.
Wife of John Walker.

Judith Waller, Plaistow.
Widow of William Waller.

71 2mo. 12 1849

75 8mo. 15 1849

83 2mo. 20 1849

54 12mo. 7 1848

70 lmo. 18 1849

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William Walpole, 37 3mo. 27 1849

Waterford.
Daniel Ward, Thome. 53 6mo. 6 1849
Mary Wardell, Moyruck, 90 9mo. 1 1848

Ballinderry. Widow of John Wardell.
Elizabeth Wardell, 1 3mo. 15 1849

Kingstown. Daughter of Jonas Wardell.
Jonas Wa rdell, Elm View,2§ 6mo. 7 1849

Da'blin. Son of George Wardell.
Edward Waring, Bristol. 82 3mo. 13 1849
Jane Watson, Kilconnor, 44 12mo. 4 1848

Ireland.
Sophia Watson, Leeds. 5 5mo. 16 1849

Daughter of Nathaniel and Sarah Watson.
Catharine Watson, 34 8mo. 30 1849

Leeds. Daughter of John Watson.
William Watts, Banbury. 78 3mo. 10 1849
Elizabeth Weetch, Stepney, 80 2mo. 18 1849

Westminster. Widow of Samuel Weetch.
Ann Weatherall, 57 3mo. 15 1849

Stockton. Wife of Joseph Weatherall.
Mary Were, Wellington. 69 3mo. 21 1849
Joseph Wilson Whalley, 18 lOmo. 3 1848

Fleetwood. Son of the late William and Jane

Whalley.

ANNUAL MONITOR. 121

Jane Wheatley, York. 27 12mo. 28 1848

Daughter of John Wheatley.
Elizabeth Wheeler, 75 3mo. 20 1849

Stockport. Widow of John Wheeler.
Mary Eeizabeth Whit- 3 2mo. 21 1849

burn, Qrrell, Lancashire. Daughter of Henry

B. and Mary Whitburn.
Elizabeth Whiteley, 66 3mo. 18 1849

Bristol,
William Whitlew, Lower 25 12mo. 11 1848

Brought on, Manchester. Son of John and

Sarah Whitlew.
Richard How White, 16 12mo. 5 1848

Maidenhead. Son of Richard E. and Mary

White, of Apsley, Bedfordshire.
Joshua White, Waterford. 35 5mo. 23 1849
Edward White, Bristol. 74 llmo. 26 1848
Elizabeth Whiting, 83 5mo. 8 1849

Tottenham. Wife of Richard Whiting.
John Whitten, Waterford. 24 2mo. 22 1849

Died at Clonmel.
Maria Whitton, York. 18 llmo. 17 1848

Died at Sibford. Daughter of Maria Whitton.
Mary Wtiffen, nearWobum, 59 9mo, 20 1849

Bedfordshire.

122 ANNUAL MONITOR.

William Wigham, Mill 70 llmo. 16 1848

Hill, Comwood.
Jennet Wilkinson, Low 89 4mo. 9 1849

Scale, near Garsdale,
John Williams, Burncoose, 71 8mo. 11 1849

near Redruth. An Elder.
Elizabeth Williams, 78 8mo. 23 1849

London. A Minister.
Margaret Williams, 47 7mo. 18 1849

Dublin. Wife of George Williams.
Mary Williamson, 83 llmo. 15 1848

Mansfield. Widow of John Williamson.
Anne Willis, Beading. 86 2mo. 28 1849

Widow of John Willis.
Eliza Willmott, 31 7mo. 9 1849

Congresbury . Wife of Robert Willmott.
Esther Wilmot, Bristol. 50 9mo. 13 1849

Wife of James Wilmot.
Mary Wood, Dublin. 60 6mo. 30 1849

David Wright, Pimlico, 46 4mo, 21 1849

Westminster.
Walter Wright, Pimlico. 10 7mo. 24 1849

Son of David and Rebecca Wright.
Thomas Wright, Dublin. 35 3mo. 26 1849

ANNUAL MONITOR. 123

John Alfred Wright, 32 10mo. 14 1848

Kettering. Son of Francis and Mary Wright.

Ann Yeats, Tottenham. 86 9mo. 17 1849
Widow.

INFANTS whose names are not inserted.

Under one month Boys 2 ... Girls 2

From one to three months ... do. 1 ... do. 2

From three to six months ... do. 5 ... do. 1

From six to twelve months... do. 6 ... do. 5

Names not reported last year,

Leonard B reckon, 3 2mo. 11 1848

John Breckon, 6 2mo. 17 1848

Isaac Breckon, Hutton-le- 1 2mo. 18 1848

Hole, Yorkshire. Sons of John and Lydia

Breckon.

124 ANNUAL MONITOR.

ANN ALEXANDER,
Died 19//*, of Qlh Month, 1849, aged 82.

Respecting a friend who has been so long and
generally known in our Society, and so much
connected with the Annual Monitor, a somewhat
extended notice will not, probably, be deemed out
of place in its pages. The materials for the fol-
lowing little memoir have been supplied principally
by her own papers.

She was the Daughter of William and Esther
Tuke, and was born at York, on the 16th of 5th
Month, 1767.

In very early life she appears to have been made
sensible of the visitations of Divine love ; and
'■ The perusal of John Woolman's Journal," she
remarks, ctand some others which I met with
about the same time, when I might have attained
the age of seven years, greatly strengthened these
secret feelings ; and led me to look still more

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earnestly towards him, whom J. W. so emphatic-
ally styles, 4 The Fountain of Goodness ;' and
who, I was early impressed with a belief, was
happy in himself, and created all mankind with the
view of their being so likewise, both here and
hereafter. Hence much reasoning assailed my
infant mind, in seeing so much misery and oppres-
sion as I was soon convinced abounded in the
world ; and concerning which I had so feeling a
sympathy, that I could frequently make this
acknowledgement of his, even with tears, in my
solitary moments : ' I felt the misery of my fel-
low-creatures, separated from the Divine harmony,
and it was heavier than I could bear,' till the
overflowings of my heart relieved me of my sor-
rows."

44 About this time I began to be very sensible
of the influence or strivings of the two seeds,
that of Christ and that of the serpent, in the
inward recesses of my own soul, each of them
continually endeavouring to counteract the opera-
tions of the other ; but so clear and distinct was
the voice of Omnipotence, when not obstructed
by giving way to that of the tempter, as fully to
answer the prophet's description of the 4 word

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behind thee, saying, this is the way, walk ye in it ;
when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn
to the left.' I took great delight in reading the
Holy Scriptures, and in opportunities of retire-
ment, where I might meditate on them, and pas-
sages in other religious books which arrested my
attention ; and though, at times, I could unite
with my associates in play, and for a short season
give way to a great flow of spirits, it was seldom
unmixed with a feeling of sorrow, and a secret
intimation that this was not the source whence it
was intended for me to derive much comfort.
Indeed, the company of those advanced in years,
and especially of religious characters, who would
sometimes converse on religious subjects in my
hearing, was much more congenial with my feel-
ings ; for such were my secret conflicts and exer-
cises of mind in very early life, that I could
subscribe to the truth of the expression, that wis-
dom will even ' torment with her discipline ;* till
by further degrees of experience, and further
submission to her dictates, I found her ways
gradually to become c ways of pleasantness ;' and
that in ; all her paths ' there is eventually
peace."

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She was favoured with the watchful care of
judicious and affectionate parents, and in allusion
to this privilege observes : u I did not often, that
I remember, incur my parents displeasure, so far
as to be more than severely reprehended ; but
when correction was resorted to, I dreaded much
more the serious conversation that followed, than
even the stroke of maternal chastisement ; which
being mostly for a stubbornness of temper, would
indeed have proved very inefficacious, had not my
dear mother's appeal to the secret convictions
with which she was fully aware I was favoured,
and her apparent distress at any disregard of the
dictates of this Divine Monitor, operated with the
religious feelings manifested on such occasions,
even as the fire and the hammer, to melt my hard
heart into tenderness, and break down for a sea-
son every thing that obstructed its free circu-
lation."

Her education, as was usually the case at that
period, especially with children of her sex, ap-
pears to have been of a very limited character.
After having for some time attended a day-school
in York, kept by a pious female of the Methodist
connexion, and subsequently, one kept by a friend

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at Sheffield, during a few months spent in a visit
to some relatives at that place, she was, in the
13th year of her age, together with her younger
sister, placed in the then infant establishment at
Ackworth, being the 116th child admitted into
that valuable institution ; the rules of which, in
regard to age, did not admit of her continuing
more than a year. In reference to this period she
remarks : " The tendering visitations of Divine
love and goodness were mercifully, and at times,
powerfully renewed while sheltered in this enclo-
sure ; and I was afresh induced to enter into
covenant, that if the Lord would be with me
in this time of separation, and bring me back
again to my father's house in peace, He should
be my God, and I would serve Him."

14 We had often religious opportunities, in which
these resolutions were strengthened ; and I well
remember the affectionate and parental care ex-
tended to the children by the superintendents,
John Hill and his Wife, and their valuable daugh-
ter, Ann Hill, our governess." She also makes
grateful mention of another friend in the family,
William Sowerby, who occupied the humble posi-
tion of a labourer on the farm, and an inmate of the

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kitchen, but who appears to have been rich in spirit-
ual gifts. " This friend," she continues, tc was in
the station of a minister, and sometimes had a
short testimony in meetings ; but his private
labours were more particularly impressed on my
memory ; as he would frequently during play
hours come amongst the children 5 and when little
groups had gathered around him, and perhaps
been engaged in conversation, silence would ensue
for a few moments, and he would then have a
word of exhortation, reproof, or consolation,
much suited to their several necessities."

In the year 1^84, her parents undertook the
superintendence of a school opened in York, for
about thirty girls, which had originated in a con-
cern on the part of her mother, in conjunction
with several other friends, to provide a guarded
and religious education, on very moderate terms,
for those who, for various reasons, might not be
admissible to Ackworth. In allusion to this
change of residence, she remarks: " Our family
before that time was much lessened, by the mar-
riage of two of my brothers and my eldest sister ;
and the prospect of entering into so new and ardu-
ous a field of labour was, to some of us who were
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left, very humiliating. It was so to myself in par-
ticular, from various considerations. Quietness,
and retirement from public observation, where I
might have pursued the path to a better and more
enduring substance, in silence and obscurity, was
what would have accorded the most with my
natural inclination • but how different a path was
now opening before me, will be exhibited by the
sequel of my steppings along through this tabu-
lated pilgrimage. I was also very conscious, that
my limited education had but little qualified me
for usefulness in the proposed seminary."

The services not only of the superintendents,
but in the early period of this institution, those
also of most of the teachers, were rendered gra-
tuitously ; and among the estimable young females
who took so disinterested a part in carrying out
the views of its founders, was one with whom
Ann Tuke contracted an intimate and lasting
friendship — Jane Taylor, afterwards Jane Jacob.
Her own employment was at first in the domestic
department ; but she was afterwards, associated
with her friend in teaching; and both of them
feeling their want of qualification for imparting a
knowledge of grammar, an arrangement was made

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for their receiving instructions from Lindley Mur-
ray, who had recently settled in the vicinity of
York, and who, with his amiable wife, took a
lively interest in the welfare of the school. Their
visits at his house for this purpose, during a suc-
cession of winter evenings, were occasions of no
small enjoyment to the two pupils ; and were the
means of directing the attention of their kind pre-
ceptor, to the compilation of the work, with which
the name of Lindley Murray has become so
identified.

" The new institution," Ann Tuke remarks, UI
believe I may venture to say, was eminently under
the Divine blessing. Seasons of religious retire-
ment were frequent ; and those on first day even-
ings, after the reading of the Scriptures, when
several not of the family usually attended, proved
many times seasons of peculiar instruction, not
only to the dear children, but their care-takers ;
my dear mother, and brother Henry Tuke, hav-
ing often to communicate to our varied neces-
sities."

About this time, she appears to have had a clear
but deeply humiliating view, that the exercises of
spirit which she had experienced, were not en-

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tirely on her own account, but designed to prepare
her for a timely submission to the work whereto
she believed herself called : and in the year 1786,
a little before attaining the age of nineteen, after
passing through deep preparatory baptisms, her
mouth was first opened as a minister, in one of
the evening sittings just alluded to. A few
weeks afterwards, she felt the call of her Lord
to utter a few words in a First-day meeting
for worship ; and having been strengthened to
overcome the strong reluctance she felt to yielding
to this humiliating service, she ventured to repeat
the words of her blessed Master to his disciples :
" Let your light so shine before men, that they
may see your good works, and glorify your Father
which is in heaven." A degree of peace following
this renewed act of dedication, she was encou-
raged to press forward in the path of simple
obedience to the voice of the Heavenly Shepherd.
Her first journey in the work of the ministry
was, a visit to Scotland, in the year 1788, in com-
pany with her brother, Henry Tuke ; at the con-
clusion of which, she writes : " Though on
looking over it, I was ready to charge myself
with some omissions of duty, yet the mantle of

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love seemed cast over them ; and I was favoured
with a degree of that peace which passeth all
human understanding.*'

In 1790^ she suffered a very painful bereave*
ment, in the death of her eldest sister, Sarah
Grubb ; to whom she was most tenderly attached,
and united in spiritual as well as in natural bonds.
This event, occurred just after her brother, Henry
Tuke and herself had laid before their Monthly
Meeting a concern to visit Ireland, where their sis-*
ter resided, and Ann Tuke having looked forward
with much comfort to the prospect of u uniting
with her, and sharing her sisterly, or rather ma-
ternal care and- sympathy, during such an ar-
duous engagement," was peculiarly affected by it.
Yet she was so mercifully sustained under the
trial, that she writes, in reference to the first night
passed from home on this journey : t; I gratefully
remember, that on retiring to my solitary cham-
ber, my mind was so seasonably replenished and
comforted by the presence of Him whom I was
endeavouring to serve, that I could adopt the con-
soling language : c I will both lay me down and
sleep, for the Lord sustaineth me.' "

During part of this journey she had the com-

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pany of her beloved friend Jane Taylor, who had
removed about a year and a half before, to the
school on Suir Island, Clonmel, established by
Sarah Grubb, with similar views to those which
had led to the formation of that at York. She
was absent from home about five months, and
travelled principally on horseback upwards of 1700
miles ; and on her return appears to have been
favoured, in an unusual degree, with the feeling
of divine consolation.

In the 10th Month, 1791, Ann Tuke again left
her home, under an impression of duty, to assist
her brother-in-law, Robert Grubb, in the care of
the school at Suir Island; which, in addition to
the loss it had sustained by the death of her sister,
was likely to suffer still farther by the removal of
its valued superintendent, Jane Taylor, on her
proposed connection in marriage with Isaac Jacob,
of Waterford. Her removal to Ireland was also
connected with the prospect of religious labour
in various parts of that land, which continued
to be her residence till the 3rd Month, 1794.

About six weeks after her return to York, she
was liberated by her Monthly Meeting for extensive
religious service in various counties in England;

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and during the course of this engagement, which
occupied her about sixteen months, she sustained
a severe loss in the decease of her justly beloved
and valued mother. This event, the intelligence
of which reached her at Exeter, took place after
eight days' illness, in great quietness and peace.
" I felt for a time," she writes, u as was natural
on such an occasion, as if every nerve was un-
strung, and the floods of affliction ready to over-
flow their banks ; which, by my remote situation
denying me the privilege of surrounding the dying
bed, or of administering one drop of consolation
during the illness of my endeared parent, was
indeed greatly increased. But the feeling of that
holy, invisible Arm, which led me from my father's
house, and which had supported through a variety
of trials, that, in the course of my probationary
steppings thus far, had been my appointed lot, again
lifted up my head in hope, and anchored my soul
in the deeps of resignation to Him, who, in His
infinite wisdom and goodness, had taken the gift
He had so long spared to us and the Church ; and
who enabled, me I trust, in humble acquiescence, to
bless His holy name."

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marriage with William Alexander, then residing
at Needham Market, in Suffolk. The retirement
of that location, enlivened by domestic ties, was
very congenial to her feelings ; she was, however,
frequently called upon to leave her agreeable home
in the service of her Lord, and, during the next
seven years, in the course of which time she became
the mother of two sons, she visited various parts
of England and Wales. In 1803, she apprehended
the time was fully come for her to avow a prospect
which had, for some years, been before her mind,
of religious service on the American continent.
After receiving the usual testimonials of the unity
of her friends, she embarked at Liverpool; and
on going on board the vessel in which her
passage had been engaged, she thus describes her
feelings: " My mind was sweetly favoured with
the incomes of peace, as I came to the vessel this
morning, which greatly alleviated the trial of
this separation from my dearest husband, and
enabled me to utter the language, l All within lies
peaceful, all composed.' " The gratification of
approaching the desired haven, after a passage of
five weeks, "had," she remarks, u its mixture of
alloy ; not only from my recollecting it was not

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the country which contained my greatest earthly
treasures ; but from the painful intelligence brought
by the pilot, of the yellow fever prevailing in New
York, which occasioned no small anxiety to most
or all of us ; though I have to acknowledge, at
the same time, a feeling of secret and sustaining
confidence, which is not very easily interrupted or
disturbed." She visited most of the Meetings
of Friends throughout the United States, and
attended all the Yearly Meetings. Her heart
was enlarged in love to all, of whatever name,
in whom she found the marks of true discipleship
to her Lord ; and in her ministerial services
(especially in public Meetings) she was led chiefly
to dwell on the great truths of the Gospel — the
blessings freely offered through Jesus Christ to
all who truly repent, and the standard of holi-
ness to which all who believe in him are called,
Her services appear to have met with the cordial
acceptance of Friends, and to have left an im-
pression on many minds, which the lapse of nearly
half a century has not been able to efface. In
reference to the last Meeting she attended on that
Continent, she records, 4t I was measurably
strengthened by my great and good Master, not only

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in conveying what appeared to me the counsel of
God to individuals, like that to the Church for-
merly, who thought herself rich and full ; but,
in humble commemoration of his goodness and
mercy, to cast down all crowns at his footstool,
and intercede for the different states of his Church
and family.'"

On the 26th of 6th Month, 1805, she embarked
at New York, and landed in Ireland on the
21st of the following month. After visiting some
Meetings in Ireland and Scotland, and her rela-
tions in Yorkshire, she reached her own home, with
a grateful heart, for all the mercies which had been
so abundantly vouchsafed to her. In the year
1808, William and Ann Alexander removed from
Suffolk, and undertook the superintendence of
the girls' school at York, in which the latter
had formerly been engaged : but the state of her
health, which had suffered considerably from
almost unremitting exercise of mind, and hard
travelling on horseback, during the latter part of
her residence in Ireland, and subsequent labours
and travels in America, was at this time such as
to disqualify her from taking a very active part
in the concerns of the institution. The death

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of her youngest son, in an attack of typhus fever,
whilst at school in Lincolnshire, was a severe
trial to her maternal feelings, and increased the
feebleness of her health, so that in 1812, the es-
tablishment was relinquished by its original pro-
prietors, to two female friends, who continued
it on their own account, till the marriage of one
of them a short time afterwards, when it was
finally relinquished.

About the year 1811 her thoughts appear to
have been directed to the desirableness of attempt-
ing a little Annual for the use of Friends, who
had not then any periodical publication devoted to
the interests of the society. In a memorandum
penned during her recovery from an attack of ill-
ness, she says, u After getting well enough, I
employed my time upstairs, in writing, &c, and
also in a little prospectus for a pocket and memo-
randum book for our own Society ; which might
also contain an obituary of its members, with such
accounts of them as might prove instructive and
interesting. Such a work, I had long thought,
was much wanted ; and it was undertaken by my
dear partner, then commencing the bookselling
business ; and the Annual Monitor prepared for

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1813, under much discouragement. This eon*
tinued several years, the sale being very limited J
but as interesting matter increased the sale did
also ; and I had no cause to regret being the first
mover and encourager therein • as it seems by
many documents we have received, to have been
made, under the Divine blessing, a source of com*
fort to many weary travellers, in tracing the foot*
steps of their fellow probationers towards the
4 City which hath foundations, whose builder and
maker is God.' " Such was the origin of the
present publication, in the form in which it ap-
peared for thirty successive years • and to the
earlier pages of which its projector furnished fre-
quent little contributions.*

The love and commiseration, which had in
early life led her to weep over the miseries of her
fellow creatures living in a state of alienation from
God, continued remarkably to pervade her mind,
and she was ever ready to unite in objects for pro-
moting their temporal, moral, and religious wel-
fare. The poor slaves, some of whom she had
seen labouring on the plantations in America, and

* See No. 1, p. 24; No. 2, p. 23; No. 3, p.p. 139, 140: No. 4,
p. 134; No* 7, p. 120.

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the degraded children employed by chimney-sweep-
ers in our own country, alike called forth the tender
feelings of her heart. And such was her com-
miseration for the latter class, that she seldom
passed one of them in the streets, unnoticed or
unpitied : and encouraged by some efforts which had
been made for the improvement of their condition,
in 1817 she published a little tract in furtherance
of that object, which it is believed was not without
its effect in strengthening the current of public
feeling, which resulted in the abolition by law, of
a practice which had entailed no small degrada-
tion and cruelty on that class of our fellow subjects.
From the year' 1816 to 1825, she was much oc-
cupied in the work of the gospel, sometimes hold-
ing public meetings in York and the villages
adjacent ; at others, visiting many parts of the
nation, including the attendance of the Half-year's
Meetings of Scotland and Wales, and the Yearly
Meeting for Ireland ; participating, doubtless, in
feelings similar to those which animated the apos-
tle, when he accosted his fellow-labourer with the
words, — ^ Let us go again and visit our brethren
in every city where we have preached the word of
the Lord, and see how they do." In returning

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from a journey in Lancashire, in 1825, she makes
the following memorandum: 44 I reached home
with the feeling of peaceful poverty of spirit,
under which, reviewing my earlier labours in
that and other counties, I could gratefully com-
memorate the Lord's kindness in youth, his sup-
port during the meridian of life, and his fatherly
regard now, as the shadows of the evening of
my days seem to be stretching out."

In the following year, accompanied by her
relatives, Hannah, and Maria Middleton, (after-
wards Maria Fox,) and Cornelius Hanbury, she
emkarked for Rotterdam, and after some religious
service in Holland, and visiting the few professing
with Friends in Germany, she remarks in closing
their labours at Minden, it was with the feeling
and ascription of praise and thanksgiving to that
Almighty Power, which had again opened a door
of utterance in their public and more private
assemblies ; and they had humbly to believe, a
door of entrance into the hearts of many.

Notwithstanding increasing debility, and her
own apprehension that this journey might pro-
bably be the close of her public ministerial labours,
she was in the year 1828, engaged in holding some

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public meetings in the neighbourhood of York,
and also in visiting the families in that Monthly
Meeting in conjunction with her nephew, Samuel
Tuke, and her friend, Sarah Baker ; and
occasionally, during the succeeding thirteen
years, in religious services in various parts,
mostly in connexion with social visits to her
relatives.

In 1841, she was deprived, by death, of her
valuable husband,* soon after which event, she
removed her residence to Ipswich, and during
her remaining days, occupied a small house near
to that of her son, who, with his family, were to
the last, objects" of her lively and affectionate
interest.

Before again becoming a member of the
Monthly Meeting to which she had thus returned,
she felt constrained to visit, in the love of the
gospel, the families of Friends at Ipswich ; and
in the following year, she paid a like visit to most
of the remaining members of Suffolk Quarterly
Meeting ; the last sitting, she remarks, t{ was one
to be remembered with thankfulness to the Author
of all our sure mercies, and left me at liberty to
* Of whom sec an Account in the Annual Monitor, for 1842.

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return in peace to my own habitation." For
some time afterwards, she was able occasionally to
attend part of a meeting ; but during the last six
years of her life, she was quite precluded from
testifying, in this way, her continued love and
allegiance to her Lord and Master.

Her closing years were marked by many infir-
mities of the flesh and of the spirit, yet there was
in her heart, a chord that ever vibrated to the
sound of truth, and of aught that was good ; and
the occurrence of any striking incident, or the
visit of a long-loved friend, would recall a measure
of her wonted power and liveliness ; and on these
and other occasions, she would often conclude the
expression of her grateful feelings in the words
of the poet :

" What thanks I owe Thee, and what love,
A boundless, endless store,
Shall echo through the realms above,
When time shall be no more."

And it was remarked by her attendants, that
during the last few weeks of her life, she seldom
retired to rest without repeating a favourite piece,

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■ The Star of Bethlehem ;" often hymning the
^last stanza again and again :

"Now safely moored, my perils o'er,
I'll sing first in night's diadem,
For ever, and for evermore,
The Star, the Star of Bethlehem."

«

Although a greater degree of feebleness had
been apparent for a few days, yet on the morning
of her decease, she pursued her usual occupations
of reading and knitting ; coming down stairs and
walking a short time in her little garden ; and
about one o'clock, after taking some refreshment,
she was attempting with the assistance of her ser-
vant, to rise from her chair ; but unable to do so,
fell back into it ; and in about ten minutes,
breathed her last; thus peacefully and gently pass-
ing away, through the mercy of that Redeemer
in whom she had believed, to her everlasting home
of joy and peace.

J. C0TTLTAS, PRINTER, YORK.

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