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New Seeies, No. 33.

THE

ANNUAL MONITOR

For 1875,

OR

OBITUARY

OF THE

MEMBERS OF THE SOCIETY OF FRIENDS

En i^reat Britain antr Ireland,

FOR THE YEAR 1874.

LONDON.:

SOLD BY SAMUEL HARRIS AND CO., AND E. MARSH.

WILLIAM SESSIONS, 15, LOW OUSEGATE, YORK.
THOMAS EDMONDSON, 11, DAME STREET, DUBLIN.

1874.

LIST OF MEMOIRS.

Ann Balkwill.
Mary Casson.
Hannah Cross.
William Rawbonn Dell.
Sarah Ann Doeg.
Mary Forster.
Robert Forster.
Anne Forster.
Anne Frank.
Eliza Hewitt.
Sarah Hinton,
Joseph Holmes
Caroline Hopkins.
Frances E. Jackson.
Anna Johnson.

John Jones, Ruthin.
Phebe A. Marriage.
Margaret Marriage.
Caroline E. Parken.
John Parnall.
Helen Theresa Pease.
Maria Pollard.
Jane Richardson.
Joseph H. Richardson.
Henry Scarnell.
Joseph Thorp.
Rachel Tregelles.
Alfred Waterhouse.
Thomas D. Watson.
Charlotte Widdas.

APPENDIX.

Edward Ash, M.D.
An Invitation.

Errata: (in the volume for 187 4. )
Page 139, line 22, for Murdoch, read Murdoch.

_ 2i9? 8, read son of Robert and Helen

Walker.

(In this j/resent volume for 1875 J
Page 23, line 13, for twelve, read nineteen.

TO THE READER.

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The preparation of another year's memorial of
our deceased Friends, with its records of personal
experience and of public as well as private useful-
ness, brings forcibly before the mind the power and
excellency of unity in the faith: — our "most holy
faith," as the Apostle Jude expresses it; — the " one
Lord, one faith, one baptism, one hope of our
calling," to use the words of Paul. One foundation,
— the same foundation as of the apostles and
prophets, " Jesus Christ himself being the chief
corner-stone," — and " other foundation can no man
lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ."
We see even in these simple records this truth
exemplified, in the case of persons differing much in
other respects from each other.

Yet when speaking of this only sure foundation,
we must not close our hearts against the accom-
panying exhortation, " let every man take heed how
he buildeth thereupon : " for the fire shall try every
man's work of what sort it is ; and there are those
who suffer loss, even though they themselves may
be saved, " yet so as by fire." (See 1 Corinthians,
iii, 10 to 15.) In the present day, which is remark-
ably distinguished by conflict and division in religious
opinions and practices, we deem it necessary to be
especially watchful, not only how we build, but also
how we pull down,— not only what we accept and
establish, but also what we reject and destroy. If
any of us have accepted our religious views or
practices traditionally, let us not hastily conclude
that they are therefore only founded on the traditions
of men, — any more than, when we see the Divine
blessing bestowed upon the pious lives and labours
of others, we should immediately conclude that it

IV.

would be to our profit, to adopt the forms or institu-
tions under which they were brought up. Such
precipitancy may rob us of our Christian liberty, as
well as our Christian unity, bring us into spiritual
bondage, and limit or mar our testimony to Christ
and His truth.

And the unity of the faith leads to " unity of
the Spirit," reconciling diversities, harmonizing all.
It was the subject of that most solemn prayer of the
Lord Jesus before He suffered, the just for the un-
just, that He might bring us to God — " that they all
may be one, as Thou, Father, art in me, and I in
Thee, that they also may be one in us, that the
world may believe that Thou has sent me." We
would therefore quote the words of a beloved Chris-
tian minister, lately in this country : " stand fast in the
faith — stand fast in the unity of the Spirit — stand fast
in the liberty wherewith Christ doth make you free."
There is in the Kingdom of Grace, as there is in the
kingdom of nature, a wonderful harmony amidst
wonderful variety. There are diversities of gifts,
and differences of administrations and operations, but
the same Lord, the same Spirit, every man receiving
his own manifestation of it to profit withal : " the
self-same Spirit, dividing to every man severally as
He will." Therefore, says the Apostle, " walk worthy
of the vocation wherewith ye are called, with all low-
liness and meekness, with long suffering, forbearing
one another in love : " and " let your conversation be
such as becometh the gospel of Christ : . . . that
ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving
together for the faith of the gospel, and in nothing
terrified by your adversaries."

J. NEWBY.

Ackworth, 12th mo. 1874.

THE

ANNUAL MONITOK,

1875.

OBITUARY.

Age. Time of Decease.
John Agnew, 80 23 8 mo, 1874

Birkenhead.
Margaret Akerigg, 55 23 10 mo. 1873

Kendal. Wife of William Akerigg.
John Alderson, 80 25 8 mo. 1874

Beech Hill, Pardshaw. An Elder.
Thomas Alletson, 73 13 7 mo. 1874

Chester.
Edward Ash, M.D. 76 23 12 mo. 1873

Gotham, Bristol. A Minister.
Charlotte Ashworth, 68 8 6 mo. 1873

JEJgerton, Bolton. Wife of Edmund Ashworth.

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Richard Bowles Atmore, 81 7 3 mo. 1874

East Hurling, Norfolk. A Minister.
Mary Backhouse, 90J 22 3 mo. 1874

Chapel Allerton, Leeds. Widow of William

Backhouse.
Mary Ann Backhouse, 82 28 3 mo. 1874

Gainford. Widow of Joseph Backhouse.
Mary Eleanor Baker, 10 30 3 mo. 1874

Scarbro'. Daughter of James and Elizabeth

Baker.
Ann Balkwill, 67 2 4 mo. 1874

Plymouth.
Ann Balkwill, widow of the late Joseph
Hancock Balkwill of Plymouth, and daughter of
Peter and Ann Payne of Wellington, was born
Fifth mo., 9th, 1806. Her childhood was one of
much enjoyment, connected with a country life ;
and during her last long illness a picture of her
early home and a likeness of her mother were
constantly by her bedside ; and the flowers
which that mother had loved were always wel-
comed with double brightness and pleasure, for
her memory was embalmed with thoughts of a
pure and gentle life, wholly devoted to brighten
that of others.

Under her watchful religious training those
striking and delicate traits of character were

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developed, which made Ann Balkwill so valued in
the different relationships of life by those who
knew her worth ; while from her father she
received those impressions of profound reverence
for serious things which marked her whole career,
and made her perhaps out of harmony with
anything superficial (though it might be sincere)
in religious writings and conversation.

She was married at the age of twenty-six,
and her life afterwards was chiefly passed at or
near Plymouth, where her husband's family were
residents. After twelve years of great happiness
she was left a widow with six children, and
experienced the loneliness and sorrow belonging
to that lot, together with many cares and
vicissitudes incidental to heavy business anxieties,
which necessarily pressed upon her till within a
few years of the close. Through these cares and
trials, however, her faith in God and in His
love was preserved ; and from time to time, both
in private and public, she was constrained to bear
her testimony to His everlasting goodness, or to
approach His footstool in vocal prayer. A few
extracts from letters written at different periods
may appropriately exemplify the tenour of her
mind, and perhaps be found instructive and
helpful to the reader.

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To a daughter at school she writes: — "Dear
child, don't despise little things, nor think that it
is of small account to quench the Spirit when
it teaches of little things, or calls for small
sacrifices. The practical application of the Cross
is of far more avail, than ever so large an
abundance of religious sentiment, either spoken,
written or agreed to, how good soever these may
be in their places. Oh, these wayward, impulsive
ones, how much trouble they bring upon them-
selves and others, by not bringing their wilfulness
into subjection ; and oh, how little do young
people anticipate the blessedness that they procure
to themselves, when they bow their necks to the
yoke, and seek to do the Divine Will instead of
their own."

On the subject of the ministry she says : —
" Hidden ones are, I have no doubt, essential to
every well-ordered Church of Christ, but none
the less are the messengers required, I believe,
to do His bidding, and convey His messages
according to His will. To do this, must they not
know His voice to speak to them ? and oh, if we
could not hope for Divine guidance, and more
especially so in our more public acts in the
Saviour's name, how could we believe our Bible,
or where could we turn ? But though not to be

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discerned in the whirlwind or in the fire, yet the
still small voice we may hopefully believe will
yet teach

* The lowly will, in solemn silence bow'd,
When self, impetuous self, is prostrate laid.' "

She describes one out of many solemn times
of evening worship, which she had with one or
another of her children while the rest of the
family were at meeting, in these words : — " We
have just risen from our seats opposite the
window, where we have been talking of sweet
and holy things, watching the western sky with
its varied cloudy exhibitions and stilly radiance.
Then the evening star appeared, and we held
our little meeting ; where, with the two gathered
in His name, He, the blessed one, was, as I
believe, with us. We sat for awhile in silent
enjoyment, the words passing through my mind —
* Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty ! which
was, and is, and is to come ; ' and it seemed to
me that the whole earth was filled with His
glory, only that our eyes are mostly holden, that
they do not see it."

Her personal experience and inner life she
confided from time to time to a beloved cousin,
the sister-friend of early and later years, and
from very many similar expressions of faith and

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hope we extract the following : — * * *
" No ; the God of my fathers has never yet for-
saken me, although at times I have had to be
still and patient, lest I should lose the faith ; and
it is given me to believe that He will enable me
to endure to the end, — will never forsake me, and
will eventually permit me to join the blessed
inhabitants of an eternity of light and life and
love, having redeemed me, even me J" * *

" How gloriously the future sometimes opens
before me, when we shall know even as we are
known, with no more perplexing anxieties or
fears or uncertainties ! The text, ' And this is
life eternal, that they might know Thee, the only
true God, and Jesus Christ whom Thou hast
sent,' is often with me ; and as His might and
majesty and wonderfulness (if I may coin a
word) are unveiled to the mind, with a participa-
tion of His love, some sense also seems to
accompany it of what the eternal life must be
when entered on in its fulness, and freed from
these poor bodies of ours, and the belongings of
time."

After a severe attack of hemorrhage from the
lungs, she was able to bear a testimony very
precious to survivors, now that her trembling
hope has been fully realized.

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" I suppose you have heard that I have
again very nearly slipped over the brink of the
great river. 0, the unutterable illness and
distress of body, but none of mind, dear cousins.
My will was lost in the Divine Will ; I felt that
His will was the best to be done, — I could rest in
it ; besides if I were to go then, the promise felt
very sure that Jesus would be my companion,
and take me to a habitation prepared for me by
Himself. Was not this gracious ? I know you
will not think I am boasting; you know some-
thing of the oft exceeding povert}^ of soul I have
experienced, and of my utter nothingness ; so I
may the more extol the grace."

Her feeble health and tender heart received
a severe shock in the autumn of 1873, in the
unexpected death of a dear son-in-law, and in
entering with deep sympathy into the bereaved
condition of her daughter. She seeks to comfort
her, with the comfort wherewith she herself had
been comforted of God in her own widowhood.
" I am glad that I am left to keep very close to
my darlings side in tender, loving sympathy.
' So He giveth His beloved sleep ' — and now, as
a dear friend said on a similar occasion, ' let us
all be very still.' In this stillness, wondrous
things are seen and felt. Oh ! those everlasting

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arms ! Mayst thou continue to feel them bearing
thee up ! May He, the Husband of the widow,
keep at thy side; for He loves the children of
men, His lambs and sheep. He will surely bring
thee to a blessed re-union in the everlasting habi-
tations ; and may the angels who are near keep
watch and ward."

On the night of the 25th of 3rd mo., 1874,
she suffered very severely from utter prostration,
and it seemed as if the last hour were arrived.
She rallied however in a few hours, and the
intense suffering of that night was never re-
peated ; but during the week which followed
many mercies were granted; all fears were re-
moved for ever, and a full and precious sense of
perfect participation in the inheritance of eternal
life, " purchased for her," as she so often said,
" by her great Redeemer," was her happy por-
tion. The night of the 29th was a sleepless one,
but without pain. In it she seemed to have given
her a foretaste of her heavenly inheritance. In
speaking to her children, she said : " I seemed
to be taken an immeasurable distance from you
(not that I loved you the less), and to be floating
down the river of death. A new sense seemed
given me of oneness with Christ and God, des-
cribed in the words, * I in them and Thou in me,

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that the}7 may be made perfect in one.' The
breakers were all behind me ; — before me there
was not a ripple on the shore ; how strange that
I feared death ! "

On the last morning of her life, a beloved
cousin was admitted to her bedside ; to whom
she spoke for some time of the precious experi-
ence then granted her, — calmly and in her
natural voice, — though often pausing for breath.
The following memorandum, penned at the time,
gives some account of this interview. " After
kissing me she said, ' I wanted to tell thee that I
have not needed thee, nor indeed any outward
help (referring to a physical fear of dying ex-
pressed some months before,) the fear of death is
so entirely taken away, and I seem to have passed
over into what I can hardly tell. It is not rap-
ture, neither do peace nor joy nor rest alone
express it. It is just perfect — perfect— perfect — '
Then as if taking a glance backward over her
life, she acknowledged how much Divine support
she had been favoured with, amid occasional out-
ward trials and darkness. ' Now there is nothing
but a sense of unutterable love — all love — such
oneness — so entire, that it seems like living the
17th chapter of John. Again, referring to the
sustaining and comforting sense of Divine love,

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she cradled her arms, saying, ' He is carrying me
like this, dear.' "

After this visit she sent messages of love,
encouragement, or advice to different beloved
ones, and evidently had more such remembrances
on her mind, if time and strength had permitted
their expression. Thus for a few hours, her
heart full of love to God and man, she hovered
on the verge of the new existence into which she
was so gently ushered, — and, conscious and col-
lected to the very last, with most of her children
around her, quietly fell asleep on the afternoon
of Fourth day, the 2nd of 4th month, 1874.
Mary Ballans, 67 1 12 mo. 1873

Norwich. Widow of David Nainby Ballans.
John Barker, 73 22 11 mo. 1873

Kirby Moorside.
Jos. Doubleday Beamish, 77 13 1 mo. 1874

Sudbury, Suffolk,
Eachel Beck, 71 20 2 mo. 1874

Stamford Hill, London. Widow of Richard

Low Beck.
Richard Bell, 71 20 12 mo. 1873

Lucyville, Whitehouse, near Belfast. An

Elder.
William Langtry Bell, 58 27 6 mo. 1874

Thornhill, Knock, near Belfast. An Elder.

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Christopher L. Bellows, 1J 21 2 mo. 1874

Sheephouse, near Gloucester. Son of Edward

Forster and Sarah Elizabeth Bellows.
Hannah Bellows, 80 17 7 mo. 1874

Gloucester. Wife of William Lamb Bellows.
Judith Ann Bennell, 51 2 2 mo. 1874

Paddington. Wife of Henry J. Bennell.
Maria Bennell, 44 24 2 mo. 1874

Hitchin. Daughter of Joseph Bennell.
William Bennett, 63 28 1 mo. 1874

Stockport, Cheshire.
John Bentley, 65 J 8 12 mo. 1873

Bradford, Yorkshire.
Esther Best, 74 9 8 mo. 1874

Sedbergh. Wife of William Greenwood Best.
Mary Ann Binns, 57 24 12 mo. 1873

Redland, Bristol. Wife of Charles Binns.
Sarah Ann Bishop, 58 13 3 mo. 1874

Plymouth.
Deborah Blair, 54 28 12 mo. 1873

Luckens, near Carlisle. Widow of John Blair.
Thomas Wm. Boake, 66 15 7 mo. 1874

Bloomfield, Dublin. Son of Thomas and

Hannah Boake.
Allen Boardman, 80 22 6 mo. 1874

Lostock, West Houghton, Lancashire.
John Bobiear, Enniscorthy. 57 7 1 mo. 1874

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Ann Bolton, 91 22 3 mo. 1874

Penheth. Widow of Edward Bolton.
Benjamin Bottomley, 61 24 5 mo. 1874

Wooldale, near Huddersfield.
Arthur Bowman, 3 19 11 mo. 1873

One Ash, Derbyshire. Son of Ebenezer and

Hannah Bowman.
Elizabeth Bowman, 20 18 1 mo. 1374

Gee Cross, near Hyde. Wife of Sidney Bowman.
Elizabeth Brady, 71 22 5 mo. 1874

Birmingham. Widow of Edward Foster Brady.
Charles Bragg, Lintz Green. 73 17 10 mo. 1874
Lavinia Salmon Murray Braithwaite,

Wyersdale. 33 11 8 mo. 1874

Wife of Thomas Kilner Braithwaite.
George Brantingham, 43 8 1 mo. 1874

KinmucJc, Aberdeen. Son of the late George

and Elizabeth Brantingham.
Elizabeth Brook, 69 14 5 mo. 1874

Todmorden. Wife of William Brook.
Hannah Brown, 56 21 5 mo. 1874

Bishopsgate Street, London. Widow of Richard

Brown.
William Bryant, 70 24 7 mo. 1874

Surbiton. An Elder.
Thomas Burgess, 75 9 10 mo. 1874

Wigston Grange, near Leicester. An Eider.

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Ellen Capper, 54 23 12 mo. 1873

Milbrook. Wife of Mark Capper.
Mark Capper, 62 28 7 mo. 1874

Miibrook, Southampton.
James Carroll, Cork. 79 14 1 mo. 1874

Mary Casson, 21£ 30 7 mo. 1874

Thome, Yorkshire. Daughter of John Calvert

and the late Elizabeth Casson.
Not being of a strong bodily constitution, she
appears to have been early taught in the school
of Christ. Her illness was short. One of her
companions writes : " Last week I only saw her
in an evening, and fearing she would tire herself
by talking, I generally persuaded her to be still.
Her face as she lay was often lighted up by a
beautiful smile, which I felt convinced was of
Heaven, not of Earth. The Sunday before she
died, I spent a few hours with her. She said,
the doctor had told her she would not get better ;
and she did not feel unhappy, but thankful to
her Heavenly Father for sparing her dear friends
the pain of seeing her in constant suffering. She
said, God had given her everything to make this
life happy, the kindest and tenderest of relations
and friends : and although she loved them dearly,
she did not feel it hard now to give them up,
because she simply wished to do cheerfully and

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lovingly all that her dear Saviour had given her
to do. She asked me to repeat any text on trust.
I repeated John iii. 16. ' God so loved the world
that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoso-
ever believeth on Him should not perish, but
have everlasting life,' — with others. She listened
intently, and at the conclusion would say, ' that
is beautiful;' or she would thank me and then
remain silent, only moving her lips and raising
her eyes, as if engaged in prayer. She said she
had been in great pain during the night, and had
asked Jesus to help her to bear it patiently ; and
strength seemed to be given her directly. Some
one repeated a verse from the hymn, ' Safe in
the arms of Jesus,' which brought a sweet and
peaceful smile to her face, and I felt sure she
knew from experience how blessed it is to belong
entirely to Him. The night before she died, she
told me her aunt had been speaking to her so
beautifully about Jesus — she felt very happy.
She was particularly fond of the lines, —

' Nothing in my hand I bring,
Simply to Thy Cross I cling.' "

To the above account from her kind visitor,
a little more may be added. On the First-day
of the week in which she died, she hardly thought

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she should live through the day, but she felt
Jesus near, helping her under the feeling of
extreme weakness and sinking.

She had been very exemplary in attending
Week-day Meetings, and it was her daily practice
to read morning and evening from her own Bible.
Her sister remarks : " I do not think she ever
missed her favourite passages, ' Him that cometh
unto me I will in no wise cast out,' and ' The
blood of Jesus Christ, His Son, cleanseth from
all sin.' " Her close was remarkably peaceful,
her breathing gradually becoming shorter and
shorter, until the spirit left its frail tenement, to
join in the song of the redeemed for ever and
ever.
Anna Maria Catchpool, 41 1 3 mo. 1874

King stand, London. Wife of John Catchpool.
Hannah Charnley, 80 22 1 mo. 1874

Preston. Widow of Robert Charnley.
William Cheselden, 75 20 1 mo. 1874

Ipswich.
Charles Chipchase, 39 13 2 mo. 1874

Gotherstone.
James Christy, 86 22 5 mo. 1874

Browning, near Chelmsford.
Sarah Fox Clark, 81 30 3 mo. 1874

Plymouth.

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Alice Susan Clark, 6 16 mo. 1874

Doncaster. Daughter of Hannah and Richard

Ecroyd Clark.
Mary Ann Clarke, 58 14 11 mo. 1873

Chatteris. An Elder. Wife of William Clarke.
Philip Clayton, 29 17 8 mo. 1874

Northampton.
John Clemesha, Hull. 78 4 6 mo. 1874

Sophia Collinson, 29 13 11 mo. 1872

Ipswich. Wife of Matthew Henry Collinson.

(Omitted last year.)
George Cook, 78 24 3 mo. 1874

Wellington in Somersetshire.
Thomas Copeland, 76 16 7 mo. 1874

Clevedon, Somersetshire.
Richard Cornish, 76 26 8 mo. 1874

Redruth, Cornwall.
Margaret Crosfield, 72 7 12 mo. 1873

Lancaster.
Hannah Cross, 81 27 5 mo. 1874

Colchester. An Elder. Widow of John Wain-

wright Cross.

The declaration of our dear Redeemer,
" Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall
see God," — it is believed has been the happy
experience of this aged Friend. Ever of a meek
and quiet spirit, she gave evidence of that love

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which " suffereth long and is kind, which thinketh
no evil, rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in
the truth." When near the close, she told those
around her she was " only waiting— looking unto
Jesus ; " and that she could but praise and adore
her Heavenly Father for all His great goodness
to her through a long life.
Susannah Crcjickshank, 54 26 8 mo. 1874

Glasgow. Widow of James Cruickshank.
Jane Cubbidge, 87 20 9 mo. 1874

Kelvedon, Essex.
Hannah Dale, 14 2 1 mo. 1874

Great Ayton. Daughter of William Dale.
William Darbyshire, 62 4 11 mo. 1873

Pendleton, Manchester.
Catherine Davey, 82 2 6 mo. 1874

Leeds. Widow of Richard Davey.
Jessie Dell, 34 9 11 mo. 1873

Paddington. Wife of Joseph Hagen Dell.
William Rawbonn Dell, 70 10 5 mo. 1874

Croydon. A Minister.
William Rawbonn Dell was born at Earl's
Colne in the County of Essex, and was blessed
with the care of pious parents, who sought to
train him in the nurture and admonition of the
Lord. When about twenty-two years of age we
find from his memoranda, he was also blessed

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with the Christian care of many of the Friends
amongst whom he resided. On one occasion he
says, under date Second month, 12th, 1826,
" Went up to John Gripper's, and spent an hour
or two in the evening. This is truly pleasant to
me to have such a friend, concerned for my good.
May it be my increasing engagement to seek after
more devotion of mind, and more watchfulness
unto prayer." Again on the 16th of the same
month, he writes, " I walked home with some
friends. I think them increasingly free and
sociable with me. I feel it a favour of which I
am unworthy, that friends are so kind to me ; it
renders my path much more pleasant."

The following short extracts from his diary
may show the state of his mind at this time.—
Second mo., 17th, 1826. " I pray for help from
above, to enable me to move on in the right
way, to be given up with full purpose of heart
and soul to obey the Lord in all things, to seek,
not my own, but His glory."

Sixth mo., 13th. " Attended Essex Quarterly
Meeting, at which Isaac Stephenson was present.
My dear grandmother again stood forth to advocate
the glorious cause of truth. Oh that I may more
earnestly watch unto prayer, endeavouring to
preserve a more waiting state, and cheerfully

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submit to every dispensation of my Heavenly
Father, that I may count all loss and dross, save
the knowledge of Christ and Him crucified."

Seventh mo., 2nd, 1826, First-day. " This
is indeed a most memorable day to me, and a
very afflicting one too. I went to meeting as
usual a little before the time, intending to call
and see dear John Gripper, and lo ! he was no
more— my dearest friend is gone — he died last
night soon after eleven o'clock. May I fervently
pray to the Lord, that as He has in His own
good pleasure been pleased to remove this, my
dearest friend, so he may be pleased to guide me
along the slippery path of life ; and oh ! that I
may return to Bethel, and renew the covenant as
at the first."

Seventh mo., 23rd. " We had a very solemn
meeting this morning, though Satan is very busy
in trying to overcome the desires after good ; this
afternoon he prevailed in keeping my mind very
unsettled and wandering, so that but little good
rose into dominion. *****
What poor creatures we are, and so prone to err !
I desire to be more engaged in watchfulness unto
prayer."

It was about this time, and prior to his
marriage, that he first bore testimony of his love

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to his Saviour, by the utterance of a few words
in our meetings for worship ; and notwithstanding
the cares attendant on the bringing up of a large
family, it was his desire, through a long course of
years, to occupy faithfully the gifts entrusted to
him. He was acknowledged as a Minister in
1858.

His diligence in the Lord's service was
remarkable, and he seemed always to live under
an abiding concern that his day's work might
keep pace with the day. He visited the meetings
of Friends in many parts of England, and held
many meetings with those not in profession with
us. At one time he united with his friend
Edward C. May in holding a series of meetings
in the theatres in London ; a service which
yielded peace to his mind. He often spoke as
feeling himself an unprofitable servant; but
desiring to be faithful, he made business sub-
servient to the calls of religious duty. At home
and amongst his family, his conduct and conversa-
tion bore evidence of his desire to be a follower
of a crucified Redeemer. His solicitude for the
best welfare of his beloved children was often
expressed in words ; and he sought opportunities
to bring home to their hearts truths which were
so precious to himself.

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About three years previous to his death he
paid a religious visit to Friends in Ireland, and
afterwards to the meetings in Scotland. His
health was even then failing ; and on his return
home, he was unable from increasing weakness
to give much attention to business. He still how-
ever frequently attended his own meeting; and
his voice was often heard in prayer and praise.
Throughout the whole of his illness, which was
at times a very suffering one, he was kept in
patience. He often prayed for the Lord's presence,
and said he believed there was a mansion pre-
pared for him, through the mercy of his Saviour.
He continued to be deeply interested in every-
thing connected with our Religious Society, and
his love to his friends was unabated; he often
said — " I love everybody."

Thus waiting and watching for the coming
of his Lord, the summons, though it came at last
in an unexpected moment, did not find him un-
prepared. After a quiet sleep, his spirit was
gently released, without sigh or struggle, from
the earthly tabernacle, and an admittance granted
(as we believe) through redeeming love and
mercy, into one of those mansions which the
Lord hath prepared for them that love Him.
Eleanor Dell, Croydon. 43 26 8 mo. 1874
Daughter of William E. and Elizabeth Dell.

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Bakbaka Dickinson, 71 4 4 mo. 1874

Denby Dale by Huddersfield. Widow of Abraham

Dickinson.
James Dickinson, Dublin. 70 12 6 mo. 1874
Ann Dilworth, 85 12 5 mo. 1874

Colder Bridge. Widow of John Jackson

Dilworth.
Elizabetb Dixon, 55} 20 12 mo. 1873

Bradford. Wife of James Dixon.
Maria Louisa Dodshon, 1^ 25 12 mo. 1873

Waterford. Daughter of Emma and the late

John Dodshon.
Ellen Dodshon, Stockton, 25 10 3 mo. 1874

Daughter of John and Elizabeth Dodshon.
Sarah Ann Doeg, 60 31 5 mo. 1874

Stanwix, Carlisle. A Minister. Wife of Robert

Doeg.

" Thou shalt go to all that I shall send thee,
and whatsoever I shall command thee, thou shalt
speak." Jeremiah i, 7. This devoted servant
of the Lord felt a call of this nature when but
twenty-six years old, and in obedience thereto,
had her work appointed her at home and abroad.
Her noonday labour was allotted among the
Friends in Norway, and for a period of seven
years she resided with her husband at Stavanger;
during which time they were unitedly engaged

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in gospel labour, not only in the place of their
adopted home, but in largely visiting the people
by sea and land, and over rugged mountains,
nourishing and helping many small and scattered
companies, in their search and apprehension of
the spiritual nature and privileges of Christ's
kingdom.

Sarah Ann Doeg was the daughter of John
and Mary Squire, and was born at Tadlow, a
village about twelve miles from Cambridge, on
the 26th of Tenth month, 1813. In very early
life she lost her mother, and about the age of
twelve, her father. Her youthful training de-
volved upon her uncle and aunt, Lovell and
Sarah Squire of Earith in Huntingdonshire. Her
parents not being in membership with Friends,
she was received into the Society with a view to
being educated at Ackworth School; where she
remained in training as a teacher of the girls.
Many can speak of her loving Christian care in
that capacity.

In 1836 she was married to Robert Doeg,
then also a teacher at Ackworth. From the
records of a private diary, which she kept to
" stimulate her in the Christian race, and to keep
her in the spirit of humble dependence," we
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growth of religion in her soul, and her first
exercises in the ministry while yet in Yorkshire,
her subsequent life in Cumberland, and after-
wards her foreign services in Norway.

In 1888 she commemorates her birthday.
" This day I am twenty-five years old. My
mind has been deeply humbled in the retrospect
of the past year. How many have been the
mercies and blessings of my gracious Heavenly
Father to His unworthy servant ! But alas !
what sins have I to deplore ! what little progress
have I made in the Christian course ! It is my
earnest desire to be found pressing forward
toward the mark for the prize of our high
calling."

Eleventh month, 1st, she writes: " Have
still to lament the hardness and insensibility of
my heart. At meeting to-day I was overcome
with drowsiness, against which I did not strive
so earnestly as I ought to have done : and he
who watches for our weakness, knows too well
where to attack us. 0 merciful Saviour ! suffer
me not to become a castaway. Thou knowest
there are times when my soul ardently pants
after Thee, and longs for greater holiness : but
O the deceitfulness of sin ! I feel that unless
Thou art graciously pleased to hold me up, I

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shall fall :— but in Thy hands I am safe. Make
me wholly Thine. Form and fashion me ac-
cording to Thy wilL"

The drowsiness here spoken of arose from
physical causes, but strict towards herself, she
did not admit that excuse ; and after long and
prayerful efforts against it, she overcame this
tendency.

Twelfth month, 18th, she says, "I have
discovered of late a carping, judging disposition
gaining ground upon me. Instead of seeking for
the good qualities in my fellow creatures, I have
been too ready to point out and expose their
faults. How contrary this to the pure spirit of
the gospel ! 0 may I be more earnestly engaged,
instead of looking for the mote in my brother's
eye, to cast out the beam in my own ! "

Twelfth month, 31st. " The close of another
year. Would that I could indeed honestly
acknowledge a years progress in the Christian's
path. We have been abundantly blessed with
temporal blessings, and mercifully dealt with in
various ways. 0 gracious Father ! be pleased to
grant an increase of living faith and dedication
of heart to Thee this coming year, should our
lives be spared."

In the Seventh month of 1839, she laments

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not having expressed what was on her mind to
speak in meeting. On reaching home she retired
to her chamber, and earnestly entreated for-
giveness for her disobedience, and strength in
future. About six weeks after, a more trying
duty was laid upon her, to write to the master
and mistress of a public house on the disorders
that were allowed among their customers ; which
produced a very angry visit from the mistress.
Our dear friend was enabled to bear the storm
calmly, though alone, and writes, " Thou knowest

0 Lord, the sincerity of my intentions, the result

1 desire to leave with Thee." At the Autumn
Quarterly Meeting, she appears to have been
strengthened in her secret exercises of mind by
some remarks of Esther Seebohm, who, after
observing that we all have some place assigned
us in the militant church, said, " it is of great
importance for all to ascertain their duty and
fulfil it. None must be idle, for that would be
like the crew of a vessel slumbering when the
ship was in imminent danger. At the same time,
it would not do for the men to set themselves to
work just as they pleased, for that would make
confusion, and endanger the safety of the vessel.
Nothing but a patient attention to the word of
command, and a prompt fulfilment thereof, would
be likely to steer the ship safely."

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Near the close of the year, that increased
f dedication of heart," which Sarah Ann Doeg
had a year before prayed for, was given her, and
the Lord's strength prevailed over her weakness.
At the Monthly Meeting at Barnsley,held Twelfth
month 29th, 1839, it appeared to be her duty in
the Women's Meeting publicly to acknowledge
the goodness of her Heavenly Father, — " fear
not, I am with thee." " I was made willing to
submit," she says, " but the pause of silence was
so short, that I let the meeting break up. I
felt almost overwhelmed. Just at this crisis, a
message came from the Mens Meeting, requesting
us to wait awhile. We then settled into solemn
silence ; and I could not but regard it as a fresh
invitation not to quench the Spirit. I knelt, and
though in a faltering voice uttered the following
petition : ' 0 most gracious and merciful God ! I
feel bound before I leave this place, to acknow-
ledge that Thou art indeed a God hearing and
answering prayer. Oh, be pleased more abun-
dantly to pour out Thy spirit upon our Society,
that there may yet be sons and daughters raised
up among us, who shall be jealous for the honour
of Thy great and excellent name. ' "

In the course of 1840, our dear friend
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speaks of walking to Wakefield Meeting, eight
miles, on a First-day afternoon, after attending
meeting at Ackworth in the forenoon. On another
occasion at Pontefract, though under a tempta-
tion not to engage in prayer, lest she should be
appearing too often in that manner, she had faith
given her for the service : and her faith was much
confirmed by receiving a very kind letter from a
friend, who acknowledged that after her offering
in that meeting, he felt a ray of encouragement
dawn upon his fettered mind. But the hand
of Divine providence was now leading her to
another sphere of labour ; in view of which
she writes on the last day of the year the feelings
of her heart, as follows : " I have often felt it a
privilege to belong to York Quarterly Meeting,
and the unwelcome truth that I must soon leave
it, will sometimes cause sadness to come over my
spirit. From my beloved friends in Yorkshire
I have received unbounded kindness. May the
Lord reward them abundantly ! "

In the second month of 1841, Robert and
Sarah Ann Doeg removed from Ackworth to
Wigton School, where the duties of housekeeper,
under circumstances of no ordinary difficulty, de-
volved upon the latter. After a few weeks'
experience in this new position, she writes :

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"Last month we left our sweet home and our
dear friends in Yorkshire, to enter on new and
untried paths. Hitherto many have been our
discouragements, some of which are known only
to the great Searcher of hearts : but if they tend
to our further purification, they will prove bless-
ings in disguise. 0 Heavenly Father., thou know-
est all our wants and weaknesses. Be pleased
to administer to our necessities, as seemeth good
in Thy sight. I do at times earnestly long that
we may be made a blessing to this Institution,
where I believe Thou, 0 Lord, hast called us to
labour. Do Thou qualify us, and enable us to
glorify Thee in our lives and conversation. Clothe
us with humility as with a garment, and may all
the praise and all the glory be Thine for ever."

They remained at Wigton rather more than
four years, when they retired under the pressure
of adverse and trying circumstances, and Robert
Doeg commenced a school on his own account
in Carlisle, which neighbourhood was afterwards
their English home.

Sarah Ann Doeg, still watchful and prayer-
ful, was enabled under all difficulties to pursue
her Christian course. In 1844 she writes, " O
my dearest Heavenly Father ! Thou hast been
pleased measurably to stain in my view all

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earthly possessions, and to create at times in my
heart ardent desires after holiness and Thee, and
the enjoyments of heaven. * *

," To Jesus, the crown of my hope,
My soul is in haste to be gone.
* * *

" But why do I wish to be gone ?

Do I seek from temptations to flee ?
And shall I do nothing for One,

Who was once such a sufferer for me ? "

Near the end of the same year, she records a day
of heavenly rejoicing. " Eleventh month, 3rd.
How have I been helped and sustained this day !
praises, high praises to Israel's Shepherd, who
still condescends at seasons sweetly to refresh
even the least of His flock. May I be en-
couraged to trust and not be afraid, even though
the waves and the billows may threaten to over-
whelm : for ' the Lord on high is mightier than
the noise of many waters; yea, than the mighty
waves of the sea.' In our morning meeting I
ventured on my knees on behalf of those pre-
vented from assembling with us by sickness.
Sweet peace followed, which in the afternoon
was permitted, through adorable condescension,
to flow as a river in that heart, which has of
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and not comforted.' 0 the sweetness of the
calm, when it pleases our compassionate Saviour
to arise and say, ' Peace, be still.' " The evening
was spent in a religious visit to the poor people
in the workhouse, and the whole day seemed
full of the blessing of the Lord.

In a memorandum in 1846, she again speaks
of the contriting influence of her Heavenly
Father's love. " The query," she says, " was
addressed to my inward ear, * Lovest thou me ? '
to which my heart could in truth reply, * yea,
Lord, Thou knowest that I love Thee.' ' Feed
my sheep/ said the same gentle intimation, and
the language of my soul was, ' Give me food for
them, for I have nothing of my own to set before
them.' " Thus was she continually led to the
source and head-spring of spiritual strength.
In one meeting, she says, " the expression of my
dear friend H. B. was brought before me ; who,
when asked on her deathbed if she would like
some Christian minister sent for, to pray for her,
replied, ' nay, if there be a God in Israel, I will
seek Him for myself.' "

Being oppressed with domestic cares, owing
to the illness of their servant, the following verses
were brought home with instruction to her mind,
with a prayer for faith practically to adopt them :

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" What is it to cast the care upon God ?
Is it to keep the heaviest load ?

To lay some trifling weight aside ?
Still taking thought for every hour,
As if the Lord's protecting power

Were still unknown, at least untried :
* * *

" Is this to cast the care upon God ? —

" No ! the believer doth not so.
As Shiloh's waters softly go,

He keeps his calm and even way.
No evil tidings doth he fear :
His heart is fixed, his God is near,

His strength is equal to his day."

Dependence upon God, and service for Him,
became the frequent aspiration of her soul. She
laments not having improved the conversation at
a company invited to tea; at another time regrets
dismissing the servants after the evening reading,
without expressing her concern for their good.
She had often asked for ability to minister to
their spiritual benefit, and when the ability was
given, she shrank from the duty.

A wider field of gospel labour was however
opened for her and her dear husband. Asbjorn
Kloster from Norway, then a youth, had been for
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Harraby Hill, with the view of acquiring an
English education, to qualify himself as a teacher
of Friends' children in his native country. The
interest thus excited in the Norwegian friends,
and a pressing invitation from this pupil, induced
them in the summer of 1854 to visit Stavanger.
Their intercourse with the Friends there, many
of whom were, though " poor in this world, rich
in faith," and simple-minded in their reception of
the truth, issued in a drawing of heart on the
part of the English visitors, to take up their
abode among them. Many obstacles presented
themselves, but all were gradually removed : and
two years after, in 1856 they left their native
land, and settled at Stavanger in the outskirts
of the town, on an elevation called Kleven (the
Cliff).

The acquisition of the language was of course
one of the first things to attend to : but there were
several Norway Friends who had a competent
knowledge of English ; and with some of them as
interpreters, Sarah Ann Doeg soon saw it her
place, not only to use her ministerial gift at her
new home, but many times to visit the little
churches around. Most of these visits involved
much exposure to weather in open boats, sitting
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and water. Yet all this she endured with much
fortitude, and less suffering at the time than might
have been anticipated, at least in the earlier years
of her Norwegian life.

In most, if not all the places visited, meet-
ings were held, not with Friends only, but with
others also : and there is no doubt that her
labours were blessed. Some of those who accom-
panied her had themselves gifts in the ministry,
and the spreading of the Truth prospered. It was
an opportune time for such labour. The period
from 1850 to 1870 was marked by the largest
accession to the members and adherents of the
Society of Friends, known in that country : — and
they were visited again and again, both from
England and America. About the year 1860,
there were some 360 who more or less regularly
attended meetings, of whom more than one-third
were recorded members. Notwithstanding fre-
quent emigrations to America, the Society con-
tinued to increase. In Stavanger itself, 100 or
upwards assembled every First-day, both in the
forenoon and afternoon.

The first three years of Sarah Ann Doeg's
residence in] Norway, were largely occupied in
travelling with her husband from place to place.
Their first journey seems to have been across the

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Bukke Fjord northwards, to Sovde, at the ex-
tremity of one of the smaller fjords opening from
the main one. Our friend writes 8th mo., 10,
1856, " A memorable First-day spent with our
dear friends in the country. We left Stavanger
about one p.m. on Sixth-day, and were favoured
to arrive at Sovde about six o'clock the next
evening, after travelling fifty miles or more in
an open boat, (lodging at a house on the way.)
Friends are very kind, but very poor ; and the
best accommodation they can offer is very in-
different. So when our breakfast was finished,
we sought a retired place among the rocks for
reading, &c, till meeting. Here I felt indeed
somewhat ' like a pelican in the wilderness, or a
sparrow alone upon the house top.' A sense of
our lonely position, and what brought us here,
came vividly before me, causing the tears to flow
freely. We had a large gathering of poor people,
many I believe of the Lord's poor ; to whom
He enabled two dear friends and my poor self
to minister. The afternoon meeting was about
as large as the forenoon, say 100 present. We
left directly after meeting, and were favoured to
reach Stavanger about seven the following even-
ing with peaceful and thankful feelings. Blessed
be Thy name, 0 Lord, Thou art indeed true to

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Thy promise, to help those who call upon Thee."
In the following month they extended their
journey to "Roldal : about eighty miles by land
and water. Arriving late in the evening, the
descent from the mountain in the dark was some-
what perilous, but they escaped with only a few
falls and slight bruises. Seventh-day was occu-
pied with visits to some Friends at their homes.
In the evening a pretty large company assembled
in one of the houses, and a favoured meeting was
held, in which four of the party shared in the
service. In the morning of First-day, " we went
over the lake (six miles) " says the diary, " to
another little colony professing with us. We
had a solemn meeting. Precious ftrstfruits were
offered on the Lord's altar, in praise and thanks-
giving by our young friend T. S. Here I lost an
opportunity of doing something for my Lord, by
not pressing through difficulties to hold a public
meeting in the afternoon, and felt the more tried
by finding, when it was too late, another friend's
mind was similarly impressed. We returned to
an evening meeting at the other end of the lake :
and after the meeting many stayed for religious
conversation, so that it was past eleven before we
could get to bed. Breakfasted at six o'clock the
next morning ; and when we were ready for read-

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ing, many others assembled; and notwithstanding
my shortcomings, my gracious Lord opened a
door for me at the footstool of mercy. Two
others added something afterwards, and we pre-
pared to depart." Several were saluted in gospel
love as they ascended the mountain, " and then/'
continues the writer, " on my little horse, I
ascended and descended the steeps with peaceful
feelings. We did not arrive at Sand (near the
entrance of that fjord) till almost midnight, —
very weary all of us. — Off again next morning
early. As we stood waiting for the boat, my mind
was drawn in sympathy and love to a youth who
had come with us, in obedience to ' the powers
that be,' summoned to prepare for service as a
soldier. One of our company asked him if he
would be man's soldier, or a soldier of Jesus
Christ? He turned away and wept. I en-
deavoured to encourage him to be faithful to his
God, and not to fear man. (This young man
afterwards cheerfully endured imprisonment in
Bergen Castle for not serving.) We breakfasted
in the boat. A chapter was read, and a very
solemn silence followed. Precious was the canopy
of love spread over us, as our boat lay at rest on
the still waters of the Fjord : and on the bended
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and praise. — Towards evening we turned a little
out of our course to see two Friends on the
Island Bando. About nine p.m. the moon rose
majestically over the hill tops. A fine breeze
sprang up; and amidst aurora, sheet-lightning,
and beautiful phosphorescence of the waves, we
sailed peacefully home."

The first return of Sarah Ann Doeg's birth-
day after settling in Norway, was marked by a
special manifestation of the people's love and
Christian regard. " About thirty country Friends
with ourselves," she says, " took tea at Endre
and Marie Dahl's, and an instructive time we
had together." The 29th and 30th chapters of
Deuteronomy were read, and after one or two
religious discourses, an improving familiar con-
versation on heavenly things was kept up for
some time, till by degrees the company dispersed.

Among a people thus thirsting for religious
instruction and fellowship, our friends found
continual opportunities in private houses and
public assemblies to labour for Christ. With the
return of spring, we find them again on the move.
In the Third month, 1857, S. A. Doeg records
being at Tjossem, accompanied by a native Friend
who was clothed with gospel authority, and an
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water calling at a small island, the time was filled
up with various exercises; neighbours coming in,
the Scriptures were read, and spiritual subjects
made the topic of conversation, interspersed with
reference to elucidatory texts. " It was a lively
time, and the people seemed unwilling to depart."

In the Fourth month, she united in a visit to
the rugged district of Qvinnesdal, in the south.
"We 'had five public meetings," she says, "so
crowded that it was impossible for the people to
sit, and in some instances they could not all stand
in the house, but pressed to the windows outside.
We parted after one of these opportunities ; we
to return to Stavanger, the others for further
service among the mountains."

During the following month, another journey
was made northwards to Findo and the Star
Islands. Sometimes faith and courage sank,
then the promises, " I will strengthen thee, yea I
will help thee, yea I will uphold thee with the
right hand of My righteousness," produced calm
and confidence. Good meetings were gathered,
the people coming in, in one instance for half-
an-hour together, till the house was crowded, and
four others besides our dear friend, ministered
to the assembly: — after which a long row till
midnight.

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Other voyages and journeys occupied the
summer of 1857, and even late in the year two
were accomplished, though not without some
danger. Approaching Tedneland in the Tenth
month, and getting a little wrong in the dark, a
feeling of fear arose, followed by a sweet sense
of gratitude on their safe arrival, with the query
inwardly suggested, " Canst thou doubt My kind-
ness and My care ? " and the answer rose, " Nay,
Lord ; Thou hast given me too many proofs of it
for that." After a visit to Strandsogn (the
parish of Strand) towards the end of the Eleventh
month, the return voyage through wind and snow
was severe, " the waves appearing at times as if
they would really swallow us up, and many a
wetting we got. I endeavoured," continues
S. A. Doeg, " to cast all my care on the Lord,
and my mind became tolerably calm, in the re-
membrance that we were in His hands whom
winds and waves obey. I was more than once
reminded of the text, ' Thou rulest the raging of
the sea; when the waves thereof arise, Thou
stillest them.' — Wet through and cold, we arrived
home in safety, and surely our gratitude is due to
the Lord, that no ill consequences to our health
have ensued."

In the summer of 1858, an extensive voyage

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along most of the broken coast of Norway was
undertaken, in company with her husband, and
their kind Christian fellow-labourer Endre Dahl,
to the remote town of Tromso in the Arctic
Regions. The actual distance is 900 miles, but
as the steamers called at many ports, some of
them considerably within the fjords, as well as at
the Lofoden Islands, the space travelled would be
1200 miles or upwards. The journey took nine
days, including delays.

Tromso had been previously visited by James
Backhouse and Lindley Murray Hoag in 1853.
Some years after that, a remarkable religious
movement took place, from the preaching of one
Lammas from Skien in the South of Norway:
and what was called The Free Church was
established, renouncing the ritualism so prevalent
among the Lutherans. Some members went
further than their brethren, and met after the
manner of Friends : in fact they were called
Quakers.

So jealous were the Elders of the Free
Church of the presence of these Friends from
Stavanger, that they dissuaded their members
from any intercourse with them : yet though the
door for public meetings was thus closed alike
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many private interviews were had, and the little
company of Friends met every evening for reading
the Holy Scriptures and for religious fellowship.
Endre Dahl returning home, the English Friends
concluded after solemn conference to remain for
awhile. Sarah Ann Doeg felt this separation
keenly, but was impressed with the text, " Ye
shall not go out in haste, &c," and cast her care
and burden on the Lord. A few days after, they
called on a member of the Free Church, who
received them with openness. Several others
came in, and they stayed tea. Afterwards they
had a chapter read, and both our Fiiends were
enabled to address them in the Norsk language,
to the tendering of their hearts together. t4 We
could indeed acknowledge (say they) that the
Lord was with us of a truth." Various other
meetings and calls were made, and in a few
weeks they found themselves again at their
Stavanger home, their cup running over with
the Divine consolations.

The labours of three summers were however
followed by sickness, under which Sarah Ann
Doeg was brought very low, and confined to
bed; but, pleading the merits of her adorable
Redeemer, found "an anchor to the soul, both
sure and steadfast." She was however raised up

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again : if not to make long and fatiguing journeys,
yet enabled with her dear husband still to work
for her Saviour in the field to which He had
called them. From time to time, many of those
whom they had sought out in the islands and
mountains, renewed their Christian fellowship
with them in their own home ; and they had the
evidence that their work and their sacrifices were
owned by Him who is Head of the Church, and
divideth His gifts to every one severally as He will.
At the end of 1859, our dear friend and her
husband paid a visit of some months to their
native land. On their passage from Stavanger
they encountered a very severe storm. " Landed
(she writes) at Christiansand on the 7th of
Eleventh month, with thankful hearts for preser-
vation from the perils of the deep." * * So
furious and alarming was the tempest, that she
says, " I prayed earnestly again and again, that
if consistent with the Lord's will, the storm might
abate, and we be preserved from a watery grave.
But it felt to me as if there was no entrance for
my prayer : and the query was darted through
my mind — ' Art thou a Christian ? if thou art,
what hast thou to fear? what will it matter*
whether thou find a watery grave, or die in thy
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thee for His Son's sake, and the change will be
to thee unspeakably glorious.' — I thought I was
a child of God ; I knew that I desired to be one :
but I could not come to that perfect willingness
either to live or to die, — the ability to say from
the heart, ' Thy will, 0 Lord, not mine, be done,'
that I wished for. And now my gracious God
has given me ' my life for a prey : ' — 0 that it
may be renewedly devoted to His service ! "

While in England our dear friend had a
painful attack of sciatica: and though restored
from the active effects of this complaint, other
consequences were afterwards exhibited, which
ended in permanent debility. With fluctuating
health, she remained another three years and-a-
half resident in Stavanger. She had a seven
weeks' confinement to her room in the winter of
1860-1 ; and an attack of rheumatic fever at the
end of 1862, so severe, that for three months she
was unable to dress herself without assistance*
The disease settled in her knees : but when
partially restored, " I live in hope (she said)
that my good and gracious Lord, who has done
so much for me, will yet enable me to go up to
the assembly of His people, and praise His holy
name once more on the bended knee, who is
worthy, worthy, everlastingly worthy." This

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request was granted. But her journeyings up
and down to see her friends, and " to impart to
them some spiritual gift," were over; yet when
others were going on such errands, her spirit
went with them in fervent prayer.

It is believed the social influence that Sarah
Ann Doeg exercised during her residence in
Norway was of great service, as well as her deep
religious exercises, and her feeling sympathy.
Always unselfish, she would spend and be spent
to promote either the physical, moral, or religious
improvement of others ; especially in a country,
where the poverty and necessities of the humbler
classes originated frequent visits to their houses
of a benevolent character, in which she often en-
deavoured to direct attention to higher concerns.
Her knowledge of Homoeopathic medicine was
much valued. At one time she had on her list
the names of about 100 patients : and when at
home, she regularly set aside an hour or two
every morning in attending to them. Her practice
was attended with some instances of remarkable
success, and the gratitude of the poor people was
touching. " Would that I were equally grateful,"
she would say, " to my Heavenly Father for His
many gifts to me."

She finally returned to England in the

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summer of 1863. But the rheumatic gout with
which she was afflicted was incurable. For some
years she suffered great pain in the joints, limbs
and fingers, till they became stiffened, so as to
render her helpless. For a time she could feed
herself with difficulty, but this eventually failed.
Just enough muscular action remained in the
hand, to enable her to write with a pencil placed
between the fingers, and only three days before
her death she wrote in this way to one of her
friends.

Those who had the privilege of visiting her
in her long affliction and helplessness, can surely
never forget the pattern of Christian tranquillity,
the bright and sunny cheerfulness, and even
vivacity of mind she exhibited ; giving evidence
of that peace the world cannot give or take away,
of that rest that remaineth for the people of God,
of the everlasting arm that can support in all
weakness. On the 25th of Fourth month, 1870,
she made the following memorandum :— " While
sitting alone this morning, my heart was sweetly
humbled and contrited by a sense of my Heavenly
Father's love. So sweet and so precious was the
sense of nearness and communion with Him
whom my soul loveth, that all seemed for a time
absorbed in the longing desire, ' Abide with me'

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Oh, how utterly unworthy I am to be thus re-
membered, and visited with the * dayspring from
on high ! ' for truly I often feel myself com-
parable to the barren field, or the withered
branch."

The above was written at Hightown near
Haltwhistle, where she had gone a second time
to be under the care of John Hurman, at his
establishment for invalids ; from whose Christian
kindness and treatment she derived more benefit
than from any other means that had been tried.
She remained many months each time, and in a
small degree recovered the use of some of her
limbs: though her helplessness returned when
she came home. She was however able at times
to be wheeled out on a fine day in a Bath chair,
and occasionally to go to meetings, where her
voice was still heard in testimony or in prayer,
to the edification of her friends.

The last fatal attack of illness was short.
After little more than two nights and the inter-
vening day, she closed her eyes in peace with no
apparent pain, not the slightest motion, not a
sigh, — so calmly, the precise moment could not
be ascertained.
Mary Hannah Dougill, 29 6 8 mo. 1874

Almondbury near Huddersfteld. Daughter of

John and Mary Dougill.

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Robert Chapman Doyle, 31 2 4 mo. 1874

Carrick on Suir, Tipperary.
Joseph Drewry, 5 2 5 mo. 1874

Fleetwood. Son of William and Ann Drewry,
George Dymond, 45 4 11 mo. 1873

Birmingham.
Maria Edwards, 82 10 2 mo. 1874

Colthouse, near Hawksheadt Windermere.
Elizabeth Eliott, 26 2 5 mo. 1874

Plymouth. Daughter of Samuel and Jane

Eliott.
Joseph Henry Ellis, 42 25 4 mo. 1874

Stoneleigh, near Leicester.
John Evans, M.D., 68 15 9 mo. 1873

Bray, County Wichlow.
Mary Evans, 77 29 1 mo. 1874

Sidcot. Widow of John Evans of Warwick.
Frances Rebecca Everett, 62 12 3 mo. 1874

East Harling, Norfolk. Wife of John Everett.
Mary Faren, 18 29 6 mo. 1874

Ballymacarrety Belfast. Daughter of Joseph

and Elizabeth Faren.
Anthony Rogers Fewster, 83 20 11 mo. 1873

Nailsworth. A Minister.
Godfrey Fisher, 10 16 1 mo. 1874

Bray, County Wicklow. Son of Thomas White

and Eliza C. Fisher.

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Mary Fletcher, Leigh. 72 25 10 mo. 1874
Mary Flounders, 83 19 2 mo. 1874

Liverpool. An Elder. Widow of Jonathan

Flounders.
Mary Forster, 87 24 2 mo. 1873

Tottenham. An Elder.
Robert Forster, 81 11 10 mo. 1873

Tottenham. An Elder.
Anne Forster, 76 14 10 mo. 1873

We here record the names of three more of
the Forsters of Tottenham, all removed in the
year 1873, and all in their respective spheres
" rich in good works." " They rest from their
labours, and their works do follow them." And
we may believe they are of those, to whom the
the Son of Man from the throne of His glory will
say, " Come, ye blessed of My Father, * * *
for I was a stranger, and ye took Me in, — I was
sick and in prison, and ye ministered unto Me."

MARY FORSTER.

A short though suffering illness, occasioned
by an accident, terminated the life of this beloved
and honoured one. The striking humility and
simplicity of her character would have made her
shrink from the thought of being brought before
her friends in this way, and yet it seems due to
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some little tribute of this kind should be given.

From early life she loved and honoured her
Saviour. "Ye are not your own; for ye are
bought with a price," seemed indelibly marked on
her heart ; and thus the fruits of the Spirit were
brought forth in no common degree. Possessing
a large and well cultivated mind, with great
benevolence, she was able to enjoy the many
interests of the Christian's life ; so that whilst
firmly attached to the principles of the Society
of Friends, and occupying for very many years
the station of Elder, a position in which she was
greatly valued, her experience was, that some
differences of religious views need not separate
true Christians from one another. Both as
regarded relative and domestic ties, as well as an
enlarged sphere of action, her time and talents
were remarkably devoted to the service and help
of others. At an early age her character was so
matured, that she was her brother Josiah Forster's
very helpful companion when he commenced his
school at Southgate ; a school at that day of high
standing. She undertook the sole domestic
management of this establishment, and was loved
and valued by those with whom she was asso-
ciated.

For more than twenty years her home was

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with some dear relatives at Plymouth ; one of
them deeply attached to her thus writes of that
period of her life : — " I am truly glad to be
allowed to add my tribute of most affectionate
remembrance of those years, when the course of
our lives ran side by side. Of the blessing she
was to us who dwelt with her under the same
roof, it is difficult to say enough, nor is it easy
fully to write of her unselfishness, her bene-
volence, her affection, her works of faith and
labours of love, of her cheerfulness, and her lively
appreciation of the good and the beautiful, thus
carrying out the Apostolic rule—' Whatsoever
things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely,
whatsoever things are of good report, — think on
these things.' In the circle around us, and it
was large then, -she was deeply valued and greatly
beloved. In the families of which it was com-
posed, the name of Mary Forster was as a house-
hold word, cherished at the time, cherished after
she was withdrawn from amongst them, cherished
I doubt not still by the few survivors of that once
large and happily united circle."

During that time, and after her return to her
home at Tottenham in 1834, her sympathies were
especially called forth for those who had fallen
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unite with others in the great work of visiting
and helping female prisoners ; and to the latest
period of her life her heart was still in the
work. She never seemed to enjoy life more than
when engaged in works of benevolence, and
would most cheerfully bear physical suffering to
do so, when her natural strength was declining.

It was on the Fourteenth of Second month,
1873, that the sad accident occurred, which occa-
sioned severe injury to the hip. Her sufferings
from the first were very great ; but when at any
time relieved, she was always ready to speak of
it, saying, " Now I am comfortable " — " Yes,
very ; I have no pain " — " I have had some
sleep "—-with other grateful expressions.

Very sweet and patient was her spirit through-
out this most touching illness ; and in the last
conflict it was evident to those around her, that
our gracious Lord was near to sustain and com-
fort her. To this most precious assurance, she
more than once assented, saying, " Oh, yes ; "
" yes " — and seemed comforted with texts of Holy
Scripture, and a few hymns that were occasionally
repeated, asking for them, and desiring that we
would pray for her; more than once she said.
" it cannot be long." Oh, the sweet smile, that
was on the countenance when the last breath

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was drawn, — did seem to tell that the joys of
heaven were hers. It was on the 24th of Second
month, 1873, about seven o'clock in the morning,
that she was called away to be "for ever with
the Lord."

One of her relations, looking back now over
long past years, says, " with regard to my dear
cousin Mary Forster, I might almost say, * I
thank my God on every remembrance of thee. ' "

ROBERT FORSTER.

In reviewing the active Christian course of
this much valued Friend, we are reminded of our
Saviour's answer to the enquiring scribe, recorded
with slight variation in three of the Evangelists,
that the first of all the commandments is, to love
the Lord thy God with all thy heart and strength
and mind ; and the second is like unto it, namely,
thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. It
appears to have been his early aim and prayer, to
walk in the way of these great commandments.
His affections were very strong, and for his
parents he maintained a reverential love and
honour. Especially did he strive to comfort and
cheer them in their declining days. His love
and kindness were not however limited to merely
family ties, but he learnt the great lesson of evan-
gelical benevolence ; that every man is a brother,

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and everyone we find in trouble a neighbour, to
share our love and aid.

He was born in the year 1792, and at the
age of nineteen, we find the following thoughts
occupying his mind : — 10th mo., 1811. " Walked
over to Wembley and back (about twenty-six
miles) to attend to business. During such lone-
some walks, while the mind is lifted up to con-
templation, I am often led with astonishment to
admire the beauteous works of God's creation;
and can frequently cry aloud to the Lord, and
praise His boundless love thus displayed, in
allotting to His creature, man, such numberless
unmerited mercies."

The year following, 1812, his mind is much
impressed with the noble and pious exertions of
many of his countrymen, in support of the British
and Foreign Bible Society, and " earnestly do I
crave (he writes) of Almighty God His blessing
on their endeavours. Should any opportunity
offer for my assisting in any way this noble work,
I hope to spare no pains, but readily do what I
can, be it ever so small." At this period the Bible
Society was beginning to extend its operations,
though its annual income was only one-sixth of
what it is now. The memorandum was followed
by a prayer ; "O Thou who art my God, my

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* Father, and my Friend, be pleased more and
more clearly to shew Thy Divine will concerning
me. Enable me, when I read the Holy Scriptures,
clearly to disceru the true meaning, that by Thy
assistance I may lead a life conformable thereto,
that I may grow in grace, and increase in favour
more and more with Thee, hoping for mercy
and salvation at the last day, through the media-
tion of the dear Redeemer. Into Thy hands, O
Lord, I commit myself."

While however his brother Josiah was led
to throw his energies for many years into the
executive work of the Bible Society, Robert
Forster, with like industry and perseverance,
enlisted himself in the work of the British and
Foreign School Society. At the age of twenty, he
writes from the schoolroom, Tottenham, on the
first opening of the Boys' Lancasterian School,
which he had taken a great part in establishing :
" I record with pleasure the satisfaction I have
this morning felt in registering the boys for school.
We have received eighty. The parents express
great thankfulness ; and I hope both they and
their children will have cause to bless the day, on
which so good a work was begun, and that the
Lord may regard it for good ; into whose hands I
desire to commit the work."

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As we find it now, his observing mind even
then, soon came in contact with the great enemy
of the improvement contemplated. 21st of 8th mo.,
1814. " I see almost daily with increasing sorrow
the evil effects of drunkenness ! and what misery
the public houses occasion ! While the labourer
is spending his hard-earned wages, how his family
are suffering at home, not only the want of proper
support ; but by the baneful effects of such evil
doings, the poor children's morals are laid waste !
* * The evil is enormous, its effects are terrible
and destructive. It is indeed high time that some
steps were taken to remove this growing and
crying sin ! "

Side by side with active Christian labour, we
find the practice of private devotion. " My heart
is overflowing with love, (25th of 9th mo., 1841)—
fervent are my desires for the happiness and well-
being of my fellow-creatures. I long that all may
come to the knowledge of the truth, and be saved.
My heart is led tenderly to sympathize with those
who suffer, from whatever cause ; and I long
that the consolations of the gospel may abound*
Religion is the cure for every wound which sin
inflicts : it is the healing balm for every sorrow
which God permits. O God! quicken in me, I
pray Thee, yet more love to Thee, and more

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devotedness to the interests of mankind. O
redeem me from the love of earthly things :
enable me to live loose to the world and its
entangling cares : and setting my affections on
heaven, may I know my heart and treasure to be
there."

His untiring industry in the cause of popular
education is very cordially acknowledged by the
committee of the British and Foreign School
Society, on the occasion of his death. They say :
" Mr. Robert Forster joined the committee in
the year 1817, and from the very first took a most
unusual interest in the work of the society. He
soon became distinguished above others, by the
regularity of his attendance, being scarcely ever
absent ; by his incessant labours ; and by the
almost enthusiastic attachment to the great prin-
ciple of freedom of conscience, in connexion with
Scriptural education for all. During the fifty-six
years that his name was on the list of the com-
mittee, he was, until laid aside by illness,
unsparing in the dedication of his time and
strength to the service of the society, — a service
which was to him not a toil, but a joy. * *
His advocacy of it, both personally and by corres-
pondence, was unwearied. For many years, in
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essential to the Institution, He was the referee
in every difficulty, and always ready to take his
full share both of labour and responsibility." * *

We may add to the above remarkable testi-
mony, that Robert Forster was a hearty and
diligent fellow-labourer in the work of the Anti-
Slavery Society, and faithful to the many calls
upon his time and energy in connection with the
Society of Friends. He was for many years an
Elder and a member of the Meeting for sufferings :
and was especially distinguished by his feeling
and kind encouragement to all in trouble, and
particularly to young men. Yet by wisely re-
deeming the time, his active philanthrophy had
full play, while fully engaged in his ordinary
business.

After passing the age of sixty, he reviews his
standing. 12th mo., 1852. " The day is far spent,
the eveuing of life has commenced. Already I
have entered the seventh decade of years. Very
solemn have been my feelings in viewing the
past, present, and future ! 0 Lord ! so teach me
to number my days, that I may apply my heart
unto wisdom. I feel some ability to adopt the
language, ' I have none in heaven but Thee, O
Lord! and none on earth that I desire in com-
parison of Thee.' O Lord ! under a feeling sense

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of manifold sins of omission and commission, I
would humbly ask Thy forgiveness for the sake
of Jesus Christ, my dear Saviour. Grant, O
Lord, Thy constraining and restraining grace
may be with me ; that, being kept from the evil
workings of a heart prone to sin, I may be daily
devoted to Thy service. Grant that I may love
Thee with increased earnestness and fervour, and
be found manifesting my love by keeping Thy
commandments, and loving my fellow-men as
myself. 0 blessed Jesus ! Thou art touched with
a feeling of my infirmities : succour me, I pray
Thee, in every time of need."

For the last several years, Robert Forster
was much withdrawn from public life, under a
gradual decline of the mental powers, and much
physical weakness, which was considerably in-
creased by an injury in the back. All this was
very affecting to behold; but it was instructive
and comforting to witness his great patience and
cheerful submission. Full of love to all, his was
an atmosphere of peace : and it was very evident
that he, who had in his day of vigour prayed for
constraining and restraining grace, was now up-
held and comforted to the end, by the Saviour's
sustaining grace also. " God is love : and he
who dwelleth in love, dwelleth in God, and God
in him." (I John, iv. 16.)

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ANNE FOKSTER.

It is with a sense of personal bereavement
to very many, far and near, as well as to her
beloved surviving sisters, that some record is
given of this precious Friend, who was indeed a
light in her own home, and in the village in which
she lived for so many years ; and a centre of love
and sympathy to a large circle of Friends. To
those who knew her intimately, there was a charm
in her gentle manners and sweet countenance,
and a felt power of sustaining help in her deep
sympathy and faithful unchanging friendship,
especially in seasons of trial and affliction.

Her kindness to those suffering from illness
was one channel in which her Christian sympathy
often flowed. She was unwearied in her efforts
to devise means to alleviate their sufferings, and
by kind and loving words to soothe and cheer
those, who were experiencing the many trials
which are so often the portion of the invalid.
Thus her removal is felt to be a great loss to
many suffering ones.

Much of her time and talents were cheerfully
spent in benevolent efforts to relieve the poor,
and to educate the ignorant ; and in seeking to
elevate this class of society, both morally and
spiritually. She was diligent in her labours of

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love. The duty of rightly using the passing
hours as they fly, and of redeeming the time,
seemed ever on her mind, even from very early
life. Thus did she afford a practical lesson of
obedience to the Apostolic precept, " Not slothful
in business, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord."

Her Christian character was more evinced
by her daily actions and habitual feelings, than
by much expression in words. But the sweet
savour of her gentle and loving spirit, and the
records contained in her private journals, evince
a truly exercised mind, concerned to press forward
in the Christian life, for the prize of the high
calling of God in Christ Jesus.

Her life latterly was much bound up with
that of her beloved brother, Robert Forster,
especially when his state of health made him
very dependent on the watchful and soothing
attentions of his sisters. Her heart yearned
towards him, when feeble and declining, with
peculiar tenderness ; and when suddenly at last,
in his case, the silver cord of life was loosed, and
the golden bowl was broken, it seemed as if her
work on earth was ended.

She survived the shock of his sudden release
only a very few days. She was taken ill the
same afternoon that he fell asleep. No alarm

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was felt at first on her account ; but her strength
rapidly failed with no power to rally. So gently
and quietly did she sink into the arms of her
Saviour, that it could hardly be perceived when
she drew her last breath. Her countenance, as
lovely in death as it had been in life, did indeed
seem to bear the impress of that unspeakable
joy into which she had entered : and truly " she
being dead, yet speaketh."

" Bright and silvery is the light

Her footsteps leave behind ;
Where shall we find again a heart,

So tender, true, and kind ?

She leaves a blank, none else can fill

To us still lingering here !
But in yon world of light and love,

She finds a kindred sphere !

For there, with all the ransomed host,
Washed in their Saviour's blood,

She sings the song of praise to Christ,
Who brought them home to God ! "

Marian Fox, 2£ 5 4 mo. 1873

Shortland, New Zealand. Daughter of Alex-
ander Fox.

Alfred Fox, Falmouth. 79 23 5 mo. 1874

Joseph France, Retford. 76 20 9 mo. 1874

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Anne Frank, 68 21 1 mo. 1874

Clevedon. A Minister. Wife of John Frank.

This dear Friend was the second daughter
of the late Samuel and Elizabeth Capper, and
was born at Nursteed near Devizes in the year
1810. When she was about ten years of age, her
parents removed to Bristol, where she continued
to reside with them until her marriage.

Anne Frank was accustomed to trace her
earliest religious impressions to the instruction
and example of a young woman Friend, Mary
Andrews (afterwards Prideaux,) who was gov-
erness in the family. These impressions were
strengthened in her youthful mind by observing
the Christian walk of her dear father ; to whose
religious care for his family and for the labourers
on his farm, she often referred in after life.
During her early childhood she was a frequent
visitor at her maternal grandfather's, Joseph Naish
of Congresbury, for whose consistent character
and conduct she ever retained a high esteem. She
was a dutiful child, and her behaviour in the large
family circle was peculiarly marked by unselfish-
ness ; but as she grew in years, the pleasures of
the imagination obtained for a time an inordinate
hold on her mind and affections. In some verses,
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the zest with which she had pursued and enjoyed
the ideal, to the comparative neglect of what was
real and important. The same lines witness,
however, that she had been enabled to make the
surrender required of her in this respect ; and
thenceforth, it is believed, she sought without
reserve to be an humble follower of her Lord
and Saviour.

In the year 1837 she was deprived by death
of her dear sister Rebecca Kidd ; who was next
in age to herself, and to whom she was warmly
attached. The humble but unshaken trust in the
love and mercy of her Redeemer, and the calm
resignation evinced by this dying wife and mother,
made a deep impression on her sister, as well as
on others of the family.

In the following year Anne Capper became
the wife of John Frank of Bristol, and shortly
afterwards removed to Thornbury, on her hus-
band's taking to an established school there. In
1847 they removed to Sidcot School, of which
they had been appointed master and mistress.
At both these schools, the conscientious and un-
selfish way in which Anne Frank discharged the
arduous duties of her position, secured her the
love and esteem of the children.

In the year 1843, whilst residing at Thorn-

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bury, she first spoke in a meeting for worship.
Her gift gradually enlarged, and she was recorded
as a Minister after her removal to Sidcot. The
memoranda she has left evince a warm desire to
be faithful, either by speaking or by remaining
silent, as it was felt to be her duty. On six or
seven occasions, she obtained minutes from her
Monthly Meeting for religious service from home :
and in this she was sometimes the companion of
Emma Simpson of Melksham, to whom she felt
closely united in Christian fellowship.

On again settling at Bristol with her husband
in 1852, she received a minute, liberating her to
accompany her dear father in the Tent Meetings
which he was about to hold in Somersetshire.
She had attended about half of the twenty-three
held that summer, to the mutual comfort of both
father and daughter, when she felt it her place
to return home, to attend on her dear brother
Thomas S. Capper, who had come back from a
voyage, undertaken for the benefit of his health,
in an advanced stage of pulmonary consumption.
In about three weeks he was suddenly removed
by hemorrhage ; and in about the same time
afterwards, her beloved and honoured father
suddenly expired in the Meeting House at
Weston-super-Mare, just after taking his seat.

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These solemn events could not but be deeply
affecting to Anne Frank, and for a time her health
appeared to suffer from the acuteness of her
feelings. But a state of resignation was granted
her, and with it an abiding desire to walk in faith
and obedience. Under date of First month, 31st,
1853, she thus writes : — " To-morrow my dearest
father's testimony comes before the Monthly
Meeting. * * May I settle down in earnest,
humble, quiet, constant endeavour to be found in
my duty ; not seeking to be anything or nothing,
but simply to follow what I believe to be right.
May I often turn to those dear departed ones,
whose chief desire was, I believe, to be found
doing their Lord's will ! ' Teach me to do Thy
will, and lead me in a plain path because of mine
enemies.' "

In 1856 her husband's father, Arnee Frank,
then nearly ninety years of age, was left a
widower, and came to reside with his son in
Bristol. It was felt a great pleasure by his
daughter-in-law, to minister to the comfort of this
aged disciple for the last two years of his life,
and to witness in his case the triumph of faith
over the accumulated infirmities of the earthly
tabernacle. She was indeed a truly loving
member of her family circle, and ever desirous

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of contributing to the comfort and welfare of its
various branches. She was much with her sister
Martha, wife of Richard Kidd of Bristol, at
different periods of her protracted illness, and in
1863 witnessed her departure in humble reliance
on her Saviour. In the following spring her dear
mother, to whom she had been a tenderly affec-
tionate daughter, was also removed by death.

In the different places where her lot was
cast, Anne Frank always manifested a Christian
interest for those who came under her notice,
especially such as belonged to the labouring
classes. In 1865 she paid a visit in Christian
love to the labourers at Potterne Farm near
Devizes, once occupied by her father. A satis-
factory religious meeting was held with them ;
and in the following year, with one or two other
Friends, she visited many of the poor people in
their cottages. In the same year, 1866, feeling a
special attraction towards the poorer inhabitants
of Horfield near Bristol, she made a good many
calls among them; and in 1870, believing herself
afresh drawn in the same direction, had several
Cottage Meetings in the village.

Before entering on the closing scenes of her
life, it may be well to advert to the memoranda
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it would appear, for her own edification : — which
show that, most gentle and tender as she was
towards others, she judged herself very strictly ;
and her estimate of her own conduct and character
was widely different from that formed hy her
relatives and friends. It may he that she dwelt
on her own deficiencies more than was meet ; hut
this never precluded an humble trust in the love
and mercy of her God and Redeemer, nor was it
allowed to prevent her entering on any service to
which she felt His call.

The following may suitably claim a place in
our Annual Monitor : —

1858. "It comes to me with a comforting
sense of the love and mercy of Him who cares
for us all, that Christ has said, ' there is no man
who has left house or parents or children, &c,
for My sake and the gospel's, who shall not
receive manifold more in the present life, and in
the world to come life everlasting.' ' For my
sake.' 0 to be enabled to put this first of all.
Then all other things will come right. And
although it may be in a very small and very
humble way, yet if we are permitted to feel that
He, the Saviour, is with us, and to look forward
to that ' world to come ' in hope of a place of rest
through His forgiveness and love, it is more than
sufficient—4 life everlasting ! ' "

ANNE FEANK. 69

1863, " At the Monthly Meeting at Melk-
sham. Both at Calne and Melksham I spoke
several times, and also was favoured, I hope, in
prayer. I trust I was careful not to exceed, and
feel as though I had been preserved." * * *

1870. " My illness has brought all my near
relations frequently in view; desiring that we
may pray for each other as we are enabled, and
that our different trials may be blessed to us : —
also that we may seek for help to be patient, re-
membering the love of the Lord Jesus. * * *
* Then all the disciples forsook Him and fled.' Let
nothing daunt us, if we can humbly trust that He
who laid down His life and suffered so unutterably
for us — forsaken even in nature's last extremity —
is graciously pleased in His love to chasten, for
the blessed purpose of refining us. 'I have
refined thee, but not with silver, I have chosen
thee in the furnace of affliction.' I wish to thank
my God and Saviour for my afflictions, believing
they have been for my profit, and would have
been much more so, if I had been more sensible
of my daily shortcomings. Real illness greatly
alters the whole aspect of things. We are shown
and feel something more of our own unworthiness,
and constant need of the overshadowing love of
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blessedness of that rest, to obtain which for us
He laid down His life for our sins — yea, the sins
of the whole world."

Anne Frank's health had been but feeble for
many years ; and during the last six of her life
she was subject to fits of an epileptic character.
These were not however so violent or frequent
as to render unlikely a considerable prolongation
of life; and in 1873 her husband removed to
Clevedon, in the hope that the pure sea air and
comparative quietude of that place would exert
a favourable influence on her health and strength.
For a short time this seemed to be the case ; but
a tumour soon made its appearance, which was
pronounced to be cancerous and incurable; but
no agitation was shown by the dear sufferer on
the medical opinion being made known to her.
A few days subsequently, after a paroxysm of
pain, she remarked what a consolation it was, to
recollect that all these things were under the
control of One who was " too wise to err— too
good to be unkind ; " adding almost immediately,
" My soul doth magnify the Lord, and my spirit
hath rejoiced in God my Saviour."

Tenth month, 2.0th, 1873. She spoke of
having been favoured with spiritual refreshment
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night, quoting the words, " Teach me to do Thy
will, for Thou art my God : Thy spirit is good ;
lead me into the land of uprightness;" and after-
wards offering a short prayer for preservation
and support.

25th. She observed that " man's extremity
is God's opportunity," and that she had ex-
perienced it, in having texts of Scripture pre-
sented to her mind with greater power and
impressiveness than when in comparative health.

Twelfth month, 2nd. In the midst of great
pain, which continued for hours together, she
repeated the former portion of the 46th Psalm,
H God is our refuge and strength," and some time
afterwards, Newton's hymn, beginning, —
" One there is above all others."

7th. In the night or early morning she was
heard weeping, and on being asked whether she
was in great pain, she answered " No : " adding,
" What a rejoicing if I am prepared for that
glorious and holy city ! " She went to meeting
for the last time this morning, and though
suffering much pain for the first half-hour or so,
was enabled to deliver an impressive address.

12th. She observed to her husband that she
did not feel called upon to express much, but that
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confidence." Her feeling was not that of ecstasy ;
yet she had a hope that for Christ's sake, her
sins were forgiven her, and she should be
permitted to pass through the pearl gates into the
city. In the evening, after suffering much pain,
she prayed very beautifully, supplicating towards
the close that if parted, the work of grace and
preparation might be carried on in the survivor,
and that both might meet hereafter in the
heavenly city.

20th. To a kind and pious neighbour who
called on her, she spoke very clearly and fully of
her trust in her God and Redeemer, and of the
blessed hope, with which she was at times
favoured, of joining many whom she had known
and loved on earth, as well as all true believers,
in the kingdom of peace and purity. She referred
to the love and mercy which had been shown
them, and the encouragement this had been to
herself; quoting the words, " Thou art my God,
and I will praise Thee ; my Father's God, and I
will exalt Thee."

24th. Whilst in great pain she prayed much
as follows : — " Thou only canst help, 0 God. Vain
is the help of man. Thou art my hiding place.
O, I beg of Thee to continue Thy mercies to me.
I have nothing to bring but unworthiness—

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nothing but exceeding need— nothing to plead but
the merits of my adorable Saviour. I ask not
that my sufferings should be speedily ended, for
Thou hast shown me that they are for my purifi-
cation. I ask not that they should be removed,
but that they may be sanctified. I thank Thee,
I praise and adore Thee, for the rejoicing hope,
that there is a state of happiness in store for me
when they are ended." In the evening she had
read to her one of the accounts in the Annual
Monitory just issued, — also a hymn, and the 48th
Psalm, which came in course ; and she was then
helped upstairs, for the last time. Before she lay
down, a profuse bleeding took place, which so
reduced her that she kept her bed from that time
to the close.

Twelfth month, 31st. She dictated a letter
to a beloved cousin, who had been suddenly
deprived by death of an affectionate husband ;
from which the following is an extract : — " I wish,
my dear cousin, to express my tender sympathy
in thy deep and affecting bereavement, but I
believe thou wilt be supported by God, who has
been near thee in many troubles. I am nearing
the eternal world, and those whom I have loved
in life are nearer and dearer. May the Lord
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the few remaining years that may be allotted to
thee here. Thy kindness and tenderness in my
affliction has been very grateful to both of us.
The Lord is leading us : He is instructing us ;
and blessed be His name, He is, I believe, pre-
paring us for His heavenly kingdom. I praise
and bless His high and holy name, and the name
of our blessed and holy Redeemer, and commit
and commend both thee and myself to His care
and keeping. . . Jesus is all-sufficient. He is
strength in weakness, riches in poverty, and a
present help in every needful time. Let us
endeavour to repose on Him. He is the friend
that sticketh closer than a brother. Farewell, my
dear cousin, in the Lord ! " .

First month, 5th, 1874. Her husband and a
sister-in-law being present, she said, " Help me
to be thankful." Then after awhile, " I don't
know the number — I can't express it to you — but
there is a glorious company of those I have
known — on the other side of the river — and I
have a blessed hope that I shall join them."

6th. She enquired if she had been delirious,
" because," she said, " though my suffering is
great, I wish always to acknowledge the goodness
and tender mercy of our God."

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came from Bristol to take leave of her, she said
at intervals, " Oh ! if I should be permitted to
enter the heavenly city ! " " I desire to praise,
and glorify, and magnify His name." " This is
the time for discovering the truth." It was
answered, " Yes, the same truth thou hast always
believed in, — the Saviour;" when she rejoined,
" But I did not realize it as I do now." She also
expressed a hope, as she had done before, that
her death might prove a blessing to survivors.

During the fortnight that followed, there
remained but very little power of articulation, and
most of her time was passed in sleep ; it being
necessary to give an anodyne frequently. Just
after taking it on the 17th, she attempted to pray
aloud ;— but the only two expressions that could
be gathered were, " In Thy abounding mercy," —
and " that it may be sanctified."

The powers of nature continued to decline,
and on the morning of the 20th she fell into a
sleep from which she did not rouse, but gently
passed away about seven o'clock on the following
morning. " Blessed are the dead that die in the
Lord."
Elizabeth Freeman, 70 20 1 mo. 1874

Bath. Wife of William Freeman.
Richard Gardner, Leeds. 71 14 10 mo. 1874

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Elizabeth Geldart, 90 12 1 mo. 1874

Everton, Liverpool.
Charles Gilpin, M.P., 59 8 9 mo. 1874

Bedford Square, London.
Susannah Goldsbury, 56 30 1 mo. 1874

Needham Market.
Elizabeth Gregg, 75 5 11 mo. 1873

Witney, Oxon. Widow of Francis Gregg.
Forster Henry Green, 25 9 2 mo. 1874

Derryvolgie, Belfast. Son of Forster and Mary

Green.
John Greenall, Preston. 69 26 5 mo. 1874
Hannah Greeve, 82 27 5 mo. 1874

Orange, Ireland. Widow of William Greeve.
Sarah Grimshaw, Rawdon. 72 21 4 mo. 1874
Anna Watson Grubb, 71 7 3 mo. 1874

Surbiton. A Minister. Widow of Samuel

Grubb.
Jane Grundy, 65 21 7 mo. 1874

West Houghton, near Leigh, Lancashire.
Mary Halford, 70 J 5 2 mo. 1874

Stoke Newington. Wife of William Frederick

Halford.
Benjamin Hall, 62 17 3 mo. 1874

O range-over- Sands ; Lancashire.
John Hallam, 72 27 11 mo. 1873

Bishop Auckland. An Elder.

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James Halliday, 56 30 J 2 mo. 1872

Whalley Range, Manchester.
John Hammond, Bristol. 88 17 11 mo. 1873
William Handley, 73 28 11 mo. 1873

BrigflattSy Sedbergh. An Elder.
Elizabeth Hake, 91 24 I mo. 1874

Newcastle. Widow of John Hare.
Mary Caroline Hare, 17^ 15 5 mo. 1874

Darlington. Daughter of Samuel and Caroline

Hare.
William' Hargreaves, 70 23 5 mo. 1874

Sheffield. An Elder.
Mary Harris, 69 13 ] mo. 1874

Sibford Ferris. Widow of John Harris.
Maria Harris, Waterford. 71 11 3 mo. 1874
Lydia Harris, Pechham. 84 28 8 mo. 1874
Louisa Maria Harrison, 27 1 11 mo. 1873

Kendal. Wife of James Harrison,
Daniel Harrison, 78 16 12 mo. 1873

Beckenham.
John Harrisson, 73 112 mo. 1873

Rayne, Bocking, Essex.
Sarah Harrisson, 67 5 8 mo. 1874

Rayne. Widow of John Harrisson.
Maria Haughton, 32 12 9 mo. 1874

Scotby. Wife of Joseph Haughton, and

daughter of Henry E. Kobson.

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Mary Haworth, Todmorden. 53 6 11 mo. 1873
Mary Jane Haydock, 30 11 3 mo. 1874

Cabra, in County Tyrone.
Eliza Hewitt, 75 5 6 mo. 1874

Mullalelis, RichhilL A Minister.

This dear Friend died suddenly, falling down
speechless while engaged in her household affairs,
and surviving only about seventeen hours. For
the last three years, failing health had prevented
her from getting out to meetings ; though it was
her practice, during the time of meeting,* to retire
and wait upon the Lord in her own room.
Matthew Heyes, 34 22 5 mo. 1874

Atherton, near Leigh, Lancashire.
Ann Hicks, 76 11 6 mo. 1874

Chelmsford. Widow of Henry Hicks.
Ann Clarissa Dorothea Hills,

Sudbury. 68 27 9 mo. 1874

Widow of Benjamin Hills.
Sarah Hinton, Plymouth. 66 1 8 mo. 1873

Wife of Charles Fox Hinton. (See last year. J
She died at Clifton after a long, and at times
very suffering illness, — borne with great patience
and Christian fortitude. Her loss is deeply
mourned by her nearest connexions, and regretted
by the numerous friends and neighbours who
had partaken of her ever- flowing sympathy ; —

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which from a very early age was a marked
feature in her character. It is believed by those
who fondly cherish her memory, that she was
one of whom it may be said, " her witness is in
heaven, and her record is on high," although not
conspicuously known on earth : they can with
humble gratitude give thanks to God, in the
belief that He has given her the victory, through
Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom for ever be all
the praise !
Ellen Hodgkin, 22 13 9 mo. 1874

Lewes. Daughter of John and Elizabeth

Hodgkin.
Joseph Holmes, 72 16 8 mo. 1873

Cotherstone. An Elder. (See last year. J
Those words of the 37th Psalm, " the steps
of a good man are ordered of the Lord," seem to
be applicable to the experience of this departed
Friend. Born in 1801 at Frickley, an obscure
village between Ackworth and Doncaster, of
humble but worthy parents, he possessed in the
outset few external advantages : and his mother,
for whose memory he entertained a deep filial
regard, died when he was only seven years old.
He was employed in farm labour till sent to
Ackworth School, where he stayed two years ;
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in Sunderland. In this situation his good
conduct won the regard of his master and mistress;
which was afterwards proved by the latter, on
her deathbed, commending her surviving children
to his kindness and care.

At the close of his apprenticeship, with a
little assistance from his master, he was enabled
to commence business in a small way without
drawing on his parents; and success attended
his efforts. His feet were afterwards directed, as
he believed by the leading of a kind Providence,
to the city of Durham. Here, although a member
of a very small meeting of Friends, his upright
Christian conduct gained the respect of all with
whom he came in contact: and for many years
he did much to uphold that little meeting under
no small discouragement. In his business trans-
actions he was scrupulously upright, irrespective
of any practices of the trade; and by strict
economy in his personal expenses, he always had
a little to spare for others. He felt that his
settling in Durham, although he was much
isolated from his friends in religious communion,
was blessed to him both temporally and spiritually :
and as a citizen he was diligent in aiding, as far
as he could, various objects of philanthropy and
public utility.

JOSEPH HOLMES. 81

At length Durham Meeting of Friends
dwindled away. First it ceased to be a " Pre-
parative Meeting:" then the Week-day Meetings
were given up, afterwards those on First-day
afternoons ; and eventually it was discontinued
altogether, the last meeting being held on First-
day, in the week of Joseph Holmes's removal
from the city.

Our dear friend retired from business about
twenty-three years before his death, and in 1859
took up his abode in the village of Cotherstone,
having previously married Abigail Longstaff.
Here he enjoyed much earthly happiness in the
society of a beloved partner, and found agreeable
occupation in his garden, and in attending to
Meeting concerns and the affairs of the village.
He delighted in hospitality, was permitted to
reap in his retirement the reward of his faithful
and upright conduct through the previous stages
of life, and was much respected by the members
of his own Quarterly Meeting. He filled the
office of an Elder in the Monthly Meeting of
Darlington, and greatly valued the privilege of
attending meetings for worship ; making an effort
when from home to return in time, to unite with
his friends in these opportunities as they came in
course. He was a total abstainer from intoxicating

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liquors for forty years, kind but quiet and un-
ostentatious in his charities to the poor, and
diligent up to his death in endeavouring to diffuse
religious truth by the distribution of tracts. He
had for some years carried on a Reading Meeting
on the First-day afternoon for the poor people in
a neighbouring hamlet.

His death was very sudden : although there
is evidence that he had intimations which had
not been disregarded by him, of such an event.
He fell down on the pavement while walking
with his wife, and expired on the spot. He had
often remarked to her, that we ought so to live as
to be prepared to die whenever the summons
should come, — as if each day might be the last.
No dying words attested his belief and confidence
in Christ; but we cannot doubt that his faith and
hope were built on this sure foundation. One
of the Durham papers recording the death of
their former fellow citizen, bore public testimony
to his worth, as one who was "familiar to every
one in the city, and generally respected for his
sterling rectitude and uprightness," concluding
with these words : "his character for unsullied
integrity was unimpeachable." But perhaps few
persons were less desirous of shining before their
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altogether hid. It is not as a light concealed
under a bushel, but a candle set on a candle-
stick, that others may see the light in one way or
another. " By their fruits ye shall know them."
The Christian graces are manifest ; men observe
the contrast between the believer and the
worldling ; and our Father in Heaven is glorified
thereby.
Annie Holmes, 21 21 1 mo. 1874

Gateshead. Daughter of William Henry and

Mary Jane Holmes.
Amelia Mary Holmes, 69 17 7 mo. 1874

Derby. Widow of Samuel Holmes.
George Hooper, Everton. 42 8 2 mo. 1874
Margaret Hope, 64 3 5 mo. 1874

Fleetwood. Wife of Samuel Hope.
Caroline Hopkins, 66 19 4 mo. 1874

Scarbro1. A Minister. Wife of Henry Hopkins.
" Let nothing be said about me, for there is
nothing to say, — except a sinner saved by grace,"
were the words of this dear Friend about ten
days before her death. But she would have been
thankful, if any weak or weary one should be
encouraged by her experience, to trust in that
grace which did indeed prove sufficient for her,
and that strength which was made perfect in her
weakness.

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For many years she suffered much from
feeble health and great weakness of the nervous
system ; which often prevented her realizing the
Christian's privilege of rejoicing in the Lord. In
1S64 she wrote thus to her sister, Priscilla Green:
" Oh ! that patience may have its perfect work ! "
The words of our blessed Saviour have at times
presented themselves with a little comfort, " But
she hath washed My feet with tears ; " and when
hearing of others' joy in believing, the language
has arisen, "What is that to thee? follow thou
Me ! " Two years later she wrote, " I do some-
times hope that what would seem to be unbelieving
fears are in great measure owing to physical
depression ; my cruel enemy taking advantage of
bodily weakness to distress and cast me down.
For there are moments of humble trust in a
Saviour's love inexpressibly precious, when I
could almost say, I could not ask for more on
earth ; and yet how soon I am again (as I think
Job has it) ' plunged in the ditch.' " During the
last ten years of her life, when weak sight and
failing health left little ability for ordinary occu-
pations, she was almost constantly employed in
making up garments for the very poor in London.
She often spoke of this occupation, as having
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recipients of her handiwork. The following
letter is in allusion to this : " This morning my
chest of work has been sent off for London. I
think I have felt a little thankful at having been
enabled to do this little, for those in so much
suffering. * * * And oh ! if this little
work, some of which has been done in great
weakness, may but be regarded as one of ' lowly
love,' it will be of His mercy who careth for all
the wants of His creatures."

Soon after recovering from a severe accession
of illness in the spring of 1870, she wrote thus
to one of her nieces : " Sometimes I too can tell
of His goodness and mercy, but it is often a low
time ; the nerves being of course still very weak
(though so much better) may have much to do
with it ; * * * but I have been again
and again helped to look away to Him who bore
our sins ; and I trust He helps me to seem bright,
even when the waves of conflict rise high. Thy
allusion to intercessory prayer is precious. I do
not know what I should have done without it; it
does so help one's self, does it not? Oh ! do pray
for me, that I may learn aright the lessons de-
signed in my being thus far raised up ! " Under
date Fifth month, 29th, 1870, she wrote as
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hinder, trouble and perplex, yet if they are not
able to separate from His love (and we are
assured they shall not be) no trial of faith and
patience will be too much. * * * Surely
I have abundant cause to trust the mercy, which
upholds in great extremity one of the weakest
and most unworthy."

In the early spring of the present year our
dear friend's physical sufferings greatly increased ;
and in the Second month her medical attendant
informed her family, that he felt the case had
assumed a very grave aspect. On hearing this
she was very calm ; and throughout the two
months during which her suffering was prolonged,
it was very striking to witness the perfect serenity
and brightness, with which one who was naturally
of a timid shrinking disposition looked forward to
death. The morning after she was informed of
the probable issue of her illness, she told her
daughter that in answer to prayer she had had
more sleep ; adding, " I have been so comfortable
since I woke, I don't know when I have been so
happy." On the 4th of Fourth month an old
friend called to take leave of her, and she spoke
to her earnestly of " not having a rag of her own
to trust to." The next day after a time of severe
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far otherwise ; I have far more than I deserve."
A few days later she said, "Can this freedom from
distress and anxiet}^ be what is spoken of in the
text, * When He giveth quietness, who then can
make trouble ? ' "

As the end drew near, the pain grew more
violent and overpowering ; but with very little
exception she retained full consciousness, and
was alwa37s calm and bright. To a niece who
was with her she said, " The furnace has to be
heated very hot before the image is clearly re-
flected." Often she spoke of there being " no
pain there, no sickness there." On the afternoon
of the 18th, whilst in very severe suffering, her
moans ceased : while she said very emphatically,
" In all their affliction He was afflicted, and the
angel of His presence saved them ; in His love
and in His pity He redeemed them." On First-
day, the 19th, all conscious suffering seemed over ;
and that afternoon her beloved ones were able to
give thanks, that she had entered through the
pearl gates to be " for ever with the Lord."
Sarah Horne, Torquay. 62 20 5 mo. 1874

Wife of Thomas B. Home.
Charles Horsnaill, 71 30 7 mo. 1874

Canterbury. An Elder.
Rebecca Howell, 74 10 11 mo. 1873

Birmingham,

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Richard T. Howitt, 32 13 3 mo. 1874

Heanor, Derby. Son of Tantum Howitt.
Elizabeth Hunt, 83 2 4 mo. 1874

Bristol. A Minister. Widow of Henry Hunt.
Sarah Hunter, Skipton. 52 5 9 mo. 1874
Abigail Irwin, Carlisle. 65 5 8 mo. 1874
Frances Elizabeth Jackson, 15 12 2 mo. 1874
Bolton. Died at Ackworth.

Frances Elizabeth Jackson, daughter of
Shadrach and Elizabeth Jackson of Bolton in
Lancashire, was sent to Ackworth School in the
summer of 1868, and throughout her school life
was noticeable for her great vivacity and im-
pulsiveness of character. She possessed good
natural abilities, and was a general favourite with
her young companions. But in the winter of
1871, she had an attack of whooping cough, which
appears to have laid the foundation of disease of
the heart, the ultimate cause of her death. She
went home at that time for some weeks ; and
after her return appears, from various memoran-
dums in a little book found after her decease, to
have become increasingly open to religious im-
pressions. In the Eleventh month of 1872, she
speaks of a visit from a Friend, who had a religious
meeting with the first class of girls, and says, " I
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but then I was as far off as ever. Oh, I do wish I
was a child of God * * I don't understand
what I have to pray for properly, but Jesus will
show me if I ask Him." She says " they all knelt
down in prayer, and she wept, but was afraid it
did not do her any good, she was such a naughty
girl : " and adds, " may my Heavenly Father
help me."

Within the last twelve months of her life, her
character seems to have matured. While sitting
with others round the schoolroom fire one First-
day evening, the question was asked, if any of
them were to die that night, could they say they
were prepared ? to which Fanny replied, she
thought she could say yes : adding that once when
sitting in silence in meeting, an inward voice
seemed to tell her that her sins were forgiven :
and since that she had been quite happy. This
precious visitation is noticed in her diary, First
month, 17th, 1873 : " A great change seems to
have come over me since I wrote anything in this
little book. My Heavenly Father has spoken
peace to my soul. I feel happy now : * * *
what a loving Father He is, to answer my prayers
so soon ! " She was much interested with a fare-
well visit from S. and S. Clemes to their Ack worth
friends, and with hearing Samuel Clemes ask

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that they would pray for them in their future
labours in Madagascar; and adds, " I have prayed
that their labours may be blessed."

Writing Third month, 19th, on her four-
teenth birthday, which proved to be her last, she
says : "I mean to try to be a better girl this year
with God's blessing ; but I am so careless ! "
About this time she speaks of happy meetings
with three of her schoolfellows, seeking for Divine
help ; and while sensible at times of unwatchful-
ness, she was led on various occasions to pray for
help not to speak evil of others, to obey her
teachers, to do to others as she would be
done by.

Eleventh month, 10th. When reminded by
one of her teachers, that the eye of the Lord was
upon her, and she must try to do right and please
Him, she writes : " And I will try, 0 Father !
help me. Thou knowest how hard it is for me to
do what is right : but help me, and make me love
Thee more."

Near the end of the year she was much im-
pressed by attending the funeral of a Friend, both
at the graveside and in meeting. "It ought to
teach us, (she says) to watch and pray, for we
know not when the Son of Man cometh. * *
0 strengthen my faith and love, my Father, and

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enable me not to forget the lesson Thou sendest,
in taking one and another of Thy children to
Thyself. Amen."

Her last memorandum was on the last day
of 1873. On the girls in her class being asked to
think over what had happened during the year,
she says, " I prayed to be more faithful, and to
love my Saviour more. O my Father, make me
wholly Thine, for I feel that Thou hast been
drawing me to Thyself; but Satan often gets the
victory, and I fall. O make me love Thee so
much that I shall hate sin, and make me a better
girl next year for Thy dear Son's sake. Amen. "
This is followed by a " prayer for meetings"
" Kecal my wandering thoughts, 0 Lord, when
assembled with others to sit in solemn silence
before Thee." -

Though like other girls not without faults,
yet it is manifest she was, as she sought after it,
visited by the Holy Spirit, and from time to time
brought nearer to her Heavenly Father, through
the redeeming love of Christ her Saviour.

Her last illness of only a few weeks assumed
many changes. Sometimes she was able to sit
up for hours, and was particularly cheerful on
the 11th of Second month, tripping lightly from
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pected departure from school ; but the following
morning, when about to get up, she was suddenly
seized with great difficulty of breathing, and in a
quarter of an hour was no moie. She stood the
first girl in the school : — her friends were all
anticipating her return home, when as in a
moment she was taken to the better home above.
Marta Jackson, Hoddesdon. 80 9 8 mo. 1874

Widow of Robert Jackson of York.
Elizabeth Jacob, 72 23 8 mo. 1874

Waterford.
Mary Jenkin, Redruth. 80 11 6 mo. 1874

An Elder. Widow of Alfred Jenkin.
Anna Johnson, 80 26 12 mo. 1873

Dree Hill, County Tyrone. Wife of John

Johnson.

This dear Friend was much beloved by the
little circle of her friends, being herself of a
loving cheerful spirit. Having sought the Lord
in her youth, He revealed Himself to her then as
her Saviour; and her faith and hope in Him
were steadfast during the course of a long life,
sustaining her under many trials. Her sweet
resignation to the Divine will was often instructive
during times of close proving, wherein her affec-
tionate feelings were sorely tried : — four of her
children having been removed from her by death.

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Never is she remembered by those who had daily
opportunities of seeing her, to have murmured
under these bitter trials, and yet her feelings as a
mother were exquisitely tender. But she is well
remembered, while the tears rolled down her face,
to have uttered the language of thanksgiving and
praise. Indeed such was the frequent clothing of
her spirit. Even when her bodily suffering was
great, she often spoke of the goodness of the Lord,
saying, M It is wonderful." Only a week or so
before the end, she surprised her friends, after
being apparently unable to speak for some time,
by repeating very sweetly a portion of the 103rd
Psalm : " Bless the Lord 0 my soul, and all that
is within me, bless His holy name." Again and
again she was heard to say " Saviour : " also,
" Glory be to the Father and to the Son ! Glory,
Glory ! " She bore her sufferings with much
patience, often asking help of the Lord, and never
failing to return thanks for relief when it was
given. On one occasion, previous to her last
illness, during a time of much weakness a friend
said to her, " If it should be the Lord's will to
take thee, I believe He will have a place prepared
for thee," to which she replied, " I have not a
doubt of it." The same friend writes, " Her dis-
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end came it was so peaceful that those present
could almost say —

" The gates of Pearl for her were moved

So gently from their portal,
That those who watched her scarcely knew

When she became immortal."

The following verses found in her own hand-
writing among the last she had copied, seemed
indeed like " A voice from heaven : " —

" I shine in the light of God,

His likeness stamps my brow ;
Through the Shadow of Death my feet have trod,
And I reign in Glory now."
From the "Annual Monitor" for 1858, p. 207.

Joseph Jones, Hereford. 70 25 10 mo. 1873
John Jones, Ruthin. 75 27 6 mo. 1874

John Jones was born in the neighbourhood
of Ruthin, North Wales, in the Ninth month of
1798. His mother was a pious and energetic
woman ; and his father a clever active man, but
was induced by the war-spirit so prevalent in
those times, to enlist into the Marines ; leaving a
young family almost entirely dependent on the
care and exertions of their mother. But the
" God of the fatherless " was with her in the
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JOHN JONES. 95

children carefully ; who were early instructed in
the forms and doctrines of the Established Church.
Being lineally descended from a family of " Welsh
Bards," the subject of this memoir had a natural
talent for music; and while yet of tender years
was taught to perform on the Triple Welsh Harp.
Following the example of his father, he also en-
listed ; and this rash step on the part of her
eldest son was a heartfelt grief to his mother, who
followed the boyish recruit to Chester : where the
sight of her tears, and the good advice she gave
him at parting, had a powerful effect on his
future character. The soldiers' march to Lon-
don (walking thirty miles a day) was trying and
wearisome ; but his naturally cheerful disposition
overcame all difficulties. On account of his skill
as a musician; he was entered into the band, and
drafted on board a man-of-war. Notwithstanding
these adverse influences he was at times favoured
with visitations of Divine love, and an ardent
longing to know more of the only true God, and
Jesus Christ our one Mediator and Redeemer.
Under powerful exercise of mind he would, when
leisure permitted, take his Bible, and go into
some obscure part of the vessel to read and pray ;
and frequently had to endure the taunts and scoff-
ing jests of his thoughtless comrades. It was a

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subject for thankfulness with him in after life,
that during his nine years of military service in
actual war-time, he had never been called into
action ; and was thus spared the bitterness of
thinking that he had actually taken the life of
any of his fellow-creatures. For when his ship
returned from the East Indies, calling at St.
Helena, they found the disturber of the peace of
Europe in captivity there — and peace prevailing
at home. He found no difficulty in obtaining a
soldier's furlough to visit his parents, who were
then comfortably established in business in his
native town : his father having received an
honourable discharge after the declaration of
Peace.

About the year 1821 — 22, John Jones was
much drawn towards the views of Friends. His
only sister, who still survives him, was then
living in a Friend's family at Hereford; where
his brother, the late Joseph Jones, also established
himself in business; and both had been received
into membership. Intercourse with his beloved
relatives, and the subsequent thoughtful perusal
of the writings of Friends, coupled with his own
strong convictions, determined him to leave the
service. But there was some difficulty attending
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to obtain his discharge, and to find two substitutes.
He was not yet favoured with that light, which
in after years showed him, that what was wrong
for himself to follow, it must also be wrong for
him to lay upon others as his substitutes. He ap-
plied to the Admiralty Board, found the requisite
money and men, and was set at liberty ; fervently
thanking the kind Providence that had preserved
him through many perils.

About the year 1823 he returned to his
native town, and commenced business as a grocer,
married, and had a family of seven children,
five of whom survive him. At this period, he
was under much tender religious feeling, and
would often wander alone in the fields and lanes
of the beautiful Vale of Clwyd, giving himself up
to silent meditation and prayer, —

" Steal from the throng to haunts untrod,
And hold communion there with God."

There was then a family of Friends living
on the farm of Garthgynan near Ruthin, and
with them he was accustomed to sit down for
worship on First-days, and this continued till the
Bancroft family emigrated to America. About
1826 or 27, himself and two of his sons were
received into membership by the Friends of
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steadily maintained his position as a plain, con-
sistent, conscientious Friend, though alone in his
religious profession ; and hecame widely known
in North Wales as " the Quaker.'' Having
entered on a religious life through Christ the
door, and yielded himself unreservedly to the
will and requirements of his Lord and Master
while yet in the full vigour of manhood, he was
enabled to take up his Cross, gently answering
those who questioned his course, " I have peace
in so doing." The giving up of music was a hard
task ; for it seemed like the rending asunder of
part of his nature : yet he felt it right for him
not only to give up the use of it, but to destroy
his valuable and favourite instrument. He made
his religious convictions the rule in performing
his civil duties. He would not vote at elections
from interest, but en principle ; which led to the
remark from those with whom he did not unite,
that they could make nothing of " the Quaker"
for he carried his conscience with him every-
where. He took an active part in providing
un sectarian education for the poor, and was ardent
in the Temperance movement. To draw young
men from the public-house, he promoted the
formation, of a Reading Society: and his horse
and conveyance were always at service to fetch

john jones. yy

lecturers and others, on any public occasion con-
nected with the cause.

In the First month of 1837, he suffered a
great affliction by the death of his wife, leaving
him with a family of six young children. But in
the following year he entered again into marriage
with Mary Hattersley of Liverpool, who proved
a true helpmeet, and was well qualified to assist
in bringing up his family. With a view of being
near a Friends' Meeting, he removed to Chester,
but on the death of his father in 1842, returned
to Ruthin : and was often a great help to Friends
travelling in the ministry, being always ready to
join them as guide and interpreter. Ruthin being
an assize town, he was often summoned on juries,
and called to bear his public testimony against
taking oaths : and often did his fellow- townsmen
witness the spoiling of his goods, which were
seized and sold in the Market Place, for his con-
scientious scruples in refusing to pay Church-
rates. For many years he maintained with his
own family a meeting for Divine worship ; at
first in a hired room, but latterly in his own
house. One aged person, who had long been
accustomed to sit alone, endeavouring to worship
in " Spirit and in truth," would walk regularly
from Denbigh and back, a distance of sixteen

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miles, every First-day, for the sake of sitting in
silence with the small company in Ruthin. A
person once remarking to John Jones that he

ought to go to hear Mr. , as he was such a

powerful minister, he replied, " I go to his Master,
to the Fountain Head, for myself." He was re-
markable for good nature, and simplicity of soul,
tempered with much humour and anecdote, which
rippled charmingly through his conversation.

As his sons grew up to manhood, three of
them emigrated to Australia, where his youngest
son made a remarkably peaceful close, sending
across the ocean a precious message of his dying
love to his dear parents, brother and sisters. In
the year 1866 John Jones removed with his wife
to Great Ay ton, Yorkshire, where they lived for
six years, much enjoying the privilege of regularly
attending meetings, and of general intercourse
with Friends. In the summer of 1871, our friend
wrote to his younger brother at Kuthin : " Now
be ready, for we are drawing nearer the river; "
and in a very few weeks afterwards that beloved
brother was suddenly seized with paralysis, and
called away. Just as this event happened John
Jones also had a stroke of the same disease, which
slightly injured his left side. A second seizure in
1872 was attended with more serious results ; and

JOHN JONES. 101

his beloved wife dying about this time, the family
thought a return to his native air would be best
for him. The coming back to Ruthin seemed
quite to revive him with the long cherished asso-
ciations of his old Welsh home. He was able to
take little walks daily, which he evidently much
enjoyed : and the sitting down in silence in his own
house on First-days, in conjunction with his
daughters, was continued up to his decease.

The death of Joseph Jones of Hereford in
10th mo. 1873, forcibly reminded him that the days
of his pilgrimage were also numbered, Writing to
his sons in Australia, he said, I must now " hold
fast that which I have, lest any man take away
my crown." Rev. iii. 11. His sight and hearing
were wonderfully spared to the last He had an
old Welsh Testament, which formerly belonged
to Robert Whitaker of Ackworth ; and out of this
" treasured volume " he would often read to those
about him the precious words of Holy Writ, in
the expressive language of his native tongue.
Some two months before his decease, he was
seized with the third paralytic stroke. One day
after this, he read in the British Friend the
account of Sybil Jones' saying to the captain of
of the ship, " that death was to her but the
opening of the portals of immortal glory." Next

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morning he said to his daughter, " I dreamt of
dying last night." " Well, father," was the reply,
" how didst thou feel in the prospect of the great
change ? " " Oh ! I had no fear," he answered,
" I felt like Sybil Jones." The day before his
death, his daughter read again to him the last
messages of filial affection from his youngest son
who died in Australia, as follows : " Tell father,
that before I died I often used to think of him, and
have done so for years. And I always thought with
great satisfaction of the beneficial influence his
life, example, and words had on the minds of his
children. Tell him that I was very thankful,
that I was brought up as a member of the Society
of Friends, and that I considered his yielding to
God in his youth had been greatly blessed both
to him and to his family : and although we shall
not meet again on earth, I believe we shall meet
in heaven.

" The last message from his affectionate son,—

who died in the full assurance of forgiveness,

through the atonement made for him by Jesus

Christ our Saviour. Amen."

The dying father could not speak, but was quite

conscious of all, and his eyes followed the reader

through every word. On Seventh-day, Sixth

month, 27th, an attack of apoplexy came on, and

JOHN JONES. 103

after a brief sharp struggle, life was extinct. The
arrangements for his interment were carried out
after the manner of Friends, according to his
express wishes : and the remains were laid in
the burying ground that formerly belonged to the
Euglish Independent Congregation at Ruthin.
As the funeral passed through the little town
shops were closed and business suspended, as a
token of esteem and respect from his fellow-
townsmen. Those nearest and dearest, who
witnessed his calm and peaceful departure, are
comforted in the assurance that "he fell asleep
in Jesus," in the blessed hope of life eternal, and
of a glorious union with God's redeemed.
Rebecca Juxon, 81 31 3 mo. 1874

Birmingham.
Hannah Kay, 56 13 11 mo. 1873

Wakefield. Wife of Charles Kay.
Ann Isabel Kaye, 29 1 12 mo. 1873

Ackworth. Wife of Walter J. Kaye.
Thomas Kendrick, Chatteris. 85 17 8 mo. 1874
Mary Kerr, 78 28 3 mo. 1874

Drummond, County Tyrone.
Maria Kitching, Wakefield. 67 15 8 mo. 1874

An Elder. Wife of William Kitching.
Charles Knight, Reading. 34 14 5 mo. 1874
Thomas Knight, Southwark. 67 27 , 7 mo. 1874

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Katherine Knight, 75 22 8 mo. 1874

Maldon, Essex. Widow of William Knight of

With am.
Elizabeth Knott, 81 25 1 mo. 1874

Rathangan. An Elder. Widow of Thomas

Knott.
Edith Labrey, Tottenham. \\ 25 9 mo. 1874

Daughter of John and Eliza Labrey.
Abigail Lamb, 77 23 8 mo. 1874

Devis View, Belfast. Widow of John Lamb.
Oswald Lambert, 66 27 12 mo. 1873

High Blean, near Bainbridge.
Robert Latimer, 19 20 7 mo. 1873

Died at Brisbane. Son of Emily Elizabeth and

the late Joseph Latimer.
William Michael Lawrence, West Derby,

Liverpool. 57 3 2 mo. 1874

Charles Lean, Uxbridge. 69 23 8 mo. 1874
James Leigh, 63 24 11 mo. 1873

Sawry, Windermere. Died at Soutbport.
Arthur Edward Lidbetter, 27 13 5 mo. 1874

Ambleside. Son of Martin and the late Elizabeth

Lidbetter.
Hannah Lloyd, 52 27 12 mo. 1873

Winchmore Hill, London.
Sarah Lovell, 75 J 8 4 mo. 1874

Clifton, Bristol. Widow of John Hill Lovell.

PHEBE ANN MARRIAGE. 105

Susannah Lowe, 60 6 11 mo. 1873

Eating ton. Daughter of Jeffery Lowe.
Chkistiana Lucas, 63 6 7 mo. 1874

Hitchin. Widow of Jeffery Lucas.
Jean MacDermid, 52 5 11 mo. 1873

Darlington. Daughter of the late John and

Hannah MacDermid.
John Macmorran, 60 17 7 mo. 1874

York. A Minister.
Mary Macquillan, 42 24 11 mo. 1873

Ballyeden, Enniscorthy.
Phebe Malcolm, 70 22 12 mo. 1873

Bermondsey.
Phebe Ann Marriage, 62 1 2 mo. 1874

Chelmsford. A Minister. Daughter of the late

Thomas and Margaret Marriage of Pease Hall

near Chelmsford.

The memory of this beloved Friend is very
precious to those who knew her ; and it is thought
that a short memorial of her may tend to the en-
couragement of others, especially of such as have
to pass through a prolonged period of physical
infirmity.

In retracing her course we feel there is much
which testifies to the grace of God; the pious
influences which surrounded her childhood were
largely blessed in the formation of her Christian

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character. About the twenty-first year of her
age, she was affected with heart disease, and for
several succeeding years was confined to her
couch, during which she experienced the refining
hand of her Lord upon her. This couch of suffer-
ing appeared to be her prescribed sphere of ser-
vice, in magnifying the All sufficiency of Divine
grace to sustain in patience and humble trust. In
a religious visit paid by the late Edward Alex-
ander of Limerick, it was given him to see that
other work for her Lord was in store for her, and
that she would be raised up for its accomplish-
ment. This was soon after verified by a partial
restoration; and in the autumn of 1841, she felt
called to take a part in the ministry of the gospel.
In the exercise of her gift, she was enabled to
look simply to her Lord and His will, and not
unto man. Her ministry was clear and forcible,
pointing to Christ Jesus as the Lamb of God,
who taketh away the sin of the world. In prayer
she found near access to the Throne of Grace ;
and in the seclusion of home her voice was often
raised, not only on her own account, but on behalf
of her friends, the church, and the world at large,
accompanied by the tribute of thanksgiving and
praise. In meetings for discipline she manifested
a clear enlightened judgment, being guided in

PHEBE ANN MARRIAGE. 107

her counsel by the wisdom from above. Her
heart yearned in tenderness towards those in
early life, and she rejoiced over such as were
giving evidence of devotedness to their dear
Saviour; whilst a deep concern rested on her
spirit that all might be brought to Him, and
drink the waters of eternal life so freely offered
for their acceptance. She loved to quote from
" The last days of Rutherford " —

" Oh ! Christ — He is the fountain,
The deep sweet well of love !

The streams on earth I've tasted,
More deep I'll drink above.

" There to an ocean fulness
His mercy doth expand,
And glory, glory dwelleth
In Immanuel's land."
Our dear friend was one of eleven brothers
and sisters, and resided under the parental roof
until the decease of her mother in the year 1860 ;
when she and an elder sister removed to Chelms-
ford. Uniform cheerfulness and energy of charac-
ter marked her home life, and she entered with
lively interest into the pursuits and intellectual
enjoyments of her younger relatives and friends,
to whom she was a most pleasing and instructive
companion; whilst many of her cotemporaries

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who shared her friendship can testify to her
power of sympathy and love. One of her nephews
in writing of her says, " We shall miss her bright
cheerful spirit, — bright and cheerful in the midst
of much bodily infirmity :" — and referring also
to her beloved brother who died some years before,
he says, " she and Uncle Isaac must have had
their spirits lighted with heavenly light, or they
never could have shone so brightly in the midst
of constant weakness."

Very short was the summons to our beloved
friend. On the 25th of First month she attended
the First-day Morning Meeting, where her voice
was heard for the last time ; a few days' illness
supervened, and on the following First-day she
entered into rest.

" Thy talent was not buried,

Nor didst thou idle stand;

The work to thee appointed

Was done with heart and hand.
Before the night came o'er thee,

Before the curtain fell,
Thy sacred task was finished,
And all with thee is well."
Margaret Marriage, 64 8 2 mo. 1874

Moulsham Lodge, Chelmsford. Wife of John
Marriage.

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Blessed with a large loving family, they de-
light to speak of her, as " the light of the house : "
it seemed her constant care to spread around her
that sunshine of happiness which she herself en-
joyed. She loved to withdraw to her chamber,
there to meditate on the loving-kindness and
mercy of her Heavenly Father. This we believe
was the secret of that peace and happiness she
enjoyed, and which enabled her to feel that this
life was not " a vale of tears."

Her illness was very brief, but so bright
and cheerful was she, that it was hardly pos-
sible for her family to realize, that their loved
one would so soon be taken from them. Her
husband and children will long remember the
last gathering around her bed, on the eve of
the Sabbath-day ; wherein assurance was felt that
her ransomed spirit would be " for ever with the
Lord." So gently and quietly did she " fall
asleep," that death seemed truly " but transition ; "
those around scarcely knowing the moment when
the call was given " to come up higher."
Ann Marsh, Dorking. 82 22 6 mo. 1874

A Minister. ' Widow of John Marsh.
Margaret Mason, 12 18 3 mo. 1874

Dolphinliolme, Lancaster. Daughter of George

and Hannah Mason.

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James Matthews, Ampthill. 62 20 5 mo. 1874
Elizabeth Merrell, 62 24 7 mo. 1874

Lambeth.
William Moor, Plaistoiv. 77 24 9 mo. 1874
Richard Mordaunt, 75 13 1 mo. 1874

Great Broughton, Cumberland.
John Morrison, 73 25 7 mo. 1874

Springhill, Enniscorthy.
Joseph Morton, Hyde. 50 20 8 mo. 1S74

Marta Nodal, 68 28 2 mo. 1873

Sale, Manchester, Wife of John Nodal.

( Omitted last year.)
Sarah Otway, 76 10 3 mo. 1874

The Retreat, near Armagh.
Anna Oxley, 76 3 6 mo. 1874

Upper Clapton, London. Daughter of the late

John Oxley.
Robert Palmer, 77 28 4 mo. 1874

Taunton. An Elder.
Lydia Palmer, 75 2 11 mo. 1874

Huddersfield. Widow of Thomas Palmer.
Caroline Elizabeth Parken,

Bournemouth. A Minister. 83 28 5 mo. 1874
Caroline Elizabeth Parken was born at Dun-
stable, in the year 1792. Her parents were
Baptists by profession, and during her early life
were living in affluence,

CAROLINE ELIZABETH PARKEN. Ill

Caroline was as a child very soon susceptible
of religious impressions, and remembered when
quite young reading her Bible with extreme
interest. The Book of Revelation seems to have
had an especial charm for her, with its wonderful
description of heaven, and its solemn warnings ;
and she often pondered, when reading it with
wonder and awe, how it could be that professing
Christians, or those who had read this marvellous
book, could have their lives so little influenced
by it, as appeared to be the case.

When only eleven years of age, she greatly
desired to make an open profession by public
baptism of her faith in Christ. Her mother, who
was a woman of a feeling mind, considered her
then too young; but promised her that if she
continued of the same mind at fourteen, she
should be allowed the privilege. Before this time
arrived, her mother, who had long been an invalid,
was removed by death. The wish to be baptized
was notwithstanding carried out, and in company
with an elder sister she underwent the rite in the
presence of a large congregation.

After the death of her mother, our dear friend
passed through many trials. Her father's circum-
stances became much involved, which caused the
family to remove from Dunstable into the West

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of England : and after some time they settled at
Exeter. During these years, three beloved sisters
quickly followed each other to the grave. Their
death made a deep impression on her mind. Her
feelings also suffered a severe shock in the sudden
death of a favorite and talented brother,* just as
he was entering upon life.

After her father's second marriage, she re-
sided for some time as a parlour boarder in a
ladies' school. Later, she took up her abode
with her brother William, who had become a
barrister in London. It was probably at this
time, that she was exposed to the attractions of
worldly society. Her fondness for music, and
her skill in playing various instruments, caused
her company to be sought; and she was some-
times in parties where dancing formed part of
the amusement of the evening. But her mind
instinctively shrank from this kind of entertain-
ment, and it is evident by some lines she wrote
after an evening so spent, that she was occupied
with more serious thoughts than are usually found
in the ball room.

About this time she received the attentions
of a young man, who was in many respects of
congenial tastes and dispositions, and whom she
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CAKOLINE ELIZABETH PAEKEN. 113

much admired; but the persuasion (to which she
could not close her eyes) that, with all his talents
and attractiveness, he was not likely to prove a
helpmeet to her in the heavenward journey, — led
her to the conclusion entirely to give up any
thought of marriage; and from that time she
avoided his company.

She now devoted herself with much earnest-
ness (although in delicate health) to visiting the
poor ; and this occupation in all her after life had
an especial interest for her; she truly felt it to be
not only a duty, but a privilege. The following
memoranda of her visits will show the character
of this Christian labour : —

EXTRACTS.

1823. The first visit was to Elizabeth Wheeler
in Gray's Inn Workhouse. * * She was in
trouble of mind I heard, and could not read. I
found her in the infirm ward, spelling anxiously
over her book. It seems she had for some years
earned her living by washing and ironing ; and
had gone for the first time to a new employer;
which she was just thinking would prove " a
certainty for life," when the paralytic affection
seized her which in the end proved fatal. Having
no friends or relations, she was carried to the
"Workhouse. She looked at me with tears of
astonishment, and said, " you are as one dropped
from the clouds, I do not know you ! I thought
no one knew of me, I have no relation or friend
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her mind became more composed. I learned
from a woman in the next bed, whose countenance
had attracted me by its heavenly expression, that
the morning I first called, Elizabeth Wheeler had
been complaining and repining at her hard lot, in
having no one to visit or relieve her ; whilst others
had many coming to comfort and console them.
She bid her put her trust in God, saying, " He
can raise you up a friend you little think of."
This occasioned those looks of wonder and emotion
which I had observed.

Her kind adviser was sorely afflicted, and had
not turned in her bed for two years ; yet she was
always rejoicing, and said, " as her pains increased
her joys increased." There were other truly in-
teresting women in that ward, whose Bibles were
their constant companions. " Through patience
and comfort of the Scriptures," they were sup-
ported in extreme bodily suffering. * * *

Mary Cooper I happened to visit seasonably.
Although quite a stranger, hearing only her name,
I ventured to go to her garret. She had been
praying for help, but could not think how it could
come. She gets her living by selling water-cresses.
Clean, neat, and contented, she is satisfied with
her lot ; and has told me that when dry bread is
her only meal, tears often flow down her cheeks
with her deep sense of unmerited mercies. * * *

Another I heard of, but felt a disinclination
to go, and did not attend to her for many months ;
till one day on reading these words, " there stood
before Him a man having the dropsy," (this was
her disease) I concluded to go immediately ; and
found her in deep distress, expecting to be seized
for arrears of rent. She said, " her prayers were

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heard ; and that once before, a young lady quite
unknown to her, came in a similar time of trial
and gave her a guinea." R. B. often called with
me to see this sufferer, little thinking so soon to
be laid on a suffering bed herself. * * *

" If ye, being evil, know how to give good
gifts to your children, how much more shall your
Heavenly Father give His Holy Spirit to them
that ask Him." Once I had prepared a nice
parcel of clothes for one who delayed coming for
it, and I waited and watched for her daily. So
(I thought) does Infinite love wait to be gracious,
still crying, " Ye will not come ! " I had the
pleasure of clothing her decently in exchange for
her rags, and thought of the change of raiment
promised in Christ Jesus : " I will give them
change of raiment." * * *

This occupation might have become too en-
grossing and fatiguing, (in my weak state both of
body and mind), had I not been moderated in it
by remembering [that it is written] " as ye have
opportunity, do good." I pursued more quietly
the sweet employ, and found much to interest. * *

Christiana Seagrove was brought up in the
Foundling Hospital. She became seriously im-
pressed, and soon after was afflicted in body.
During eighteen years illness, a kind woman
acted the part of a tender parent to her, during
which time her temporal needs were wonderfully
supplied. As some friends were praying for her
recover}^ ease and health were instantly granted ;
and she rose from her bed after being confined to
it for three years, again able to maintain herself
by needlework. * * *

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forlorn unknown ones, that there is One who takes
care of all, however obscure ; " His tender mercies
are over all His works." Wonderful histories I
have heard of the supplies sent in time of need,
from unexpected, unknown hands; and have been
made to exclaim, " How excellent is Thy loving
kindness, O God ! therefore do the children of
men put their trust under the shadow of Thy
wings.1' Ps. xxxvi. 7.

During the early part of her residence in
London, Caroline Parken availed herself of the
facilities afforded her, of attending religious meet-
ings amongst different denominations of Christians.
For some years, she walked several miles to attend
the preaching of Daniel Wilson, (afterwards Bishop
of Calcutta,) and has frequently been heard to
allude to the solemnity, which was felt pervading
the large congregation under his ministry, and
which continued with them on separating. She
also went sometimes to the Moravian Chapel, and
for a short time was a good deal amongst the
Wresleyans ; attending some of their Class Meet-
ings. She has likewise referred to one or more
Prayer Meetings at which she was present, at
General Burn's ; attended by some who after-
wards became devoted Christians, but were then
recently awakened.

Shortly after this time, about the year 1825
or 26, she met in a stage coach with the late

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Martha Smith of Doncaster. They were mutually
attracted to one another ; and soon fell into con-
versation, in the course of which Martha Smith
told her new acquaintance, that she believed she
would one day become a " Friend," to which
Caroline E. Parken replied, " No, never ! " During
their journey, Martha Smith recommended her to
read the Life of Mary Dudley. When calling
one day some time after, at the house of a Friend
named Christiana Whiting at Tottenham, who
was known to a family with whom she was stay-
ing, she saw the book, and asked to borrow it.
After reading it, she felt increasing interest in the
Society, and thought she would like to attend a
Friends' Meeting. An opportunity occurred shortly
afterwards ; when she saw an advertisement of a
meeting, specially called at the request of some
ministers, to be held at Martin's Lane, Westmins-
ter. To this, accompanied by one of her brothers,
she went, but did not particularly enjoy it. She
thought, however, that she should like to attend
one of the usual meetings held there, and con-
cluded to go on a week-day. The meeting was a
silent one; but she felt in it that which was beyond
words.

From this time she very frequently attended
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Church on the first First-day in each month, to
partake of what is called the Sacrament; until
one clay when so occupied, she felt that it would
be for the last time. As she had not even then
any intention of becoming a Friend, she concluded
that she must be going to die, — for she was in
very poor health. But when the next " Sacrament
Sunday" arrived, she felt that it would be right
for her to go to meeting : and on this occasion
she attended the one held at Peel Court, John
Street, Islington. On sitting down in the meeting,
she was made sensible of such a blessed spiritual
communion, that she felt it was better than any
outward sacrament. Whilst in the enjoyment of
these feelings, the late Richard Barrett rose, and
quoted with much solemnity and power the words
of the Saviour, " Take, eat, this is My body," &c.
Her soul was so satisfied and replenished, as with
the bread and wine of the kingdom, that from
that time she felt no desire to partake again of
the outward rite.

She now continued diligently to attend the
meetings of Friends, and in. about nine months
from the time she first went to one, she believed
it right to apply for membership. Her applica-
tion was early responded to, and after one or
more visits from Friends appointed by West-

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minster Meeting, she was received into member-
ship in the Third month, 1827.*

Caroline E. Parken had not been attending
Friends' meetings many years, before the belief
was impressed on her own mind, and also inti-
mated to her by some of her friends, that she
would be called, sooner or later, to the public
ministry of the word. She dwelt for months, if
not for years, under this weighty prospect ; greatly
desiring to be preserved from entering upon the
service, before the full time was come : believing
that when this had arrived, strength would also
be given her to move forward in it. In thus
seeking to keep near to her Lord, waiting as at
His feet for the pointing of His finger, and en-
during the baptisms of His spirit, her bonds were
at length loosed; and she was enabled, with much
unction and sweetness, to deliver the message
given her, — it may not be too much to say, "with
fear and great joy." Her friends being satisfied
that her ministry was of the Lord's requiring,
recorded her as an acknowledged Minister in the
Seventh month, 1837, and very soon she felt it

* It was interesting to C. E. P. to recall that when
only five years old, she had heen taken to a public meeting
held by Friends at Dunstable. The Friends who called it,
took much notice of her afterwards, and even then she felt
drawn to them.

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required of her to obtain a minute from her
Monthly Meeting for service away from home.

The first occasion was in the autumn of the
same year, when she was associated with a little
hand of Friends, who were holding meetings in the
Isle of Wight. Among them were Elizabeth and
Mary Dudley, Thomas and Lucy Maw, Thomas
and Carolina Norton, and Margaret Pope. Many
meetings were held, which appear to have been
owned by the Master's presence, and to have
proved times of instruction and comfort to those
who were visiting, as well as to those visited.
During this journey many calls were made on
invalids and others by several of the party, some
of which were long remembered as interesting
opportunities.

On several other occasions, she was united
with her much valued friend Elizabeth Dudley.
In 1839 they were linked together in religious
service in Bedfordshire, (her native county,) Hert-
fordshire, and Buckinghamshire, and afterwards
in visiting families, &c, in some places in the
neighbourhood of London. The following brief
memoranda refer to these visits. They are with-
out date.

" Whilst travelling through Bedfordshire, a
meeting was held in the Baptist Meeting House,

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where I had been a member. In looking towards
it, fears arose lest it should be required of me to
speak something of my own experience. Feeling
at length resigned to do so, I went to the meeting :
but remembering the expression ' she declared
before all the people ' &c, felt increasing fear lest
I should be called to do so. In great trembling
and agitation, dwelling on this, I kneeled down
in prayer. Elizabeth Dudley then rose, and
spoke of the woman who ' declared before all the
people how she had been healed.' I felt resigned
to do so, but the weight of it was entirely removed;
and I rose, and in much quiet, and without allu-
sion to myself, also spoke of her who ' declared
before all the people.' Many extraordinary things
like this, (too many to relate,) have happened ;
and yet faith is weak, though such abounding
confirmation has been given me from season to
season. Now looking to a long engagement, I do
earnestly desire clearness, some outward evidence
as well as inward."

In a memorandum written after another of
their journeys she says, " Our unity is still re-
markably confirming, that we are rightly joined
in this work ; it having been shown without
exception in each family and meeting." Their
friendship continued until 1849, when Elizabeth

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Dudley was removed by death after a few hours'
illness. To this affecting event the following
extract refers: — Ninth month, 1849. "It seems
some relief this day of my precious Elizabeth
Dudley's interment, to write a few words. In
reading some records of past years, there is
abundant proof of the comfort and strength I
received through her ; and I did believe it a clear
command, and requiring of duty at that time, to
hold up her hands, and encourage and strengthen
her. For all the blessing received I would give
thanks, and desire that a double portion of her
spirit may now rest on me; and others also. I
have much desired that her death, so very sudden
—and that this, the occasion of her funeral — may
be a very teaching lesson to many, and that souls
may be gathered to Christ this very day."

Both before and after the decease of Eliza-
beth Dudley, our dear friend during many years
travelled frequently in the work of the ministry
with Eebecca Sturges. They had both joined
the Society about the same time. They differed
much in their tastes and habits, yet they were
united in the fellowship of the gospel. Caroline
E. Parken was drawn into sympathy with indi-
viduals, and was often enabled to hand the fitting
word to different states and conditions in private ;

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whilst Rebecca Sturges was more especially at-
tracted to schools, workhouses, &c, where her
visits were sometimes gratefully remembered long
afterwards. The diversity of their gifts seemed
rather to fit them for travelling together.

On a few occasions Caroline E. Parken was
united with other Friends in gospel labours. She
writes, — " At a meeting in Hertfordshire in a
chapel, the hard and scornful spirit in a young
woman opposite to me, seemed quite to sink me
down, and I was resigned to sit through the
meeting in silence : but the prayer arose in my
heart, ' Break her down,' and immediately I felt
relieved, and spoke at some length. Allusion was
made to the words, ' Water ye the flocks, and
they said, we cannot, until the stone is taken from
the well's mouth ; then we water the flocks.' At
the close, my companion Rachel Savory acknow-
ledged the quiet and solemnity of the meeting;
and said that that which at the beginning had
been as a stone at the well's mouth, had been
removed. Coming out of the chapel, the young
woman came to me with flowing tears, and said,
1 1 have been the stone at the well's mouth this
evening ; I came in a hard, scornful spirit, but I
am quite broken down ! ' The next evening she
came to a meeting two or three miles off, looking

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quite changed, meek and serious, but happy. She
said she had no sleep after the former meeting all
night, but was now favoured with peace in Jesus."

In connexion with her diligent fellow-labourer
Eebecca Sturges, visits were paid to Essex, Sussex
and Surrey ; Herefordshire, Worcestershire and
Wales; Bristol and Somerset; Devonshire and
Cornwall ; Dorsetshire and Hampshire ; Berk-
shire and Oxfordshire; Warwickshire and Staf-
fordshire. She says in writing to a friend, after
alluding with interest to some of the small meet-
ings, " It is remarkable that at Stafford, where
only two members reside, (and these are con-
vinced Friends), there are so many attenders of
the meeting; and one seemingly rightly concerned,
and under real convincement. It was a very
interesting and favoured journey, and I can en-
courage all the weak of the fold, to look only to
the Shepherd's leadings, and follow in simple
faith."

The last extensive journey was taken in 1858.
It comprised Lancashire, Westmoreland, the Isle
of Man, Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire, and North-
amptonshire. Nine meetings were held in the
Isle of Man, Friends' schools were visited at
Penketh, Rawdon and Ackworth. In about thirty
places meetings were held where Friends were

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settled, sometimes visits were paid in their'families,
or public meetings were appointed. At Bradford,
where Rebecca Sturges was born, they had a very
large meeting of about 1200 persons: — another
at Northampton, very large, " the prospect of
which " wrote Caroline Parken, " had comforted
me throughout the whole journey, and I was well
satisfied and relieved. Also a sweet time at
Stackleton, a village where, many years since, I
had attended at the ordination of their present
minister. We were received with cordial love,
having been there fifteen years before ; we were
most kindly welcomed amongst them. ' Israel
shall be saved in the Lord with an everlasting
salvation : they shall not be ashamed or con-
founded, world without end.' "

During these years, in the course of which
she was so often called forth into fields of labour,
more or less distant from her residence, — the
quiet home at Bayswater was a peaceful retreat
in the intervals ; and was often the resort of those
who loved the Saviour, and who found it sweet
and profitable to commune with her on spiritual
themes. And here it may be fitting to allude to
the desire she manifested through life, that times
of social intercourse should be also times of
spiritual quickening. She loved to have the young

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around her, especially such as were enquiring
" the way to Zion, with their faces thitherward ; "
and she would often interest them by some pages
out of her own experience, or by bringing out the
Bible, and getting each of those present to choose
a portion to read. Many will remember the
atmosphere of heavenly love, which was often
permitted to pervade the little company.

About the year 1859, she felt it best to yield
to the wish of her brother, to go and reside with
him at St. Alban's. Here she was cut off for some
years from much association with Friends ; but
she used occasionally to attend the meeting at
Westminster on a week-day ; and on First-days,
she was able sometimes to go over to Hemel
Hempstead, to attend the little meeting there.
At St. Alban's she soon found occupation in
visiting those around her, belonging to different
denominations of Christians; and entering into
sympathy with them. Here also she was diligent
in her visits to the poor; and while deeply con-
cerned for their spiritual wants, at the same time
gave liberally for the supply of their temporal
necessities. It may truly be said of her, that she
felt it " more blessed to give than to receive." In
1867 when circumstances led to her leaving St.
Alban's, her loss was much felt by many* both

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amongst rich and poor. After this she went for
a time to reside at Ashford in Kent, having pre-
viously spent some months at Brighton. During
her stay at Ashford, she visited the meetings and
families of Friends in that county; and held some
public meetings.

Latterly she took up her abode at Bourne-
mouth, to be near a nephew and his family ; whose
attentions were a comfort to her during her re-
maining days. These were shaded by some close
domestic trials. She says in a letter to a friend
dated 1873, " This season (six years since) brought
the tidings of that heavy trial, from the effects of
which my spirits have never recovered. I am,
however, favoured with settled peace and content."
* * Her bodily strength was now declining,
and for three or four years she was seldom able to
get to meeting; but she enjoyed the visits of her
friends, and by her lively conversation, proved
that her mind was still bright, and her sympathies
quick as ever.

Her last illness was a suffering one, but she
was sustained by the assurance of the faithfulness
of Him " in whom she had believed." Some
friends calling to take leave of her a few weeks
before her death, found her full of gratitude for
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long. Another Friend visiting her within a week
or ten days of the close, she told him hers had
been " a very happy life." Her delight in hearing
the Bible read continued to the end ; and when
unable to speak, she would sometimes point those
around her to passages of Scripture, which she
thought appropriate to their state, or descriptive of
her own. Her love for hymns continued also to the
close. She told her niece who waited upon her with
affectionate kindness, that she had asked for an
easy dismissal ; and that she did not doubt, as all
her other prayers had been answered, this too
would be granted. And on the last day of her
life, after having her bed adjusted, and her pillows
arranged, she desired that she might not be dis-
turbed, lay very still until about seven in the
evening, and then peacefully departed, — as we
cannot doubt, to the heavenly inheritance. She
died on the 28th of the Fifth month, 1874,
aged 82 years, and her remains were interred
at the Friends' Burial Ground, Poole. The fol-
lowing extract from her memoranda may perhaps
prove a fitting conclusion to this memorial :—

" The deathbed of the prophet Elisha is an
instance, how slightly the sicknesses and deaths
of the saints are passed over in Scripture, — as
though the mortal part were little worth regarding,

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and just the end immaterial, when the whole life

had been spent in dedication ; not like those who

look [too much] to the dying hour as the time of

salvation."

Pkisctlla Paekee, 36 13 2 mo. 1874

Bradford. Daughter of the late William and

Hannah Parker.
John Paenall, 86 13 4 mo. 1874

Wadebridge, Cornwall.
John Parnall was born at Padstow, a small
port on the north coast of Cornwall. When quite
a lad, his mother took him to a public meeting,
held by two women Friends at Padstow. It is
said, that after the meeting he went into his
father's wool-combing shop; and having a very
good memory < he offered to repeat the sermon to
the men : which he did so well, as to produce
a great impression ; and ultimately he was led to
join in membership with the Society. He fol-
lowed a seafaring life, was captain of a coasting
vessel, and experienced the vicissitudes attendant
on this hazardous calling : not only in loss of
property by wreck, but also by the death of a
son, who perished when his vessel was lost.

He settled at Wadebridge, near his native
place, where there was at one time a nice little
meeting of Friends : but he lived to see them all

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gone, either by death or removal, and for many
years he was the only one left. His family not
joining the Society, he used to occupy the meeting
house alone : and on one occasion a Friend who
was travelling, stopped at Wadebridge, and re-
pairing to the spot to join him, heard a voice, and
found him on his knees in earnest supplication.
He felt the loss of his Friends much, but main-
tained the even tenour of his way; and to a
neighbour who called on him a short time before
his death, he said, " the eternal city is in view
without a cloud ! "
William Pattison, 62 22 9 mo. 1873

Mathgar, County Dublin.
Louisa Pearman, 29 15 2 mo. 1874

WinterbrooJc, Wallingford. Daughter of Alfred

and Mary Pearman.
John Beaumont Pease, 70 12 11 mo. 1873

North Lodge, Darlington. An Elder.
Helen Theeesa Pease, 6 25 1 mo. 1874

Darlington. Daughter of Edwin Lucas and

Frances Helen Pease.

The dear Lord has specially invited the little
ones to come unto Him ; how sweet when they
accept the call, and feel He is indeed their loving
Friend and Saviour !

This dear child, thus early taken, had given

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precious evidence of her love for Jesus. Though
possessed of overflowing spirits, she had always
shown a marked reverence for sacred subjects;
but it was not till after a very serious illness,
from the effects of which she never entirely re-
covered, that the direct influence of the Holy
Spirit was especially manifest in her young heart ;
filling her with great love for her Saviour, and
making His presence a living reality and joy.
Tender and loving she had always been; but
towards the close of her little life, her sweet
thought for others, and deep sympathy for any
one in sorrow, were most touching.

She was very fond of having her thoughts
put on paper, and simple and childish though
these " posing s " were, they were full of love for
Jesus, a desire to be like Him, and a heaven-
taught realization of things unseen. Very gently
but quickly the summons came, to remove this
precious little one to the Home she had pictured
thus : —

" There is not a spot of unhappiness in heaven
above, — all is full of joy.

God makes everything the angels want.

There are flowers in heaven."
Martha Bevington Pegler, 83 4 12 mo. 1873

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Caroline Pegler, 61 16 2 mo. 1874

Maugersbury, Stow-on-the-Wold. Daughter of

John Pegler.
Mary Jane Phelps, 65 30 11 mo. 1873

Moyallon, near Portadoum.
Mary Anna Pickard, 50 14 12 mo. 1873

Harrogate. Wife of Isaac Pickard.
Arabella Pim, 69 9 11 mo. 1873

Mountmellick. Widow of Jonathan Pim.
Ivan Frederic Pim, 4} 5 3 mo. 1874

Morikstown, Dublin. Son of Frederic William

and Hannah Pim
Mary Pim, Wandsworth. 69 6 4 mo. 1874

An Elder.
Maria Pollard, Hitchin. 79 13 2 mo. 1873

Widow of Joseph Pollard. (See last year.)
Our esteemed friend was left a widow at the
early age of thirty -one years. This trial was
however very much blessed to her : her religious
life deepened ; and as years rolled on, it was
evident to all that her soul was strengthened in
her Father and her God. Her favourite text was,
" Be careful for nothing : but in every thing by
praj^er and supplication with thanksgiving let
your requests be made known unto God." Phil,
iv. 6. — And it was evident that " the peace of
God which passeth all understanding kept her
heart and mind through Christ Jesus."

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Her bright, loving, and gentle disposition
made her a favourite with the young, whom she
ever sought to lead to their Saviour: and her
memory will long be cherished by many, who
look back with gratitude upon her kindness to
them in years gone by. Since her decease, a
Friend remarked to one of the family, " though
not accustomed to talk religion, she lived it; and
I can testify that in intervals of quiet Christian in-
tercourse, she was not ashamed to state that her
only trust was in the atoning work of Christ,"
To another Friend who called upon her, and
spoke upon Biblical subjects, she said, " what a
blessing it would be, if conversation during the
time of making calls were more generally thus
occupied, instead of being directed to the sayings
and doings of our neighbours, as is too frequently
the case ! "

Her health towards the close of life had
gradually failed ; but she was always desirous to
embrace every opportunity of attending meetings
for worship. The last attack of illness was brief,
and her faculties continued clear to the end. She
had dressed herself on the morning of the 27th
of First month, 1873, and was in the act of
rising from her knees, when a seizure of paralysis
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at once placed in her bed, which she never quitted
again. Every day showed a diminution of strength,
and a second seizure at the close of the week in-
dicated that the end was not far off: but during
the entire continuance of her illness, no murmur
escaped her lips. The day after the second attack
she said, " I can truly say that goodness and
mercy have followed me all the days of my life,
and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord for
ever. God hath supplied all my need according
to His goodness. He is so merciful ! according
to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus. He hath
dealt bountifully with me :

" For I'm a poor sinner and nothing at all,
But Jesus Christ is my all in all."

Her memory was remarkably good, and it had
been well stored with hymns and passages of
Scripture, which had been learnt while dressing
herself in the morning, a practice which she con-
tinued through life. During her illness it was
surprising to hear so many accurately repeated.
When disengaged, a hymn was generally on her
lips. The one most frequently quoted at this
time was —

" 0 the wondrous loving kindness !
Planning, working out of sight, —

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Bearing with us in our blindness,
Out of darkness bringing light :

" Weaving blessings out of trials,

Out of grief evolving bliss,
Answering prayer by wise denials,

When Thy children ask amiss.

" And when faith shall end in vision,
And when prayer is lost in praise,

Then shall love in full fruition
Justify Thy secret ways." *

At another time she spoke again of our Heavenly
Father's mercy in supplying all our need : saying,
" He has supplied mine even to a hair's breath."
In reply to a text which was quoted to her, " unto
you that believe He is precious," she said, "Jesus
has been very precious to us, and He will be to
the end. But how unworthy I am ! I am a poor
thing, a poor, worthless creature : yet He has
had mercy upon me ! Glory to God and to the
Lamb for ever ! I can't do any thing but wonder
and adore. Jesus is the chiefest among ten
thousand, and altogether lovely."

The only allusion made by her to temporal
matters was, " there will be a subscription or two

* " Trust in God," from the " Little while and other poems,"
by J. D. Crewdson. Kitto, Pitman, &c.

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coming due, but there will be something to pay
them with." This thoughtfulness was very char-
acteristic. When a small legacy had been left
her two years before, she said, " now I should
like to double my subscription to the Orphan
Working School," which she did, as well as to
some other charities, when the subscriptions
again became due.

On the 9th of Second month, the first twelve
verses of the Second Epistle to Timothy being
read, she said " What a blessing it is to be able
to say, ' I know in whom I have believed ! ' " She
was reminded that the same Lord who enabled
the apostle Paul to say so, would give the like
grace to all his children; when she replied, " yes,
there is one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one
God and Father of all, who is above all, and
through all. and in you all." (Eph. iv. 5, 6.)
After a time of quiet, when it seemed likely that
all would soon be over, her son said to her,
" Thanks be to God who giveth us the victory
through our Lord Jesus Christ!" She replied,
" He hath given us the victory! — The grace of
our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and
the fellowship of the Holy Ghost, be with us all
evermore. He is worthy of thanksgiving, adora-
tion and praise.

MARIA POLLARD. 137

" Praise God from whom all blessings flow ;
Praise Him, all creatures here below ;
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host !
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost."

* * " Blessed is the man whom Thou choosest,
0 Lord, and causest to approach unto Thee. * *
There has been no tumult,-— all calm. * * But
there is more safety sometimes in a storm than
in a calm.

" Yet amidst the toss and tumult

I clasp a saving arm ;
And clinging to its strength, the storm

Is safer than a calm :
No bark hath ever founder'd

With such a Friend on board,
No soul was ever cast away

With such a Saviour Lord ! " *

Her gratitude to those who attended at her bed-
side was constantly and frequently expressed, and
she was most anxious not to cause them any un-
necessary trouble. On the 10th of Second month
she said, " My precious Saviour is my shield and
protector : He hath loved us with an everlasting
love : therefore with loving kindness hath He
drawn us."

During the last clay of her life, she com-

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plained of cramp in her right side (the one not
affected by paralysis,) but after some amount of
friction and the application of hot-water bottles, it
subsided ; and during the evening she constantly
repeated her favourite hymn, especially the stanza
— " 0 the wondrous loving kindness ; " and the
following from the Olney Hymns : —

" Retreat beneath His wings,
And in His grace confide,

This more exalts the King of Kings
Than all your works beside.

" In Jesus is our store,

Grace issues from His throne :

Whoever says, I want no more,
Confesses he has none."
These were repeated again and again that last
evening, and her son who was watching, was
soothed and comforted as he sat by the bedside,
listening with no small surprise to the continuous
and perfectly correct repetition of verse after
verse. After a long and comfortable sleep of two
hours, she took some refreshment, and conversed
with her son for some time : who left her in
the early morning, expressing his wish that our
Saviours promise, " My peace I give unto you,"
might ever be fulfilled in her experience ; to
which she fully assented. She again slept till

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about six o'clock, when the nurse observing a
change, summoned all to her room. The breathing
was very short and the eyes dim. Before long
two. slight gasps showed that the mortal life had
fled. The words she had so recently dwelt upon
came to mind —

" When faith shall end in vision,
And when prayer is lost in praise,
Then shall love in full fruition
Justify Thy secret ways ; " —
and it was felt that she had entered into the
immediate presence of her Saviour, and would
be " for ever with the Lord."
Joshua Priestman, 72 22 2 mo. 1874

Thornton near Pickering.
Sarah Pritchard, 14 23 4 mo. 1874

Bessbrook. ' Daughter of Thomas and Sarah

Pritchard.
Harry R. Puckrin, 2 8 7 mo. 1874

Castleton, Yorkshire. Son of Ward Puckrin.
Frances Rait, 04 11 2 mo. 1874

Rathangan. Widow of John Rait.
Selina Reed, 52 17 7 mo. 1874

Holloway. Wife of Alexander Reed.
Jane Richardson, 65 5 12 mo. 1873

Ashfield, Newcastle. An Elder. Widow of

Edward Richardson.

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Jane Richardson was the only child of John
Wighani (Junior) of Edinburgh, and a grand-
daughter of that John Wigham of Coanwood in
Northumberland, who in 1784 felt drawn to
settle in Scotland to restore the discipline among
Friends, which at that time had lapsed into great
irregularity. The same John Wigham, going at
a later period on gospel service to America, chose
to take a steerage passage, that he might nurse
the sick passengers.

John Wigham (Junior) was three years old
at the time of this family migration to Scotland,
and though brought up principally at Aberdeen,
in the end settled at Edinburgh. He became a
very useful citizen, connected with every bene-
volent association, and highly esteemed as a man
of expanded views, and of large hospitalities.
His daughter was thus early introduced to in-
fluences which developed her highly sympathetic
character; and though lonely as a child, had no
taint of selfishness ; and the delicate health of
her mother, who died when Jane was only about
twelve years old, claimed much loving care and
attention. Her taste for intellectual pursuits, and
her early friendships, made her girlhood very
happy.

In 1830 she was married to Edward Richard-

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son of Newcastle-on-Tyne, and for thirty three
years was his loving and faithful partner. Her
view of this important step was a truly serious
one. " I ever felt that it was the one great
change in my life : and that, except that we live
over again in our children, it was the final step
till the great change of all." She most con-
scientiously performed the duties devolving upon
her as wife and mother, and mistress in the
household. The education of her children claimed
her earnest care. While seeking to train them
up in the highest principles, to cultivate their
intellects, and promote in them a love for nature,
and admiration of the great Creator's works, she
did not neglect to educate their hands to useful
industry, and to give them a taste for refining
pursuits of every kind. Her desire was that the
home atmosphere should be filled with healthful
and happy influences.

The uncertain and delicate health of her
husband was a source of great solicitude ; and
in her constant anxieties and exertions on his
account, her own strength was at times much
reduced : and a tendency to early blindness was
apprehended, which in after years was realized.
These periods of suffering and weakness were
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recognition that " whom the Lord loveth, He
chasteneth : " — and she was comforted in the
prophet's declaration, " In all their afflictions He
was afflicted, and the angel of His presence saved
them." This was the key-note of her soul in
trials so keenly felt. In coming from London to
Newcastle by sea, according to medical advice,
Edward Richardson accompanied by his sister
suffered shipwreck in a blinding storm of rain
and the darkness of approaching night ; the vessel
striking on the Newcome sandbank off Pakefield,
in approaching the Yarmouth Roads. The small
boat was launched and swamped, signals of
distress were made, but not seen from the nearest
station at Lowestoft. However a gentleman
driving about a quarter of a mile from the town,
observing the lights, gallopped in, and the life
boat being instantly despatched, reached the ship
just in time to rescue the passengers from a watery
grave. They hastened home with the news of
their own deliverance ; " and to increase our
wonder and gratitude," writes the rejoicing wife,
" neither of our beloved voyagers appeared to
have suffered from the exposure of that disastrous
night ! " Surely we may adopt the language of
Addison's beautiful hymn :

" We knew Thou wert not slow to hear,
Nor impotent to save."

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Jane Richard son was called to part with four
of her beloved children, and to her nature this
was a very painful trial. First month, 1st, 1847,
she says, " the dawn of a new year finds our
household band diminished. One of our fairest
and brightest flowers, whose opening promise de-
lighted our eyes and hearts, withered and dead !
Our seventh darling, Isaac, appeared in perfect
and blooming health until the 9th of Twelfth
month, and on the 26th he died ! . 0 We desire
to bow with submission to the will of that gracious
Father, who has seen meet to call him to a higher
and purer state of being, delivered through the
redeeming mercy of his Saviour from all tempta-
tions and sorrow. Oh, that we and our remaining
children may be enabled to rejoin our precious
one, and form a family in heaven." The next trial
of this kind was the death of little Margaret, four
years old, the youngest of the family and the
darling of the home. " If I am at all worthy,"
says the afflicted mother, " to be made an instru-
ment of usefulness in the Church of Christ, and
have any gift for such usefulness, it is in comforting
the afflicted. May I seek spiritual strength to
offer consolation to others; with the comfort where-
with I also am comforted of God ! "

These aspirations were answered by the won-

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derful power of sympathy given her, " to rejoice
with them who do rejoice, and weep with them
that weep." Even strangers were so drawn to
her, that almost before they were aware, they told
her their troubles. To the young, the aged, and
the poor, she was constantly ready with kind
counsel, and with help when needed. James
Montgomery the Poet had in 1837 established in
Newcastle a society for visiting aged women.
She took one of the lowest districts in the town,
and continued diligent in the work till her in-
creasing blindness rendered it impossible. The
love and reverence which these poor people felt
for her arose not so much from the amount of her
gifts, as from the sympathy which flowed towards
them, not as protegees, but as fellow-creatures,
with the same joys and sorrows and anxieties as
their visitor. She was especially useful in calling
on the sick, comforting them with hymns ; and
this induced her to add to her ample store of
poetry, by learning many that were most full of
Christian hope. Even after her blindness, she
committed them to memory from her children's
reading. She was remarkable for the sweet
melodies and Scriptures with which she thus
soothed the sick, or comforted her friends in later
years, in her own family or in their religious
meetings.

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In 1853, when the terrible visitation of Asiatic
cholera absorbed the interest of all who cared for
the poor, Jane Richardson was fearless in visiting
the worst houses ; distributing clothes to the con-
valescent, and cheering those who were stricken
with panic. Her journal sums up as follows : —
" During the short space of one month, 1500
persons were carried off in Newcastle and Gates-
head ! It was a great favour at such a time to be
preserved in quiet trust in the Preserver of men,
free from nervous alarm. To rise in the morning,
and find all the household well, was a daily cause
for unspeakable thankfulness."

The failure of the District Bank in 1857
involved the family in pecuniary losses along with
the whole neighbourhood; and again her patience,
faith and courage were exercised in needful re-
trenchments, which helped her husband through
those dreary winter months. She says, "may
this be my watchword, — rejoicing in hope, patient
in tribulation, continuing instant in prayer : " and
at the close of the following year, " now this
eventful 1858 is gone for ever ! To us and many
of our friends, how full of change ! * * and
with the new year, we know not what is before us,
a veil is in mercy cast over the future : but we do
know, that Jesus Christ is the same yesterday,
to-day, and for ever ! " o

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It is remarkable that with all her busy life
of sympathy and home cares, she was yet in-
terested in the course of public events, and
philanthropic societies. And as a Friend, she
was much attached to the principles of the Society
in which she had been brought up, having a
strong appreciation of their spirituality, and con-
sistency with the Divine revelation; but with
large toleration for difference of opinion in others.
The increasing failure of her sight restricted the
round of her occupations to such as were compatible
with comparative blindness ; she could still, by
an instrument called the noctograph, write loving
messages to her children and friends; but her
journal was gradually discontinued. At the close
of 1860, she wrote : " amid much weakness and
many discouragements, I desire to record my
thankfulness, that our God hears and answers our
humble petitions. Very striking instances of this
have occurred in my own experience, and I long
that my dear children should know and feel it for
themselves : — that they should not be perplexed
by philosophic speculations, as to how the laws
that govern God's universe could be affected by
the petitions of the creature He has made. 0
that they may accept in childlike simplicity the
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spiritual things only, but in all temporal per-
plexities. What relief can there be to the
burdened heart, like casting all our care upon
Him ? for He careth for us."

In the summer of 1863, she rejoiced in the
happy marriage of one of her daughters, and closed
her journal in these words : " Thus I conclude
with earthly hope, yet deeply feeling from painful
experience how often it is destined to disappoint-
ment Let our hope rise higher. Let it be an
anchor to the soul, both sure and steadfast, and
which entereth into that within the veil." But in
the autumn came a heavy trial in the death of
her husband. After a time of enjoyment in the
society of many guests and friends at the meeting
of the British Association, Edward Bichardson
fell ill with no power to rally. It was a grief to
his loving wife that she could no longer see him,
and nurse him as in times past, but she was
almost constantly with him, and repeated his
favourite hymns. The last he listened to were
Jane Crewdson's last lines :

" 0 Saviour, I have nought to plead
In earth beneath or heaven above,

But only my exceeding need,
And Thy exceeding love."
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little time previously he had quoted the beautiful
words of the 23rd Psalm, " Surely goodness and
mercy have followed me all the days of my life,
and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord for
ever : " and a few hours later, when his spirit left
its frail and worn tenement, his bereaved partner
was able even to rejoice in her sorrow.

Jane Richardson was in her general life of a
hopeful and gladsome spirit. It seemed as if it
were given her to illustrate the principle of glad-
ness, which she thought was sometimes wanting
in the daily routine and the public worship of
even devoted Friends. She received every fresh
claimant on her ever-flowing love with warm
welcome. The marriages of her children and
the accession of her grandchildren gave her great
delight: and even in her blindness, her powers
of memory and imagination were such, that a
stranger walking with her in the cherished scenery
of Grasmere or Scotland, would hardly realize
that she could no longer see the objects of which
she spoke so enthusiastically.

At one time she spent a few weeks at Lucerne
in Switzerland with her children : and either from
the clearer air, or a stronger physical condition,
was able to discern the snowy summits of the
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the cemetery. This suggested a poem, of which
the following are the principal stanzas * —

Saviour ! be Thou ever near,
Through the hours of life's long day,

Unto all we hold most dear, —
Be their light, their guard, their stay.

In fair childhood's joyous morn,

Bright with every varied hue,
Be unto the tender flower,

As the gently falling dew.

Then if youth's bright hopes must fade,
And with grief the heart be bowed,

Rise, Thou Sun of Eighteousness,
Paint Thy bow upon the cloud.

When in noontide's sultry glow,
Taint with care and toil we stand,

Be our shadow from the heat
In a dry and thirsty land.

And when age comes stealing on*

Saviour, still with us abide :
Be Thy grace the softest light

Of the peaceful eventide.

And though flesh and heart should fail,
Ere the silver cord must sever,

Be the trembling spirit's strength,
And our portion, Lord ! for ever.

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Thus, where'er our lot is cast,

'Neath a bright or cloudy sky,
In the shadow of the Cross,

May we live, and may we die !

While indeed the loss of sight was a great trial,
yet it was borne so cheerfully, and was such a
bond of sympathy with all around her, that she
had no restless longing to have it otherwise. But
at the request of her children she submitted to
various surgical examinations, which were how-
ever uniformly unfavourable; till in 1868 she was
led to consult Dr. Bell Taylor of Nottingham,
whose skill had been found successful, when other
oculists had failed. Happily the cataract in the
right eye was at last, after preparatory measures,
cautiously and successfully removed. Her sur-
prise and pleasure in first seeing again the corners
of the room, the pattern of the carpet, and the
people on the other side of the street, was very
great. An operation on the left eye was not so
successful; and at last it was judged necessary
for the safety of the restored eye that the other
should be entirely removed. This operation was
also performed, under chloroform, without any
sense of pain at the time, but was followed by
much pain and prostration for days afterwards ;
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home; and when writing out the particulars of
the case} as she was then enabled to do, she says,
" I have abundant cause for thankfulness, and
often think of the text, of which I reminded Dr.
Taylor : * they glorified God who had given such
power unto men.' "

A few years more, and in 1872 she lost her
eldest daughter; an attack of gastric fever laid
her up in the Eleventh month, and in the spring
of 1873, she had more than one epileptic seizure,
depriving her for the time of speech. In the
second instance, she lay forty hours in complete
unconsciousness : but on the morning of the third
day began to revive, and in the evening could
again speak, and pray for her children : and
when Baxter s hymn was repeated, she took it
up at the line

" Christ leads us through no darker rooms
Than He went through before."

Day by day she gained strength, and for the
following months enjoyed again the company and
visits of her friends, especially those that assumed
a religious character; which seemed in some de-
gree to supply the loss she felt in not being able
to attend meetings for public worship. She gave
her warm approval to the marriage of one of her
daughters, and entered into the plans for its cele-

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bration on the 9th of Twelfth month. But this
she was not permitted to witness. On the last
day of the Eleventh month, she seemed unusually
well, and even walked for half an hour in the
garden. She retired early to rest, but soon after
was seized with total inability to move : and after
fluctuations of sickness, extreme weakness, and
unconsciousness, expired on the morning of the
3rd of Twelfth month. Her face, which during
that year of illness had gained much dignity and
sweetness, bore the impress of perfect peace ; as
if she might have said : " I have seen God's hand
through a life time, and all was for the best."
Joseph Hancock Richardson,

Cork. 30 11 12 mo. 1873

Joseph Hancock Richardson died after a
short and severe illness of ten days duration ;
and it is hoped that in reading this short account
of his brief bright life and early death, some may
be stimulated to apply themselves with fresh
courage to the battle of life, and to seek for that
heavenly armour which alone will make them
" more than conquerors."

He was born in Newcastle on-Tyne on the
8th of Second month, 1844, the beloved youngest
son of John and Sarah Richardson (the former
deceased). His boyhood was marked by a keen

JOSEPH HANCOCK RICHARDSON. 153

interest in natural objects, which as years went
on, and his mind expanded and matured, led him
into a reverent and ennobling apprehension of the
greatness of his Creator, and a corresponding
sense of his own insignificance.

An extract from a letter, written to a friend
at the age of twenty-two, will illustrate his feelings
at this early period of his life. * * * " For
Almighty God, the author of my existence, I feel
the profoundest reverence and adoration my mind
is capable of. I am as profoundly grateful for
the perfect penetrating love I believe He feels for
me, as well as all His creatures. I am lost in
admiration of the omnipotent intellect, which has
ordained the universe of matter, and the forces
which control it, with such wonderful subtilty and
skill, that man can only here and there understand
and appreciate an effect, the causes being hid from
his comprehension. Finally I feel bowed in
reverent gratitude to Him for His pardoning
mercies, which He extends to me, a guilty sinner,
and to all men ; so long-suffering, so very gracious !
unlike anything we see on earth. It makes me
feel, ' What is man, that Thou art mindful ofhim ? ■ "
At another time he writes respecting a young
friend, who in his trials seemed unacquainted with
the comforts of religion ;— " He looks on the dark

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side of life, and I fear does not take his troubles
to Him, ' whose yoke is easy, and whose burden
is light.' " At this early date he had himself ex-
perienced Christ to be his burden-bearer.

Before his marriage, which took place at
Plymouth in Fifth month, 1868, he resided for
some time near Edinburgh; and while there, was
greatly interested in the Industrial Museum, at
that time being organized by Professor Archer,
and found his way into many of the scientific
laboratories; where he gathered much useful and
varied knowledge, and where his eager interest
in such things always gained him a welcome.
After returning to Newcastle, his association with
kindred minds as a member. of the Natural His-
tory Society, yielded him many very happy hours.

His interest were first awakened in the
Temperance cause at Plymouth, where he resided
for several years after leaving school, and where
at about the age of sixteen he signed the pledge.
This interest increased throughout his life, causing
him to take an active part in Temperance agencies;
the Permissive Bill in particular claiming his
warm support. He frequently entertained the
often humble advocates of this cause at his own
house ; and held out the hand of friendship with
heart and soul to any tempted brother, in the hope

JOSEPH HANCOCK KICHARDSON. 155

of helping him to rise. Thoroughly believing in
the better nature of even the lowest sunk in
degradation, he would labour with and for them
with a Christian hopefulness. The Order of Good
Templars in Cork (where the last four years of
his life were spent) received his warmest co-
operation; and through this instrumentality,
under the Divine blessing, he was enabled to
assist many and many a family out of the Slough
of Despond which drinking had brought them
into; paying them frequent Visits, often helping
them into situations, and always encouraging
them with cordial kindliness. As his term of life
grew short, his earnestness deepened, and within
the last few weeks, he aided in the establishment
of Good Templar Lodges in Kinsale, Fermoy,
Queenstown, and in the soldiers' barracks ; besides
taking an occasional part in three in the city
itself; often giving up evening hours, that should
have been spent in rest at home. Most con-
scientious in his duty to his employers, whose
friendship and esteem were manifested on every
occasion, he remained at business till within ten
days of his death ; when illness of an alarming
and very suffering nature attacked him, causing
frequent periods of unconsciousness. Between
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whatever the issue might be, all would be well ;
often using the words, " 'tis all for the best." A
letter written by one who attended him in the
sick room, thus describes his state of mind, when
unable to speak. " The comfort I feel in sitting
by his side, looking into his dark earnest eyes,
reading the peace within by the sweet smile, that
always settles on the face when distress of some
bodily sort does not chase it away, is more than
words can describe." With his wife and others
from a distance around him, he peacefully breathed
his last on the morning of Fifth day, the 11th of
Twelfth mo. 1873.

The nurse handed to his widow a letter he
had written to her with great effort on the even-
ing of the 8th, when she was taking a little
necessary rest. In this, after a few instructions
and farewell messages to his many friends, he
thus sends a word of stimulating encouragement
to the six young apprentices in the business pre-
viously referred to : " Try and do your duty to
God and man, and never fear to face stern death.
My mind is quite at rest."
Elizabeth Hickman, 79 26 4 mo. 1874

Rochester.
Abigail Robinson, 75 25 3 mo. 1874

Moate. An Elder. Daughter ot John and

Margaret Penrose Richardson.

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Hannah M. Robinson (Jr.), i 9 5 mo. 1874
Jane Agnes Robinson, 2| 12 8 mo. 1874

Two daughters of Christopher and Hannah

Maria Robinson, of York.
Lydia Robinson, 64 29 8 mo. 1874

Limerick. Wife of Joseph Robinson.
Emily Katherine Robson, 17 14 5 mo. 1874

Hurworth, Darlington. Daughter of Edward

and Katherine Robson.
Sarah Russell, Dublin. 80 29 12 mo. 1873

Widow of Joseph Russell of Moate.
Mary Sadler, 59 5 2 mo. 1874

Grange, near Alloriby. An Elder. Widow of

John Sadler.
Rachel Salmon, 67 15 3 mo. 1874

Guildford. Widow of Thomas Salmon.
Henry Scarnell, 23 9 1 mo. 1874

Died at Walker, Newcastle-on-Tyne. Son of

John and Anna Scarnell, Great Yarmouth.
This dear young man was called away to his
rest above, when his friends were fondly hoping
that the hand of the Lord was preparing him
for usefulness here. He was one of the Lord's
visited children, and it was instructive to mark
his religious progress, after the pattern our Saviour
gave of a growth in grace, " first the blade, then
the ear: — after that, the full corn in the ear."

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He was not without failings : but by Heavenly
aid his will was brought into submission, though
he was often sensible of many shortcomings.

Most dutiful and affectionate was he as a
son, kind and loving as a brother, distinguished
by an amiable disposition and circumspect deport-
ment, at all times anxiously concerned for the
best welfare of his nearest connexions. He became
thoroughly convinced of the principles of the
Society of Friends : and during his apprentice-
ship read largely of their early history, biography
and works, longing to come up to the standard
they professed. Not unfrequently did he express
his belief, that young Friends lose very much,
by not reading these works more. " Barclay's
Apology" was a book he greatly valued. His
remarks on religious subjects showed that a deep
inward work was going on in his soul.

He was especially careful to attend to im-
pressions of duty in small as well as great things.
Before he attained to manhood, he was concerned
to adopt the plain dress and other distinctive
customs of the Society of Friends : not (as he
said) that he should be better or worse for any-
thing he wore, but that it was right for him to
do so, and he felt peace in these acts of self-
denial, though they often exposed him to peculiar

HENRY SCAKNELL. 159

notice. He felt that after this much more was
expected of him by others : but the Lord whom
he desired faithfully to serve and follow, enabled
him to maintain the watch, and adorn the doc-
trine of his Saviour. He often mourned over the
inconsistencies amongst us as a religious com-
munity. Occasionally his voice was heard in
meetings for worship.

By no means a stranger to trial and dis-
appointment, yet his sensitive mind was brought
to bow in submission to the will of God. After
the trial of leaving home to a distant situation, he
writes : " I do trust I am in my right place : if
only I am so, I care not. These trials purify the
soul through the Heavenly physician. Oh, this
belief is my stay. In thinking over the lot of my
dear ones, I commit them to God's keeping. He
makes a way for those who love Him; but we
must show our love by our daily lives and con-
versation. May I invite all with myself to a
more entire resignation to God's will."

Writing to a sister, he says : " I was rejoiced
to hear my dear sister speak of the realities of
religion. How delightful to think of us all, as a
little band of true, devoted disciples of Jesus !
and then how joyous to think of all— not one
excepted — meeting in heaven, to be for ever with

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the Lord ! " Little was it then thought, how soon
he himself would meet his only brother, who had
been called away some years before.

During his last illness, he was calm, full of
love to all, and full of thankfulness, desiring that
the Lord's wall might be done, and that his own
illness might be sanctified to his soul. He was
advancing towards convalescence, and making
arrangements to go to his parents for a change,
when he incurred a relapse while taking exercise
in the open air. His illness increasing, he became
sensible that he could not recover, though this
was only a few days before his death. Then he
appeared to have nothing to do but to die, and
said "he was prepared for the change, that he
believed he was washed white in the blood of
Christ, that he was going to be with Him, that
he rested his hopes on the work of Christ, and on
Christ only ; " saying also, " he that believeth on
the Son hath life." On the last evening, he told
his mother that the change for him would be a
glorious change, and that he loved all, — every-
body : and sent messages of love to his absent
friends. Several times he broke out in vocal
prayer ; and once, as if heaven was opening to
his view, he exclaimed with emphasis, " Glorious!
glorious ! glorious ! " These were nearly his last
words.

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Samuel Joseph Scott, 61 27 3 mo. 1874

Ter enure, County Dublin.
Robert Thompson Shtllitoe,

Sydenham, 5 19 7 mo. 1874

Son of Buxton Shillitoe.
Mary Ann Shipman, 79 1 7 mo. 1874

Reading. Widow of James Shipman.
Rachel Simms, 13 16 11 mo. 1873

Chipping Norton. Daughter of Charles Price

Simms.
Mary Simpson, 55 25 12 mo. 1873

Middlesborough. Wife of Robert Simpson.
Robert Simpson, 74 3 3 mo. 1874

MeTksham. An Elder.
John Simpson, 67 25 7 mo. 1874

Castlegate, Cockermouth.
Paul Smith (Jr.), 24 11 11 mo. 1873

Liverpool. Son of Paul Smith.
Rachel Smith, 76 10 7 mo. 1874

Lewes. Widow of Nathan Smith.
Annie Myra Smith, 13 mos. 23 7 mo. 1874

Leeds. Daughter of Frederick and Hannah

Smith.
Thomas Smithies, 51 30 1 mo. 1874

ClecJcheaton.
Lewis Hatley Soden, 71 30 3 mo. 1874

Eatington, Warwickshire South.

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Martha Sparrow, Wexford. 86 1 7 mo. 1874
Emma Steer, Derby. 78 23 11 mo, 1873

Vaughan Stephens, 78 17 12 mo. 1873

Birmingham.
Joshua Wm, Strangman, 77 31 3 mo. 1874

Waterford. An Elder.
Charles Bennett Sturt, 80 25 3 mo. 1874

East Hoathly, Sussex. A Minister.
Louisa Annie Heath Swinborn,

Weston-super-Mare. 18 20 3 mo. 1874

Adopted daughter of Martha and the late

Henry Swinborn.
James Tanner, Portishead. 83 20 6 mo. 1874
Elizabeth Taylor, 85| 26 10 mo. 1873

Middlesborough. A Minister. Widow of Joseph

Taylor : the three names following were their

grandchildren.
Charles Clapham Taylor, 26 2 12 mo. 1873

Middlesborough. Son of William Taylor.
Helen Taylor, 16 5 12 mo. 1873

Saliburn. Daughter of James Taylor.
Rosamond Isabel Taylor, 8 23 7 mo. 1874

Peckham Rye. Daughter of John Taylor.
George Thomas Taylor, 58 20 2 mo. 1874

Cheltenham.
John Taylor, Dundrum. 84 19 7 mo. 1874
Martha Teale, Bailey. 69 7 2 mo. 1874

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Hannah Theobald, 78 JO 5 mo. 1874

Henley. Widow of Joseph Theobald.
Mary Jane Thompson, 48 11 7 mo. 1874

Newton Heath. Widow of George Thompson.
Joseph Thorp, 70 23 9 mo. 1873

Halifax. A Minister.

The character of this beloved brother in
Christ, presented a rare union of useful qualifi-
cations and Christian graces. To great energy,
decision, and administrative skill, was added an
affectionate, genial, and chastened spirit, com-
bined with much vivacity and refined courtesy.
His conversational powers in the freedom of
private intercourse, as well as his influence in
the direction of public business, alike displayed
sound judgment and intellectual ability. And
from early youth to the close of life, he was
manifestly under the governing influence of a
reverential love to God and Christ Jesus our
Lord ; which shed a quiet sunshine on his path,
" the shining light, that shineth more and more
unto the perfect day."

He once related a circumstance in his early
childhood, which left on his mind an abiding
impression of the efficacy of prayer. He was
then about eight years old, and was sent by his
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in the bag. It was war time, and food exceed-
ingly dear. Arrived at the mill, he found he
had lost the money, and felt much troubled.
However he offered a secret prayer, that the
Lord would enable him to find it, and went back,
looking eagerly as he went, till in the middle of
Leeds bridge, one of the most crowded thorough-
fares in the town, he found all the five shillings
he had dropped. In after life he would express
his thankfulness for having found the same
gracious help, as he sought, by continued prayer,
for the Divine guidance even in his temporal
concerns.

At the age of ten, he was sent to Ack worth
School, where his future career was in some
measure foreshadowed , not only by steady pro-
gress in study, but by amiability of disposition,
and the extraordinary power which he exercised
among his school-fellows ; so that his word had
the practical weight and influence of one in riper
years, a teacher rather than a pupil. His religious
feelings were such, that in later days he was
heard to say, that he believed, if he had been
faithful, he should have spoken in meetings for
worship while still a boy at school. When in
mature life he served for a total of about twenty
years on the School Committee, — in addition to

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his aid in general management, the part he took
in the examinations was especially useful and sug-
gestive ; and from his skill in approaching the
minds of his hearers, his observations found
ready entrance, whether in regard to their attain-
ments, or in his more solemn exhortations on
matters of eternal moment.

After leaving school, he was brought up
to the wool trade ; and this occasioned much
travelling from home, in which he was especially
careful not to infringe on the religious observance
of the day of rest. He was by no means so
absorbed in trade as to shut himself out from
public service, but engaged actively in works of
usefulness ; so that at one time it was more the
exception than the rule, for him to have an
evening's leisure at home. He was indefatigable
in the Temperance cause, and as President of the
British League, was emia entry useful in keeping
in harmony that association. He was the main-
stay for many years of the Halifax British
Schools, and a valued supporter of the Bible
Auxiliary, and the Town Mission.

But after all, his most devoted services were
given to the Society of Friends. In Yorkshire
his labours in the meetings for discipline are
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religious concern to seize the opportunities they
afforded, for calling attention to the grounds and
utility of our various regulations and testimonies,
for giving practical advice on the business and
responsibilities of life, on the exemplification of
Christian principle in Christian conduct. It is
well remembered, how at the close of a Quarterly
Meeting at York, he entered on a most touching
and solemn appeal to Friends, on behalf of the
suffering Freedmen in the United States, till the
whole company were absorbed, baptized into
the feeling of Christian obligation, in a case so
evidently calling for obedience to the great com-
mandment. His long term of services as Clerk
to his Monthly and Quarterly Meeting, and for
some years to the London Yearly Meeting, may
be gratefully remembered. The weight of the
last engagement rested heavily on him, at a crisis
when the revision of the Book of "Doctrine,
Discipline, and Practice " brought the general con-
stitution of our Society under close and searching
review. One especially intimate with him says ;
" He had a deep sense of the need of best help,
to discharge the duties of these stations. I re-
member his telling me soon after his appointment
to the Clerkship of the Yearly Meeting, that he
had been much cast down, under the apprehension

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of having failed to manage the business as he
thought efficiently ; and that he had spent a con-
siderable part of the time between that and the
following sitting, walking up and down the Custom
House Quay, considering whether he should not
ask to be released from the appointment, to which
he felt so unequal."

Our dear friend's coming forth as a Minister
dates from about 1848. He was recorded as such
in 1853. He visited many parts of this country
and Ireland : and both in large congregations and
in private and family visits, his labours were
much blessed. There was a solemnity of manner
and depth of feeling which impressed the hearers,
and his great theme was the unsearchable riches
of Christ. In reference to an engagement in
1855, to visit Friends in Manchester, which had
rested on his mind for two or three years, he thus
describes in a letter his bringing the subject before
the Monthly Meeting. " A very solemn feeling
overspread the meeting for some time ; after
which a very general and most cordial expression
of unity took place. It was very humbling and
at the same time very encouraging to me. For
so feeble is my faith under such burdens, that a
weak expression of concurrence, not to say a
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painfully. Such is the tender love of our
Heavenly Father, that He cares for us, and works
for us most graciously, after the counsel of His
own will. I do most deeply feel the weight of
the engagement, but my spirit has for a long
time yearned towards the members of that large
meeting."

Little of the feelings and thoughts of our
beloved friend remain, as he appears to have left
no diary or private memoranda, yet we may
perhaps adduce one or two short extracts from
his correspondence.

TO HIS SON AT SCHOOL.

" I often think of thee with affection, desiring
for thee health of body and establishment in the
Truth — * the truth as it is in Jesus ' revealed to
us in sacred Scripture. This sacred Scripture, as
its name imports, is the Will or Testament of
Him, who hath therein revealed to us the un-
searchable riches of His love in Christ, who died
that we might be blessed for ever. We have no
other equally authoritative revelation of this great
mercy. The Will or Testament of our blessed
Lord is the Gospel or glad tidings to perishing
sinners; such as we all are, until, by believing
' the record which God hath given us of His Son '
we become reconciled unto Him by the death of

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His Son, which is here revealed unto us. As unto
them which believe Jesus is precious, so also are
these sacred records by which He is made known
unto us, precious also. I hope that the press of
lessons and school duties does not hinder thy
devoting a goodly portion of time to the perusal
of, and meditation on, these invaluable records."

Tenth month, 14th, 1854. " It is now bed-
time; to-morrow is the Sabbath. It is truly
pleasant to put aside as far as may be the cares
and turmoil of life, and to realize a little more
fully that state of nearness to God which is felt
in true worship, however poor the worshipper : a
little foretaste of that communion which is the
blissful inheritance of the saints in light, ' when
we shall see Him as He is.' Let us then, in the
midst of all our cares and engrossing duties strive
to be like Him ; that it may be our glorious
privilege, when these few fitful or eventful years
are over, * to see Him as He is.' "

Twelfth month, 2nd, 1856. * * " Diligence
in things spiritual is needed, as in things in-
tellectual. Without it, we cannot expect to reach
eminence in either. The growth of the spiritual
life is not a merely passive condition, but a race,
a warfare, an exercise, a striving, an overcoming,
— thus gaining the crown of victory."

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About the year 1866 Joseph Thorp ex-
perienced a great decay of bodily strength, which
issued in almost entire withdrawal for some years
from active labour; during which time we find
him writing to a friend : " How it may issue I do
not see, but am able to leave it in the hands of
Him who knoweth what is best, and doeth all
things well. * * * I am enabled to
accept this 'light affliction,' as designed in the
love of my Heavenly Father, to draw me nearer
to Jesus, to afford me a quiet opportunity to
examine mine own self, to prove the foundation,
and it may be, by this process of spiritual under-
pruning, to permit me to bring forth more fruit to
the praise of the glory of His grace : — and truly
it is all of grace, all of mercy most unmerited by
Thy grateful and attached friend."

In another letter to a friend and fellow-
labourer, dated First month, 1870, when some-
what convalescent, he says : "We were graciously
permitted to labour for some years in the good
Master's service :— and when to remain in the
tent seems our portion, it is sweet to think

* They too may serve who only stand and wait.'
During the long season in which I have been an
invalid, I have had abundant cause to commemo-
rate the goodness and loving kindness of the

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Lord. I was tenderly dealt with, having little
or no bodily suffering, except at one time extreme
weakness; throughout, my mental powers were
unimpaired, so that I could read and converse,
and enjoy letters received from beloved friends.
It was nevertheless a season of solemn searching
of heart : and the prospect (at one time rather
probable) of being soon called into the presence
of Infinite Holiness, brought me down to a feeling
of utter unworthiness and deep abasedness. How
the soul then clung to the precious promise of a
Saviour s righteousness, and of being complete in
Him ! 0 it was very solemn and soul-subduing,
thus to walk and wait as in the border-land ! But
sweet to feel the precious assurance, * He is
faithful that promised ; ' and sweet also the
promise, ' Him that cometh to Me I will in no
wise cast out.' I could then say,

* Just as I am without one plea,

But that Thy blood was shed for me,
And that Thou bidst me come to Thee, —
0 Lamb of God, I come. ' "
He was again raised up, to unite with his friends
in their public meetings for worship and dis-
cipline, and in 1872 attended the Yearly Meeting
in Dublin : — but in the summer of 1873 his
strength again began rapidly to fail, and on the

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23rd of Ninth month he died at Llandudno in his
seventy-first year.

William Thokp, Mirfield. 52 3 9 mo. 1874
William Timeric, Coventry. 85 15 12 mo. 1873
Rebecca Harvey Todhunter,

Dublin. 30 26 8 mo. 1874

Daughter of Thomas H. and Hannah H. Tod-

hunter.
Rachel Tregelles, 68 24 2 mo. 1874

Falmouth. A Minister.

The oft repeated words of the beloved subject
of this brief memorial, " Say little about it," — in
reference to what concerned herself, suffice to
limit the present record, which it would not be
right wholly to omit.

Rachel Tregelles was the daughter of Samuel
and Rebecca Tregelles, and was born at Falmouth
in 1806. A younger member of a family of six-
teen children, her youth was shadowed by the
death of several brothers and sisters at an early
age :— one of them her own twin brother, whose
name — (though parted from her almost by a life-
time, and heretofore too tender a subject to be
spoken of) — was on her lips, shortly before she
passed away to join him in the world above.
The many bereavements of her girlhood doubtless
weighed on a sensitive temperament ; so that she,

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who, we believe, would have testified in after
years "a solemn jet a joyful thing is life," —
shrank from the prospect before her, and longed
for the refuge given by an early death.* The
larger portion of her life was spent at or near
Falmouth, though with long intervals of absence ;
and more or less directly, her time was much
occupied with the teaching and training of the
young. This work, which was to her truly a
labour of love, began when she was a girl.

From 1853 to 1862 she was the superinten-
dent of the York Girls' School. She entered on
this important office with a deep sense of its
responsibility, and under much fear of falling
short in the performance of its duties. The help
which she received from the committee, especially
from the late Joseph Rowntree, was most grate-
fully and affectionately appreciated, and left an
indelible impression on her mind. Writing in
her private memoranda of the night of her arrival
at York, she remarks, — " Thoughts of my dear
sisters and home would intrude, and though un-

* " But now, what God

Intended as a blessing and a boon,
We have received as such; and we can say,
A solemn yet a joyful thing is life I
Which, being full of duties, is for this
Of gladness full, and full of lofty hopes."

(Archbishop Trench.)
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bidden, they were not unwelcome guests ; — again
and again the query would arise, — should I be so
comfortable as I am, if I had done wrong in
costing them and myself all the pain I have
done, in coming here ? " A few months later the
entry occurs, — " I marvel at the power which has
been given me to love the girls heartily as I do.
Many of them I not only love, but have the sweet
feeling of this being reciprocal." Again at the
close of the first twelve months in her new
position, she looks forward to the coming year as
one respecting which she says : — " I should have
more doubts, and fears, and misgivings, were it
not for the help which has been afforded during
that which is passed : in which I can see there
has been so much want of true wisdom on my
part, and yet so many mercies, as to cause me to
feel that these must have been from above ; and
yet it seems almost presumptuous thus to regard
them, feeling so utterly unworthy as I do." In a
private letter of nearly the same date she says,—
"I marvel at myself, when I realize that I am
not frightened at my seemingly self-imposed
responsibilities : and I am ready to think that I
must be helped by a power and strength to which
my only claim is my own weakness."

She was acknowledged a Minister in 1867,

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but her voice was not often heard in public, —
owing latterly to the sense of physical weakness.
Hers was emphatically the ministry of a life in-
creasingly dedicated to the Redeemer, in whom
alone she trusted. Possessed of a clear intellect
and judgment, with keen discrimination of char-
acter, these natural gifts as time passed on were
more and more sanctified and elevated by the
spirit of the gospel : while her extensive ac-
quaintance with society in its varied phases,
doubtless helped to enlarge the bounds of those
wide and tender sympathies, which were often
appealed to by the young, the suffering, and the
sorrowful.

While a diligent reader of the Holy Scrip-
tures, she was careful to find time for meditation
and prayer, even in the most busy periods of her
active career; and the fruits were manifest in
her actions and conversation. Though she re-
joiced in the God of her salvation, she was
nevertheless eminently qualified, by acquaintance
with her own infirmities, to enter into feeling with
her fellow-creatures; showing a practical belief
that all are children of one family, and recognizing
their individuality as well as their different trials
and temptations : while her tolerance, and her
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were calculated to prevent her advice from giving
offence. Hence it was, that in the houses of the
afflicted, by the bedside of the sick and dying, to
the perplexed teacher and the perplexed learner,
— her words of counsel and of comfort were alike
welcome. Nor did she regard the little pleasures
of others as of no importance. To carry fruit or
flowers to an invalid, — to find a toy, or plan some
expedition for a child, — were to her pleasant
duties ; no more to be overlooked than the giving
of food to the hungry, or clothes to the naked.
Hers was indeed a willing service unsparingly
rendered, often beyond what her bodily strength
could bear. The sense of her own shortcomings
kept her watchful and humble ; and yet to those
around her there was so little manifestation of
deficiency, that a stranger who once spent a few
days under the same roof with her, referred years
afterwards to that intercourse, and to the incentive
" her holy and happy life " had supplied. A
similar testimony has been borne by many others,
who saw in her daily walk the evidence that she
had been with Jesus. She had a deep sense of
responsibility for every gift bestowed; and was
most anxious that none should allow their talents,
whether few or many, to lie idle during the short
day in which their Lord might delay His coming.

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This she strove to nrge upon the young ; and her
patience with their waywardness, her willingness
to listen to their opinions however unreasonable,
and the yearning sympathy with which she re-
garded them, — gave her an influence the full
results of which may never probably be known
on earth.

While taking a healthy, happy interest in
her outward occupations, and setting a high value
on the opportunities of life, it is yet striking to
notice the satisfaction with which she refers to
those whose labours were ended. Thus in a
letter to a relation written in 1858, speaking of
some memento of one lately deceased, she ex-
presses her wonder " that there is not more
sadness in the associations which such a relic
awakens; — but," she adds, " as time, yes even as
days pass on, more and more do I congratulate
those, who having fought the good fight and kept
the faith, have been taken home to their Father's
house, to go out no more for ever! and the re-
mainder of life looks but like a little while indeed ;
— not that I am weary of my life, or ready to
depart." To the same correspondent, then suffer-
ing from a recent bereavement, she writes in
1867, after some fearful storms on the coast had
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of all these shipwrecks are on my spirits, the
gladdening thing to think of is, the loved ones
who have cast anchor within the veil, whither the
forerunner has for us entered ! and to think
that they can never drag the anchor, or drift from
their moorings ! And, when sorrow in any form
comes, though one may miss the loving sympathy,
yet how glad you feel that the dear one, just
escaped from the shackles of mortality, is spared a
share in this; which may be wholesome discipline
for us, and taken too as from a Father's hand, —
but which was not needed for the happy ransomed
one."

Her latter years were spent at Falmouth in
companionship with a beloved sister. Her very
delicate state of health had been of such long
continuance, and her last illness presented so
many fluctuations, that the hope of a partial
restoration was cherished by her friends almost to
the end ; and she herself would have chosen to
live a little longer. Quietness and confidence
marked those closing hours of exhausted nature ;
but there was little expression of her feelings,
except the earnest assurance that there was
nothing to fear ; or the comprehensive utterance,
" What a precious faith this is, in our Lord and
Saviour Jesus Christ ! " Words were not wanted

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then to make known that in this faith she had
lived, and was prepared to die. A friend and
relative writing immediately after her death says,
in language the accuracy of which will be felt by
not a few, " the tide of life seemed always so
strong and full within her, — spending so little of
its force upon itself, and so bountiful in its flow, —
that it is difficult to believe it is all over. * *
Her life is in reality still diffused abroad in many
other hearts and other minds. And the beautiful
spiritual life, — ' the life hid with Christ in God,' —
is gone to its true home, after leaving its witness
here."

Believing that she has a name and a place
in the Lord's house better than of sons and
of daughters, may we not, without presumption,
anticipate for her a time, when she will humbly
say before the throne of God and of the Lamb, —
" Behold I and the children which God hath given
me."
Margaret Tyson, 35 8 9 mo. 1874

Ulverstone. Wife of Aaron Tyson.
Thomas Walker, Leeds. 70 22 10 mo. 1873
Ann Walker, 68 8 4 mo. 1874

Ellenthorpe, near Borouyhb ridge. Widow of

Thomas Walker.
Amelia Walker, 37 25 7 mo. 1874

Huddersfield. Daughter of Joseph Walker.

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John Walker, Whitehaven. 60 12 8 mo. 1874
Christopher Walton, 75 24 3 mo. 1874

Bishop Auckland. An Elder.
Mary Penrose Walpole, 78 12 8 mo. 1874

Tramore, near Waterford. Widow of James

Walpole.
Lacy Ann Waterfall, 1J 5 5 mo. 1874

Kirkby Malham. Daughter of Arthur and

Hannah Maria Waterfall.
Alfred Waterhouse, 75 27 12 mo. 1873

White Knight's Park, Reading.
The departure of this beloved Friend would
have seemed awfully sudden, if, through the love
and mercy of his Saviour, he had not been ready
for the better world. He appeared in his usual
health, and had been walking in his garden;
when, on returning to the house, the heart as in
a moment ceased to beat, and his redeemed spirit
took its flight to heaven.

Alfred Waterhouse was the sixth child of
Nicholas and Ann Waterhouse of Liverpool, and
was born on the 15th of the Sixth month, 1798.
He entered early into his father's business, that
of a cotton- broker :— one which involved much
waiting on the Exchange in the midst of com-
panions, the influence of many of whom was far
from good ; but it is believed that he was graciously

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helped to pass unhurt through this ordeal. It is
not known at what time the great change of heart
took place, the importance of which to every one,
he was so concerned in his later years to set
forth; but the growing tenderness of his spirit,
his love for all that was good, and his concern to
be guided aright in everything he undertook,
shewed whose he was, and whom he desired to
serve.

In 1829 he married the only daughter of
Paul Bevan of Tottenham, a union productive of
much happiness during the more than forty-four
years it was permitted to last. To their children
he was a wise counsellor and tender father, ever
desiring their best interests in preference to any
earthly good.

He retired from business when comparatively
a young man ; having long thought that when a
competence was secured, it was better to leave
the field open to others, and that a life of com-
parative leisure was more conducive to the welfare
of the soul, than one spent in amassing more than
enough. This step, though it involved some self-
denial in various ways, he never regretted ; but
rejoiced in having more time to devote to his
family, and to pursuits which lead the mind to a
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of God. He was thankful too, to be able to live
where the education of his children could be
carried on to most advantage, and finally left the
neighbourhood of Liverpool in 1849 to reside in
the south of England. For six years he enjoyed
a quiet retreat in the vicinity of Bristol; and
when it seemed needful that his younger sons
should attend the classes at University College,
he removed to London in order to make a home
for them in its neighbourhood. Towards the end
of 1858, he once more enjoyed living in the
country, settling at White Knights near Reading.
His new home was very congenial to his tastes,
and near enough to London for his sons (who
were still engaged there) to be often under the
parental roof.

But it was not only in what are usually de-
nominated blessings that the goodness of his
Heavenly Father was shown : — the chastening,
so needful for our profit, and that we may be
partakers of His holiness, came also from His
loving hand. In 1865, a sweet little grandson
who had come for change of air, faded away, and
was taken to the Saviour whom as a child he had
learnt to love. And early in the following year,
our dear Friend suffered much from a long and
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thankfulness of his spirit were very striking to
those who had the privilege of being with him ;
the words seemed verified in his experience,
" Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace whose
mind is stayed on Thee, because he trusteth in
Thee." In 1868, he was called upon to give up
a beloved daughter-in-law, greatly endeared to all
who knew her, not only by the sweetness of her
disposition, but also by the beauty of conduct
which came from her desire to please the Lord.
She was taken, after a few days' illness, to be for
ever with the Saviour whom she loved, — and, in
the following year, on the same day, and almost
at the same hour, her husband rejoined her in a
better world.

These repeated trials we can believe were
graciously blessed to the subject of this little
memoir, and it became more apparent than ever
to those who knew him best, that the work of
righteousness was indeed peace, and the effect of
righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.
He loved retirement, and his walk through life
was an humble and quiet one; yet he gladly gave
his time and influence to objects likely to benefit
his fellow-men. The Bible was his favourite
study, and he spent much time in reading it, and
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books as dwell on the love of God in giving His
Son a sacrifice for our sins, and the blessedness
of the work of the Holy Spirit in our souls. He
often spoke of receiving the Kingdom of Heaven
as a little child— coming down low enough, and
being simple enough, to accept the gift of eternal
life with the unquestioning faith of a child-like
spirit ; and he told of seasons of communing with
his Saviour, very precious to his soul, dwelling at
times on the uncertainty of all things here, and
the need of being ready whenever the summons
should be sent. This was especially the case the
day before his death, which and the previous
one (Christmas Day) were very happily spent
with many of his children and grandchildren
around him ; so that when the sudden end came
to a life which had been, throughout its more
than threescore years and ten, so peaceful and so
blessed, he passed without a moment's warning,
from those he so much loved on earth to his
better home in heaven.

The following texts were found in his pocket-
book, with some verses, in which he had marked
the stanzas copied here : — " Fear not ; for I have
redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name ;
thou art Mine."-— Isaiah xliii. 1. "I, even I, am
He that blotteth out thy transgressions for Mine

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own sake, and will not remember thy sins." —
Isaiah xliii. 25. " Fear thou not; for I am with
thee." — Isaiah xli. 10.

" Surely for some the golden gates

Are opened awhile, ere they enter in,
And they taste the glory which yet awaits
The spirit ransomed from death and sin.

And day after day, Thy spirit's grace
Has led me on with unwearied love,

And now I soon shall behold Thy face
In the happy home of Tby saints above.

Father in heaven, — be with me still !

Jesus, my Saviour, oh, quickly come !
Wash me from every stain of ill,
And bear me speedily, safely home."
Mary Watson, 60 20 11 mo. 1873

Newcastle. Widow of John Watson.
Thomas Davis Watson, 28 22 1 mo. 1874
Aberdeen. Son of Samuel Watson of Dublin.
In writing a sketch of Thomas Davis Wat-
son's life, we desire that it may encourage those
who are young to make the full consecration of
their lives to the Lord's service He was born
in 1845, near Dublin, where he spent most of his
life till he went to live in London. In 1863,
when a little more than seventeen, he attended
a Quarterly Meeting in Mountmellick ; and four

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years later he writes of that time : "I shall
always remember Mountmellick with feelings of
deep thankfulness ; as it was there this time four
years, that I first knew my sins forgiven for
Christ's sake, and from then to the present time,
that happy assurance of being a child of God,
and an heir of eternal life, has never left me ;
though at times I have been much cast down and
discouraged by my own want of faith, not suffi-
ciently looking unto Jesus for support and strength
to resist temptation."

When living in Dublin, he had a class in
the Friends' First-day School ; but his principal
work of this kind was in London, where he went
to reside in 1867. During three years he spent
much of his leisure time in the different depart-
ments of the Bedford Institute; Bible classes,
open air preaching in the courts round Spital-
fields ; tract distribution in the " Bird Fair," &c,
and often at the Befuge and Home of Industry.
He had for many years felt the command, " Go
ye into all the world and preach the gospel ; " and
towards the close of 1869, though he had fair
business prospects, he felt it to be right for him
to devote his whole time and talents to the service
of his Lord. The following extract speaks of this
call : " Last night three weeks, after I got home

THOMAS DAVIS WATSON. 187

and sat down to read the Monthly Record, I came
to Joseph Stickney Sewell's letter on missions,
written from Madagascar ; and it came home to
me with great force, that there might be some
duty for me in the matter. I then earnestly, and
for three weeks, pleaded with the Lord to make
known His will to me ; that if it were of the flesh
it might pass away, but if His call, He would
show it to me, and give me to submit."

Feeling the great importance of the step, he
passed through much conflict of mind, before
the way was made plain to him as to his future
course. To go to Madagascar first weighed
heavily upon his mind ; then by various means
it became plain, that he ought to study medicine,
with a view to becoming a medical missionary
at home. Accordingly, (after some months wait-
ing,) in the spring of 1870, he resigned his
position in one of the wholesale warehouses in
the city, having previously visited one of the
Home Medical Missions to study its working.
These are established in many of our cities, and
are the means of much blessing. All who
assemble at the dispensary at a certain hour, are
present during the short gospel address, before
passing in one by one to see the physician ; and
patients who are too ill to come to the Mission

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Hall, are visited at their own homes. Those who
undertake this work must be willing to consecrate
not only their time and talents, but also their
worldly prospects as medical men. This was the
field he felt the Lord was calling him to labour
in, and he cheerfully prepared to do His bidding.
It was years since he had left school, and to
qualify himself as a doctor involved four years
close study ; but believing he was in the path of
duty he went forward, resting upon the promise
" My God shall supply all your need." At the
close of this year he writes in his diary : — " This
has been a year of great blessing to me ; I have
grown in the knowledge of Jesus. I believe I
have learned to count all things but loss as to
earthly ties ; but there still remains a stern and
hard conflict with self, that the body and its
desires may be kept under."

His work from this time lay almost entirely
at the London Hospital, and out-patients con-
nected with it ; and one of the lady visitors writes
of him as follows : — " For some time past I have
been privileged to go in and out on visiting days
to the London Hospital, to see some of the many
sick people ; and from nurses and patients I have
heard sweet testimony of your dear son. He was
always dropping a word for the Master, and as

THOMAS DAVIS WATSON. 189

much of his leisure time as possible he was in the
wards. I have myself sometimes met him hurry-
ing from one to another : his gentle quiet manner
made him very acceptable to the poor sick people,
and of this I am sure, that many a one will
deeply mourn his loss. Besides his work amongst
the patients he was the means of starting a branch
of the Christian Medical Association in connection
with the Hospital, and a Bible Class was held
weekly by a few of the students."

The following, written since his death by his
friend Annie McPherson, is another record of his
labours : — " The other day I went to visit his old
work-places, the wards of the London Hospital.
There indeed he has left a sweet savour of his
Master. To me he was always a valued counsellor,
for he had studied this corner of the vineyard
devotedly; many a Bible and Testament in small
rooms, where they had never been before, are
witnesses of his loving heart."

The following letter to a sister was written
in the autumn of 1872 : — " It is peaceful and
happy beyond expression, when one hears the
other fellows here canvassing among themselves
where they will settle, — town or country,— at
home or abroad, — army or navy, — which class of
practice as physician or surgeon is most money-

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making, — to feel that my fortune is already made,
in having left all for the pearl of great price ; and
that having Christ, I shall, whether amongst the
home heathen or foreign heathen, be blessed, and
by Him made a blessing. What is life, and its
pleasures and joys? Soon passed away; but
happy, thrice happy, are those, whose faith already
places them as citizens of a city that hath founda-
tions, whose builder and maker is God." * * *
"We who are blessed with health are too little
thankful for it. Now I am in the midst of 450
sick, three dying every two days on an average.
Continue to pray for me, that I may be a mis-
sionary for Jesus."

The following was written while resident in
the Hospital, just four months before the close of
his life on earth, and was suggested by witnessing
so many youthful death-beds : — " I am in His
hands who only does His children good, so that
1 should pining sickness waste away my life,' as
I see so many young and strong succumb in a
few weeks, it will only be according to His will."

Early in 1873 he passed examinations in
anatomy and physiology, and won two valuable
prizes ; and towards the end of the year he left
London for Aberdeen, to finish taking out his
degree. Two days after his arrival he was

THOMAS DAVIS WATSON. 191

attacked with pleurisy, and in a few weeks
symptoms of lung disease appeared. His illness
lasted nearly two months, but he always remained
cheerful and happy. He never expressed any
wish as to his recovery; like a child he rested con-
fidingly in his Heavenly Father's love. Though
his friends were telegraphed for, the end came so
rapidly that his mother, who had nursed him all
through his illness, was the only relative with
him at the close. The day before his death the
following farewell letter was dictated by him : —

"My dear father, brother, and sisters, — A
little while ago when the doctor took my hand,
and told me he feared I was passing away, I had
no feeling either of joy or sorrow. All through
this illness, I have been wonderfully enabled to
say, 'Thy will be done.' I am sure you have
freely given me up into His loving hand, who
doeth all things well. * * I feel perfect rest ;
I have no fear, no anxiety, no care. I know that
Christ has made full atonement for all my guilt ;
and through a fuller trust in later years, I have
found that He also saves from the power of sin.
If I am to pass away quietly, He will be with
me ; if not, He will be my strength. And now I
have only to commit you to His loving sympathy ;
do not look on me as dead, I have only gone on

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before you, into ' the house not made with hands,
eternal in the heavens,' there to reign with Christ
for ever. I now bid you an affectionate farewell,
hoping to meet you all in that house."

During the next day those of his relatives,
who could not undertake the journey to Aberdeen,
were comforted by frequent messages that he was
not suffering, that he was safe in Christ, and felt
perfect rest in Jesus. To one of the doctors of
the Medical Mission who asked how he felt, he
replied : " Weaker in body, but stronger in Christ,"
Towards evening his mother perceived a change
coming, and beckoning to his kind and Christian
nurse, they knelt beside the bed. He raised his
eyes ; and while still gazing upwards, almost
imperceptibly his life passed away.

" What though the hopes which he so dearly
cherished

All faded gently as the setting sun;
Aod e'en our own fond expectation perished,

Ere yet life's noblest labour seemed begun ; —

And though our tears will fall, we bless Thee,
Father,
For the dear one for ever with the blest;
And wait the resurrection morn, when Thou
shalt gather
Thine own, long parted, to their endless rest."

CHARLOTTE WIDDAS. 193

George Webster, Halifax. 79 3 12 mo. 1873
George Wells, Banbury. 84 27 12 mo. 1873
William Wheatley, York. 77 8 1 mo. 1874
Juliana White, Ipswich. 86 16 12 mo. 1873
Ruth Emma Whitfield, 15 21 6 mo. 1874

Tullygarvey, Gavan. Daughter of John and

Hannah Whitfield.
Mary Ann Whitfield, 12 11 7 mo. 1874

Benwich, Alston. Daughter of Thomas and

Mary Whitfield.
Joseph Wicklow, 68 18 10 mo. 1873

Drummond, County Tyrone.
William Henry Wicklow, If 11 7 mo. 1874

Dublin. Son of Joseph and Fanny Wicklow,
Charlotte Widdas, York. 68 22 4 mo. 1874

Wife of Cornelius Widdas.

The subject of this notice was born at Nun
Monkton, a small village a few miles from York.
Her parents were in humble circumstances, and
her father dying whilst she was very young, she
had to "go out to service " when she was little
more than ten years of age.

The industry and perseverance which marked
her character were early shown. Having when
nearing womanhood removed to York, she appren-
ticed herself to learn the business of a stay -maker ;
the knowledge of which she soon acquired, and

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actively carried on through life: thus assisting
her husband in the maintenance and education
of their family.

No opportunities of mental culture having
been afforded her in her childhood, she now ap-
plied herself diligently to learn to read and write,
and might often have been seen at her husband's
side, spelling out with his aid words in the New
Testament. The power she thus acquired of
seeking truth for herself was very precious to her,
especially in periods of sickness and of trial ; and
a great desire was awakened within her for the
attainment of useful, and especially of Scriptural
knowledge : and as the views of gospel truth were
gradually unfolded, she was enabled to trust in
Christ as her Saviour and her Redeemer. With
her husband she joined the Society of Friends,
and was comforted in attending their Meetings
for Worship, often expressing the help she ex-
perienced in them.

Hospitality and neighbourly charity were
marked features in her character, and her skill
in administering to bodily infirmities caused her
aid to be largely sought by an extended circle.
Services of this Mnd offered frequent oppor-
tunities for wise and tender counsel ; and we do
not doubt that many still remember with thank-

CHARLOTTE WIDDAS. 195

fulness "words fitly spoken" which our dear
friend addressed to them. She suffered much
bodily sickness, and in the later years of her
life underwent many painful operations for the
relief of a complaint, which she knew would
eventually prove fatal. Under these trying cir-
cumstances her activity and cheerfulness were
remarkable, but not more so than the patient
resignation which was seen, especially in her last
illness. It was alike instructive and comforting
to those who stood around her, to witness the
entire freedom from anxiety and care, which
under the assurance of her Heavenly Father's
loving kindness, she was enabled to rest in :
whilst at times it was given her to rejoice that
though death was very near, it would be to her
a glorious deliverance, and an entrance into rest
would be granted her, through the mercy of God
in the Lord Jesus Christ. Supported by this
blessed hope, she sweetly fell asleep.
Thomas William Wigham, 30 15 3 mo. 1874

Mill Hill, Coanwood.
Ann Wigham, Doncaster. 74 6 5 mo. 1874
Benjamin Williams, 75 17 10 mo. 1873

Edenderry.
Margaret Williamson, 85 2 12 mo. 1873

Belfast.

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John Wilson, Bessbrook. 94 21 2 mo. 1874
Maey Woodcock, Clara. 82 11 2 mo. 1874

Widow of Francis Woodcock.
Frances Yeardley, 63 23 5 mo. 1874

Rochdale. Daughter of the late Thomas

Yeardley.
Elsie Marguerite Yeomans,

Sheffield. 1J 4 3 mo. 1874

Daughter of Charles and Anna Yeomans.

Received too late for classification.
William Barber, 47 29 10 mo. 1873

Birmingham.
Newman Cash, 43 12 9 mo. 1873

Died at Ivans, Colorado. Son of the late

Newman Cash of Leeds.
John Tooke Allen, 39 23 7 mo. 1874

Islington,

INFANTS whose Names are not inserted.
Under one month ... ... Boys 5 ... Girls 2

From one to three months ... do. 0 ... do. 0
From three to six months ... do. 3 ... do. 3
From six to twelve months do. 1 ... do. 1

N.B. The number of Friends at the last return
being, in Great Britain 14,085, and in Ireland 2,905,
total 16,990, and the deaths in our Eegister 299,
gives approximately 17*6 deaths per 1000 per annum.

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APPENDIX.

EDWARD ASH, M.D.

In the varied phases of Dr. Ash's religious
life, there are many passages which bear witness
to his earnest searching after truth, and self-
denying submission to heartfelt convictions ; and
his own pen, with touching humility and honesty
of purpose, has recorded the early strivings of
the Holy Spirit in his heart, his youthful de-
clension and restoration from time to time to the
Divine favour, as well as many troubled exercises
of mind, which eventually terminated in confiding
peace and joy in his Holy Eedeemer.

He was born at Bristol in the year 1797, and
when only seven or eight years old, was sent to
a boarding school at Melksham in Wiltshire.
There the ministry of Rachel Fowler appears to
have been blessed to him ; and he says in review-
ing that early day, " God visited my soul with
His love in Christ by His Holy Spirit, — (I knew
it could not come from anything else), — and drew
me towards Himself with the cords of His ever-
lasting love in Christ." He adds, " as I grew up
from boyhood to manhood, I had many evil

EDWAED ASH. 199

tempers and dispositions and inclinations to con-
tend with : and sometimes, through God's grace,
I more or less overcame them, but far more often
the other way." Yet by his youthful acquaint-
ances he was considered remarkably conscientious
and thoughtful. He especially mentions that the
early visitations he experienced at school "re-
curred on many distinct occasions : sometimes
without the agency of any instrumental cause, at
others in connexion with the reading of the Scrip-
tures, or the hearing of Christian ministry. Once,
if not oftener, I was so overcome by what I felt,
as to be obliged to seek the retirement of my
chamber, that I might there give vent to my
tears ; while at other times they flowed down my
cheeks as I sat in meeting, even when nothing
had been said."

In his twenty-fourth year, he entered on a
course of medical study in London and Edin-
burgh, taking the degree of M.D. in 1825. During
this period, he speaks of a time of going back-
wards, and losing his first love ; but was mercifully
preserved from gross sin, and never tempted to
unbelief. Whilst lodging afterwards for a time
in a Friend's family in York, he had a powerful
spiritual awakening. " Under that roof," he says,
" the Spirit of God came back to me, I knew not

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how or in what way, — no human instrumentality
whatever; but I began to feel the drawing of
those old cords of heavenly love again, looked up
my old Greek Testament, and spelt out a text
here and a text there. The upshot of the matter
was, I went to York a treader in the broad way,
I returned from York a treader in the narrow
way."

In 1826, when twenty-nine years of age, he
removed to Norwich with the view of commencing
practice as a physician ; and married Caroline,
daughter of William Fry of London. The occa-
sion was a solemn time. He says that during the
wedding day, " the love and presence of his God
and Saviour were wonderfully near," and that
whilst in meeting " tears of holy joy and thank-
fulness " bedewed his cheeks. He records, that
at an early period of his residence in Norwich, he
was on a visit to Joseph John Gurney at Earlham;
and says, " we two being alone, after reading a
portion of Scripture together, I felt constrained
to kneel down, and in a few broken words be-
sought the Lord to accept the unreserved conse-
cration of whatever might yet remain of my
earthly life. Miserably as this vow has since
been kept, I venture humbly to believe that it
has never for a moment been repented of, or re-
called, even in thought."

EDWARD ASH. 201

He acknowledges that in the time he lived
in Norwich, there was an increase of stability
attained in his daily walk, and a gradual growth
in grace ; but still in looking back on those ten
or twelve years he says : " the circumstances in
which I was placed were perhaps more favour-
able to my spiritual growth than those of any
other period of my life, either before or since.
Yet alas! how poorly did the result correspond
with this ! " During this period, he was led to
obey a call he had long felt, to the public ministry
of the gospel : in which he first appeared at
Westminster in 1832, with this single sentence,
" Whosoever shall confess Me before men, him
will I also confess before My Father which is in
heaven." Two years and a quarter after this, he
was recorded as a Minister by Norwich Monthly
Meeting.

In 1837 he retired from medical practice,
and returned to Bristol, his native city; which
continued to be his abode for the latter half of his
extended life. We pass over the vicissitudes that
marked some portion of this part of his career,
including a withdrawal for several years from the
Society of Friends. But one useful result of his
retirement from professional pursuits, was a work
in three volumes consisting of " Explanatory Notes

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and Comments on the New Testament," the fruit
of a diligent and careful study of the original
Greek. This was brought out in the years 1849 —
50. Dr. Ash, both before and after this period,
took great interest in conducting Bible Classes for
the religious benefit of the young, which labours
were much valued by many.

During his latter years, he found no small
happiness in home pursuits and in Christian inter-
course with Friends : frequently calling on invalids
to their spiritual refreshment. As he took par-
ticular delight in social intercourse, the charac-
teristics of his mind were, in no common degree,
shown in his conversation, and the moral warmth
it indicated was one invaluable influence for good.
He gave forth his thoughts in so solid yet
lively a shape, with such a sparkle of his own
inner brightness about them, that there was
always something definite to recall afterwards.
In later years growing deafness made it difficult
to him to receive the thoughts of others in con-
versation, but whatever came fully before him
either thus or in reading was not carelessly passed
over. It was either distinctly accepted as good,
or promptly rejected. His feeling towards sin
and wrong of all kinds, seemed to be rather
repugnance than mere disapproval. And who

EDWARD ASH. 203

can speak of him without recalling his ardent
love for nature, and the youthful freshness with
which this passion was expressed to the last?
There are few to whom a simple walk through
ordinary rural scenery afforded so great pleasure.
As he said within a week of his death, speaking
of the coming spring, of its sweet sights and
sounds and scents, " 0 ! how I have enjoyed
them all."

But far deeper was his earnestness with
regard to unseen and spiritual realities. These
truly were his treasures, and his heart was given
to them in an emphatic sense. Through the
goodness of God he tasted in no common degree
the blessedness here and now of a life in Christ.
The sense of . reconciliation to his Father in
Heaven, through the life and death and inter-
cession of his Divine Saviour, was, as it were, a
continual feast to him, and in the strength of that
heavenly food he was enabled to walk in the ways
of God. It was impossible to associate with him
without being convinced of this. The young and
undecided felt the influence of his singleness of
aim and earnestness in the highest of all purposes,
long before they could explain it ; while more
mature Christians recognized the genuine fruit
of the spirit of adoption, and were themselves

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stimulated to run with more patience the race set
before them. In the secular aspects of Dr. Ash's
life his consistency was very marked, especially
perhaps in the steady maintenance of simple
habits, in the midst of the growing luxury of a
self-indulgent age. Few of his younger relatives
and friends, but have from time to time felt tacitly
rebuked by his self-denying ways ; few but must
have observed his care, that a strict limitation of
the " enough " for himself should leave a sufficient
margin of the " to spare " for others.

Although originally of a delicate constitution,
our beloved friend was blessed through a long life
with more than average health. But early in 1873,
when he had already entered into his seventy-
sixth year, his strength began seriously to fail.
He pursued however many of his usual occupa-
tions until within a few weeks of his death.
Many visits were paid to dear and tried friends,
some of which were marked, even at the time, by
the touching character of farewell intercourse,
and he regularly attended meeting until within a
month of his departure. His address on the
occasion of his last attendance will long be re-
membered by those who heard it. In humble,
tender and earnest terms he recalled his own early
days, the strivings of the Spirit, the resistance

EDWARD ASH. 205

of the natural heart, the final surrender to his
Saviour, and the goodness and mercy by which
he had been led and followed all the days of his
life; ending with a touching appeal to the con-
sciences of his hearers. This last discourse
breathed throughout the calm of one safely resting
in his Heavenly Father s love, and longing that
all to whom he spoke might acquaint themselves
with Him and be at peace.

During this time of gradual physical decay,
he often spoke of the great spiritual happiness
with which he was blessed; and this remained
with him to the end. A few days after his last
appearance at meeting, he said to a niece who
came to see him from a distance, " One thing
more I must add. I have not words to express,
nor thoughts to conceive, the goodness and loving
kindness of my Heavenly Father during this
illness. I can only say it has been as if He had
no one else to care for or think of, but just poor
little unworthy me." This sweet and happy
frame of mind was not only a blessing to himself,
but full of instruction and comfort to those about
him. Once when thinking his end was near,
after repeating a portion of Montgomery's hymn,
and ending with " Enter thy Master's joy," he
said, " and now Father, into Thy hands I com-

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mend my spirit; receive it, dear Lord Jesus:
Farewell, dear earthly friends," mentioning those
around him, " now leave me quite quiet ; I want
to be alone with my God and Saviour." On a
letter being read to him which quoted the passage
in the Pilgrim's Progress, " Be of good cheer,
brother, I feel the bottom, and it is good," he
said, " I really have had none of poor Christian's
painful experiences in this illness. My Saviour
has been near me all through, never absent a
moment." On another occasion he remarked,
" I consider myself now passing through the
Valley of the Shadow of Death. If so, I fear
no evil ; His rod and His staff comfort me, and
I shall dwell in the House of the Lord for ever ; "
adding, " but it may be a good long walk through.
The river is broad, but as tranquil as a lake, and
there's rock at the bottom, and Jesus is leading
me through."

He remarked once that he had seldom asked
to have Scripture or hymns read to him, for,
besides the difficulty of his deafness, he had com-
mitted so much of both to memory, that he was
often repeating them to himself, especially passages
of Scripture, when awake at night. At another
time, after speaking a little on spiritual things,
he added : " Now go away ; I shall just be

EDWABD ASH. 207

travelling through my hymns. Those for to-day
are dear A. L. Waring's ' Father, I know that
all my life is portioned out for me,' one of
Cowper's, — and then that noble triumph-hymn of
Montgomery's, ' For ever with the Lord.' " Having
spoken of this, he seemed unable to leave it, tired
and feeble as he was, and those who listened can
never forget the impressive tones of his voice as
he recited —

" Yet nightly pitch my moving tent
A day's march nearer home."

One evening he was heard musing to himself,
" God's will, Christ's will, not mine, I cannot
help ringing the changes on that. It's the only
thing for me now." During the last few days,
his mottoes were, ™ Let patience have her perfect
work," and " Not my will but Thine be done."
A few days before his removal he said, in allusion
to Bunyan's winged messengers calling to the
Marriage Supper, " I am quite ready ; I have on
already the God-given, Christ-given wedding
garment."

About two hours before he breathed his last,
he was lying quite still, with his eyes closed.
Presently he opened them, and smiled sweetly at
one of his nieces who was sitting by him, holding

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his hand. She rose in response, and ventured to
say in his ear, " Lord, now lettest Thou Thy
servant depart in peace, for mine eyes have seen
Thy salvation;" at which he bowed his head
emphatically, although too weak to reply in words.
After taking a little tea he remained for about an
hour perfectly still, apparently quite conscious,
until within a few minutes of the close, looking
earnestly and affectionately at his beloved wife,
his companion for forty -seven years. Lying thus,
his eyes gradually dimmed, and he gently ceased
to breathe.

In a summary of his Christian experience,
written in 1872, he says : — " I would just say, in
relation to my own spiritual experience, that it
still continues, as at its beginning, to be made up
of two opposite though very closely related parts.
On the one hand there is my own exceeding great
sinfulness, weakness, and unprofitableness ; on
the other, the Lord's yet greater mercy and
strength, and loving kindness. Truly to Him
belongs the praise, to me blushing and confusion
of face."

The following words were written by Dr.
Ash during his illness, and. in accordance with
his request, were circulated amongst his friends
after his death in lieu of memorial cards ; they

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will now be read with interest by a still wider
circle : —

" A Chkistian Believer in the near
Prospect of Death.

" Decaying in bodily health and strength,
my spirit has, for some weeks past, been largely
dwelling in that ' land of Beulah,' in which John
Bunyan tells us that the birds sing, and the
flowers bloom, and delectable fruits grow ; where
angels' visits are neither few nor far between ;
and where the King Himself sometimes walks,
taking delight in the works of His own hands.

" I know that the river of death cannot be
far off; but whether I shall find it shallow or
deep, its waters smooth or rough, and whether
my passage through it will be easy or hard, I
neither know nor wish to know. This much,
however, I do know — that my Saviour will be
with me, and take me safely through ; and that,
when I reach the other side, having been washed
from my sins in His own precious blood, and
renewed by His risen power into the image of
His Father and mine, I shall, although a very
chief of sinners, be admitted into that heavenly
city which hath no need of the light of the sun or
of the moon, because ' the glory of God doth
lighten it, and the Lamb is the light thereof;'
where sin and sorrow are unknown ; and no in-
habitant of which shall ever say, ' I am sick.'
1 i" sat down under His shadow with great delight,
and His fruit ivas sweet to my taste. He brought
me to the banqueting house, and His banner over
me was love. — Cant. ii. 3, 4.

Edward Ash.
MT. 76."

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AN INVITATION.

" THE MASTER IS COME, AND CALLETH FOR THEE."

In a letter written less than a year before his
death, the late Benjamin Seebohm remarked, " I
can, in my solitary and some of my best moments,
rejoice in the evidence afforded, that the Lord is
laying His hand upon one here and another there,
preparing them, through many hidden conflicts,
for the work which He has for them in the Church
and in the world."

It is such as these, who, having been bought
with a price, feel they are not their own, that the
writer of these lines would especially urge to full
dedication of heart to God. " There is no created
force in the universe," it has been remarked,
" greater than a feeble human soul, that in simple
faith yields up itself wholly to its Saviour, as the
mere instrument of His mighty power." Surely
the truest blessedness would be found in such
self abandonment as this : for, as the greater con-
tains the less, so does holiness in a certain sense
include happiness. It is true (I say it reverently)
that God does not spoil His children. In His
infinite love, He sees that it is essential to their
growth in grace, and therefore to their happiness
also, that their will should be altogether subjected
to His. Yet the more completely we yield our-
selves to His preparing hand, the more likely
shall we be to find, that there is no absolute need
to dread His training discipline. Let us not
shrink from it, nor from any service that may
already be assigned to us. Rather let us pray,
with something of that perfect love which casts
out fear, that " all the good pleasure of His good-
ness, and the work of faith with power," (2 Thess.
i. 11) may be fulfilled in us, through us, and by us :

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remembering that the question we have to ask is,
" Lord, what wilt Thou — (not what will my wisest
earthly counsellor, but)— what wilt Thou have
me (not my brother or sister, but me) to do ? '

If not consciously withholding anything from
God, what should hinder us from placing un-
bounded confidence in His protecting love, and at
once believing, and acting on the belief, that He
" will supply all our need ? " Satan would fain
persuade us that this promise, at least, has failed :
and when deeply feeling our own poverty, how
ready are we to credit such an insinuation ! But
may it not be our greatest need to learn, that " we
are nothing — Christ is all?" " He that would
build high," wrote John Crook, " must lay the
foundation deep."

" Can walls be builded with untemper'd mortar ?

Or fish be caught in the unmended snare ?
Must not the metal pass through fire and water,

If for the battle-field.it would prepare ? "

We may learn a beautiful lesson in the
Eastern legend, that no palm-tree grew to so great
a height, as one which had a heavy weight placed
on it while young. Are there not many, who can
testify that it has indeed been good for them to be
afflicted ? and that, when the full surrender of
the heart has been made, they have had as their
blessed portion — even in the midst of temptation
and trial — something of that peace, " which the
world can neither give nor take away."

Let us with simple trust commit our way
unto the Lord, seeking for the renewing of the
Holy Ghost, and never forgetting the sanctifying
efficacy of the blood of Christ. (Heb. x. 10, 14
and xiii. 12, 1 Peter, ii. 24.) When the Bible
was being translated into the Bechuana language,
no word could be discovered which would express

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the idea of holiness, until at length a native
Christian said he had found one that would do so,
for this was its signification — "washed quite clean"
" We are speaking (writes Dean Alford on 1 John,
i. 7) of a state of faith and holiness, in which the
hlood [of Jesus Christ] is continually applied : the
walking in the light is in fact the application."
We read that " the path of the just is as the
shining light, that shineth more and more unto
the perfect day." Does not this imply that God
sets no limit to their growth in grace ?

When looking one evening at the young
crescent moon, the thought arose that just as that
silver thread of light would gradually, yet surely
and steadily, increase until it reached its, fullest
and brightest splendour,— even so the soul might
more and more fully reflect the rays of the Sun
of Righteousness : and then those words were
remembered, — " moreover the light of the moon
shall be as the light of the sun, and the light of the
sun shall be sevenfold, as the light of seven days."
" That germ of heavenly light and love, —

Which God implants in every breast,

And hath with His own seal impress'd ;

And which, by every one possess'd,

If duly nurtured, water'd, dress'd,

Shall grow, — till he is truly bless'd
With choicest treasures from above."
" The just shall live by faith : " — and is there not
a suggestive truth in the remark, that what is
termed faith in the New Testament, is called
walking with God in the Old? (Gen. v. 24,
Heb. xi. 5, 6.) Keep close to Him, and all be well.
" Courage anch patience ! is the Master sleeping?

Has He no plan, no purposes of love ?
Wbat though awhile His counsel He is keeping,

It is maturing in the world above."

F. A B.