tain." When in foreign ports, he omitted no opportunity of co-operating, with the ministers of Christ there located, in efforts to benefit the souls of men. In his own simple, earnest way, but with great point and fervency, he often publicly warned and exhorted sinners to "flee from the wrath to come;" and many, it is believed, will be "the crown of his rejoicing" in the day of the Lord. He had a great reverence for the Lord's day, and knowing that sailors have souls, and that they especially need the sacred services of the sanctuary, he would never commence a voyage, or allow those under him to do "any manner of work," on that holy day. On two occasions, however, he yielded to the pressure of circumstances, and set sail on the Sabbath. In each case the voyage was most disastrous. Such events were always regarded by him as something more than mere accidents, and as being solemnly admonitory.

In 1845 he retired from the sea, taking up his abode at Hartlepool; where with untiring zeal he laboured for the spiritual welfare of those around him, and soon found himself the leader of three Society-classes. He was a loyal, large-hearted Wesleyan-Methodist, and in times of agitation and strife held up the hands of his ministers in the exercise of a godly discipline. When some others forsook the Church with which they had been connected, he stood,

"As an iron pillar strong,

And steadfast as a wall of brass."

He was diligent and regular in attending on all the means of grace. In prayer-meetings he was a power for good, having great liberty and unction in addressing the Throne of Grace; the influence that attended his pleadings with heaven will not soon be forgotten.

Mr. Storm was industrious in visiting the sick, the aged, and the poor, and liberal in relieving their wants. In meeting his classes he diffused the brightness and joy of his

own happy experience in the deep things of religion. There was no dull monotony, no stereotyped phrases, in the remarks and counsels which he addressed to the members under his care. He assiduously studied his Bible, and read with avidity the rich Biographies well known in the Wesleyan Church. He was greatly loved by those with whom he was associated in Christian fellowship; and indeed was highly esteemed, by all who knew him, for his manly piety and Christian consistency.

About four years before his death he had a fall, which was followed by great physical feebleness. One effect of this accident was, that he became unable to speak with his wonted vigour on matters of business, but he was ever lively, happy, and confident in speaking about the Lord Jesus, the "great salvation," and the "glory to be revealed." Although the affliction was painful and protracted, he never murmured. As in health, so in sick. ness, he retained his joy and hope, and witnessed " a good confession" to all who visited him. Made "perfect in love," and sanctified by grace, on the 15th of December, 1871, aged seventythree, he sweetly fell asleep in Jesus, and his spirit entered into the joy of his Lord. When his mortal remains were brought to the door of his house, a large concourse of his " own people," as well as of other Christian Churches, united (as he had requested might be done) in singing those striking, and in his case appropriate, lines;

"Again we lift our voice,

And shout our solemn joys;
Cause of highest raptures this,
Raptures that shall never fail ;
See a soul escaped to bliss,

Keep the Christian Festival.
"Our friend is gone before

To that celestial shore;
He hath left his mates behind,

He hath all the storms outrode !
Found the rest we toil to find,

Landed in the arms of God."
JOHN ROSSELL,

JUNE 20th, 1872.-Mrs. Thompson, of Sibsey, in the Boston Circuit, aged seventy-three. She was a subject of religious impressions, and began to serye God, in early youth. In the year 1840 she joined the WesleyanMethodist Society at Sibsey, and received her first ticket from the late Rev. John Wiggan. From that time she was a consistent member of the Society until her decease. Although naturally of too reserved and sensitive a disposition, to say much about her spiritual state, she loved her classmeetings, delighted in the communion of saints, both in private and in public, and showed by her whole deportment that she was a sincere disciple of Christ. Her house was the home of ministers, who always received a most cordial welcome; and every local preacher, no matter how low in the social scale, or how feeble his talents, provided he was truly pious, was sure of a sincere greeting. For many years she was a diligent, punctual, and self-denying missionary collector. Her quiet zeal for the cause of God was never inactive. Among the poor she was indefatigable, and she contributed incessantly to their comfort and their health. Her disposition was kind and amiable. She was blessed with considerable energy, and with a very unusual share of common sense. Few religious enterprises were undertaken in the neighbourhood in which she was not consulted. During her last illness, which was of five years' duration, she often expressed the great comfort she derived from the Scriptures, and from our Hymn-Book, and frequently asked for the twenty-third psalm. Iler patience and resignation were remarkable. Supported by the consolations of the Comforter, she had no fear of death, but "a desire to depart, and to be with Christ." Her last moments were most peaceful and she calmly fell asleep in Christ. Of her it may be

truly said, "She stretched out her hand to the poor; yea, she reached forth her hands to the needy...She opened her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue was the law of kindness. She looked well to the ways of her household, and ate not the bread of idleness. Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her."

J. G.

July 5th.-Sarah Jane, the eldest child of John and Sarah Susannah Smith, of the city of Lincoln. In childhood her heart was drawn to the Saviour, and in early life she manifested unusual religious decision. Although timid and reserved, she constantly recommended religion by the silent and powerful influence of a godly example. She possessed great strength of mind, was highly intelligent, and delighted in the study of the Word and works of God. Prompted by the love of Christ, she diligently sought to promote the happiness of the poor. She took a deep interest in Wesleyan Foreign Missions, being for many years a zealous missionary collector; and her love to this holy cause was evinced to the last by her presenting to its funds £50, accumulated from her small savings, as a thank-offering for having been blessed with pious parents. Her protracted illness was borne throughout with patience and joyful acquiescence in the will of God: although the affliction was very heavy, she never doubted the wisdom and goodness of her Heavenly Father in appointing it. She often said, that she never before knew the meaning of the words, "Making melody in your heart to the Lord," so fully as then. When her end drew near, her confidence in Christ was unshaken. To her father she said, "To say that Jesus is all to me would scarcely express my feelings. I cannot say what He is not to me!" To her

mother she said, "I know that I am going; but it seems strange that I have no fear no dread of dying: that I can part so freely with you and papa, whom I love so dearly, seems amazing!" After a severe mental struggle, in which her faith triumphed over the enemy of souls, she remarked, lest it should be thought that her joyous confidence was misplaced, "I have nothing in which I can trust. I am going to heaven as a poor sinner saved by grace. The blood of Jesus cleanseth me from all sin."" She then exclaimed, "I can see a little way into heaven!" and quoting the twenty-fourth psalm, with a slight verbal alteration, she continued, in a manner those who heard her will never forget," Lift up your heads, O ye gates!" After a short pause she again cried, "Lift up your heads, O ye gates; even lift them up, ye everlasting doors;' and an heir of glory shall come in!'" Heaven now seemed to be unveiled to her gaze, and she exclaimed, "There is a crowd! such a crowd!" Amongst "the great cloud of witnesses" she appeared to recognize her sainted brother Walter, who, in death, the previous year, testified that his sister's consistent Christian example had had much to do with his religious decision; and added, "She will be the next of the family that will follow me to heaven." To her dear parents she threw with her hand a parting kiss, with a cheerful smile exclaiming, "Good-bye, dear mamma! Good-bye, dear papa!" A few moments afterwards her purified spirit passed, in the twenty-seventh year of

her age,

"From a suffering Church beneath, To a reigning Church above."

M. J.

August 3rd.-At Scarborough, Mr. George Pepper. He was born at Ingoldsby, near Grantham, in the year 1810. His parents attended the services of the Church of England; and though not strictly pious, they gave a good moral training to their large family of children. In the ycar

1832, whilst living at Bitchfield, in the same county, Mr. Pepper was converted to God, and joined the Wesleyan-Methodist Society, of which he continued a faithful and warmly. attached member for forty years. Soon after his conversion he removed to Nottingham, where he laboured diligently in Sabbath-school and sick-visitation work. In 1840 he married, and removed to Scarborough, where he entered into business, and joined the Queen Street Society. He was for many years superintendent of the Sunday-school, a useful local preacher, trustee, and steward. But the department of labour in which he took most delight was the visitation of the sick. As a visitor of the Benevolent Society he was always ready, day or night, at the call of the sick and the dying. His last act of service, very near the time of his own removal, was to pray with a dying man. He was emphatically a man of prayer; nothing could induce him to omit family worship, morning and evening. He was a faithful and tender husband; a wise and affectionate father, whose children call him blessed, and "praise him in the gate." His open-hearted hospitality and attention to ministers and their

families, gained for him the friendship of a large circle of the brotherhood, who mourn for him as for one of their own kindred. His last illness was slow in its progress; and gradually, for some months, was he ripening for heaven. The perfect peace which he enjoyed is rarely witnessed. The gentleness of the Master seemed to have been given to His servant; and when the final moment arrived the change was scarcely known. So sweetly did his Lord give "His beloved sleep." J. S.

November 11th.-At No. 7, Winchester Terrace, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Mrs. Bond, aged sixty-seven. Sae formerly resided at Market-Rasen, Lincolnshire, and was one of the chief promoters of the new chapel in that town. For the last ten years

and upwards she has resided in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Both in Lincolnshire and Northumberland she was the same devoted, earnest, hard-working Christian. Her interest in every thing that pertained to the well-being and wellworking of the Church with which she was identified, was most marked. She was the leader of two classes, one at Blenheim Street, the other at Park Road. As a parent for her children, so did this "mother in Israel" care for those committed to her charge. She was a liberal supporter of the Circuit and Connexional funds, and her loss is deeply felt. During her last sickness she was much prostrated, and her mind was depressed. For a while she was led to take, unnecessarily, severe views of her own unworthiness, but faith in Christ enabled her to triumph. Though her charities had been many, and her life most devoted, yet she felt that her only plea was the infinite merit of the Son of God, who "loved her, and gave Himself for her;" and here she found security and peace. At one time she was heard to say, "Paradise! Rest!" and in a state of repose she breathed her spirit into the hands of her much-loved Saviour. Her remains were conveyed to Market-Rasen, and entombed beside those of her husband in the family vault. Before their removal from Newcastle, a religious service, which she had herself requested, was conducted by the ministers of the Circuit. In addition to her attached family circle, there were present the members of her two classes, who wept many tears, sorrowing, most of all, that they could be no longer soothed with her sympathy, or benefitted by her counsels. As the funeral procession moved slowly along the streets of Market Rasen, nearly all the shops were shut in token of respect for her. Though she had not been a resident there for so many years, her

excellencies had not faded from recollection. "The righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance." R. H.

November 12th.-At Southport, Mr. John Foxall Wathew, in the sixtyeighth year of his age. He was born at Walsall, of pious parents; one of whom, his mother, had been privileged in youth with the friendship of Mr. Wesley. Like Obadiah, he "feared the Lord from his youth;" was conspicuous for his filial affection and dutifulness; and in early manhood joined the Wesleyan-Methodist Society. He was soon engaged in the work of the Church, and in the course of his life sustained several of its important offices. He was twice married; first to a daughter of Mr. Lowe, of Chester, whose ancestors had the honour of introducing Methodism into that city, and a record of whose devoted piety appeared in this Magazine for 1861; and subsequently to Miss Law, of the same city, whose gentle and assiduous ministrations alleviated the painful infirmities of his last years. After an honourable and consistent career, both as a man of business and as a useful member of the Christian Church, he was at length compelled, by loss of health, to retire from Chester. Fixing his residence at Southport, he employed himself -all active service for God being now at an end--in the diligent reading of the Scriptures, going regularly through them many times, as the notes in his Bible show. The fruit of this was manifest in the patience with which he bore the grievous and protracted affliction with which God was pleased to visit him. Though reserved and reticent, it was obvious that he was being prepared, by this heavenly dis cipline, for the joy that awaited him; and at length the Master said, "It is enough." T. A.