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"Triumphant host: they never cease,
To laud and magnify

The triune God of holiness,

Whose glory fills the sky."

Adding, "Glory! Glory! Glory be to God."
He then repeated another verse of the same hymn—

"By faith, the upper choir we meet

And challenge them to sing,
Jehovah on his shining seat,

My Maker and my King."

He again exclaimed, "Glory! Glory! Glory be to God."

Having rested awhile, he was heard feebly to say, "God is love!" A few minutes afterwards, he desired to know what time it was, when he was told it was half-past six o'clock. He then said, though with a voice which was scarcely audible, " Chapel! chapel!" Supposing he might desire to see Mr. Gibbons, who was at that time engaged in conducting public worship, he was asked whether such was the case. He said, "No, my Jesus!" And then, turning on his right side, he sweetly fell asleep in Jesus. Thus departed our esteemed brother Townend, on Sunday, September 5, 1847, in the forty-sixth year of his age.

"He rests from his labours, and his works do follow him." Now he has entered the heavenly fold, where the voice of praise and thanksgiving is heard continually.

"And now he has learnt the exalted strains
Which echo through the heavenly plains;
And emulates, with joy unknown,

The glowing seraphs round the throne."

But though he is at present removed away from our sight, he will not soon be forgotten: his bright and consistent example will continue to exert an influence on some who are left behind; and his memory will be embalmed in the hearts of many attached friends, who hope to join him again on yon blissful shore, and to unite with him in ascribing, "Blessing, and honour, and glory, and power, unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever." ELISHA TOWNEND.

MR. JOHN GUDGEON.

MR. JOHN GUDGEON died, in the Clitheroe circuit, of a complaint in the chest, on the 22nd of last March, in the fiftieth year of his age. He was converted to God when about twenty years old, and immediately united with the Conference Society, of which he continued a member until the formation of the Wesleyan Association Society in Clitheroe; when he withdrew and joined the latter society, became a teacher in the Sabbath-school, and a trustee of Moor-lane Chapel. He was a man of few words, serious in all his deportment, and of irreproachable character. His affliction was long, and its issue for some time doubtful; but, when it became evident that death would be the result, he meekly resigned himself into the hands of God, saying, "The will of the Lord be done." His last days were attended with much peace and joy. A short time before his death he observed, "The conflict is nearly past, I would not choose to return again to the trials and difficulties of life." A few hours before he expired his joy abounded, and he praised God very fervently, until he became unconscious of all around, when he shortly afterwards happily slept

in Jesus.

MISS NANCY BOLTON.

DIED in the Clitheroe circuit, March 16th, 1848, in the thirty-sixth year of her age, Miss Nancy Bolton. She had been a member of the Conference Methodist Society for twenty-three years. She was converted to God when only thirteen years of age, and maintained a consistent conduct to the close of life. Her last affliction was short, but severe.

She died in peace, repeating the words of the Psalmist. "The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want." Her aged parents, to whom she had endeared herself, by her uniformly affectionate attention, feel their loss to be great; but they sorrow not as others which have no hope."

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MR. WILLIAM WHIPP.

In the Clitheroe Circuit, April 4th, 1848, died, Mr. William Whipp, aged twenty. He lived without religion until his last affliction (consumption), which was long and painful. The pious counsels of his parents, and Sabbathschool instruction, under the Divine blessing, at length broke down a hard unyielding heart. He sought mercy with strong cries and tears, and obtained an assurance of the Divine favour. The change in his spirit and conduct from this time was most striking. The heedless trifler was transformed into the serious and devout Christian. He marked his sense of sin by declaring that he would rather die, than-if he had his choice-get better and sin against God. On the day before he died, being requested to state his feelings and prospects with reference to eternity, he said, "O, I think I shall not be cast off, for I feel-I know, God has forgiven me my sins." After this, he struggled through another night of suffering and distress, and died in peace about ten o'clock on the following morning.

O, that all thoughtless young people would take warning by such cases. Like William, they may trifle and sin, but like him they may not repent and find mercy. W. JACKSON.

MRS. BRIDGET DAWSON.

DIED in Blackburn, on June 7th, 1848, Mrs. Bridget Dawson, aged seventyfour years. During the whole of the winter she was unable to attend the house of God, in consequence of extreme bodily weakness, but was seldom prevented from being present at family prayer, or the class meeting; means in which she was much profited.

Her Christian experience was clear and satisfactory: having her mind fixed upon heaven she long anticipated the time when Jesus would call her home, and remove her from the sufferings of time to a glorious immortality.

When the summons came, she hailed it with welcome, as the messenger of her Saviour to remove her to a better world. Death had no sting for her; a few minutes before her departure, in answer to a question concerning the state of her mind, she said, with much fervour and confidence, "I am fixed! I am fixed! I am fixed! Come, Lord Jesus !" Thus did faith in the Atonement enable her to triumph over the last enemy, and with scarcely a struggle she entered into the joy of her Lord.

W. D.

RELIGIOUS INTELLIGENCE.

LAUNCESTON CIRCUIT.

TO THE EDITOR,-DEAR SIR,

WHEN I consider the value of an immortal soul, and the danger to which men are exposed through rebellion against God, my heart bounds with gratitude because Christ has died to redeem mankind, and God is willing to bring men into the enjoyment of his favour here and for ever. May the merciful designs of God soon be accomplished, and "knowledge and righteousness" be universally enjoyed. Thank God! his work is reviving; his truth is extending; his merciful designs are being accomplished, in reference to the salvation of immortal spirits, in various parts of our world.

Praise God we have experienced His blessing in this circuit. Souls have been enlightened, convinced, and converted, and are now living in the enjoyment of the favour of God.

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Launceston.-This is the head of our In this place we have serious difficulties to battle with, which have caused our congregations to be small, and much impeded our progress ; but even here our congregations are on the increase, and latterly we have seen the tear stealing silently down the cheek, and have added one or two to our ranks. May the Lord baptise this society with "the Holy Ghost and with fire."

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Copthorne. This society has been without the refreshing visitations of the Holy Ghost. Believers have been built up in their most holy faith; they have made known their requests to God by fervent prayer, and he has been pleased to send forth his convincing and converting Spirit. Sinners have been brought to a knowledge of the truth as it is in Jesus. May their love not wax cold, nor their zeal abate, till the whole neighbourhood be brought to God.

Boyton. The Lord has graciously visited this society, and granted them the desire of their hearts. Sinners have been made happy in the love of Christ. Here we have had the privilege of seeing sinners convinced by the word of God, the sword of the Spirit. The cries of misery for mercy have sounded in our ears, and we have also heard rejoicings produced by the pardon of sins. This has animated our souls.

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May those who have found peace be kept steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord."

Virginstown. The society in this place a short time ago was very small, consisting of only about nine members; but the Lord despises not the day of small and feeble things. We continued to preach and pray, and God has owned our labours; the mighty walls of prejudice and sin which sinners had raised have begun to give way; God has caused his word to prove effectual in driving them out of the subterfuges into which they had run; they have trembled before the Lord, cried for mercy, and found forgiveness through the blood of the Lamb.

Thus, God's work has here revived, and our number, including those on trial, is now augmented thirty-two. To God be all the glory!

Bude. This is in the other part of the circuit, which is principally worked by my colleague, Brother Ede.

I have visited Bude a few times; from what I have seen, and what Brother Ede has informed me, I can state that this society is also in a state of prosperity. Our congregations here are very good; every seat in the chapel is let; occasionally we have had the chapel crowded to excess, and persons have had to retire who could not possibly get within the doors. If we had a larger chapel in Bude, I have no doubt but our congregation and society would considerably increase. Here God's gra cious presence has been felt, the tear has been seen to fall, and to this society some have been added. May the Lord of his infinite mercy grant more abun dant prosperity.

Tucking Mill.-Many have here also been brought to a saving knowledge of the truth. The Lord has been working gloriously. Some of the most notoriously wicked characters have seen their folly, felt their danger, and fled to Christ for refuge; they now feel themselves safe, protected by the great I AM. Their hearts, which before were filled with hatred to God and to his people, are now under the influence of Divine love. Their tongues which were employed in uttering blasphemies against God, are now singing his praises. Their time and talents, which were appropriated to mischief, are now

employed in furthering the cause of truth and holiness. Praise the Lord! The work is still going on, sinners are being brought out of darkness into light, even the light of the reconciled countenance of God. Believers are living in the enjoyment of the blessings of the Gospel.

Our circuit, on the whole, presents a pleasing aspect. At our last quarterly meeting we found that we had on trial one hundred and five members. Oh that not only in this circuit, but in every circuit in our Connexion, the ministers and other members of our churches were as willing to ask as God is to give, to pray as God is to answer, to labour as God is to crown their labours, when rightly directed, with great success. Then would God's work revive, then would prosperity be enjoyed, sinners saved, and God glorified.

RICHARD CHEW.

PENZANCE.

TO THE EDITOR,-DEAR SIR,

ON Sunday, the 21st May, three excellent sermons were preached in the Queen Street Chapel, Penzance, in aid of our Home and Foreign Missions, that in the morning by the Rev. George Chesson of Rochdale; that in the afternoon by the Rev. Henry Tarrant ; and that in the evening by the Rev. David Rutherford of Birmingham. On the following evening the annual meeting was held, when the chair was taken by the Rev. John Foxell, Independent, who, after briefly addressing the meeting, called on the Rev. John Gibbons to read the report. The other speakers gave their addresses in the following order-the Revs. Ira Miller; H. Tarrant; G. Chesson; D. Rutherford; C. New, Baptist; and - Best, Primitive Methodist. The meeting was a highly interesting one; at all the services the congregations were good, and the collections exceeded those of the preceding year.

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On the Sunday, sermons in aid of the same object were also preached in the Teetotal Wesleyan Chapel, (kindly lent) Hayle; that in the morning by Mr. Gibbons, and that in the evening by Mr. Tarrant, who, with Mr. Miller, on the Tuesday following, assisted the esteemed deputation in holding a public Missionary meeting in the same chapel.

The visit of the deputation was most acceptable, and afforded great gratification to our friends. W. H. R.

APPLEBY.

TO THE EDITOR,-DEAR SIR,

I AM pleased to be able to inform you that we are enjoying the sweets of a reviving of the work of God here. During the last ten months, we have had a gradual improvement, but the services held on the Sabbath evenings of the last month have been characterized by an extraordinary outpouring of the Spirit. Penitents have been heard crying for mercy, being convinced of sin by the Spirit of God. But what has most gladdened the hearts of believers, has been to hear the cry of distress succeeded by the song of praise and thanksgiving to our God; who had turned the mourning of the contrite into the joy of the saved. Though the number thus wrought upon has not been very large, yet we trust it is the prelude of much greater good. The good already effected has not been confined to those who have been recently converted, but the former members of the Church have been revived. So much spiritual influence and profit have seldom been experienced by us, as we enjoyed last Sabbath evening, while surrounding the table of the Lord. O, it was good to be there! Our prayer still is, that God would abundantly revive his work among us. EDWIN WRIGHT,

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the times yet, blessed be God, we can raise our Ebenezer and say, hitherto the Lord hath helped us ; and I am happy to inform you, that at the March quarter day we found upon examination we had an increase of upwards of thirty full members, and a goodly number on trial. I may also add, we have peace as well as prosperity throughout all our borders. We are looking for the dispersion of the dark clouds of adversity, and hoping for better days. Many painfully threatening clouds have hung over us lately, and many have been exposed to the pelt

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ings of the pitiless storm; some, who were ready to hang their barps on the willows, with whom we have sat down to weep, have taken a firmer grasp of their harps, and are ready to sing, "There's a better day coming on.' That the Lord God Omnipotent, who reigneth among the armies of the heaven, as well as the inhabitants of the earth, may bless us more and more abundantly with national prosperity, both temporally and spiritually, is the prayer of, yours, &c.,

WM. MACKENNY.

GEMS OF

DESIRES are the language of the soul. Nothing can be mean that is done to the honour of a Saviour, Death borders upon our birth, and our cradle stands in our grave. Prayer without means, is a mockery of God.-Bishop Hall.

MAN is visibly made for thinking. There can be no comfort but in truth.Pascal.

RESPONSIBILITY.-He that hides his talent, shall receive the wages of a

WISDOM. slothful servant. There is no jesting in heaven or hell. Use your Sabbaths as steps to glory, till you have passed them all, and are there arrived. 0 man! what hast thou to mind but God and heaven?—Baxter.

RELIGION is the heart of holy living. Zeal is a high degree of love. Prayer is the voice of faith.-Bp. Horne.

HELL FIRE will scorch, but it will not melt. Integrity is the glory of a Christian.-Howe.

POETRY.

THE HEAVENWARD FLIGHT.

HAPPY, happy spirit!
Ready wing'd to rise,
Through thy Saviour's merit,

To thy Paradise :

Swift thou tak'st thine upward flight,
Joyful through th' illumin'd road,
Whither all the saints in light

Sped their homeward way to God.

Amidst th' angelic throng,
Who line thy path along,
Upwards darts thy piercing eye,
Sees the heav'nly gates unfold,
Zion's turrets blazing high,
Jasper walls and streets of gold;
But in majesty alone,
With hosts around as diamonds gleaming,
Stands sublime th' eternal throne.

In surpassing glory streaming:
One, lov'd object there,
Shines fairest of the fair;-
Attraction's centre,-soul of bliss,-
Tis he, Jehovah's fellow, he
Who bow'd his head on Calvary;
On him the myriads gaze
With rapturous amaze,

As though he were their whole of heav'n.

Eager still the spirit flies

Upward through the bright'ning skies,
Grows in vigour and desire,

As she mounts in ether higher.
Now downward far

Is left the star,

The uppermost globe
In night's spangled robe;
And soon she inhales
The odorous gales,
Of the regions fair,
Her native air;

Whilst full in view,
In varied hue,

The city stands

Not made with hands.

Bending from his lofty seat,

Arms of love out-spreading wide, Lo, the Saviour waits to greet, Waits to place her by his side: All around with swelling joys, Long the new-born soul to hail; Jesus speaks,-and at his voice Silent ecstacies prevail :-"Come, thou blessed, come To the rest prepar'd, To thy long sought home, To thy rich reward. Faithful servant thou, All thy toil is o'er; Conq'ror triumph now, Thou shalt fight no more. Witness true for me,

Thou thy cross didst bear; Now my glory see,

Now that glory share:" Glad she enters at the word, Reigns with her exalted Lord. Helston.

W. C. O.

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