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come;" he replied," My times are
in his hand ;" and

"Not a single shaft can hit,
Till the God of love sees fit."

On the next day, he felt himself much weaker, and said but little; but on some of the precious promises of scripture being repeated to him, he expressed his satisfaction, and spake of the support and com

time, the prevailing dispositions of his heart, and the deportment of his life, fully evinced, that "the grace of God, which bringeth salvation, had taught him that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, he should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world," whilst he was looking forward in humble but confident expectation of a better. He was fond of reading, and being favoured with a very re-fort which they afforded him, and tentive memory, he was a most affectionately gave his last advice to pleasant and profitable_companion his son-in-law, (with whom he rein the things of God. But perhaps sided,) respecting his future conduct the peculiar grace of the Holy Spirit, in the world, and the management which formed the prominent feature of his children. of his religious character, was submission to the divine will, under the painful, but all-wise, dispensations of his Providence. In this respect, his deportment and language were such as frequently astonished the minds of his most intimate friends; and which none but the God of patience could inspire. It pleased him, who "worketh all things after the counsel of his own will," to deprive our dear brother of an amiable partner in life, and three beloved children, two of whom were taken from him at different periods in a sudden and unexpected manner. At the time when he sustained the loss of the latter of these, he said, “The Lord now has stripped me of all; but it was the Lord who gave, and it is the Lord that bath taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord."

Lord's-day morning, May 14, he awoke his son-in-law, and said, it was time for him to go to the prayermeeting. Being asked what kind of a night he had had, he replied, "Very restless." His son-in-law said, “I had better stop with you." "No," answered he, “ you can do me no good, go; for "I have known the worth of prayer, And loved to be often there.”

The remainder of that day was principally spent by him in reading, and in conversing of the things of God.

The next day he said but little till the evening, when several persons called to see him. He exerted his little remaining power to vindicate the cause of God, and speak of Jesus as the only Saviour of sinners.

On Tuesday he appeared to be wandering in his mind; but on During the last few years of his Wednesday he was perfectly sensilife, a complaint in his legs disabled ble, and was much pleased at the him from going to the house of God. sight of his grand-children. His But the Lord was pleased in a great thoughts were still occupied on measure to supply the loss of public divine things; and he spake with means, by blessing to him the read-great pleasure of the inexhaustible ing of his word; and severe as his afflictions were, he frequently spoke of them as being comparatively light, and God in an eminent degree gave him patience to endure.

For some time past, his outward man appeared to be decaying; and Friday, May 12, was the last day of his being able to leave his room. In the afternoon of that day, he said, “I think I shall not be long here; 1 feel the pins of my tabernacle to be loosening fast." It being said, "God only knows when the summons may

fulness of Jesus Christ, and the completeness of believers in him; and referring to the immutability of the covenant of grace, he said, That is all my salvation, and all my desire."

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A friend present asked him, if there was any passage which he would make choice of, as a text for his funeral sermon. He replied,

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Yes; Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints: that I think is applicable to me." He then closed his eyes, as if falling into

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DIED November 27, 1820, after a short confinement, Nancy Marloe, in the sixteenth year of her age. The teachers of the Baptist Sunday School, observing a particular seri- | ousness in her whole behaviour, indulged the hope that she was the subject of religious impressions. She often lamented that family duties prevented her from attending the school as regularly as she wished. She was exact in observing the appointed time of attendance, and earnestly desired, not only to receive, but to impart instruction. She cheerfully engaged in teaching the smaller classes, when a sufficient number of teachers was not present. About a month before her decease, symptoms of indisposition appeared. Her mother, who is a member of the Baptist church in this place, frequently conversed with her about the things of God, in which conversation she joined with the greatest delight. During her illness, the ex'cellent little tract, entitled "Little Jane," was put into her hand, with which she expressed herself much pleased: but the Bible was her chief treasure. The last time the writer of this called to see her, he inquired what she thought of herself. She replied, that she was a helpless sinner; but that Christ died for sinners. Being asked if she prayed, she replied, 66 "9 0 yes.' "What do you pray for?" "That the Lord would have mercy upon me." ." "And do you think the Lord hears your prayers?" "Yes." Why do you think so?" "I have prayed that he would pardon my sins for the sake of Christ, and I feel that he has pardoned them." During prayer, her fervent Amens proved that she

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felt interested in the supplications which were presented on her behalf.

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Some young friends calling to see her, she said, " Do not weep for me; I have no desire to live; I am happy." At another time she said, “O Lord, open thy heavenly gates, that my soul may enter in." She frequently expressed herself happy in the assurance, that the Lord would admit her into his kingdom. She was frequently engaged in prayer, and evidently enjoyed fellowship with God. She thus addressed her brother, "James, if I die and go to heaven, I wish you to follow me. You must be a good lad, and then you shall come; and when we meet again, we shall join hand in hand, and sing praise to the Lamb for ever." These were nearly the last words she spoke.

At her funeral a hymn was sung, which she had selected for the occasion, one verse of which is descriptive of her faith and hope:

"Methinks, I see her joyful stand,

Before the God of heaven;

He smiles-she enters Zion's land,

And her reward is given."

Tears flowed copiously from many eyes: the girls of the school especially, wept, while they bid a long farewell to one whom they dearly loved. Her death was afterwards improved, in a sermon from Eccles. viii. 8: There is no discharge in that war. C. T.

Oldham, Lancashire.

MR. LUDGATE.-Aged 36.

MR. Joseph Ludgate was born at Dinton, Bucks, in 1784, His parents were destitute of religion and family economy; consequently he became literally a beggar, and one of the greatest profligates. Though his parents professed to be of the Church of England, he never knew them to go there, nor to any other place of worship, till they were carried to be buried, which took place when he was about seventeen.

He being the youngest of the family, his father was considerably attached to him, and brought him up

in about fifteen months terminated in death. Medical assistance was procured, but in vain; and though he had flattering hopes of recovery, yet he gradually grew weaker. During his illness, he was much favoured with a strong faith, a calm and peaceful mind, and unshaken confi

to attend the alehouse; to which he | bourne, where he became an active was so much addicted, that he stole member and deacon, and was called his brother's money to spend there. to the work of the ministry, and in About this time some clergymen in the neighbouring villages employed the neighbourhood established a the talent which God had given him, free school, at which he attended for in instructing his poor fellow-sinners about three quarters of a year, and in the knowledge of Jesus Christ. made considerable proficiency. In There being a heavy debt on the consequence of this, he was obliged meeting-house at Swanbourne, he to attend the Church of England, to thought it his duty, being also desired which he became exceedingly at- by his friends, to go out to different tached; but was still under the aw- places to collect a little money toful reign and power of sin. Thus be wards the liquidation of the same; continued till seventeen years of and being on a journey to Kettering, age, being full of deceit and wick-be was overtaken with a very heavy edness; and no one caring to employ | rain, in which he caught cold, that bim, he became exceedingly pinch- | brought on a consumption, which ed with poverty. But the set time to favour him was near at hand. Ife was influenced to attend the gospel, by the earnest persuasion of a young person. Though curiosity prompted him to go, yet the Lord over-ruled it for good, by fastening conviction on his conscience; which led to his conversion, and his attach-dence in his God, and was wholly rement to the people of God and the signed to his will. He generally cause of Christ. At this time, the spoke to his friends of the preciousLord in mercy was pleased to de-ness of Jesus to his soul, and of his liver him from his poverty and dis- hope being firmly fixed on him as tress, by placing him with a godly the rock of ages. master of the Church of England, whose good example and situation were made a blessing to him, both in body and soul. Now he became a regular attendant on the gospel, either at the Baptist Meeting, Waddesdon-hill, or at Aston Sandford Church, and increased in knowledge and piety. Seeing the ordinance of believers' baptism administered, and comparing it with the New Testament, he was convinced that baptism by immersion was the scriptural mode; and being much attached to the minister and people at Waddesdon-hill, he joined that church, where he continued an honourable member fourteen years, and in his master's service till his marriage, which took place in 1811. And now a very different scene opened to his view. Instead of sun-shiny days, the clouds began to rise; and during eleven years, in a married state, mercies and afflictions were his daily companions. During this time he His remains were interred in the had his dismission from Waddesdon- | Meeting-yard, Swanbourne,on Wedhill, to the Baptist Church at Swan-nesday, January 3, 1821; and an

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A short time before his death, on seeing two intimate friends enter the room, he said, My friends, dying is hard work. O how severe are my pains!" One of them replying, My dear friend, bodily pain only, I trust;" he replied, "Blessed be my Jesus, nothing else; my mind is happy in the Lord." Being surrounded by some of his domestic friends, and in very great pain, he said, “Pray don't leave me till my blessed Jesus comes to take me away." At another time he said, "I am almost at home; the door is almost open to receive me." On the day before his death, he said to some of his friends, “I am surprised to think that I am going to die without pain." Ja this composed state he remained till the next day, when he sweetly fell asleep in Jesus, without a struggle or a groan. "Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright; the end of that man is peace."

appropriate discourse was preached | Richmond, Yorkshire. Three Bap

by Mr. George Foskett, NewportPagnell, Bucks, to a crowded congregation, from 1 Cor. xv. 10, first clause, a text selected by himself.

D. W. J.

RECENT DEATHS.

MR. L. CREW TATHAM. On the 14th of November last, died, in the 40th year of his age, Mr. Lawrence Crew Tatham, senior deacon of the Baptist Church at Warwick. His departure, an eternal gain to him, will be long and sensibly felt by the church, and sincerely regretted by all who knew him. How difficult sometimes to say, "Even so, Father, for so it seemeth good in thy sight!" A widow and four children are left, deeply to lament their loss.

REV. GEORGE FORD.

tist and three Independent ministers attended his funeral. His funeral sermons were preached, at Richmond by the Rev. Mr. Hughes of Battersea, and at Ruth by the Rev. Mr. Underwood.

REV. T. SCOTT.

DIED April 16, 1821, at AstonSandford, in a good old age, the Rev. and venerable Thomas Scott, author of an excellent Commentary on the Bible,and of other very valuable works. He was an eminent divine, as well as a man of a most amiable disposition. Our late friend Mr. Fuller, of Kettering, used to say of him, that he scarcely knew a person whose religious sentiments so nearly coincided with his own.

Since the above was written, we have been informed that our highly esteemed friend and brother "departed to a better world in perfect peace, about seven o'clock in the evening. Not a struggle, nor a FRIDAY, April 6, 1821, died, at groan, nor a sigh, discomposed his his house in Mile-end, the Rev. last moments. With his intellect George Ford, who has been many perfectly clear, he quietly and grayears the faithful and affectionate dually ceased to breathe, while his pastor of the Independent Church wife and his son and daughter could at Stepney. He was in London on look on and be comforted. Blessed Wednesday the 4th, and after his be God! not one thing that he had return was thrown by a stroke of feared came upon him. Indeed, one apoplexy into complete insensibility. after another all his fears dispersed." His sudden removal will be deeply-Our next number will (D. V.) felt through the very wide circle of his acquaintance.

We should be happy to give a more extended account of this excellent minister.

REV. C. HUNTER. MARCH 2, died of a decline, aged twenty-nine, the Rev. C. Hunter,

contain some very interesting particulars coramunicated by an old and intimate friend.

REV. W. FREEMAN.

DIED lately at Bedford, the Rev. William Freeman, the worthy pastor of the Baptist Church at Cardington Cotton End, aged about 50.

Review.

Studies in History, Vol. IV. by T.
Morell. 8vo. 12s.; 12mo. 5s. 6d.

HISTORY cannot soon become | trite, nor be easily exhausted. It causes the reader to live in the beginning of time, and with all gene

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rations. It makes him acquainted with ancient manners, opinions, arts, sciences, governments, and religions. It gives him a view of the rise, nature, glory, decline, and fall of the most celebrated empires. And whilst it thus cnables him to live in

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the midst of past ages, it awakens all the sympathies of his mind: he cannot help feeling interested, but is irresistibly, yet insensibly drawn into pensive or pleasing reflections. From the history of that which is past, he derives instruction for the future; and he is enlightened on many moral, intellectual, and political subjects, in a manner that he could not be from any other quarter. We have volumes of history, which contain the wealth of the most powerful and cultivated minds. We can point to ponderous tomes, which exhibit great intellectual strength; which present a view of events, in connexion with their causes and consequences; and which display, in elegant language, wonderful depth of thought, and patience of research. If we thought the sons of pleasure and dissipation would listen to, our voice, we would exhort them to become readers of history. In this study they would participate of pleasure, without a degradation of their nature; since it would impart to them purity of taste, and manly habits, and would give them at once a feast of pleasure and instruction.

tween sophistry and legitimate rea soning,-between deceit and honesty; and they do not know how to detect the latent poison which is administered in works of this description. It is manifest, therefore, that such productions must tend to the ruin of youth.

We have long wished to see a good history written by a person like the author of this work; that is to say, possessing evangelical principles, an enlightened understanding, and a correct judgment.

In this fourth volume we find Mr. Morell deriving his materials from the best authorities, detailing events in an interesting manner, displaying liberality upon delicate topics, and inculcating lessons of wisdom and piety.

One great excellence of our author's work is, that he supplies valuable reflections upon the various periods and events described in his history; reflections which do honour to his head and heart, and which cannot fail to instruct and impress the reader. We have indeed found in this volume some trifling errors; but these, we have no doubt, will be corrected in the next edition. We do not always agree in opinion with our author, but he has a right to form his own opinions.

It is, however, much to be regretted, that our most fascinating and popular historians have been the abettors of infidelity, and have ap- We feel it our duty to, say, that peared in the front ranks of the ene- Mr. Morell's Studies in History mies of our holy religion. It cannot is an invaluable work for the rising be sufficiently deplored, that histo-generation, and may be read to rians possessed of erudition, taste, great advantage by persons of a strength of reason in other respects, more mature age. Into boardingand fine powers of imagination, schools, especially, we shall be have defiled their works with the glad to hear that it is universally most wicked principles, and with introduced. We have not a sneers at the sacred volume. Who doubt of its becoming a standard can read the histories of Hume and work, and that it will prove a blessGibbon, without lamenting that ing to future generations. men of such talents should employ them to so vile and despicable a purpose?

Historics tainted with infidel principles, are adapted to do incalculable injury to society, to morals, and to the eternal interests of mankind; and we must say that we tremble when we see such works put into the hands of youth. Not being furnished with arguments, in defence of Christianity, they are unable to discern the difference be

Memoirs of the Life and Writings, and Religious Connexions, of John Owen, D.D. By William Orme.

MR. Clarkson, who preached the funeral sermon for Dr. Owen, observed, "that the account which is due to the world, of this eminent man, deserved a volume. Cotton

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