Part 2
EMMA BINNS, _Sunderland_. Daughter of Henry Binns. 6 8mo. 22 1850
WILLIAM BLACK, _Cockermouth_. 71 9mo. 20 1849
JOSEPH BLACK, _Lisburn_. 22 5mo. 23 1850
THOMAS BOWRY, _Stepney_. 67 4mo. 27 1850
ROBERT WM. BRIGHTWEN, _Newcastle-on-Tyne_. Son of Charles Brightwen. 4 3mo. 6 1850
THOMAS BROWN, _Cirencester_. A Minister. 84 10mo. 13 1849
AMELIA BROWN, _Luton_. A Minister. Wife of Richard Marks Brown. 62 12mo. 7 1849
This beloved friend was privileged beyond many in the pious care exercised in her religious training. She became early acquainted with the teachings of divine grace, and from childhood, appears highly to have valued the holy scriptures. It was frequently her practice to set apart some portion of the day for private retirement and meditation, and in thus seeking to wait upon the Lord for the renewal of her spiritual strength, she was favoured to know "times of refreshing," and a growth in "pure and undefiled religion."
She loved the truth in sincerity, and her mind was enriched in the instructive contemplation of its order, excellence and beauty, and the benign and salutary influence it has on those who obey its requisitions: fervently she craved for an increase of faith and strength, that she might be found among the "called, and chosen, and faithful." "I felt," she remarks on one occasion, "as if I could make any sacrifice called for; the language of my mind is almost continually, what shall I render unto the Lord for all his benefits."
Under the apprehension that it would be required of her publicly to bear testimony to the power and sufficiency of divine grace, her mind was greatly humbled, and under the pressure of religious exercise, she thus records her feelings: "Sweetly tendered in my room, and craved for strength, fully and unreservedly, to yield all to Him, who still in mercy visits me; if consistent with divine goodness, may my mind be more illuminated, that I may more clearly distinguish between my own will and the Lord's requirings." She was recorded a minister in 1823; and on this important event she observes: "Feeling some quietude, humble desires are prevalent that I may indeed be watchful. Dearest Lord! be pleased to hear my feeble though sincere aspirations after increasing strength and wisdom. Thou knowest that I feel awfully fearful lest I should bring any shade on thy blessed cause."
Her connection in married life, introduced her into a large family, the duties of which she cheerfully performed with maternal solicitude, and she became closely united in bonds of affection to the several branches of the domestic circle, anxiously promoting their religious and moral welfare.
In ministry, this dear friend was pertinent and edifying, at times close and searching; in the exercise of her gift, she travelled at different intervals in several of the English counties. In the summer of 1848 her health began to decline; her demeanour under pain and suffering evinced her humble dependence upon the Lord, and the language of her soul was, "not my will, but thine, oh Father, be done!" Some alleviation was permitted, and she so far recovered as to be able to assemble with her friends for divine worship; on these occasions, her communications evinced her undiminished interest in the cause of truth and righteousness. In the last meeting she attended, she bowed the knee in solemn supplication, craving for herself and those present, the attainment of perfect purity and holiness, and that this might be the chief concern of their lives. A few days after, she was seized with paralysis, and although consciousness was not entirely effaced, she said but little; she retained a grateful sense of her many mercies, and a fervent affection towards her husband and near connections. Gradually declining, she passed away as falling into a sweet sleep, and we cannot doubt exchanged the tribulations of time, for the blissful joys of eternity.
JOSEPH STANDIN BROWN, _Hitchin_. 60 6mo. 27 1850
SARAH BROWN, _Preston Crowmarsh_, _Oxon_. Wife of Richard M. Brown, junior. 36 3mo. 31 1850
GEORGE BRUMELL, _Scotby_. 72 2mo. 23 1850
ASH BUDGE, _Camborne_, _Redruth_. Wife of John Budge. 53 4mo. 10 1850
In an unexpected hour, and in the enjoyment of usual health, it pleased our heavenly Father to lay his hand of affliction upon this dear friend, and after a severe illness of about four weeks, to gather her, as we reverently believe, into "the rest which remaineth for the people of God."
It appears, that in early life, "the grace which bringeth salvation," wrought effectually in her heart, so that her surviving relatives cannot recall the time when the fear of God did not influence her conduct; her pious mother, who for many years filled the station of Elder in our Society; was deeply interested in the religious welfare of her children, and earnestly sought, in the morning of their day, to imbue their minds with the principles and precepts of the gospel of Christ, and her labours of love in reference to this beloved daughter were graciously owned. From her childhood, she was more than commonly dutiful and affectionate to her parents, rarely giving them any cause for uneasiness; an aged grandmother also, who resided for many years with them, she waited on with such tender care, as to call forth the expression of her belief, that a blessing would rest on her on that account.
Great meekness, tenderness, and humility clothed her mind, not only throughout the season of her affliction, but for a long course of previous years, binding her in very tender bonds to her husband and children, as well as to her other endeared relatives and friends.
It appears, from the first day on which her illness assumed a more serious character, that an impression pervaded her mind, that it would be unto death, and accompanying this impression, a deep and earnest desire for entire resignation to the divine will; and this desire was graciously answered; for during the period of her illness, her resignation, and consequent tranquillity, were indeed remarkable; attended by a precious measure of "the peace of God which passeth all understanding." So fully was this the case, and so little of the appearance of death accompanied her illness, that a lively hope of her restoration to health, was, even to the last day of her life, earnestly cherished by those around her, and in addition to this, such was the nature of her disease, that great stillness and uninterrupted rest were considered necessary; thus circumstanced, whilst both her mind, and their minds, were abundantly satisfied with the precious evidence of the love of God in Christ Jesus, shed abroad in her heart, they were not anxious for much expression, or careful to commit to writing what, from season to season, fell from her lips; feeling that her mind "wore thanksgiving to her Maker."
She evinced, throughout her married life, a deep interest in the well- being of her tenderly beloved children, making it her frequent practice to spend some portion of her time in retirement with them, in reading the holy scriptures and in prayer; and this interest increasingly appeared as she lay on the bed of affliction, having them daily in her chamber, and again and again, in tender affection, impressing on their minds the importance of divine and eternal things, urging them to walk in the way of God's commandments, and to regard his favour and approbation as the one thing, beyond all other things, necessary both to their present peace and everlasting salvation: similar counsel was also extended to the other members of her household and family, to the friends who kindly visited her, to her medical attendants, and to her neighbours. More might be said in reference to the Christian graces which marked the character of this beloved friend, but the object is not to magnify the creature, but to set forth the excellency and sufficiency of the "grace which is from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ," and by the effectual operation of which, she was what she was. The last words she addressed to her tenderly beloved husband were: "All is well:" and again, shortly before the final close: "My foundation is on the Rock;" that Rock, we undoubtingly believe, which "no tempest overthrows."
REBECCA CANDLER, _East Hill_, _Colchester_. 55 5mo. 8 1850
SARAH CARSON, _Liverpool_. Wife of William Carson. 59 2mo. 21 1850
HANNAH CARTER, _Preston_. Daughter of Thomas and Mary Carter. 4 7mo. 12 1850
HANNAH CASSON, _Hull_. Daughter of Benjamin Casson. 14 8mo. 22 1850
HANNAH CATLIN, _London_. Died at York. 62 3mo. 26 1850
WILLIAM CHANTLER, _Lewes_. 78 2mo. 15 1850
DANIEL CHAPMAN, _Reeth_. 24 12mo. 29 1849
WILLIAM CHESELDEN, _Ipswich_. 85 12mo. 17 1849
JOHN CHRISTMAS, _Colne near Earith_. 87 7mo. 7 1850
MARY CHRISTY, _Woodbank_, _Lurgan_. Daughter of the late John Christy, of Stramore. 33 1mo. 23 1850
THOMAS CLARK, _Bridgewater_. A Minister. 91 6mo. 16 1850
SAMUEL CLARK, _Lower Grange_, _Ireland_. 68 12mo. 28 1849
JOSEPH CLARK, _Southampton_. An Elder. 85 5mo. 25 1850
SUSAN CLEMES, _Ackworth_. Daughter of Samuel and Jane Clemes. 1 4mo. 1 1850
JOHN BARCLAY CLIBBORN, _Duner Mills_, _Clonmel_. 80 3mo. 22 1850
JOSHUA COLEBY, _Alton_. An Elder. 73 3mo. 25 1850
MARY COOKE, _Liverpool_. Widow of John Cooke. 68 12mo. 9 1849
MARY COOPER, _Brighouse_. A Minister. Widow of Thomas Cooper. 79 4mo. 20 1850
MARTHA COOPER, _Lockwood_, _Huddersfield_. Widow of John Cooper, of Brighouse. 65 9mo. 14 1849
JOSEPH COVENTRY, _Stoke Newington_. 70 2mo. 17 1850
ELIZABETH CRAPP, _Truro_. 64 1mo. 22 1850
MARY CRAWE, _Norwich_. Widow of Spicer Crawe. 77 3mo. 8 1850
TABITHA CROSLAND, _Bradford_. Wife of Robert Crosland. 45 10mo. 29 1849
RACHEL CURCHIN, _Ipswich_. Died at York. 50 1mo. 20 1850
WILLIAM CURTIS, _Alton_. 79 10mo. 13 1849
FRANCIS DARBY, _Sunniside_, _Coalbrookdale_. 67 3mo. 20 1850
SAMUEL DAVIS, _Aldershaw_, _Garsdale_, _Yorkshire_. 81 5mo. 30 1850
EDWIN DAWES, _Stoke Newington_. 38 10mo. 27 1849
ANNA MARIA DAY, _Saffron Walden_. 68 11mo. 8 1849
GULIELMA DEANE, _Reigate_. Daughter of James and Sarah Deane. 18 11mo. 4 1849
SARAH (_Sally_) DEAVES, _Eglantine_, _Cork_. Daughter of Reuben and Sarah Deaves. 22 10mo. 3 1849
The sudden death, by Cholera, of this dear young friend, caused at the time a very lively emotion among a wide circle of friends. She was the only and much beloved child of her bereaved parents;--naturally of a most amiable disposition, and of that lively temperament which gives a peculiar zest to life and all its passing enjoyments, she diffused around her somewhat of the buoyancy and sunshine which seemed ever to attend her own steps. Thus attractive and admired, and drinking largely of the cup of present pleasures, the thoughts of the future appear to have had but little place in her mind. In a state of excellent health, she had gone to Mountmelick to pass a few weeks with some near relatives, when she was seized with the disorder which, in a few hours, closed her life. Those hours were passed in much bodily suffering, but sorer still were the conflicts of her mind. The scales which had prevented her from seeing the real worth of life and the awful realities of the future, at once fell from her eyes, and she saw or rather felt with indescribable clearness, that the great truths which appertain to the welfare of the soul belong alike to the young and the healthy, to the sick and the dying. She saw that she had been living to herself and not to God, and this, whatever particulars she might lament, was the heavy burden of her awakened spirit. In the depths of contrition, and in the earnestness of faith, she was enabled to pray to her heavenly Father, and Saviour, to draw near and to have mercy upon her.
Thus passed some hours never to be forgotten. The rapid progress of her disease hardly allowed time for much further mental exercise or expression. She sank into a state of quietude of body and of mind. And when all was over, the sorrowing parents were condoled in the hope, that the prayers of their beloved child had been heard, through the mercy of Him who never turned away his ear from the truly repentant suppliant.
What lessons does this brief narrative offer to survivors. Awfully does it speak to the children of pleasure, of the inestimable value of the soul--of the importance of time--of the folly of living in forgetfulness of God, and unmindful of their high destiny as immortal beings. What a light does it throw on the responsibility of parents; and whilst affording no encouragement to delay in the hope of a death-bed repentance, what a view does it open of the infinite mercy of our heavenly Father in Christ Jesus.
MARTHA DELL, _Birmingham_. Widow of Joseph H. Dell, of Earls Colne. 78 4mo. 30 1850
SAMUEL DICKINSON, _Denbydale_, _Highflatts_, _Yorkshire_. 79 2mo. 19 1850
EDWARD DOUBLEDAY, _Harrington Square_, _Westminster_. 38 11mo. 14 1849
ISABELLA DOWBIGGIN, _Preston_. Widow. 75 7mo. 26 1850
JOSEPH DOYLE, _Calledon_, _Kilconnor_. 60 7mo. 6 1850
THOMAS DUNBABBIN, _Chorlton-on-Medlock_. 68 3mo. 29 1850
CHARLOTTE EDMUNDSON, _Kingstown_, _Dublin_. Widow of Joshua Edmundson. 76 10mo. 18 1849
JANE EUSTACE, _Hampstead_, _Dublin_. 56 12mo. 10 1849
ROBERT FARR, _Birmingham_. Died at Worcester. 36 3mo. 10 1850
ANNE FAYLE, _Enniscorthy_. Widow of Josiah Fayle. 54 1mo. 18 1850
ELEANOR FELL, _Uxbridge_. Wife of John Fell. 41 10mo. 15 1849
SUSANNAH FERN, _Rochdale_. Widow of Joseph Fern. 76 7mo. 24 1850
SUSANNA FINCH, _Reading_. 78 12mo. 6 1849
SUSANNAH FINCHER, _Evesham_. Widow of John Fincher. 78 12mo. 16 1849
SARAH MARIA FISHER, _Newport_, _Tipperary_. Daughter of Benjamin C. and Mary Fisher. 18 4mo. 16 1850
SARAH FOWLER, _Higher Broughton_, _Manchester_. Widow of William Fowler. 87 6mo. 28 1850
CATHERINE FOX, _Rushmere_, _Ipswich_. An Elder. Wife of Thomas Fox. 62 10mo. 6 1849
ELIZABETH FREELOVE, _London_. Wife of James Freelove. 40 12mo. 17 1849
LUCY FREETH, _Birmingham_. 53 1mo. 19 1850
ANN FULLER, _Yarmouth_. Widow of John Fuller. 77 5mo. 20 1850
ANNE GALE, _Racketstown_, _Ballynakill_, _Ireland_. Widow. 73 6mo. 10 1850
JOHN GAUNTLEY, _Bakewell_. 72 7mo. 28 1850
MARY COOKE GELDART, _Norwich_. Wife of Joseph Geldart. 55 5mo. 24 1850
ROBERT GOSWELL GILES, _Oldford_, _Middlesex_. An Elder. 80 8mo. 23 1849
JOSEPH GILLETT, _Banbury_. Son of Joseph A. and Martha Gillett. 21 3mo. 2 1850
THOMAS GOODYEAR, _Adderbury_. 75 8mo. 14 1850
BENJAMIN GOOUCH, _Greenville_, _county Kilkenny_. 84 5mo. 2 1850
ISABELLA GRACE, _Bristol_. Daughter of Josiah and Mary Grace. 9 9mo. 28 1850
ELIZABETH GREEN, _Trummery_, _Ballinderry_. Widow of Thomas Green. 96 4mo. 8 1850
ELLEN GREEN, _Gildersome_, _Yorkshire_. Widow of David Green. 70 4mo. 25 1850
MARY GREENWOOD, _Stones_, _Todmorden_. 72 11mo. 12 1849
JAMES GREENWOOD, _Plaistow_. 79 5mo. 9 1850
THOMAS GRIMES, _Chelsea_. 52 5mo. 20 1850
ABRAHAM GRUBB, _Merlin_, _Clonmel_. 73 11mo. 7 1849
JOHN GULSON, _Leicester_. 89 5mo. 26 1850
THOMAS HAGGER, _Hoddesdon_. 85 7mo. 11 1850
RACHEL HALL, _Greysouthen_, _Cumberland_. 69 1mo. 30 1850
MARY HARKER, _Bristol_. Widow of John Harker. 81 11mo. 5 1849
ADAM HARKER, _Darlington_. 76 4mo. 3 1850
MARGARET HARKER, _Cowgill, Dent_, _Yorkshire_. Wife of Thomas Harker. 63 2mo. 23 1850
MARY HARRIS, _Peckham Rye_. Wife of John Harris. 61 10mo. 7 1849
JOHN HARRISON, _Poole_, _Dorset_. Son of Samuel and Sarah Harrison. 3 9mo. 29 1849
ELIZABETH HARRISON, _Southgate_, _Middlesex_. 60 3mo. 26 1850
MARY HARTAS, _Sinnington Grange_, _near Kirby_, _Yorkshire_. A Minister. Widow of Thomas Hartas. 74 3mo. 2 1850
JOHN HARTAS, _Westerdale_, _Castleton_, _Yorkshire_. 49 9mo. 26 1850
WILLIAM HARTLEY, _Dunfermline_, _near Edinburgh_. 43 4mo. 23 1850
JOHN HASLEM, _Rosenalis_, _Mountmelick_. 81 1mo. 5 1850
MARY HAWKSWORTH, _Thorne_. Wife of John Hawksworth. 64 1mo. 5 1850
ELLEN HAWORTH, _Todmorden_. Wife of William Haworth. 57 12mo. 10 1849
BENJAMIN HAYLLAR, _Dorking_. 83 10mo. 6 1849
HANNAH HAYTON, _Penrith_. 70 3mo. 24 1850
MARY ANN HEAD, _Ipswich_. 33 4mo. 18 1850
ANN HERBERT, _Tottenham_. 72 9mo. 24 1849
ISAAC HEWITSON, _Penrith_. 82 8mo. 28 1850
ELIZABETH HILL, _Hillsborough_, _Ireland_. 87 9mo. 18 1849
RICHARD IVEY HOCKING, _Truro_. 49 10mo. 5 1849
MARY HODGKIN, _Shipston-on-Stour_. 78 12mo. 8 1849
JAMES HOGG, _Portadown Grange_, _Ireland_. 51 1mo. 2 1850
ANN HOLMES, _Huddersfield_. 31 5mo. 21 1850
SARAH HOOWE, _Edenderry_. 67 8mo. 30 1850
MARTHA HORNE, _Tottenham_. An Elder. 85 9mo. 2 1850
ELIZABETH HORSFALL, _Leeds_. 50 1mo. 17 1850
RICHARD HORSNAILL, _Dover_. 48 7mo. 23 1850
In endeavouring to pursue faithfully the path of manifested duty, we believe it was peculiarly the aim of this dear friend, "to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with his God." He was of a very diffident disposition, and cautious in giving expression to his religious feelings, lest he should thereby make a profession beyond what he thought his attainments warranted.
For many years he laboured under a disease, which was attended with much suffering; but this proved a means of weaning him from the world and its pursuits, and of inducing him more earnestly to "seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness," with the unshaken belief that all things necessary would be added.
He manifested a deep interest in the prosperity of our religious Society, and according to his measure, especially in the latter part of his life, willingly devoted himself to its service. He likewise took great delight in promoting the best interests of the juvenile portion of the population in the neighbourhood in which he resided; and the counsel he gave to those of this class, often gained their good will and respectful attention. He also exhibited a very humane disposition toward the animal creation, and rarely allowed a case of ill-treatment or oppression to pass without attempting to redress the wrongs inflicted. For some years, he took great interest in supplying the crews of foreign vessels, resorting to the port of Dover, with copies of the holy Scriptures and religious tracts; and from his kind and unassuming manners, his efforts were almost universally well received.
His last illness, of four months' duration, was attended with extreme bodily suffering; but the nature of his complaint being very obscure, he entertained a hope that he might be restored to his former state of health, and expressed some anxiety for length of days, in order that he might be more useful to his fellow-creatures. But as his strength declined, this desire gave way to quiet submission to the will of his God; and it was evident, that his soul was anchored upon that Rock, which alone can support in the hour of trial.
Soon after he was taken ill, he remarked in allusion to his business, that he had thought it right in one instance, to decline the execution of an order, where more display of taste was required, than he could feel satisfied with; and this sacrifice, with some others of a similar kind, had afforded him peace: adding, "I do want to come clean out of Babylon." He said, the language had been much upon his mind: "Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean; wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow:" and also the words of our Saviour,--"If I wash thee not, thou hast no part with me."
Being in great pain, he said,--"You must pray for me, that my patience may hold out; I have indeed need of your prayers, for my sufferings are very great; but, bye and bye, perhaps I may be able to say, I have not had one pang too many." At another time, he supplicated thus: "Merciful Father, be pleased to grant me a little ease, O! Thou that makest the storm a calm, and sayest to the waves, Peace be still." Soon after which he lay quiet; and whilst tears of gratitude flowed down his cheeks, he said, "Do not disturb me; all is stillness,--what a mercy!"
On one occasion, when feeling exceedingly depressed, he remarked, that the vessels he had visited, and the poor sailors were brought mentally to view, one after another, with much sweetness, and whilst he took no merit to himself, he desired to encourage others to do what they could for the good of the poor. At another time, after giving instructions to one of his sisters, to make some selection of tracts for the sailors on board a German vessel, then lying in the harbour, he observed: "Oh, what a field of labour there is! how I do wish that some one would take this up, for I feel as though I should be able to do very little more in it."
His mind, during his illness, seemed filled with love and gratitude. He remarked, "I never felt so much love before, both to my family and friends; I do believe this illness will bind us more closely together than ever." And again: "Oh, how kind you are to wait upon me so; the Lord will reward you!" At another time, he said, "I had not thought to have been taken at this time of my life, but I am in such a critical state, that life hangs on a thread;--the pains of the body are what I seem most to dread."
On inquiring one day, where that line was to be found, "At ease in his possessions," he remarked, "I do not think I have been at ease in mine, I have endeavoured to live loose to them." A hope being expressed that his illness would be sanctified to him, he quickly replied, "Yes, and not to me only, but to all of you." He gave some directions, in the event of his death, with much composure, observing: "It seems an awful thing for me to say thus much, but a great favour to be so free from anxiety." In the night he was heard to say: "No merit of mine, it is all of mercy, free unmerited mercy!" On a young man in his employment coming to assist him, previous to going to his own place of worship, when about to leave the room, he thus addressed him: "Mind and make a good use of the time, and do not be afraid of looking into thy own heart, but suffer the witness to come in and speak, whether it be in the language of encouragement or reproof. Many persons go to their places of worship, where much of the time is spent in singing and in music, which please the outward ear, but this is not religion! It is when we are brought to see ourselves as we really are, sinners in the sight of a holy God, that we are led to seek a Saviour, and to cry, in sincerity, 'A Saviour, or I die! A Redeemer, or I perish for ever!'"
On its being remarked to him, that it was consolingly believed, he was one of those who had endeavoured to occupy with his talent, which, if only one, it was hoped, had gained an increase, he replied,--"That will only be known at the great day of account, when weighed in the balance."
On Seventh-day evening preceding his decease, he remarked to a beloved relative, that it seemed the safest for him to say but little in regard to his own attainments, adding,--"My desire is, for a continuance of kind preservation." And on the day before his death, he remarked with gratitude, that his intellects had been preserved clear throughout his illness. During the night, he was much engaged in prayer; his bodily powers were fast sinking, but his mind appeared preserved in peaceful serenity. In the morning, he expressed a desire that his sister would remain by him, affectionately inquired for his father, and soon after, we reverently believe, exchanged a state of suffering for one of never-ending rest and joy, in the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
ALBERT GEORGE HORSNAILL, _Rochester_. Son of George and Maria Horsnaill. 4 5mo. 22 1850
JAMES HOTHAM, _Leeds_. 44 2mo. 7 1850
JOHN HULL, _Ramsgate_. Died at Cheltenham. 55 6mo. 3 1850
MARY HUNT, _Almondsbury_. A Minister. Widow of James Hunt. 79 12mo. 7 1849
DAVID HURST, _West Houghton_, _Lancashire_. 35 2mo. 19 1850