The people of each place came bringing food, and were preceded by the children, who were all handsomely dressed in native costume. The schools assembled on the area before the large house, which may be called the townhall; and it was one of the most interesting sights I remember to have seen in my life. The food was divided; and, after a little time, we again assembled in the chapel for prayer; and a good number were converted, and made confession before the people. On the morrow the people departed to their homes, and the blessed influence went along with them, and soon spread from one end of the Circuit to the other. Prayermeetings were held three or four times a day, and in many instances the whole night. My study has become a house of prayer, for those who are penitent : one night twenty-eight persons professed to obtain mercy from God.

The effects of the revival are wonderful, and in some respects it seems to surpass the first great revival of 1833-1834. The Teachers gave in the names of more than one thousand persons who had received a sense of their acceptance with God, and more than four hundred who had joined our society in the same time. To God be all the praise! I am now in my element, and in this work would I live and die.

A Teacher of one of the islands bas been to say that all the adults on the island where he resides are converted: another said that there was only one unconverted on his island.

Sunday, February 1st. The service was both interesting and profitable. Four adults were baptized: two Tonga men and two Feejee women. All stood up, and declared what God had done for them since the revival commenced. Mr. Wilson was carried down to the chapel, and enjoyed the services much. In the evening I allowed the people to declare what God had done for their souls; and it was a most delightful service to many.

2d. Seven of our Leaders and Local Preachers are gone to assist the people in three large towns. The Local Preachers who went to preach in most of the islands have returned, bringing the most cheering intelligence. All the people on nearly all the islands have found mercy.

3d. This is the day for the monthly sessions of this group; and what a sight have I witnessed! Old and young have come to make confession to the Judges of some misdemeanours of which they have been guilty for years back. As the VOL. III.-FOURTH SERIES.

greater part of those who thus came to confess, have obtained mercy at the hands of God, the Judges have given a general pardon. When their gracious design was inade known, of granting a full pardon for past offences against the laws, the effect was almost overwhelming. The people gave shouts of applause, and made the house ring with their thanksgivings both to them and to the Almighty. At my request they arose to sing a song of praise to Almighty God for the grace manifested to them from himself, and that he had inclined their governors to imitate him in his readiness to forgive all who humbly confess and fully forsake all their sins. After singing, the assembly was broken up, by some of the Chiefs offering up prayers to God in behalf of the people. The sight was impressive, and will not soon be forgotten by the people or the Chiefs. After the meeting, more than thirty new Leaders were appointed; and seven hundred copies of the Rules of the Society were given out for new members. was our rejoicing before God, who has thus visited his people in so remarkable

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6th. The Leaders and Local Preachers who have been to assist in the revivalmeetings, returned, bringing the most cheering accounts of the work of God in the islands. Those who formerly were the ringleaders in all that was wicked, are now found at the head of everything that is good.

10th. The Local Preachers have returned from their appointments with their hearts full of love, and their mouths of praise. God was with them in an eminent manner. Many of them could not proceed in the regular service, but had to be employed the whole time in singing and prayer.

Last Sabbath I collected all the young men and women, in Neiafu, to ascertain how many yet remain unconverted, and without meeting in class. I found there are twenty-two males and eleven females. I spoke to them on the importance of yielding themselves up to God, and not to resist his Holy Spirit any longer. They were much affected, and during the services of the day some of them were savingly converted to God. Our Leaders and Local Preachers are fully alive. All have been quickened, excepting one female Teacher; and as her members complained of her, I have taken her class from her until she sees and feels the importance of the work of God.

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some few from other places, met in my study to hold a meeting for conversation and prayer, and to encourage each other in the pursuit of holiness. The meeting was profitable to all. On the 12th our meetings for prayer were attended with a special blessing. Ten persons entered into the fulness of the Gospel, and were filled with love. On the 13th, I was in the country with some of our Leaders and Local Preachers. We visited three places, and the power of God was eminently manifested. All are in earnest for mercy.

No careless persons are to be seen in our chapels. The young men were most powerfully affected. I have been much blessed to-day in my labours. I preached in the morning, and in the afternoon read and explained the Rules of the Society. I feel the importance of having to do with so many who were a few weeks ago in the world, and seeking their enjoyment in sin. God has conducted these lambs to our fold; but how shall we keep them? We must instruct and watch over them, looking to the great Shepherd of souls to be our guide. Lord, help us!

16th. I visited four places inland. Many Leaders and Local Preachers, and others, were with me. At all the places we were made glad, by beholding the grace of God in the people. We got to Huluga at eight o'clock, A.M, and the people were waiting in high expectation. We continued the meeting for two hours, and were then carried to Leimatua. We held a meeting for prayer and speaking in the afternoon, and also in the evening until eleven o'clock. The power was almost overwhelming, and the whole of the congregation was in tears; but they were tears of joy. The people of Feletoo, two miles distant, came and desired us to hasten to their place, and spend the night with them. They took off iny bed, and we were compelled to go with them. We had a prayer-meeting until two o'clock, when I retired to take a little rest. But sleep forsook my eyes, and I arose unrefreshed, and commenced another meeting, which was a most blessed one. We then proceeded to Mataika, half a mile, and were greatly refreshed while with the people: just before the close of the meeting those who were with me were indeed baptized with the Holy Ghost. God most amply rewarded them for their labour of love to others; and we returned home, blessing and praising God.

24th. The Teachers who went yesterday to visit Taoa, Gaakau, Hihifo, Utugaki, and Bagaimotu, have returned,

bringing for the most part cheering news. They gave an account of what they had seen and felt in the chapel at Neiafu, and our hearts rejoiced in God our Saviour.

Sunday, March 1st. This has been a blessed day. God has poured out his Spirit in a more powerful manner than we have before seen it at this place. While reading the prayers, the people felt much of the divine presence; and during the prayer before the sermon they could not restrain themselves any longer, but gave vent to their full souls. Prayer and praise were uttered by hundreds of voices at the same time; and all seemed unconscious of any being present but God and themselves. The meeting continued two hours longer. In the afternoon I endeavoured to restrain the people until I had preached, when I had to hurry off to preach in English. At the evening prayer-meeting many of the young men entered into liberty.

2dThe prayer-meeting this morning was one of the most overwhelming seasons I have yet seen.

3d.The people are all engaged in prayer. God has poured upon them the spirit of prayer. One of the Judges came up, and said these were fine times, for there are no offenders to be judged. There has not been one for nearly two months. Does not this prove the work to be of God?

4th. What things have taken place since my entry yesterday! Then Mr. Wilson was with us, though in a very weak state of body; but now he is an inhabitant of eternity. He has long been ripening for the heavenly granary, there to wait until the great harvest of the world, when angels and saints shall join in singing "harvest home." We have lost a useful Missionary, and a devoted Christian. The people are in sorrow at the death of their much-loved Missionary. He loved them even in death. And since God has touched their hearts by his saving grace, they know how to prize the labours of his servants.

6th. Mr. Wilson's 'mortal remains have been interred to-day. The Chiefs and Leaders at Neiafu went before the corpse, and his widow and we followed, and all the Leaders and Local Preachers followed us, together with a great company of the people. We sang a hymn before leaving the Mission premises, and another at the grave. The Teachers and numbers of the people had brought sand for the grave, as a mark of respect to the dead.

9th. I have been busy assisting the young men to put up some desks in their

school. Since God has touched their hearts, they are wishful to be instructed. I am much perplexed with applications from young men to be allowed to preach. How I lament that the Institution cannot now be continued! I am now alone in this extensive Circuit, with nearly three thousand persons in the society, twentyeight infant-schools, sixty-six adultschools, thirty preaching-places; and in the midst of a blessed revival. But I am not discouraged, since God has so abundantly blessed us by the outpouring of his Holy Spirit.

12th. I left home to visit six places in the Circuit. I reached Koloa, a small island, at eight o'clock, A.M. When the meeting commenced, it was apparent that some of the young people had come without expecting great things; but after speaking, and continuing in prayer some time, there was a blessed influence among them all seemed to come to God in the simple way of faith in Christ, and they were blessed indeed. We all rejoiced before God. From Koloa we went to Tuanekevale. After resting for a short time, the drum was struck, and the chapel was soon full; and all seemed to enter into the spirit of prayer. continued the meeting for two hours, when we partook of a little food; and at four P.M. we had another meeting for prayer and speaking; and the people were much blessed. There are but very few remaining unconverted in this place. The Chiefs and people are fully alive to God. Sixty persons have been united to the society in this place during the revival.

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The sun was fast declining when we left Haalaufuli, two miles further. The people gave me a ride in one of their conveyances. While yet at some distance from the chapel, we heard that the Lord God of Israel was among them. Never did I see persons so much in earnest, so far as may be judged from appearances. Truly the Lord has done much for this people. Many who never either thought of the school, or the house of God, are now delighting in all the means of grace. The meeting continued till seven P.M.; and, after eating a little, the people would have ano.her meeting for prayer and Christian experience. We commenced another meeting, which continued till midnight.

13th. I left Haalaufuli early for Tanea, one mile further. Here the work is the same as at the two previous places. I reached Faleons, three miles distant, by two P.M.; and was highly pleased to see how much both the place

and the people were improved since I was last there. The first meeting was a blessed time, and continued about two hours. We then concluded, and took some food. In a little time the principal Chiefs of the place came to request me, and those who were with me, to remain with them all night. We could not comply with their reasonable wish, as we had promised to be at another place to sleep. The people from Utui were so eager to have us, that they came to meet us, and made a native carriage for me of sticks and a mat of the cocoa-nut tree, and ran away with me, as though they had got a great prize. Now what has made all this difference in a few days? I am no stranger now to this people, having been eight years of my Mission life with them. The cause is this,-God has removed sin from their consciences, and filled their hearts with his pardoning love. This has made all the difference which we now see. Yes, love can set all things right. Our meeting commenced at seven P. M., and continued until ten P.M. We then concluded for the night, to sleep as well as we could. But the people were engaged most of the night in singing and prayer. At day-light we had another delightful meeting, until nine A. M. We then hastened to Makave, two miles further, but nearer home. Here the Lord was with us as in other places.

Sunday, 15th.-A blessed day. Before I could utter many words in prayer, the whole congregation was bathed in tears, and a stop was put to the regular services.

16th. Two young men have been from Haalaufuli to say how greatly the Lord has blessed them since we were there, The great work does continue and increase in almost every place in the Circuit.

19th. At the request of the people of several places, I left home, accompanied by about twenty of our best men, that they might assist me in carrying on the work of God. We arrived at Taoa early; and I was carried up the hill on which the village stands by the young men of the place, who bore me forward in triumph. We had a meeting in a small house with the Teachers of the place and a few others, to prepare us for the more public service. The meeting was an excellent one, and continued three hours; when we partook of some food prepared by the people. We reached Gaakau about four P. M., and found the people waiting in the chapel, and all fully engaged in earnest prayer: all

seemed intent on getting a blessing. I slept at Gaakau; and in the morning proceeded to Hihifo. The natives carried me. Having seated ourselves, the head Teacher rang or beat a small native drum this was to give notice that the men and boys should assemble in a large native house, the women in another, and the children of the infant-school in a third, to sing and pray for a while, and then to march in three companies to the chapel. After half an hour spent in singing and prayer, another larger drum was struck; and the men came one way, the women another, and the children a third. The children repeated the nineteenth chapter of John; and it had a good effect upon the minds of the people. Many were in tears before they got into the chapel; but no sooner were the people assembled, and had begun to pour out their souls, than the power of God seemed to fill the house, and we did indeed exult in the God of our salvation. The people's experience was clear and highly satisfactory. There was really a depth as well as clearness in what they said. The service continued

about three hours; when we partook of the feast prepared on the occasion. In the evening we were remarkably favoured. The people will never forget the lovingkindness of the Lord on that occasion. Many have spoken of what they felt at that meeting: some were entirely sanctified to God; and others of our number who had been doubting of this grace were then fully assured of the blessing, and rejoiced before God.

21st. Very early in the morning the Chief and some of his people came from Utugaki with some canoes to take us over the bay. The morning was wet, and the day was unfavourable, as to weather; but as to spiritual things, it was a high day to all. Never was I more surprised than I was with the people, and with the manner in which they related their experience: there was such constant reference made to Christ in his life and death. Young boys and girls spoke in a most interesting manner. how I did admire the work of grace in this people!

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JAN. 16th, 1847.-At Laverstock, in the Salisbury Circuit, aged thirty-six, Elizabeth, the wife of Mr. John Sutton. She became a member of the Wesleyan society when about eighteen years of age, and, under the preaching of the word, was enabled to believe on Christ as her Saviour, and ever after manifested the reality of the change by a devoted and godly life. from principle attached to the Wesleyan Ministers, doctrine, and discipline. Her last affliction was short and painful, but borne with patience and resignation. It was of such a nature as to prevent her saying much respecting the state of her mind; but, when spoken to on the subject, her expressions were, "All will be for the best.' Her death was not triumphant: it was peaceful and happy.

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Feb. 4th.-At Bell's-Close, in the Newcastle-on-Tyne Circuit, Mr. William Harriman, aged sixty-three; having held fast the profession of his faith, without wavering, thirty-eight years. In attention to his duties as a Class-Leader, he was highly exemplary and successful; and in the religious welfare of the young he took great interest, labouring as a Sabbath-school Teacher thirty-three years. A lover of good men, he was yet warmly attached to that branch of the church of Christ with which his lot was cast; and the services he rendered to the poor of the flock will long endear his memory. His last illness was protracted and severe; but the promises of God were his support; and the closing

scene of his life afforded consolatory evidence that God was the strength of his heart, and his portion for ever. J. M. K.

Feb. 18th.-Mr. John Oldham, of Loughborough; who was brought in early life to a knowledge of the truth, joined our society, and discharged, with fidelity and zeal, the offices of Class-Leader and Local Preacher. For some years before his death, he was deeply afflicted; but he bore all his sufferings with exemplary patience. After rupturing a blood-vessel, he said, "Now I shall go to Jesus ;" and in a short period his happy spirit entered into the joy of his Lord. T. R.

March 11th-At Idminston, in the Salisbury Circuit, Mrs. Israel Sellwood. In early life she was left a widow, with five small children; and while contending with the difficulties of providing for their wants, she was brought to the knowledge of the truth. The Wesleyan Methodists having been honoured of God as the instruments of this good to her soul, she felt a strong attachment for them; and although strongly opposed by some of her family, she immediately joined their communion, and remained a consistent member until her death. Her experience was a practical illustration of the truth, that 'godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come." She built a small chapel for the worship of God, and felt great delight in enter

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taining the Preachers at her house. She was respected by all classes; but beloved by the aged and sick, in whose welfare she felt a deep interest. Having survived her husband for upwards of fifty years, and having enjoyed good health for eighty-three years, an illness was induced which proved that her departure was at hand. She was found ready, and could confidently affirm, "I shall soon be at home." In the midst of extreme pain, her daughter said, "We cannot pray for you to live in such a state of suffering.' She replied, "Rather pray that God may take me to himself." J. S.

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March 11th.-At East-Leake, in the Loughborough Circuit, James Smith. He was convinced of sin under the ministry of the Rev. W. Timperly. His convictions were deep; but he was led by the Spirit to look on Him whom he had pierced, to believe with his heart unto righteousness, and with his mouth to make confession unto salvation. From that time he never lost sight of the obligation under which he was laid to love and serve God. He was admitted into the society by the Rev. W. Bramwell, and continued a member in the same class forty-nine years, and for upwards of forty years with the same Leader. His last affliction was short and severe; but he never evinced the slightest disposition to complain; on the contrary, he was always giving thanks. On one occasion, when his pain was great, he said to a friend, "It is very sharp; but, bless the Lord, it is not everlasting pain, it will soon be over: the Lord has promised that he will not forsake me, and I know that he never will." He continued in this state of mind, till death was swallowed up in victory. H. W.

March 12th.-At Coxwold, in the Easingwold Circuit, aged twenty-five, Miss Ann Smith. She was truly pious; and had been connected with the Wesleyan society a considerable time. The affliction of which she died was of short duration, and of a severe character. She remarked to her mother, during her sufferings, "The Lord has no rival in my heart; " and a little before her departure, time and death, in her view, were swallowed up: "I have only to do with eternity now," and soon after peacefully died, her "Lord to meet." P. W.

March 14th.-At Liskeard, Thomas Webb, aged thirty-two, for several years a member of the Wesleyan society. He rapidly sank under disease, surrounded with a large circle of friends, by whom he was highly respected for his attention to his public duties as a Local Preacher and Class-Leader, and particularly for his indefatigable exertion as Trustee-Steward during the erection of our new and interesting chapel in this town. Some of his last observations were, "I have had such a discovery of the plan of human redemption as I never before possessed, and am simply and implicitly resting on the Atonement."

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March 14th.-At Chapel-en-le-Frith, in the Buxton Circuit, Mr. Peter Bramwell. For some time past, having had special services for promoting a revival of the work of God in the

March 15th.-At Kettering, Janies Hubbard, aged sixty-three. When about nineteen years of age, he enlisted into the army, and was thoughtless and profane. After some time, while stationed at Chatham, he was awakened to a sense of his danger under a sermon, preached by the late Rev. W. Vipond, from James iv. 14. He was taken by the hand by the pious soldiers in the barracks, and in a few weeks obtained a gracious sense of his acceptance with God. He af erwards went with the regiment into various foreign countries, and was present at Waterloo during the time of the memorable battle and victory. He shortly obtained an honourable discharge and pension, and returned to his native land. He resided for some years in the city of Norwich, and was appointed Leader of a class. About fourteen years ago he came to reside in Kettering, where he continued till his death; and, adorning his Christian profession, he finished his course in peace. W. D.

March 15th.-At Mowthorp, in the Malton Circuit, Mr. Jonathan Smith, aged seventythree. He had been a member of the Methodist society forty years. His departure was sudden, but safe. He died in hope and great peace.

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March 16th.-At Richmond, aged twenty-five, Sarah, the wife of Mr. Charles Sowter. She joined the Wesleyan society at Derby, in her fifteenth year, of which she was a consistent member to the end of her life. Her death was sudden and unexpected. A discourse she heard on the first Sabbath in the present year, on the words, "This year thou shalt die," was rendered useful to her; and we believe she was fully ready for the coming and call of the great Master. Many fall as sudden, not as safe." W. B.

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March 19th.-At Richmond, aged sixty-four, Mrs. Eleanor Ivyson. She was brought to God at Barningham, near Barnard-Castle, and joined the Wesleyan society, more than forty years ago, of which she continued a steady member to the time of her death. Her affliction was short; but it was pleasing to be with her: there was no murmuring, no fear, all was calm, and gratitude, and peace. W. B.