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being of English extraction, and her mother a native of America. She was early instructed in the rudiments of the Christian faith; but, on coming to England, the new scenery and engagements to which she was introduced, when about twenty years of age, seemed to divert her mind from her religious obligations. The divine change wrought in her soul was the result of sanctified affliction, by which it pleased God to unfold to her the depravity of her nature, and to direct her to that mighty Redeemer who alone is able to save. On being restored to health, she joined the Wesleyan society, of which she was an active and faithful member for nearly forty years. The effects of her lively faith were seen in her fervent gratitude to the Father of mercies, in her cheerful obedience to his revealed will, and in her prudent sympathy with the wants and miseries of suffering humanity. Her example, as a wife and mother, was especially worthy of the imitation of all in like circumstances. During her last very painful affliction, as long as she retained the use of her mental faculties, she calmly reposed her trust in the only refuge for sinners, the blood of Christ, singing the praises of the Lord, and declaring his great goodness, which had been her sun and shield through all the days of her humble and peaceful pilgrimage.

H. R.

May 4th.-At Drumshambo, in the Boyle Circuit, Glover, second son of Mr. Mark Crawford, aged twenty. By his parents he had been trained up "in the nurture and admo

nition of the Lord." a dutiful son, an affectionate brother, and a true-hearted friend. His last words were expressive of his personal trust in the merits of Christ, his victory over death, and his hope of future glory. W. B.

He was kind to the poor,

Oct. 3d.-At Warrington, aged fifty-five, the Rev. James Smetham. He was converted to God when about thirteen years of age, and soon felt a desire to call sinners to repentance, so that for several years he was employed as a Local Preacher. In 1812, he was called to the work of the Christian ministry, and for thirty-five years he laboured with fidelity and usefulness, in the various Circuits to which he was appointed. His ministry was characterized by plainness of speech, energy, and power; and his conduct, by great simplicity and affection, together with a longing desire for the spiritual welfare of all around him. A few months previous to the last Conference, his health began to fail, and it was thought that a year's retirement from labour might be the means of his restoration. After his arrival at Warrington, there were flattering indications of improvement; but they continued only a short time. Throughout the whole of his affliction, which was occasionally severe, he was divinely supported. A few days before his death, he said to his medical attendant, "I feel that I am on the Rock; this has been a day of great peace; I have had constant communion with God." In this happy frame of mind he continued to the last. J. B.

ERRATUM.-In the account of the death of Mrs. Grant, late of Wrexham, on page 1038 of our last Number, for "March 22d," read, "April 2d.".

POETRY.

THE SHUNAMMITE WOMAN.*

"Behold, thou hast been careful for us with all this care; what is to be done for thee? wouldest thou be spoken for to the King, or to the Captain of the host? and she answered, I dwell among mine own people." (2 Kings iv. 13.)

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