faith as strong in the Lord Jesus as ever? are you as willing to depart, and are your views of divine mercy as great, as clear as they have been? She replied, with a countenance beaming with divine love, "just the same, just the same. My heavenly Father has never left me; and whether I live or die, it will be to the glory of God." She said much more, which cannot be accurately recollected; but every sentiment which she expressed breathed the strongest confidence, and sweetest resignation to the will of God.

It was soon discovered that her speech began to fail. Her mother took leave of her with forced composure. She shortly afterwards fell asleep, and never spoke again. She continued in this state for several hours; after which, on Sabbath evening, the 21st September, her happy spirit was released from "the earthly house of its tabernacle," and took its flight to the arms of Jesus. Not a single struggle -not the smallest distortion of features, nor even the movement of a single limb, appeared in her last moments. She was gone some seconds, before the many kind friends who surrounded her dying couch had ascertained that her spirit had indeed departed.

It is deemed worthy of remark, that she told many of her friends, before her departure, that she had prayed that her end might be just as in the event it proved to be. She observed to them, that she "knew her dear parents would feel much distressed to see her die in hard struggles; or even to know that this was the case, if they did not witness it; and she knew that her heavenly Father would grant her petition, and temper the Providence, as much as was right, to their feelings." This was realized in a most remarkable degree. Her father, during the remission of his fever was enabled to visit her chamber, in company with her mother, during the time of her sleep, which immediately preceded her decease. They saw it was the sleep of death; for to their repeated calls she made no answer. Once, and only once, when standing by her bed-side, they united their voices in calling "Caroline, Oh Caroline! our beloved daughter, shall we never more hear the sound of your harmonious voice? it is your father and mother that thus call you;" she made an effort to open her eyes, and to move her lips to speak, but could not. However, she was enabled to smile. She lay like one reposing in health, perfectly calm. They impressed a kiss of affection on her lips, repeating, "It is your father-it is your mother." She made no signal of sensibility, except another smile. Mrs. Smelt repeated her visits again and again to her before she departed. She viewed her dying daughter with a solemn pleasure, and found herself frequently breathing

66 0 may my last end be like hers!" The fervent prayers of two friends, who called in a little before she fell asleep in Jesus, contributed much to her comfort. She felt indeed that the cup which she had to drink was bitter; but she was enabled to say with submission, "not my will but thine, O God, be done."

On the following day her earthly remains were attended to the place of interment by as large a number of her afflicted and sympathizing friends as the distressing situation of their families at that time. would admit. At the grave the thirty first hymn of Dr. Watts's 2d book, which she had often repeated during her illness, was sung, after which the mourning friends retired to reflect on the solemnities of that scene, which had engaged their attention for such a length of time.

Thus lived, and thus died Caroline Elizabeth Smelt. By the exercise of the numerous amiable qualities which she possessed, she had endeared herself to an extensive circle of friends of all ages, sexes, and ranks in life. It is asserted that she was never seen to be in a passion, although her disposition has been visibly tried. She was affectionate, meek, dutiful, and modest. She has been seen to be displeased, and to suffer momentary mortification; but never allowed herself to utter an indelicate, harsh, or hasty expression. She possessed great independence of principle, and would support her opinions with great firmness and propriety; but, if convinced of error, would never hesitate to retract and acknowledge it. To servants she was particularly mild; and as she made her request to those of her father's household with the utmost softness, they always served her with the greatest alacrity. When they did so, she would often thank them as politely as if she had had no claim to their obediene. When they disobliged her, she was always ready to frame and offer an apology for them. She would say, "prehaps it proceeds from forgetfulness. I know I am too thoughtless myself, and omit many important duties; and why should I condemn, in those poor, ignorant beings, faults that are less than my own."

In a word, reverence towards God, and filial submission and respect towards her parents-affability and benevolence towards all with whom she was acquainted, seem to have been united in her temper and practice through life, and "in her death they were not divided."

From the Memoirs of Miss Smelt, by the Rev. Moscs Waddel, D. D.

MRS. SUSAN POOR.

Or the birth and education of Mrs. Poor, we have been unable to procure any account. In the year 1816, she proceeded with her husband, the Rev. Daniel Poor, an ordained missionary of the American Board, to Tillipally in the island of Ceylon, which continued her residence, and the scene of her missionary labors till her death, in 1821. The following affecting and instructive account of her death is from a communication of her husband to the secretary of the American Board.

Mrs. Poor's last illness commenced on Monday evening, the 23d of April. On Tuesday evening, Mr. and Mrs. Spaulding came to our assistance and continued with us. As Mrs. Poor continued ill, and medical advice appeared necessary, we sent, on Wednesday morning, for Dr. Scudder. On his arrival, he found that her symptoms were in some degree alarming. Powerful remedies were used for several days without any favorable issue. During this time she was affected with severe pain. Her mind, as appeared from the frequent recital of passages of Scripture, and of parts of hymns adapted to her suffering state, was turned to God and divine subjects.

On Thursday, A. M. in consequence of some unusual sensations of body, and more especially of some peculiar exercises of her mind that morning, she apprehended that the time of her departure was at hand. Under this impression, she began to address me. Having freely spoken of the strong consolations God had given her, she stated to me the views and feelings she had recently had, concerning the family and station.

"I have been enabled," said she, "this morning, to make a formal and entire surrender of husband and children, and of all the affairs of the station into the hands of God. The strong desires, which I have heretofore had, for continuing a few years longer, have been so entirely taken away, that even my beloved husband and children cease to be ties that bind me to the earth. Every cord is now broken. This is a victory that I scarcely dared to hope for, and it is to my mind, a sure indication that I shall not long be continued with you."

She then spoke of our past intercourse with each other, and of God's gracious dealings with us since we were united, especially in the work of the mission; and expressed a confident belief, that God would be with me, and comfort me, in my solitary state, and bless my labors among the heathen. She appeared to take firm hold of the promises, respecting the children of believers. She expressed

strong confidence in the belief, that, though her children were left motherless in a land of idolaters, God would be their Protector, and would raise up such friends as were necessary to watch over them. She urged the propriety of this belief, from the views she entertained of that covenent, which is well ordered in all things and sure, and which she thought had been established with our house.

She expressed her thoughts concerning God's designs of mercy towards the heathen. The substance of her remarks on this subject was, that in view of what he had already done, and of the present indications of his Providence, she believed he would soon come down by his Spirit, like rain upon the mown grass, and gather a people to the praise of the glory of his grace.

The earnest and confident manner in which she spoke on the two last mentioned subjects, was new and unexpected. Formerly, the idea of leaving her children, in this land of moral darkness, was extremely painful to her. Although she had been abundant in her labors and fervent in her prayers to promote the salvation of the heathen, she was ever fearful and doubtful, as to what God would do for those of the present generation; but now her language was that of triumphant hope, and joyful anticipation.

As we assured her, that she had no reason to apprehend an immediate departure, she did not proceed to particulars; but observed, that what she had to say or do must be done before the hour of death came, as she could not expect then to be able to say any thing. It was rather unpleasant to her to know, that she only was of the opinion that the hour of death was near.

She continued in a quiet state of mind, speaking often of the great goodness of God, in entirely weaning her affections from her family, and in giving her strong desires to depart and be with Christ.

"For some weeks past," said she, "I have dwelt with much interest upon the word IMMANUEL, as applied to Christ. But within a few days my thoughts have turned to him with peculiar delight, as bearing the name JESUS." She many times quoted the passage, And his name shall be called Jesus, for he shall save his people from

their sins.

On reviewing her conduct for several months previous to her late illness, I can now discover many reasons for believing that the Lord was, in a special manner, preparing her by his grace for this season of trial. One of the many circumstances to which I here refer, was, that several weeks before her death, she proposed that we should regard every Friday, as a season of special prayer.

As I stood by her bed side with a Bible in my hand, while she lay in a suffering state, she took the Bible, and directed me to the 118th Psalm, 14th verse and onward, as expressing her feelings. Many times, in the course of the day, she required those present to unite in prayer and thanksgiving to God on her account. In the afternoon we were happy to welcome Mr. Richards and Mrs. Scudder.

Friday, P. M. we continued the active use of powerful medicines with much hope of her recovery. Her corporeal sufferings were great, arising from spasms of the stomach. Her mind was tranquil, and she had a strong desire to hear appropriate portions of Scripture. Most of the twenty-ninth chapter of Doddridge's Rise and Progress was read to her. It afforded her much pleasure, as it accorded with her own experience. About 4 o'clock, an unfavorable change took place, which she considered a sure indication of the approach of death, and a special call to her to set her house in order.

At this time, Dr. Scudder was absent, having been called to Manepy, to attend Mr. Woodward. Mr. Richards, though in some degree alarmed by the change to which I have here alluded, did not express to us his fears. Mrs. Poor, after speaking of the quietude and peace of mind she felt, began to address me as from the borders of the eternal state. She repeated, with some additions, the same sentiments she had expressed on the morning of the preceding day. She commended me to the kindness of the brethren and sisters of the mission, and to God,—and rejoiced in the prospect of our being soon united in the mansions above.

She then spoke of her own life and conduct; of her numerous offenses; how unfaithfully she had served her God and Savior; and how undeserving she was of the numerous blessings he had bestowed upon her; but that, notwithstanding her guilt and unworthiness, she indulged confident hopes of pardon and acceptance with God, through the blood of Christ. She expressed a lively sense of God's goodness in manifesting himself to her in a special manner, at this hour of extremity; in his taking away the sting of death; in giving her peace of mind and in filling her soul with precious foretastes of the joys of heaven. It did indeed appear, from her observations, especially from the manner in which they were made, that her fellowship was with the Father and with the Son Jesus Christ. She begged us to be faithful with her in that critical hour, if we perceived that she was in danger of deceiving herself.

After a short interval, she spoke of those dear babes she was about to leave. She adverted, with expressions of gratitude, to the exercises of her mind concerning them, on the preceding day, and observed, that she had committed them into the hands of God, and had no desire to see them again. She then pointed out the good and bad qualities of each of them; commended them to the kind care of the sisters present; and intreated them to bear with their defects, and to watch over them while they continued in this heathen land, adding, "God will reward you for all you do for them." She told with what feelings she had desired a son, and what were her hopes concerning him; viz. that he might perpetuate his father's name; that he might early become a child of God, a preacher of the Gospel, and a helper in the mission.