his gratitude to the Almighty for His past fxvours, and said: I do not feel anxious about. outward support, seeing that I am inwardly so helped and strengthened.'

He was preserved in this resigned and serene state of mind through the whole of the deep trial, and submitted without repining, to every thing allotted him to bear. This disposition is thus described by one who attended upon him in his illness with affectionate care: "Never shall I forget the inexpressible sweetness of his mind, when in the deepest affliction; there was such a resignedness and peace about him, it was a courfort to be near him; always satisfied, never murmuring: it was a peace which was to be felt-the peace of God. He was a pattern of patience. For more than a year before he died, I had noticed a particular solemnity, and humility of mind about him.. Many times, when got down stairs with much difficulty, he would burst into tears, and say: It is worth suffering any thing to enjoy the peace of mind which I feel!'

During the early part of his confinement, he conversed much with those who called to see him, and continued to read a good deal: but subsequently, he endeavoured after stillness, and inward retirement, in which he found an increase of spiritual strength; and desisted from reading nearly all books but the Holy Scriptures, regarding most others as strange things;' his communications, too, became less frequent, often consisting of short texts of Scripture indica tive of great thankfulness and peace. To a friend who visited him, he spoke of the great love manifested by the Redeemer to the poor of this world, and said: 'I have been lost in love and wonder, as I have been considering

this morning, that such great and high reward is reserved for them, to sit down with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, in the kingdom of Heaven.'

Frequently when his pain remitted a little, he seemed to be absorbed in divine contemplation, and waiting upon God. These seasons were many times attended with tears: upon his sister's observing that he fretted himself, he answered: Oh no! it is to me unspeakable joy.'

As his malady increased, and his body became more enfeebled, the powers of his mind seemed to acquire strength, and to shine brighter and brighter as he approached the termination of life. A few days before his death, he calmly looked up to a friend who was with him, and said: I have had three such days! Oh, such days of unutterable blessedness, as I have never before conceived possible in this state of existence !' Thus was be like one who has his lamp burning, waiting for the coming of the bridegroom.

Towards the end of the first month 1817, he was confined to his bed, and his breathing became increasingly difficult. His faculties, however, remained unimpaired, and he frequently spoke of the comfortable state of mind with which he had been blessed during this long and afflicting trial, and of the great thankfulness which he felt, that best help had been afforded throughout. On the morning of the 9th of the 2nd month, he seemed to have a presentiment that his dissolution was very near, and said to his sister: A trying time is coming: pray for me: thou must endeavour to pray for me.' About an hour after this, he peacefully departed; being a few days more than twenty-three years of age.

It is presumed that the character and sentiments of this extraordinary young man, have already been pretty fully developed: yet it may not be improper to conclude this account of him by a few further remarks.

He was of a truly innocent and amiable disposition, mild and gentle in his manners, and ever unassuming. He always evinced a propriety of behaviour, which had for its basis, the real: source of all true politeness, a constant endeavour to do unto others, as he would that others should do unto him.

He was frank and candid in his speech; his conversational powers were very great; and he expressed his sentiments with much fluency, generally having some pertinent remark to offer on most topics of discourse; this he did with great sweetness of manner, and always showed much deference to the opinions of those with whom he conversed. In select society where he felt greater freedom, his conversation assumed a more serious cast, and sometimes turned upon the state of his own religious feelings; then, like a scribe well instructed in the affairs of the kingdom, he brought forth from his treasury, things new and old.

He possessed a retentive memory: his mind was of that vigorous cast, which generally accomplishes whatever it undertakes; and he seemed almost intuitively to arrive at conclusions, which in most men, would have required considerable reflection. This enabled him to form just opinions on many subjects, and in degree compensated for his want of experience, giving him something of the wisdom of age, whilst possessing the energy of youth.

His attainments in various branches of knowledge, and his great love of reading have been

already noticed; but, whilst he held in high estimation the pleasure arising from literary pursuits, and partook largely of that pleasure, it was still his constant care to keep that enjoyment, and those pursuits in their proper places, ever making them subservient to the higher and more important claims of religion; thus affording a proof that a well-regulated literary taste is not incompatible with the profession and practice of true Christianity.

It is a conspicuous feature in his character, that, although exposed for a considerable time in the frail and impetuous season of youth, to the almost constant influence of vice-of moral turpitude-of low and impure conversation-yet he appears to have contracted no taint-to have escaped unhurt to have passed through the trial uncontaminated. Christian patience, humility, and faith, he always possessed; and these virtues were particularly exemplified on two occasions: once, when although obliged to relinquish his school, his only means of subsistence, he was able to say that he felt no anxiety respecting outward support; his trust was in Him who has promised never to leave nor forsake His humble dependent children. The fulfilment of this he was favoured to witness, even in the outward sense, by having his every want supplied. In early life also, when he endured with meekness and humble fortitude, the scoffs and scorn of those into whose company he was brought by his employment.

Should these pages fall into the hands of any who were fellow-labourers with him at that time, let them view his walk through life; let them consider his piety and virtue; and they will be constrained to acknowledge that his was the true

wisdom; that he preferred, and sought, and found, that knowledge which maketh wise unto salvation. And above all, let them contemplate and derive instruction from his peaceful close; when, as he approached the confines of that city which hath foundations,' his heart was filled with hope, and his tongue employed in praise; even the beginning of a song, of which the melody is unlimited and the duration eternal: The Lord is my strength and song, and is become my salvation.'

THE END.

1. Wilcockson, Printer, Preston.