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change came. Yet his face was still lit up with a smile, indicating the peacefulness which "kept his heart and mind" through Christ Jesus. His Lord, for whose coming, as a good and faithful servant he had been looking, came as one expected and welcome. No torturing pain, no severe mental conflict, was connected with the dissolution of the earthly tabernacle: he fell asleep, calm as are the slumbers of infancy, and so entered into rest. A. B.

MR. JOHN CHUBB was born at Portsea, November 13th, 1815. He was a Methodist of the fourth generation; his father, grandfather, and great grandfather having been members of the Wesleyan-Methodist Society. His father removed to London in 1827. From his youth Mr. Chubb enjoyed great advantages in the society of some of the most gifted and influential Methodist ministers. Privileged intercourse of this kind he highly valued; it greatly contributed to the formation of his religious character; and to this may be traced, in no small degree, that enlightened and devoted attachment to Methodism for which he was pre-eminently distinguished.

Religious decision was taken by him in early life. He joined a Society-class, and the profession then made, "This people shall be my people, and their God my God," was maintained with unwavering steadfastness to the end. The "faith unfeigned" which dwelt in him had as its prevailing element, the filial fear and love of God. His religious convictions were intensely earnest, and they were expressed in various forms of practical piety. In the services of the sanctuary he always took great delight. "Lord, I have loved the habitation of Thy house, and the place where Thine honour dwelleth," well describes the sentiments of regard which he felt for the ordinances of Divine worship. Devout in spirit, and cherishing a profound reverence for Holy Scripture,-to the exposition and

application of which he never tired of listening, he often spoke with regret, almost bordering on indignation, at the modern outery for abridged services and short sermons. High, unbending rectitude characterized Mr. Chubb's business transactions; and the text of Scripture chosen for his memorial card was strikingly appropriate:-"As for me, Thou upholdest me in mine integrity, and settest me before Thy face for ever."

His charities took a wide range, and were dispensed with a most bountiful hand. With him it was no nice calculation of what must be given in order to quiet the demands of conscience, and just fulfil a recognized obligation. "Not grudgingly, or of necessity," did he contribute to objects of piety and philanthropy. He was the "cheerful giver," devising liberal things; one who entered with all his heart into the meaning of those words of the Lord Jesus, "It is more blessed to give than to receive." By this warmhearted and large-hearted benevolence he was a "succourer of many." In an able sketch of Mr. Chubb's character, from the pen of an eminent minister, there are remarks bearing on this particular, which we shall take leave to introduce here. "One department of Christian charity, very dear to the Master, untrumpeted as the reticent, sensitive, and honourable need which it relieved, was his delicate munificence to Methodist ministers whose excessive labours had reduced them to an ill-pensioned disablement. Several choice ministers are now in Circuitwork after a season of Supernumeraryship, whose recovery was expedited by Mr. Chubb's thoughtful and tender beneficence."

Ministers and their families never had a more hearty and generous friend than Mr. Chubb. He was ever ready to promote their comfort. They were welcomed to his house, and made to feel that the hospitalities and attentions which they received were no mere conventional courtesies, but the

expression of a real and deep affec- hood, he was ever ready to help tion.

He showed a special interest in ministers' children. Some years ago he provided a silver medal to be given every year to the most deserving boy at New Kingswood School; and it was with much gratification that he found, soon after this arrangement was made, a son of one of his oldest friends obtaining this distinction two years in succession. He was also one of two or three gentlemen whose generous guarantee against loss in the establishment of the ministers' daughters school at Clapton, led to the permanent supply of a serious and long-felt want.

To the various institutions of Methodism Mr. Chubb gave a ready and liberal support; but, catching the spirit of the eminent ministers with whom he first became acquainted in his father's house, he was particularly attached to the cause of Foreign Missions. Few who heard his remarks at the celebration of the Missionary Jubilee, will forget the emphasis with which he declared that then was the time when Methodists "ought to give out of capital." At an unusually early age he was made a member of the General Missionary Committee, where his presence and his counsels were always welcomed. The year before his lamented death he took the chair at the Annual Meeting of the Society in Exeter Hall, introducing the business of the day in a speech marked by ripe thought and calm, deep fervour.

Mr. Chubb was a man on whom dependence could always be placed. Whatever obligations he undertook were conscientiously discharged; and very diligent and persevering were his efforts to extend the kingdom of Christ. His active sympathies were as wide as they were deep. While freely laying time, money, and influence under contribution for the work of God in his own Circuit, and always looking out for opportunities of evangelical enterprise in his own immediate neighbour

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Christian efforts in other places, his kindliness of manner enhancing the value of his substantial aid. He occupied various offices in the LiverpoolRoad, Brixton-Hill, and Mostyn-Road Circuits successively, giving himself with much devotedness to the work of erecting the noble chapel and schoolrooms at Mostyn-Road. For about a quarter of a century he was District Treasurer to the "Worn-out Ministers' Fund;" and it was with much gladness that the members of the District Meeting, after his lamented decease, found his son, Mr. George H. Chubb, filling his esteemed father's place, and showing that he inherited his father's spirit.

Mr. Chubb held clearly-defined opinions. Every one knew that he was a "Conservative." He regarded the tendencies to extreme Radicalism which mark what are called "advanced politics," as among the most perilous signs of the times. But with good men who differed from him in many of his views, some of them belonging to other denominations, he held pleasant intercourse. Between him and the late Dr. Guthrie there existed an intimate friendship; and when the Doctor paid a visit to London, he was accustomed to consider Mr. Chubb's house as his home.

A Protestant of the truest type, Mr. Chubb was strongly opposed to Romanism alike on religious and secular grounds. He distinctly saw that its doctrines and practices were utterly at variance with the Christianity of the New Testament, and that its ambitious pretensions were equally fatal to the most valued civil rights. He looked with just apprehension on public indifference to the growth of Romanism, and also on the unsuspicious readiness to concede political power and influence to a plotting, insidious system, which never will be, and never can be, satisfied with anything short of paramount power in the State.

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it was chiefly in his domestic life that the excellencies of Mr. Chubb's character were most conspicuously seen. Certainly it was there that some of the finer traits were the most distinctly and attractively brought out. Tenderness of affection, and thoughtful, courteous attentions to those who surrounded him in the happy homecircle, with the evident desire and purpose to promote their welfare, gave to his entire bearing a winning grace, which all who saw could not but admire. He was a lover of home, and every inmate of the home loved him.

The end of so valued and honourable a life came very suddenly and unexpectedly. On the Sunday morning of the 20th of October, 1872, Mr. Chubb was in his usual place in Mostyn-Road chapel; the service had for him and his family a feature of special interest, for the baptism of his youngest child was to take place, and the minister engaged for the occasion was the Rev. Dr. Osborn, an old and highly-valued friend. The Liturgical portion of the service, in which Mr. Chubb always took particular delight, had been concluded, and his infant son had been presented to the Lord in baptism, when, on entering the vestry, his step was observed to falter. Unconsciousness soon came on, the effect of a serious paralytic seizure. For ten days he lingered, receiving every attention that medical skill could devise, and the most devoted affection could minister. Prayer, too, was offered in public and in private, that his life might be spared; but the Lord, whose "ways are not as ourways," saw fit to deny the request. There were intervals of partial consciousness, enabling him to recognize those who were around him. When that Name

which is above every name was occasionally whispered in his ear, in connection with the great things of the soul, there were indications that sacred emotion was stirred. On the early dawn of his last Sabbath on earth, his wife, strongly sustained by the Lord's grace, sang by his bed-side the 714th hymn, beginning,

"God of my life, through all my days," etc.

As those exquisite and most appropriate verses, so familiar to him, fell on his ear, they seemed somewhat to wake up the intelligence which disease had so painfully affected. Another three days of anxious suspense, and then the release came.

On the day of the funeral a large circle of friends gathered at "the house of mourning," and yet it was not altogether "the house of mourning." Christian consolation and hope lightened the sorrow of that sad day. Some verses of the 386th hymn were sung, and the Rev. G. C. Harvard read the one hundred and second Psalm, the last verses of which had been the special subject of Mr. Chubb's meditation on the morning of his seizure. The venerable Thomas Jackson delivered an address, in which he dwelt with much force and affection on reminiscences of Mr. Chubb, whom he had known from his youth, and then offered a prayer of striking pathos and power.

The numerous body of workmen from Messrs. Chubb and Son's London works met the funeral procession at Beckenham Church, where a very impressive service celebrated the last rites of Christian love over a friend whose departure has created a widespread sense of loss.

E. L.

RECENT NOVEMBER 30th, 1872.-At Columpton, in the Tiverton Circuit, Mr.

DEATHS.

Samuel Shephard, aged sixty-one. He formerly resided at Halberton, in the

same Circuit, where in early life he gave himself to God, and became a Sunday-school teacher. About thirty years ago he removed to Collumpton, where he entered upon the same work, and continued in it to the end of life. For many years he was superintendent of the school, and his diligence and zeal in promoting its well-being were highly commended. Often would he leave his bed for the school, when, through physical exhaustion, he was obliged to return to it as soon as school-hours were over. As a class-leader he displayed the same diligence and fidelity. Methodism in Collumpton was for many years very feeble and depressed, necessitating that Mr. Shephard should fill also the offices of Society and chapel steward; and his care and prudence in the discharge of the duties thus imposed upon him will be long remembered both by his fellow-labourers in the Circuit, and by many ministers who have travelled in it. His house was always open to the preachers, of whose society he was fond.

As a Christian he was distinguished for his simple, humble, and thankful spirit; he digged deep, and laid his foundation on the Rook; so that when trouble came, he was not to be moved. During a long period his health was shattered, his sufferings being at times very great. In his last illness, which was of several weeks' duration, he "endured, as seeing Him who is invisible." His constant saying was, "I know that my Redeemer liveth," from which passage his funeral sermon was preached. To his sorrowing wife he repeatedly said, "Look to Jesus; " and when a visitor asked him as to his hope beyond the grave, his reply was, " More than a hope." Of him it may be said, "He was faithful."

J. E.

JANUARY 21st, 1873.-At Hartlepool, West, very suddenly, Mrs. Sarah Jenkinson, in the forty-seventh year of her age. In early life she gave her

heart to God, and by faith in Christ obtained a blessed consciousness of sins forgiven. Adorned with a meek and quiet spirit, punctual and regular in her attendance at the means of grace, she increased in the knowledge and love of God. To the utmost of her ability she laboured for the good of the Redeemer's cause, and especially, of late, in providing funds for the erection of a new chapel, to the services in connection with the opening of which she looked forward with joyous anticipation, expecting to unite with the "great congregation" in worshipping God within its walls. while the first services were being held the Master called her to nobler worship in His immediate presence on high. She rests from her labours, and her "works do follow her."

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R.

March 17th.-Mrs. Levick, of Worksop, aged sixty-four. Very little is known of her early years, except that she was not in the habit of attending Divine worship in connection with the Wesleyan-Methodists. An acquaintance, which ultimately led to marriage, brought her into association with several godly persons, under whose influence she found "peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ." Thenceforward she was strongly attached to Wesleyan-Methodism, and strove in all things to live to the glory of God. Her zeal was remarkable, and much Divine power attended her social prayers. She very successfully recommended to others the good which she rejoiced to have found. Her husband and a sister were among those whom she aided in coming to decision for Christ. It was her lot to suffer much. Her husband was taken from her by death; and, after many and varied experiences, she became the wife of Mr. James Levick, of Worksop. She took a deep interest in all the affairs of Methodism in the Circuit to which she belonged, and steadily promoted several undertakings of great public benefit. She regarded all things

in the light of eternity; Christ was "all in all" to her: her daily question being, in effect," Lord, what wilt Thou have me to do?" She had a definite, clear, and happy religious experience. During the last months of her life, while her bodily strength was perceptibly failing, her meetness for the heavenly state was evidently becoming matured. She patiently waited for the end; and that end was "peace." She spoke of a constant hope. On the evening of her departure she retired to rest at her usual hour, with no apprehension that she would not see the light of another day. She had but just lain down, with an expression of thankfulness to God, when she complained of an acute pain. While her attendant was resorting to means for its alleviation, she gently, and with a smile, passed away to be "for ever with the Lord;" and

"The smile with which the saint expired

Still linger'd on her clay."

W. H.

May 5th.-At Whittlesea, Mrs.Eliza Dearing, aged sixty-one. She was trained from childhood in the fear of God, and grew up conscientious and devout. During an absence from home of some years' duration, opportunities of hearing eminent ministers, such as Dr. Adam Clarke, Dr. Robert Newton, and the Rev. Theophilus Lessey, and others, strengthened her attachment to Methodism; and on her return, her religious convictions

deepening, she gave herself fully to God and to His people. Throughout her Christian course her piety was exemplary, her spirit was devout, and her life most consistent. She took great interest in the Sunday-school; and as a visitor of the sick she was devoted and valued. The preachers of the Gospel were always welcome to her house; and though naturally of a very gentle disposition, such were her courage and faith, that she often inspirited others when, owing to the low state of God's cause in the place, their hearts failed. For many years she was called to suffer much affliction; but no sooner did she rally a little from the severe and repeated attacks of disease, than she resumed her place in the class-meeting, and in the house of prayer. During these seasons of trial, her soul's life was sustained by much communion with God; she was eminently prayerful and spiritual, and no murmurs escaped her lips. In the last illness, of about a week, she was very peaceful and happy. A heavenly smile lighted her face as she gazed upward, exclaiming, "I'm safe, I'm safe! all's well; All's well! Hallelujah!" Just when a sister whispered in her ear the last lines composed by Charles Wesley, of whose poetry she was always fond,

"O could I catch a smile from Thee, And drop into eternity!" with a sign of assent she passed away to rest for ever in the Lord.

A. H. M.

DEATH OF DR. WILBERFORCE, BISHOP OF WINCHESTER. DR. SAMUEL WILBERFORCE, Bishop of Winchester, met with a sudden death on the 19th of July last. He was riding with Lord Granville, when he fell from his horse, and was instantaneously killed. This sad event recalls the similar deaths of Dr. Whewell and Sir Robert Peel. The Bishop was the third son of the celebrated William Wilberforce, and was born 7th September, 1805. He studied at Oxford, and in 1845 was consecrated Bishop of that See. Ou the resignation of Dr. Sumner in 1869, he was promoted to the See of Winchester. He was somewhat of an ecclesiastical trimmer, neither enjoying the confidence of the Tractarians nor the Evangelicals.

LONDON: PRINTED BY WILLIAM NICHOLS, HOXTON SQUARE.

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