is a union of souls, in which the life reaches to the life; and in this life, the true light, the greenness and freshness is known. I am very desirous that Friends every where may love one another, keeping the unity of the spirit in the bond of peace; they will then make a great conquest over their enemies. Oh! what a precious thing it is for brethren to dwell together in the true unity!

17th. Next week, I expect to leave home and spend some time in the neighbourhood of Short Creek. My friends will have to help me from place to place; for I have no horse nor carriage of my own. When I was so low, I never expected to ride any more, and so parted with both the creature and the gig, and rather at a low rate in order to raise some money to pay the doctor's and nurse's bills, which were very high. But my soul has much cause to bow in reverence to that God who has done great things for me, a poor creature. It is his own arm that has brought salvation to my soul in the day of trouble. Oh! let me praise his holy name forever, for he has covered my head in the day of many battles. It was he that took me by the hand when I was a poor lad; he led me about and instructed me; he kept me as the apple of his eye. Therefore will I mention the loving kindness of the Lord, and the praises of my God.

In closing the memoirs and journal of the life of Hugh Judge as collected from his papers in the foregoing pages, the testimony of a friend well acquainted with him from early life may be added; which states that "he was industriously engaged as a tray.

eller in the line of the ministry, and on other religious services, from his marriage to the death of his wife, notwithstanding the many difficulties, perplexities and infirmities that he was subject to." Also, after her decease, he was frequently from home on Truth's account, and on social and friendly visits, as appears by the preceding brief memorandums; but he seems to have very much declined keeping a journal, for several of the latter years of his life; or, if he penned such accounts, they have been lost or mislaid in his various removals from place to place.

In the latter end of the 8th month, 1834, he attended most of the sittings of the Yearly Meeting held at Mount Pleasant, Ohio, and appeared to take a lively interest in the concerns and welfare of society. The very large promiscuous gatherings of people who assemble on first-day at Mount Pleasant, at the commencement of the Yearly Meeting continued to be an exercise to his mind, on account of the irregularity and unsettlement apparent on these occasions; and also the holding of a public meeting about the middle of the week of the Yearly Meeting, he expressed his dissatisfaction with. His remarks on these subjects appeared worthy of consideration.

After the meeting, he prepared for a journey eastward over the mountains, and went on to Redstone or Brownsville where he attended meeting; also an afternoon meeting appointed by a friend, and appeared well satisfied therewith. No person having offered as a companion for him from Ohio, and his friends being concerned about his going such a long journey alone, a young man of that neighbourhood agreed to

accompany him as far as Winchester in Virginia. On this occasion Hugh Judge manifested his confidence in the care of an overruling Providence, and his willingness to travel alone, saying that if he died on the road, heaven was as near at one place as another.

Of this journey, the friend above alluded to remarks, that Hugh Judge "having a desire to pay another visit to some of his particular friends in Maryland and Pennsylvania, tho' his bodily system appeared to be nearly worn out and exhausted, he accordingly set out for that purpose and crossed the mountains, not having any regular companion until he reached Baltimore, where he remained some time. During his stay in that city, it appeared probable that he would close his earthly pilgrimage there, from his general debility of body: but, on recovering a little, he proceeded on his journey to Deer Creek and Nottingham; and after attending the Quarterly meeting at the latter place in the 11th month, he went on to John Kendall's, near Kennet Square, in Chester county, where he expected to remain for some time.”

On fifth-day, the 18th of the 12th month, he attended the meeting at Kennet Square, and appeared in testimony among them in a lively manner. On the day following, he remained at his lodgings and rested; where he wrote the following note, as the last act of his pen, to which he subscribed his name:

"12th mo. 19th. 1834. Had poor rest some part of last night, and hard cough. After dinner, I lay down and fell asleep,-and awoke with these expressions: This land is stained with blood, for which it will be visited.' HUGH JUDGE."

On seventh-day, the 20th, he went into the village of Kennet Square on some business, and as he returned, called to see Martha Lamborn, an old acquaintance and particular friend. With her he was very open and cheerful in conversation, mentioning several circumstances of ancient date, of which they both had recollection: among other things he remarked that his name was signed on three marriage. certificates of her brother Joseph Townsend. On taking his leave of her, he intimated that he would call again. After returning to John Kendall's, he eat his supper and went to bed as usual; but about three o'clock in the night, he made some little noise or stir, so as to waken the young man who lodged in the same room with him. The family were collected as soon as possible; but before they reached his bed-side, the vital spark had fled, and a lifeless corpse remained.

Thus closed the life of Hugh Judge, on the 21st of the 12th month, 1834, and on the 23rd his remains were interred in Friends' burying ground at Kennet Square; being about the eighty-fifth year of his age, and having been a minister upwards of sixty-two years.

One of Hugh Judge's daughters, in speaking of her parents, says, "I have few reminiscences of my beloved parents suitable for historical record. That they laboured, suffered, wept and died, as man has ever done, is the amount of what may be said of our poor perishing race. However, something more is due to their memory.

They were eminently endowed with minds superior to many; and this superiority was disciplined

and sanctified by the hallowing influence of the gospel. Perhaps few men have possessed in a greater degree the principles of christian philanthropy, than my father. His charity was of an active and efficient character, seeking out and relieving (when in circumstances to do it) the bodily wants, and administering to the spiritual conditions of the poor and afflicted. And if unable of his own store to administer to their outward necessities, he applied with ardour to those who were better provided with the good things of this life, endeavouring to enlist them actively in the cause of suffering humanity.

My father was a christian that read the bible with deep attention; he also read the scriptures to his children and family, and impressed on their minds a reverence for the sacred truths therein contained. He likewise endeavoured to lead us in the way we should go; occasionally assembling us together for religious instruction, which was of incalculable importance to us. From one of these family meetings I date my first remembered serious impressions, when my beloved father bowed in solemn prayer before the throne of God, and supplicated for the tender mercies of the everlasting Jehovah on behalf of his family and children. Then was my youthful heart touched by the finger of Divine love, and the impressions then made have never been effaced.

Oh! that the society of Friends, as a people, would make a more decisive stand in support of Truth's testimony with regard to family worship. How many of their children might have been snatched as brands from the burning, if they had been accustomed from early life to hear their parents read, and, as divinely qualified, expound the scriptures of truth to