copate. We have penned these remarks rather in sorrow than in anger. As Wesleyans we have always said of the Church, Destroy it not, for there is a blessing in it," but we do wish to see it so truly reformed as to become an efficient instrument of spiritual good to the nation at large.

The course of Mrs. More's life now ran on very uniformly for many years. In 1802 the sisters removed to Barley-Wood, about a mile from Cowslip-Green; and from this place they were all, except Hannah, carried to their last earthly homes. Her own favourite employments continued to be, as far as frequent attacks of illness would allow, in her study, and in her garden. Niebuhr seems inclined to take from us, as only a bardic myth, Cincinnatus and his plough; but Hannah More and her garden belong to authentic history. "We cultivate," she observes, roses and cabbages con spirito."

In 1813 this happy family was reminded of its mortality by the death of the oldest sister, Mrs. Mary More; and in 1816 and 1817, Mrs. Elizabeth and Mrs. Sarah were likewise taken to their rest. The two younger sisters, Hannah and Martha, were now left alone; and of this her youngest and beloved sister, Hannah was deprived in 1819. Referring to this last and perhaps heaviest stroke,

she thus writes:

"Whether rational or delirious, her expressions all indicated a strong faith in her crucified Saviour. She was at times perfectly composed; said she had done but little for God, but had never trusted in any thing she had done. A few hours before her departure she rambled a good deal, but in a quiet way, full of piety and charity, ordering shoes and stockings for the poor, &c. I received her last breath,

when she sweetly slept in Jesus without sigh or groan. Her countenance in her coffin was lovely. Never was any private person's death more lamented. She has been the subject of four or five funeral sermons. There was not a dry eye in the churches. Most of the neighbours are in deep mourning. I am afraid it will kill good old Jones. I dare not see

him. We have worked thirty-two years together." (Vol. iv., p. 57.)

In 1828, such was the misconduct of her servants, who took advantage of her age, kindness, and indulgence, that her friends interposed, and she decided to remove to Clifton. She resided here till her death, more than five years. From the time of her removal it began to be evident that as her life drew towards its close, her mind partook of the general decay. Her health, too, was always precarious, and she was tainly sinking. observed to be gradually but cerThe friend who watched by her dying bed gives us this account of her last moments:

"From eight in the evening till nearly nine, I sat watching her. Her face was smooth and glowing. There was an unusual brightness in its expression. She smiled, and endeavouring to raise herself a little from her pillow, she reached out her arms as if catching at something; and while making this effort, she once called, 'Patty,' (the name of her last and dearest sister,) and exclaimed, Joy!' In this state of quietness and inward peace she remained for about an hour. At about ten the symptoms of speedy departure could not be doubted. The pulse became fainter, and as quick as lightning. It was almost extinct from twelve o'clock. With the exception of a sigh or a groan there was nothing but the gentle breathing of infant sleep. Contrary to expectation, she survived the night. She lasted out till ten minutes after one, when I saw the last gentle breath escape." (Vol. iv., p. 311.)

It was on Saturday, September 7th, 1833, that HANNAH MORE, whose character may be best described by calling her, "a truly Christian English woman," breathed her last, aged eighty-eighty years. Long was she a benefactor to the country by the productions of her pen; which, though they fail to exhibit an adequate view of the Christian salvation, are admirable in their practical tendency. On education, on government, on moral duty, her sentiments were truly British and Christian, far removed from the insane theories of modern liberalism.

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On the occasion sermons were preached on the Sunday by the Rev. Samuel Crompton, and Mr. Charles Watson, the latter from Leeds; and on the Monday, by Mr. William Dawson, of Barnbow. The services were well attended, and exceedingly interesting. The commendable exertion of the people has been met by the liberality of the friends at Darlington, and other places in the Circuit, so that the chapel is in easy circumstances. It is about thirty-eight feet by about twenty-four; and cost about £220: toward which the subscriptions and col lections amount to £135. The attendance is good, and the prospects are promising."

STRATFORD-UPON-AVON, in the Coventry Circuit:-"On the 22d of January, 1835, a plain, neat, and well-built chapel was consecrated to the worship of Almighty God in Stratford-on-Avon. Sermons were preached on the occasion, and on the two following Sundays, by the Rev. Messrs. R. Newton, Bowers, Fish, Helmore, (Independent,) and the two Preachers in the Circuit. Great interest was excited in the town and neighbourhood by the visit of our beloved and honoured Ministers from a distance. The chapel was crowded when they preached; and many considered themselves happy in hearing, for the first time, our excellent friends, Mr. Newton especially, to whom it is due, as well as to Mr. Bowers, to say, that the prompt and kind manner in which they acceded to our request, to come and aid this infant cause, has produced an impression of gratitude and esteem, which will not easily be erased. The collections amounted to the sum of £50. 1s. 6d. This is the first chapel erected in Stratford by the Wesleyan Methodists, and it will contain nearly four hundred people. The number in society is only twenty-eight; but headed by Mr. Arthur, an Excise officer, they have raised £259. 4s.; not quite half the sum which the entire premises have cost.

The town

of Stratford, celebrated as the birth-place of Shakspeare, contains a population of five thousand souls. It is situated in a fine country, along which the Avon winds its peaceful course; and is surrounded by a great number of rural villages; but hitherto Methodism has here had only a feeble existence. Nearly a century ago Mr. Wesley preached in Stratford on,

The Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins.' Most of the hearers stood like posts; but some mocked, others blasphemed, and a few believed. Twenty-five years ago Mr. Sugden stood in the street to preach, but

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was dismissed by a peace-officer, not in the most handsome manner. No further efforts were made to introduce Methodism into this town or neighbourhood, that I can hear of, till about fifteen or sixteen years since, when a family of the name of Pearce, in humble circumstances, came to reside here. Mrs. Pearce was in heart and life a Methodist, and requested the Preachers in the Evesham Circuit to come to her house and preach. Accordingly Mr. Cousins commenced his mission. In this house the preaching was continued for about three years. stable, and afterwards another house, were occupied for the same blessed work, till the present chapel was opened, with very encouraging prospects of usefulness. The people are very solicitous to have a Preacher, Stratford being eighteen miles from Coventry, the Circuit town, and can only be visited occasionally by the Travelling Preachers; hence one gentleman, though of another denomination, has not only given handsomely to the chapel, but has offered two pounds per quarter, if the Conference will send a Preacher. ral others have promised to do something for the support of a labourer; and our friends intend to request a Preacher in the usual way. Surely this is one of those numerous openings of Providence, which the people of God should enable their Ministers to enter; and when the Yearly and July Collections are made, may we not hope that such places as Stratford will be remembered, and draw forth the liberal contributions of such as daily pray, Thy kingdom come ?""

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STAMFORD: "On Sunday, Feb. 15th, the Methodist chapel in Stamford was reopened, after the erection of side-galleries, and other considerable improvements, by the Rev. T. Lessey, who preached in the morning and evening; and the Rev. J. Watson, who preached in the afternoon. Mr. Lessey also preached an additional sermon on the following evening. A very gracious influence attended these services, which we hope will precede more copious out-pourings of the Holy Spirit. The collections amounted to £58; liberal donations were also presented by G. Finch, Esq., and Col. Chaplin, Members of Parliament for this ancient borough, towards defraying the expenses. Stamford became the head of a Circuit in 1806. The chapel was erected in 1804, principally at the expense of the late Miss Treen, who also built a Preachers' house adjoining, and gratuitously conveyed them both for the use of the Wesleyan-Methodist Connexion. For many subsequent years Methodism in Stamford had to contend