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JOSEPH MORRIS, Dublin. 82 4mo. 30 1852 81 7mo. 9 1852

ELIZABETH MORRISON,

Ballintore. Widow of James Morrison.

SIDNEY MOXHAM, Clifton, 18 6mo. 24 1852 near Bristol. Son of John and Hannah Moxham. ANN MURPHY, Clonmel. 54 11mo. 14 1851

Widow of John Murphy.

WILLIAM CAPPER NAISH, 27 11mo. 10 1851

Bath. Son of William and Frances Naish.

SARAH NASH, Wereham.

32 8mo. 14 1852

Wife of Thomas William Nash.

MARIAN NEAVE, Spalding. 42 10mo. 16 1851 Wife of James Neave.

In presenting to the readers of the Annual Monitor a brief sketch of this dear Friend, it is hoped, that her example may prove instructive and encouraging to others, and especially to those who, like herself, as a christian wife and mother, are seeking to be faithful in their allotted sphere of duty, in singleness of heart," "as to the Lord, and not unto men."

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It was not till after her marriage, in 1836, that Marian Neave kept a record of her experience, and but little is known respecting the early work of Divine grace in her heart; but to those who were acquainted with her, on her removal to her husband's place of residence, in Lincolnshire,

and taking charge of his family by a previous marriage, her subsequent course evinced a mind sustained by the power of true religion, and con. scientiously concerned to bring forth "the fruits of righteousness which are by Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God." Of her, it might safely be said, “that she was a preacher of righteousness in life and conversation." Her early removal was, therefore, felt to be a great loss to the interesting little group of Friends who compose Lincolnshire Quarterly Meeting, amongst whom she had manifested a sincere attachment to the cause of Christ and his gospel, and given hopes of future usefulness, by her humble and consistent walk in life, and the manner in which she was seen to be concerned to uphold our christian principles and testimonies, and the wholesome discipline established amongst us.

Humility and watchfulness, with prayerful circumspection, were characteristic of her course. Her memoranda are numerous, but generally short and concise. They exhibit no disposition to indulge in that superficial and unhealthy sentimentality which impedes, rather than promotes, a substantial "growth in grace;" but they unfold, with much transparent simplicity, the interior life of a humble and retiring Christian, truly

athirst for God and the realities of practical piety, amidst the ordinary affairs of the domestic circle, and daily attention to the requirements of social intercourse.

In allusion to her marriage, she says, "My satisfaction is much increased from the conviction, that I am in my right allotment. I cannot but believe that, when considering the important subject of undertaking the situation of step-mother, a more than human power did direct my steps ;" and there is reason to believe, that the judicious and religious care which she exercised in this capacity, were blessed.

With an increasing little family of her own, the sphere of her maternal and domestic duties became enlarged, and we meet with frequent references, in her memoranda, to the religious exercises into which her mind was introduced on this account,—deeply feeling, as she says, "the great importance of training up aright those who are committed to our care."

On one occasion, she remarks, "I have the prospect of going from home to recruit my health. May a blessing rest upon me, and make me more equal to bear the burdens of the day. I desire to leave my tender flock in the charge of the Great Shepherd, who, I trust, will watch over

them for good, and in his own time, visit them with his Holy Spirit, that the seed of the kingdom may take deep root in their hearts, and bring forth fruit to his praise. I feel my own inability to change the unregenerate hearts of these little ones. O that a blessing may rest upon the humble desire for their spiritual welfare." On her return, she says, "Now that I have returned to my domestic duties, I desire to enter upon them with renewed vigour, looking to the supreme Ruler of events for his blessing upon my efforts to perform my various duties aright, knowing that He alone can prosper my way." And again, she remarks, "Desires are raised that I may be instrumental in leading the little ones, entrusted to my care, to Christ, the Redeemer; O, how insufficient of myself to do any good thing! May I be seeking to be myself taught in the school of Christ, daily sitting at his feet to hear his gracious words."

She had many severe trials to pass through. Among other provings of faith, she had to resign to an early grave, three lovely little children; and her own mother, to whom she felt warmly attached, was removed by death, when she was unable to attend upon her last hours. Under these afflictions she was enabled to bow in humble

resignation to the Divine will, and gratefully to commemorate her Heavenly Father's goodness in the fulfilment of the promise" As thy day, so shall thy strength be." In allusion to one of these events, she observes, "I was made sensible that, in wisdom, I was called to surrender that which was becoming the idol of my heart. O may this affliction answer the end designed, in shewing the uncertainty of all things here, and inducing me more earnestly to seek an enduring possession in a better world." On a subsequent occasion of a similar kind, we find the following short remark: 66 My mind has been much harassed the last few days, on account of the alarming illness of my dear suffering babe, and now I do desire to feel thankful that he is at rest, never more to be subject to suffering and to pain."

Though necessarily much occupied with her family cares, she was a diligent attender of our religious meetings, and did not allow trivial cir cumstances to interfere with the due discharge of this primary duty. She took a deep interest, also, in various benevolent objects; and amongst these, the promotion of the cause of temperance lay near her heart. In reference to this, she remarks," May the efforts of all the friends of the cause be blessed by Him, without whose bless

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