submit to every dispensation of my Heavenly Father, that I may count all loss and dross, save the knowledge of Christ and Him crucified."

Seventh mo., 2nd, 1826, First-day.

"This

is indeed a most memorable day to me, and a very afflicting one too. I went to meeting as usual a little before the time, intending to call and see dear John Gripper, and lo! he was no more-my dearest friend is gone-he died last night soon after eleven o'clock. May I fervently pray to the Lord, that as He has in His own good pleasure been pleased to remove this, my dearest friend, so he may be pleased to guide me along the slippery path of life; and oh! that I may return to Bethel, and renew the covenant as at the first."

Seventh mo., 23rd. "We had a very solemn meeting this morning, though Satan is very busy in trying to overcome the desires after good; this afternoon he prevailed in keeping my mind very unsettled and wandering, so that but little good rose into dominion.

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What poor creatures we are, and so prone to err ! I desire to be more engaged in watchfulness unto prayer."

It was about this time, and prior to his marriage, that he first bore testimony of his love

to his Saviour, by the utterance of a few words in our meetings for worship; and notwithstanding the cares attendant on the bringing up of a large family, it was his desire, through a long course of years, to occupy faithfully the gifts entrusted to him. He was acknowledged as a Minister in 1858.

His diligence in the Lord's service was remarkable, and he seemed always to live under an abiding concern that his day's work might keep pace with the day. He visited the meetings of Friends in many parts of England, and held many meetings with those not in profession with us. At one time he united with his friend Edward C. May in holding a series of meetings in the theatres in London; a service which yielded peace to his mind. He often spoke as feeling himself an unprofitable servant; but desiring to be faithful, he made business subservient to the calls of religious duty. At home and amongst his family, his conduct and conversation bore evidence of his desire to be a follower of a crucified Redeemer. His solicitude for the best welfare of his beloved children was often expressed in words; and he sought opportunities to bring home to their hearts truths which were so precious to himself.

About three years previous to his death he paid a religious visit to Friends in Ireland, and afterwards to the meetings in Scotland. His health was even then failing; and on his return home, he was unable from increasing weakness to give much attention to business. He still however frequently attended his own meeting; and his voice was often heard in prayer and praise. Throughout the whole of his illness, which was at times a very suffering one, he was kept in patience. He often prayed for the Lord's presence, and said he believed there was a mansion prepared for him, through the mercy of his Saviour. He continued to be deeply interested in everything connected with our Religious Society, and his love to his friends was unabated; he often said "I love everybody."

Thus waiting and watching for the coming of his Lord, the summons, though it came at last in an unexpected moment, did not find him unprepared. After a quiet sleep, his spirit was gently released, without sigh or struggle, from the earthly tabernacle, and an admittance granted (as we believe) through redeeming love and mercy, into one of those mansions which the Lord hath prepared for them that love Him. ELEANOR DELL, Croydon. 43 26 8 mo. 1874

Daughter of William R. and Elizabeth Dell.

Bradford. Wife of James Dixon.

MARIA LOUISA DODSHON, 125 12 mo. 1873 Waterford. Daughter of Emma and the late John Dodshon.

ELLEN DODSHON, Stockton, 25 10 3 mo. 1874

Daughter of John and Elizabeth Dodshon.

SARAH ANN DOEG,

60 31 5 mo. 1874

Stanwix, Carlisle. A Minister. Wife of Robert Doeg.

"Thou shalt go to all that I shall send thee, and whatsoever I shall command thee, thou shalt speak." Jeremiah i, 7. This devoted servant of the Lord felt a call of this nature when but twenty-six years old, and in obedience thereto, had her work appointed her at home and abroad. Her noon day labour was allotted among the Friends in Norway, and for a period of seven years she resided with her husband at Stavanger; during which time they were unitedly engaged

in gospel labour, not only in the place of their adopted home, but in largely visiting the people by sea and land, and over rugged mountains, nourishing and helping many small and scattered companies, in their search and apprehension of the spiritual nature and privileges of Christ's kingdom.

Sarah Ann Doeg was the daughter of John and Mary Squire, and was born at Tadlow, a village about twelve miles from Cambridge, on the 26th of Tenth month, 1813. In very early life she lost her mother, and about the age of twelve, her father. Her youthful training devolved upon her uncle and aunt, Lovell and Sarah Squire of Earith in Huntingdonshire. Her parents not being in membership with Friends, she was received into the Society with a view to being educated at Ackworth School; where she remained in training as a teacher of the girls. Many can speak of her loving Christian care in that capacity.

In 1836 she was married to Robert Doeg, then also a teacher at Ackworth. From the records of a private diary, which she kept to "stimulate her in the Christian race, and to keep her in the spirit of humble dependence," we learn much of her hidden and higher life :-the