which "suffereth long and is kind, which thinketh no evil, rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth." When near the close, she told those around her she was "only waiting-looking unto Jesus; and that she could but praise and adore her Heavenly Father for all His great goodness to her through a long life. SUSANNAH CRUICKSHANK,

54 26 8 mo. 1874

Paddington. Wife of Joseph Hagen Dell.

WILLIAM RAWBONN DELL, 70 10 5 mo. 1874 Croydon. A Minister.

William Rawbonn Dell was born at Earl's Colne in the County of Essex, and was blessed with the care of pious parents, who sought to train him in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. When about twenty-two years of age we find from his memoranda, he was also blessed.

with the Christian care of many of the Friends amongst whom he resided. On one occasion he says, under date Second month, 12th, 1826, "Went up to John Gripper's, and spent an hour or two in the evening. This is truly pleasant to me to have such a friend, concerned for my good. May it be my increasing engagement to seek after more devotion of mind, and more watchfulness unto prayer." Again on the 16th of the same month, he writes, "I walked home with some friends. I think them increasingly free and sociable with me. I feel it a favour of which I am unworthy, that friends are so kind to me; it renders my path much more pleasant."

The following short extracts from his diary may show the state of his mind at this time.Second mo., 17th, 1826. "I pray for help from above, to enable me to move on in the right way, to be given up with full purpose of heart and soul to obey the Lord in all things, to seek, not my own, but His glory."

Sixth mo., 13th. ". Attended Essex Quarterly Meeting, at which Isaac Stephenson was present. My dear grandmother again stood forth to advocate the glorious cause of truth. Oh that I may more earnestly watch unto prayer, endeavouring to preserve a more waiting state, and cheerfully

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.