But not forgot, the cord

That bound the old and young, was childhood's tie,
Fastened by warm caress and gentle word,

Never to die.

In thy old gallery seat,

Dear Pastor of the flock, we see thee still!
Thy step, thy voice, the grasp we loved to meet,
Our memories fill.

And all thy tender care

Over the wandering ones, thy spirit meek;
Thy large compassion ever first to spare
The blind, the weak.

We miss thy loving heart,

That found its vent in kind words, and good deeds;
Planned in those Heavenly places, where apart,

The Christian feeds.

We miss thy noiseless worth

That asked no notice, and we softly lay
Its unction to our hearts, while earth to earth,
Sadly we say.

Oh! when the heart lies still;

When the eye closes, and the lip is cold;
When the outgoings of an obedient will,
Its round have told;

The memory then, how sweet!

That from the living lips but kindness fell,
And words of love, learned at the Saviour's feet,
Or Sychar's well."

and impressions of Divine love. In allusion to his conversion, he said in after life; "It came not by or through the instrumentality of man; the manifestations of the Spirit and love of God so impressed me in my twelfth and thirteenth years, that I resolved to seek the Kingdom of Heaven; and the following summer, being at work in the field, my sins were set in order before me, and feeling them to be very great, it seemed more than I could live under. In great distress and agony of mind, I knelt down and besought the Lord in prayer, who in mercy heard my cry; after which, for a time my peace flowed as a river."

When quite young he was remarkable for quietness of manner and deportment; and his decision and integrity were such that he was very seldom known to join with those who associate together for levity ; but it appears from memoranda which he left, that he became very watchful and prayerful. In one of these he writes, 66 I have, through grace, and the help of the Holy Spirit, endeavored to subdue my earthly, selfish nature to the will of my Heavenly Father."

By giving heed to the admonitions of Truth in the soul, he continued to grow in grace, and in the saving knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, and his conduct and conversation answering thereto, he was appointed to the station of an Elder in the twenty-sixth year of his age. This place in the Church he filled to the entire satisfaction of Friends.

It might be truly said he was an Elder worthy of double honor, being a father and counsellor in Israel.

He had a great regard for the Holy Scriptures, believing they are able to make wise unto salvation, through faith in Christ Jesus, and, therefore, he often read and dwelt on their contents, and earnestly recommended others to do so. He encouraged Friends and others to sustain Scripture Schools, and that a portion of the Holy Scriptures should be read daily in families in a collective capacity; from which practice he says, I have often been comforted and. instructed, and the Good Master has many times solemnized our minds into the place of waiting where true and effectual prayer is wont to be made."

He valued very highly the privilege of meeting with his Friends for Divine worship-a duty which he diligently attended to, frequently encouraging his Friends to like service, and to provide suitably for their families to attend.

Some years before his last illness he made the following record: "It has appeared to me, for some time past, that my pilgrimage in this world is drawing to a close; and the language to my heart has been, while in my fields at work, as well as at other times (indeed it has been almost the clothing of my spirit), 'set thy house in order, for thy time is drawing to a close.' My soul is often drawn forth in prayer to my God, whose mercy and truth have followed me all the days of my life, that He would be pleased in mercy to

give me clearly to see the state and condition that I am in; for I have often felt concerned for fear the enemy of all good, in his appearing as an angel of light, would deceive me, and so cheat me out of my eternal happiness. The language often came before me, 'Teach me, O Lord, and if there be iniquity in me do thou it away; for the heart of man is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked-who can know it.'

"There is one that knoweth, not only my heart, but the hearts of all men, and the day is near when I shall have to stand before the judgment-seat of Christ, where I cannot have one vestige of my own righteousness to cover me; but I shall have to appear just as I am. I greatly desire that I may be as the clay in the hand of the potter, to lay down my own selfish will, suffer the old man and his deeds to be cast out, and the new man Christ Jesus to come in and take up his abode within and rule and reign there."

Although he entertained the most humble views of his own worth or attainments, yet in transacting the affairs of the Church, his judgment was sound and clear. Punctuality was a conspicuous trait in his character, being careful to comply with all his contracts and engagements timely; his daily walk evincing the spirit of genuine Christianity. He was a decided friend of education, often encouraging his brethren to be more liberal in educating their children, and that all parents should endeavor to instil into the minds of their offspring an interest in the

Saviour's love, and the peaceable fruits of His kingdom.

He was truly liberal with his worldly goods, spending much in travelling in Gospel service, and the destitute were objects of his care and sympathy; indeed, he counted it a great privilege to have the opportunity and ability to contribute to the requirements of the Church, and would sometimes acknowledge the temporal blessings, with which he was favored, were at times showered upon him in accordance in some measure with the freedom and liberality, which he had been concerned to minister of his substance to those in need.

Towards the close of Twelfth month, 1861, he was seized with a violent hæmorrhage of the lungs, which soon reduced him very low; yet he was perfectly resigned to his condition, and encouraged his family and the Friends who visited him to faithfulness whilst ! in health to seeking a preparation to meet their God. Regarding himself, he said, "I have been led to examine myself very closely, and I do not see anything in my way. Oh! how humiliating the thought-Christ died for me. Poor and unworthy as I am, it is by his love in my soul that I have experienced this true peace, which fills my heart to overflowing towards all mankind. It is not of myself to have attained to this, but as I have given heed to the spirit of Christ, who has condescended to be near me."

With respect to his family, he said, "I rejoice that my children and grand-children are all members of the