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He came to London in the following April, and on May 21st commenced his duties in a sphere of labour which he continued to fill with ability and advantage to within a fortnight of his death. Hackney Road he was soon at home, and formed an attachment both to the place and people. He was shortly appointed a Class Leader. He sustained the offices of Secretary to the Local Preachers' and Circuit Quarterly Meeetings; Chapel Steward and Trustee, in addition to other minor offices, with much ability and faithfulness.

During the last London Conference, the Minister appointed for the week evening service at Hackney Road being prevented from taking the appointment, at the desire of his friends, Mr. Burroughs consented, in the emergency, to supply the vacancy, and, though with considerable effort, preached from Psalm xxxiv. 3, with much advantage to others. It was

his last sermon!

His health was seriously affected in the summer of 1872, and from that time never fully recovered. He was taken very unwell on September 1st, and the symptoms becoming alarming on the following Sunday week, his relatives were summoned to bid farewell to him. On the morning of September 17th, his happy spirit winged its flight to heaven.

Shortly before his death his wife enquired whether he was happy; and with all the strength he could command and with much emotion, he answered, 'Yes, very!' He was quite ready for his last great change. The principle which had originated and sustained his religious life -a penitent trust in the sacrificial blood of his Saviour,-the fruit of which was joy, peace and assurance for ever, supported him in the lone valley, and the God of his youth was his unfailing Friend, guiding him home to Himself.

Mr. Burroughs, as was easily discernible, was of a most sensitive and affectionate disposition. As a colleague, he was considerate and true. Intelligent, amiable and of genuine piety, the more he was known the more highly was he respected and loved. The present head master of the Hackney Road Day Schools, Mr. H. A. Inch, who for three years was intimately associated with Mr. Burroughs, as the assistant master, speaks of him as manifesting the same Christian qualities in the school which were apparent elsewhere. He says: 'It must be remem

bered that I saw him under the cloud of weakness and ill health; but I ever found that the interest he took in the children was of a very close and loving kind; and the fact that the state of his voice debarred him from giving the Biblelesson to the whole school as often as he would have liked, he used to speak of as a great deprivation. His labours in the school were labours of love.' S.A.A.

MRS. JAMES WALKER, of Leeds, was the eldest daughter of the late George Lomas, Esquire, of Birch Hall, near Bolton; and was born on the 12th of March, 1820. Her childhood was marked by a thoughtful seriousness of disposition, which was fostered under the genial influences of a godly home While yet a child, death deprived her of the tender solicitude of a devoted mother; but the severity of this dispensation considerably mitigated by the attentions of one who acted towards her a mother's part. Mrs. Walker's grandmother-Mrs. Holland, of Bradford House, near Bolton -also took a loving interest in her welfare, as did her aunt, and by them she was carefully trained in the verities and principles of true religion. She was brought up in connection with the Established Church, and for several years attended its services; but from an early period she evinced a preference for the Wesleyan-Methodist branch of the Church. Through the kindness of her grandmother, who was a devoted Wesleyan, the privileg of attending the Wesleyan chapel from time to time afforded her.

Mrs. Walker early gave attention to general mental improvement, and being wisely counselled and directed in the se lection of literature, her mind was well cultured and stored with useful information, by which she was qualified for the intelligent discharge of life's duties. On attaining years of maturity, under the influence of the Holy Spirit, she steadfastly resisted all temptations to worldli ness. Having decided as to religion she never afterwards wavered. The precise time when the great change took place cannot now be stated; but the fact was evidenced by proofs clear and undeniable.

On June 21st, 1841, she was married to Mr. James Walker, of Leeds. Mr. and Mrs. Walker became members of our Society in connection with Brunswick Chapel.

Mr. Wesley writes: From long ex perience and observation, I am inclined to think that whoever finds redemption in the blood of Jesus, whoever is justified, has then the choice of walking in the higher or the lower path. I believe the

row way.'

Holy Spirit at that time sets before him the "more excellent way," and incites him to walk therein; to choose the narrowest path in the narrow way; to aspire after the heights and depths of holiness,-after the entire image of God.' Such was the conviction of the subject of this sketch; and from the time of her espousal to Christ to the day of death, it was her steadfast resolve and unceasing endeavour to walk in the narrowest path in the narIn this she was eminently successful, as her life and death proved. Among the leading traits of her beautifal character may be mentioned a profound regard for the Word of God, resulting in a comprehensive acquaintance with that Word which is able to make' us wise unto salvation.' By that Word she was throughly furnished unto all good works.' She was intelligently attached to the house of God; as shown by attendance at its services not only on the Lord's Day, but also during the week. Naturally gifted with strength of mind, and ever thirsting for Divine knowledge, she gave earnest heed to the things which she heard. The more social means of grace were to her fountains of joy. The Leader of the Class of which she was a member for the last nineteen years of her life testifies to the steady growth and the depth and richness of her religious experience, which, though not always joyous, yet proved a great blessing both to the Leader and the Class. The Atonement was to her the doctrine of all others most precious, and great prominence was given to it both in her statement of experience and her prayers. Timid and self-distrustful naturally, she found there sure ground for faith and hope. Her extensive knowledge of our Hymn-Book was greatly helpful to her throughout her religious life; but more especially in affliction, when tempted to despondency.

The Ministers of the Gospel she held in loving esteem for their work's sake. Their Visits were anticipated with peculiar pleaSure, and their conversation generally furnished themes for edifying observation afterwards. It was her constant request that they would be faithful with her. Her views of her own attainments and of the service which she rendered to God being of the most self-abasing character, she would entreat them to inform her if they thought her in any particular mistaken in her ideas as to the way of salvation. It was the great privilege of the writer of this sketch to visit her frequently during the last few months of her life. Her experience displayed the workings of a mind most delicately susceptible, strictly conscientious, sweetly submissive and rigor

ously faithful. To the lights and shades, the depressions and delights, the temptations and triumphs, experienced by all who faithfully serve the Lord, she was not a stranger; but amid all these she was 'kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation.'

To needy applicants for relief Mrs. Walker readily and generously responded; entering with tenderest interest into the recital of their sorrows and necessities; and though, doubtless, not infrequently imposed upon, yet she had rather that the deceiver should be a partaker of her bounty than that a case of real distress should go unrelieved.

In her domestic relations she was remarkably discreet and affectionate. In all circumstances it was evident she was constantly under the hallowing influence of Divine love, and was seeking a full preparation to meet the Heavenly Bridegroom. She opened her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue was the law of kindness. She looked well to the ways of her household......Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her. To her family her everyday life was an impressive recommendation of the religion of Jesus. As her manifold domestic virtues endeared her to her family, she won the affectionate respect of all who knew her, by a disinterestedness which rendered her indifferent to the temporal happiness of none but herself. The beauty of the Lord her God was upon her, shining forth in charity which 'suffereth long and is kind;......seeketh not her own...thinketh no evil.' No one could converse with her many minutes without perceiving that she was fully dedicated to God.

To successive Ministers in the Brunswick Circuit she seemed marked out as eminently qualified for the office of Class Leader; but such were her timidity and humility that all entreaty on the subject failed to induce her to consent to be appointed. But in the narrower circle of home, and in the Church, as a consistent member, her light shone with increasing lustre unto the perfect day.

In 1866 the happy family circle was for the first time broken by the death, after a brief illness, of a most promising son, who had just attained to manhood. But his life had been as godly as his death was triumph

ant.

During the year 1870 Mrs. Walker was seized with the affliction which ended her earthly life. The visitation was unexpected. On returning home from a special Prayer-meeting she was suddenly struck down by apoplexy. From this, however, she partly recovered; but under successive attacks nature succumbed. In returning

from the public service one evening she was seized once more. For nearly a month she was unable to hold intercourse with the family. A few times, however, she spoke. In reply to her husband's enquiry if she were happy, she gently whispered,―

'Labour is rest, and pain is sweet,

FOR Thou, my God, art here.'

On a subsequent occasion, in answer to another enquiry, she calmly said: 'I am just waiting to enter heaven; I am going to God.' A short time before she passed away she was enabled to speak again to the sorrowing family. 'Do you love Jesus?' asked her husband. Her countenance became radiant with the light of her glorious prospect, and with a smile most benign and heavenly she said: 'Yes, 1 hope I do.' In the full triumph of that confident hope she passed to her reward, on May 19th, 1874, at the age of fifty-four years. JOHN PEARSON.

MR. WILLIAM GOODWIN was born at Tinsley in the year 1815, and died in Sheffield, January 7th, 1875. His parents were respectable members of the Established Church. His father died when William was thirteen years of age, whereupon he left home, being apprenticed to a grocer in Sheffield. Soon afterwards he became a member of the WesleyanMethodist Society, and began at once to work in the Sunday-school, of which in after years he was a superintendent. He could not remember the exact date of his conversion. The light broke gradually and imperceptibly, but it became brighter and brighter unto the perfect day. In 1846 he was appointed a Class Leader, an office which he held with great usefulness to the time of his death.

There was a remarkable evenness about Mr. Goodwin's spirit and conversation. He was not given to great or sudden changes of feeling or conduct. This natural disposition, sanctified by Divine grace, produced a beautiful form of Christian life. His was 'a calmly-fervent zeal.' He was 'steadfast, unmovable.' Whether you met him at home or abroad, at business or in the Church, he was the same. He was habitually cheerful. He saw the sunny side of human life, the brighter aspects of character. He seemed to be careful for nothing.' No doubt the secret of this was a clear sense of reconciliation with God and a

full trust in his Heavenly Father's bene! ficent providence. His connection with Wesleyan Methodism, which began so early, was continued until death. He was associated with Brunswick Chapel Sheffield, from the time of its erection: his feet trod that sanctuary with unin terrupted regularity for a period of forty years; his last Sabbath on earth finding him still in his accustomed place. In times of Connexional trouble he stood 'as an iron pillar strong, and steadfast as a wall of brass.' His behaviour in the business meetings of the Church was most excellent. He had the rare gift of knowing when to speak and when to be silent. He was far from the spirit of the religious demagogue; his influence and words were ever on the side of peace. kindness and order. Wesleyan Methodism was very dear to him. He used to dwell with great delight on the names of Ministers to whose words he had listened. men who turned many to righteousness.

The last stage of Mr. Goodwin's life was short and sharp. Indeed it could not be expected or desired that such pains as fell upon him quite suddenly should be of long continuance. He attended public service on Sunday morning, and early on the following Thursday morning had given up his spirit into his Father's hands. The way from the toil of earth to the rest of heaven was very ragged, but, through mercy, it was quickly trodden The poor flesh was brought very low, b the spirit was borne up above all and kept in perfect peace. His death was in beautiful accord with his character and life. There seemed something fitting about the time of his departure: in the first hours of the morning, when the great world was still.

The fact that he must die did not appear to be realized until about to be accomplished. But he was not disturbed. He said to those around, All is done.' HS | wife asked: Are you looking to Jesus?" The answer was quickly given: 0 yes! to Whom else can I look?' A Christian friend, who had ministered to him in his last extremity enquired: Do you feel Christ precious ?' He is all and in all,' was the ready reply. He knew in Whom he had believed. Soon afterwards he rested from his labours. He was an example of the believers, in word, in conversation in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.'

J. C.