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entire reliance on his saving work and in my bereavement. offices, are so prominently and with such might, perhaps, be interesting to some evident sincerity set forth in your Pe- of the readers of the GOSPEL MAGAZINE, riodical, that it takes my heart, as it but you will be the best judge as to were, by storm, notwithstanding that I whether it may be expedient to give it cannot pronounce "Shibboleth!" exactly insertion in your columns. One thing as you do ; and accordingly, both as to in it will at all events please you; it is your literary and your educational and that a Clergyman of the Society for the pastoral efforts, I feel constrained to say, Propagation of the Gospel, really does that I wish you good luck in the preach the Gospel; and you will be dename of the Lord." the Lord." Unhappily to good lighted to hear, that many clergymen wishes and prayers I must restrict my-employed by that Society in Southern self, for I am labouring in a very large India, give no uncertain sounds when and needy district, of which at present I they blow the trumpet in Zion. have the sole pastoral charge; and my schools and my poor nearly absorb my financial resources.

I take the liberty of forwarding to you a reprinted statement respecting my dear wife, who fell asleep in Jesus on the 19th of October last. Although personally unknown to you, I trust I shall not be denied your sympathy and prayers

With best wishes, and earnest prayers, that God of his mercy in Christ may abundantly bless you in all your labours of love, I am,

Yours very sincerely, JOHN H. KIDD, Officiating Chaplain of Vepery.

Vepery, Madras, Jan. 11, 1856.

EXTRACT FROM A SERMON,

PREACHED AT ST. MATTHIAS' CHURCH, VEPERY, ON SUNDAY EVENING, OCT. 21, 1855, BY THE REV. J. GUEST, MISSIONARY OF THE SOCIETY FOR

THE PROPAGATION OF THE GOSPEL.

"I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest fron their labours; and their works do follow them."-Rev. xiv. 13. MY BRETHREN,-I have selected the was subject, the name of Jesus was to words of my text, with reference to an her a healing balm; and though her event of bereavement that has taken outward man perished, her inward place in the midst of us, in the removal man was continually renewed in feeding to a better world of dear MRS. KIDD, on Jesus the bread of life. Her inthe partner of your beloved Minister. cessant clinging to Jesus was the one Her warfare is accomplished; she has remarkable feature in her death-bed exentered into her rest, and has already perience. Every thing else, although of experienced that the light afflictions of a religious tendency and character, was this world, which are but for a moment, treated by her as something irrelevant. work out for God's people a far more Victory, by the blood of the Lambexceeding and eternal weight of glory. Victory, Victory, Victory!" These exThe last passages in her dying hours pressions were used by her with the were of a most interesting kind, as prov-tone and look of religious rapture some ing the soul-sustaining power of a well- twelve hours before her death. On one grounded reliance on Jesus. From early occasion, when a kind friend began to youth, she had, through grace, known read to her a very nice hymn, the suband loved the Saviour of sinners, and in ject of which was resignation, she said, the hour of nature's extremity, she ex- "This is not what I want; read to me perienced the blessedness of hiding herself in his bosom, and of reposing on his everlasting arms. The bodily pains which she endured were of the severest kind, and her earthly tabernacle appeared to resist the assaults of death with unusual power, Amid, however, all the rains and restlessness to which she

about Jesus." Another hymn, prominently setting forth the love and sav ing offices of the Redeemer, was immediately read, and on its being brought to a close, she said, Oh, this is what I want, this satisfies my soul." In the course of the night preceding our dear sister's departure, among the hymns read

to her, was one for which she had always | overpowered by fatigue. The poor pashown marked preference in the time of health. That was the hymn with which we commenced this evening's service,

OF THE LORD'S DEALINGS WITH FAMILIES.

in order to strengthen their trust in Him, | dear brother Nathan was taken ill with and confidence in his help in every time of need.

And secondly. Because I feel that I am apt myself to forget the kindness which my Heavenly Father has so often shown, and under each new trial I sink in despondency.

I trust that this little memorial may serve to make me ashamed of my unbelief when I read over again the remarkable answers which it has pleased God to give to my prayers in many instances, and then always recollect, when you read this, that if I set down an instance here and there of the Lord's kindness, the ten thousandth part alone is told. Every day and hour I am experiencing more, and I am sure eternity will constantly be revealing more and more of his kind care, both in providence and grace, of which we had not the slightest idea here.

I wish to excite in you all a habit of observing things "-not allowing mercies and deliverances to pass unnoticed -for truly then you will" understand" more of the loving-kindness of the Lord." I often feel grieved when I hear people say, That was a lucky escape;" or, “It was very fortunate such a thing happened.' Never do so, my beloved children; always give the glory where it is due. God is a "jealous God,' and will not give his glory to another. Honour Him, by attributing all your prosperity or success in any pursuit, to his kindness. Seek to have the "Lord with you," as He was with his servants of old. Truly, this is, as I have often told you all, my sole wish for you. May you be his children, and then He will order your worldly affairs just as it seems best to Him; and all will be WELL, emphatically WELL.

influenza, in 1837, my mind was in a dreadful state; at all times, the idea of losing any of you was agonizing, and being myself very weak at this time, the danger of my darling baby quite overwhelmed me; I felt as if I could not resign him. In this state I went to my room, and told the Lord my feelings. I laid open my heart to Him, and indeed I believe my only prayer was-" Make me quite resigned." I cannot forget the immediate answer. I returned consoled,. willing to part with my treasure, and. was strengthened from that time to sit beside him, and see him gradually sink to rest. I think scarcely a rebellious feeling was permitted to rise in my heart through all the agony of witnessing his sufferings. This is the only way, my dear children, to get our evil feelings subdued; all our own efforts are unavailing; the devil only laughs at them. Philosophy is as useless here as in quelling a tempest, or restraining the raging of the sea; but one word from Jesus can still every unruly thought-the best way (and I have experienced it in numberless instances), is to lay all before the Lord-" He was manifested to destroy the works of the devil"-plead this before Him, and He will overcome for, and in you.

In the end of June, 1837, John William took the meazles, Sarah and James Vernan had both recovered well a fortnight before; but about the 11th day, they brought on inflammation of the lungs and chest; he was at Kwe applied leeches, but little relief appeared to be afforded; he took no nourishment, and seemed indifferent to every thing: one Sunday morning he was sinking so rapidly, that I thought he could not live till the doctor came I would just say, that I intended com- from C, only three miles. However, mencing this "Record" last year, at he revived considerably, and was anxious B just after the removal of your to get up, and be dressed before he arprecious sister, Catherine; I let the time rived; Dr. G was much alarmed slip by, and did not do it; and when I about him, and considered him in great believed myself at the point of death, in danger. Next day we removed him into December, the thing which preyed most town, he was greatly exhausted, and beon my mind was, the thought that I was came exceedingly ill; towards evening, about to leave the world, without having Dr. G- and Mr. M- attended made this "Record" of the Lord's good-him, and ordered a warm-bath, which ness and faithfulness. Let this be a they put him into, but he was nearly lesson to you" Whatsoever your hand fainting, and they had scarcely any hope." findeth to do, do it with all your I wrote a hurrid note to Dr. Dmight." requesting him to come out, with which The first instance I set down of the he immediately complied. When he ar Lord's goodness is, his remarkable kind-rived, my mind was in agony; I said I ness in answering prayer. When your feared all hope of his being spared was

gone, but I wished him to pray for resignation; he kindly cheered me, by reminding me that nothing was too hard for the Lord;" and he knelt by poor John's bedside; at this time he was quite insensible, not even noticing me. Dr. D- prayed beautifully, that if it were the will of God his life might be spared, and that he might be useful in the world, serving God, and being a faithful member of his Church. Truly good is it to hear the benefit of the prayers of God's people, and especially his ministers! I walked down the avenue in a very different frame of mind, as I accompanied Mr. D— to the gate; I could from my heart say, Thy will be done." As I had not slept for many nights, I lay down beside John William, and we both slept. When I awaked, I found that we had rested long, for the morning was beaming, and his breathing was softer, and his skin cooler than it

had been for a long time. When the
doctors came, they pronounced him out
of danger. Thus far has the prayer been
mercifully answered, for he still lives,
and it is seven years ago: but would I
could say, He is a child of God! May
the Lord graciously crown his mercy, by
turning his heart, and making him a real
member of his Church, which He has
purchased with his own blood! I am
encouraged to hope that He will do this,
as He so signally answered the prayer
for the body! I look in faith to the ful-
filment of the earnest desire for the soul;
for better, far better to have lost him in
infancy than to see him grow up without
God-a prosperous worldly man. No,
rather may my children be in the hum-
blest station and serve God, than be
the wealthiest and most admired of the
world.
(To be Continued).

STREET MUSINGS.

AFTER the extreme quiet of a country | Lord, I ventured now to ask Him (if it village, I feel a degree of nervousness were his will) to satisfy me as to the in the crowded thoroughfares of London. safety of the child. Many arguments This gradually wears off, it is true, and one again becomes inured to old habits and associations. On a recent visit to the great Metropolis, I passed the church of St. Mary Woolnoth, Lombard Street, the scene of the blessed JOHN NEWTON'S labours, and mused upon the grace so richly manifested towards that vessel of mercy. The spot, moreover, was rendered additionally sacred from the gracious manner in which the Lord Jehovah once heard and answered prayer there. The first child I was called to resign lay dead. I was returning from the house of God, where I had just heard that dear servant of his, the late never-to-be-forgotten DAVID DENHAM. His text was, 2 Cor. xii. 9, "My grace is sufficient for It was my birth-day, the 8th of March, 1840; and, whilst returning from his house, musing upon "all the way by which the Lord had led me," I could but acknowledge that "his grace" had been "sufficient" hitherto; yea, and was even now "sufficient," under the heaviest stroke I had ever had-namely, the taking away of my dear child. Finding an outgoing of heart-an uplifting of soul-and the evident giving heed of the

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were presented-a precious pleading was poured out upon one's spirit; and just at the spot referred to, crossing near the church of St. Mary Woolnoth, the Lord gave these words-yes, it was Himself who gave them. I had not thought of them for a long, long time, and the blessed effects of their applica tion was, a reclining upon the very bosom of the Lord. "Is it well with thee? is it well with thy husband? is it well with the child? And she answered, It is well" (2 Kings iv. 26). Oh, what power, oh, what blessedness, oh, what a holy rapture, took possession of my soul. 1 burst into tears. Blessed, praised, and adored my God. Instead of murmuring or disputing his wisdom, or love, or tenderness in taking my child, I asked Him, how it was I was so highly favoured? Why were my neighbours passed by, and I selected as the honoured, the privileged, the blessed one to have a child in glory! Oh, the sweet bedewings of my soul at that favoured season! And how unearthly and Divine the satisfaction with which I afterwards gazed upon the sleeping and still most sacred dust of that dear child. Sixteen years have

"SLEEPING IN JESUS."

To the Editor of the Gospel Magazine. BELOVED BROTHER AND COMPANION IN TRIBULATION,-I purpose now to send you an account (for publication if you see fit) of the death of HENRY GARNER, late agent to the Earl of Harborough, Stapleford Park.

of God to the poor, the halt, maimed, and blind, &c., &c.

I visited him from time to time, and he always longed for my coming; raised several objections against himself, and against some things connected with us, as a people, which the Lord enabled me to overturn. I lent him a Number of the GOSPEL COTTAGE LECTURER, and the GOSPEL MAGAZINE he had from my sister: he alternately rose and sunk in his mind from time to time, when I visited him; on which occasion I found sweet liberty in proclaiming the unsearchable riches of Christ to lost and ruined sinners: he was at times refreshed, hope appeared to abound, and he expressed his gratitude, that my steps had been thus directed to him.

On Tuesday, the 22nd of January, I visited him again; he appeared very low, and much cast down; on entering into conversation with him, some remarks being made suitable to his state, his gloom gave way, hope began to abound, and we were exceedingly comfortable together, so much so, that I told him he would not die until he had seen the Lord's Christ! and if the Lord had been pleased to destroy him, He would not have shown him such things as he had! His hope budded forth brighter than ever; he sat until he was exhausted, and, I believe, never got up to the sofa

I have been acquainted with him for many years, and believe his mother to be a God-fearing woman; he was cut off by consumption (that disease so fatal to the flower of English youth) in the fortieth year of his age, leaving a young widow (my niece) and three small children! I called upon him one day, and found him low and poorly: he opened his mind to me, as to his state, as a dying man, and earnestly wanted to know what I thought would become of him; his manner was such, and his words so weighty, that I found my mouth opened to him, in a way I had never felt before, and was at once led to set before him the method in which the Lord dealt with all, more or less, who were the objects of his choice! I insisted upon the truths of the Gospel being known and felt; treated of the fall of man-his utter helplessness-his quickening from death, by the Holy Spirit's teaching-his vain striving to satisfy the demands of a broken law, that whosoever offended in one point, was guilty of all; that infinite wisdom and love had provided a full and complete satisfac-again. tion to Divine Justice, in the Person and On Friday, 26th, his wife says, "I had offering of God's Eternal Son! I was left the room a short time; on my return led to show him the emptiness, shallow- I spoke to him; he appeared much the ness, and insufficiency of all forms and same; but in a minute, while I turned ceremonies to satisfy a living soul, hun-to put something down I had in my gering after the bread of life; pointed hand, he exclaimed, My dear wife, the out the dead and false profession of the hand of death is upon me, I am sure day; set before him the promises of the is!' and when I looked at him, and Gospel, in their freeness and fulness; asked what was the matter, if he was the rich provision made for returning worse, I shall ever remember the exprodigals, and that none who come to pression of his countenance, as he replied, God for salvation, being sensible of Oh no; all is well, all is well; it is their poverty, and need of forgiveness, come at last! The blessed Jesus is should ever be cast out; that it was by looking into my heart, and filling it with the application of the blood of sprinkling joy unspeakable, and full of glory! Oh that peace flowed into the soul, that blessed Jesus! Well may it be called the perfect righteousness of Jesus (Hethe peace of God which passeth all unbeing God and Man in One Person) derstanding,' for I should never be able alone could justify a sinner, that its to describe what I feel! it gushed in work was peace, its effect quietness and upon me, and filled my soul with love, assurance; and that all vital religion was joy, and peace in believing! All I know heart-work, and the free sovereign gift is, that I have it; but whence it came,

it