ceeded to express the strongest confidence in the God of his salvation, and his unwavering belief in the final emancipation of the whole human family from sin and death. This was his last testimony.'1

MRS. RETTA SAFFORD, of Norfolk, St. Lawrence Co., N. Y., died August, 1830, aged 35. For ten or twelve years previous to her death, she had been a believer in the restitution of the whole world to holiness and consequent happiness. Her religious views and feelings may be gathered from the following extract of a letter from her to her husband, written sometime previous to her death.

'I have been (says she) a gay and thoughtless girl. I have not given the subject of religion that attention it demands. I shall here relate what I please to call my conviction. Terror, sir, was entirely out of the question. I felt that I had been ungrateful to my heavenly Father for his innumerable blessings. I felt that my whole life had been one continued scene of munificence. Wherever I turned my eyes, I beheld the beauty, wisdom and greatness of God. I had read the Bible to be sure, but now it was a new book; every leaf revealed to my admiring sight, love eternal to all the human family. I was penetrated by the immeasurable love of God, and melted into contrition for all my offences. I have faith in the salvation of the whole world by Jesus Christ.'

Her last illness was of short duration; only eleven hours; which she bore with Christian fortitude and resignation. The dreadful king had no terrors for her. Possessing reason to the last, she entered the valley and shadow of death, with the fullest assurance of passing through it in triumph, to the fair shores of immortality, where she believed she should meet a ransomed world before the throne, clothed with imperishable garments of salvation.' 2

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MRS. JENNET DUNBAR, of South Bridgewater, Ms., died Sept. 1, 1830, aged 82. She had been for many years a worthy member of a Calvinistic church; but during her last illness she professed her belief in the truth that God's mercy and salvation will reach all his offspring. About two weeks before her departure, she was suddenly deprived of the power of articulation. Yet the mind was unimpaired She gave those around her to understand that she wished to see a minister. When asked if the minister of her church was desired, she returned a negative answer. It was then understood that a minister of the Reconciliation was desired - the one who had once preached near her bed-side during her sickness. He accordingly came, and has given the subjoined On my arrival she made signs for prayers and religious conversation. After spending some time in these exercises, I withdrew from the bed-side to give the mourning relatives an opportunity to receive their mother's last embrace and benediction. In a few minutes she commenced waving her hands, and manifested great anxiety to communicate what bore upon her mind. After making several unsuccessful efforts to speak, and attempts to write upon a slate, dying nature stayed its rude hand for a moment, and enabled her to pronounce, sufficiently distinct and emphatical for all to understand full assurance, full assurance!" I then asked her if she had full assurance in the mercy, goodness, and salvation of God? To which she replied in the affirmative (by suitable expressions.) She continued thus happy unto the end.' i

MRS. ALETTA RAYMOND, of Brunswick, Me., died Sept. 20, 1830, aged 28. In early life she made a public profession of religion, and joined the Baptist church. With the Baptists she remained several years, enjoying their confidence and fellow

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ship Subsequently her mind became further illuminated by the spirit of truth; and she rejoiced in the faith of the reconciliation of all men to the Father. In this faith she remained steadfast and immoveable until death. During her last, brief sickness, she manifested great patience and fortitude. On being asked by her husband who was anxiously watching with her, if she did not think she was more free from pain, and whether she thought she should recover, she answered calmly, No, I think I shall die.' Her mother then asked her if she was willing to die? 'O yes,' said she, 'perfectly willing. I have no fears.' Thus she departed.1

MR. JACOB MARSHALL, of Lunenburg, Ms., died Oct. 30, 1830, aged 82. He was also a member of the Baptist church, until led by the discussion of theological sentiments, to search the Scriptures diligently. The result of his examination was a belief in the universal redemption of mankind. This faith he defended with clearness and power. He expressed much anxiety for those around him who were destitute of faith in the great salvation. Even when on his death-bed, he could not suppress his emotions of pity for those who, in sincerity, doubtless, considered it their duty to attempt the subversion of his hope in God's impartial love. A friend who witnessed his death, writes I was present when the physician told him that life's brittle thread must soon be severed. He was asked if he had the least doubt of his former belief in the goodness of God, and final happiness of all intelligent beings. His power of speech had so failed that it was with great difficulty that he could pronounce a monosyllable so as to be understood. He exerted all his powers to breathe out an audible No." 2

MISS FANNY C. WILLIS, of Westmoreland, N. H., died Dec. 3, 1830, aged 25. She was a 1 Trumpet, Vol. 3, No. 17. 2 Trumpet, Vol. 8, No. 24.

victim of consumption. During a residence in a distant state, she felt its ravages upon her, and desired to be taken home to die at her father's house. The journey produced much exhaustion. During her last sickness, she thought much and talked frequently respecting her death. She had made religion the subject of meditation and study while in health, which, as is here shown, sustained and comforted her in the last earthly struggle. The following extract of a letter written by a brother (Rev. J. H. Willis) who was present at her death, to one who was absent, will testify to her trust in Him who is the resurrection and the life.'

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'Having arrived home, I hastened immediately to the room where she lay in a light slumber. As I came near, she awoke. After a fervent exclamation, she raised her emaciated arms to embrace me. "John," said she, "do not weep for me, for I shall soon be happy.” I asked her if she was willing to die. "Yes-perfectly willing," she replied, "for my troubles and my pains are soon to terminate. How glad I am that I can behold you once more. thought that I had beheld you for the last time when you left me in T., but a good God has ordered otherwise." Having conversed considerably, our father asked her if she would not become fatigued by too much conversation. "O, let me talk on, father," said she, "for I have but a short time to talk." Her faith and hope were unwavering to the last. I asked her if she had no fears of death. "No," said she, “I long to go, for I hope to be happier than I am now; I have long reflected on death; its horrors cease to be horrors to me." I arrived about 3 o'clock, P. M. At 4, she had a fainting spell, and thinking that she was dying, she called me to her side, and said, "Now John, I am going; farewell! farewell, dear friends; and farewell all! O, MY SAVIOR!" trembled on her quivering lip. So she fell asleep.' 1

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MR. JONATHAN BOND, of Hampstead, N. H., died at Lynn, Ms., July 13, 1831, aged 37. During four years he was connected with the Methodist church. He at length began to perceive a greater faith than that he had hitherto enjoyed. His mind was led to inquire further, in consequence of the fact that while on his knees at the throne of grace, the thought came with great force into his mind, "How can pray for all men, and believe that some will be finally lost?" He continued in his belief of the salvation of all men, till the last; vindicating it whereever he went. His illness and death is thus related by a friend. 'I was with him till his last breath. His sickness was a consumption; and his sufferings were great. Yet he endured well. About a week before he died, I thought I discovered a difference in him. He appeared filled with love to all, and would often break out in praises to God. He had his senses, perfectly; and took leave of his friends with an affecting composure. When near his end, I asked him how death appeared to him? He answered with much cheerfulness, "O, there is no fear - -no fear; stronger is he that is for me than all that can be against me; "then adding, "he that doeth the will of my Father, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother " His last expression to me was, "Trust in God."' 1

MRS. MARTHA BURRINGTON of Burke, Vt., died Oct. 29, 1832, aged 42. In early life she became united with the Baptist church in the vicinity in which she resided; but on a more mature examination of religious subjects in after life, she became convinced that the doctrine of endless woe could not be supported by Scripture, and was opposed to the justice and mercy of God. Under the influence of these impressions she was led to embrace the doctrine of the final salvation of all; and this be

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