"Gently, my Saviour, let me down, E'en till my last expiring breath. Death's dreadful sting has lost its power; Soon will the storm of life be o'er, And bless thy name, for ever bless'd. Dear Saviour! let thy will be done: Bid me possess sweet peace within, Yes! and a brighter heaven still, Awaits my soul through his rich grace, Hasten thy chariot, God of love, And fetch me from this world of woe; There shall my raptur'd spirit raise High glories to Immanuel's grace, My God, my Saviour, and my King." She was very drowsy the whole morning (Friday, 16th); but in the afternoon expressed a wish to dispose of her books, &c., when she roused herself up, and entered most heartily into the occupation. After it was over, she remained very quiet till evening, when being again overtaken with pain, and discovering feelings of impatience within herself, she broke out into fervent supplications for more patience, more strength, and then became very quiet. The next day she was very drowsy, and scarcely spoke, except to ask for what she wanted. One of her teachers brought her some snowdrops, which she took up and admired exceedingly, as she observed with a smile, "My Father made them all." At three o'clock on Sunday morning, she was very ill, and sent for Miss H. In the midst of her agony, she remarked-"There is some reason for this pain-'He doth not afflict willingly'-'Lord, show me wherefore thou_contendest with me'"-and after this became easier. She was very drowsy the whole morning, but for a little while enjoyed listening to a few verses in the 4th of Hebrews, on the "Rest of God's people." At one o'clock her hands turned very cold, and there was every symptom of approaching dissolution. When her dear minister came to see her, she was scarcely able to look up at him. He repeated the latter part of the 7th of Revelation, and prayed with her. When he took his leave of her, she attempted to reply, and thanked him for all his kindness. Towards evening, she greatly revived, and requested the 116th and 103rd Psalms to be read to her. She had a very painful night; but was so patient and quiet, that the nurse knew nothing of it. (Monday, 19th.) She suffered much pain, but was greatly relieved by sleep. She remarked to Miss H., "When I have a moment of ease, I pray that the Lord will be with me in the next painful one, and that is how I get through." Of Miss D. she_enquired, "Do you think I shall be here many more days? shall I spend another sabbath upon earth?" Being asked if she were not willing to wait the Lord's time, she replied, "Yes, I hope so, I pray that I may be." Her dear minister came to see her for the last time, and prayed with her, but she was too ill to notice him. In the evening her medical man visited her, she was then better able to speak, and thanked him for all his kind services, adding, "I am glad now I did not go home, for I think they would have tried some experiment with me; but I have had the greatest confidence in you, you have done what you could for me, and now you can do no more." She had great pain in the night, but was so extremly patient, that no complaint ever passed her lips, except "Oh! I am so tired." The next morning, (Tuesday, 20,) she requested to be moved into the next bed, but the exertion was almost too much for her, and caused great faintness. When she was laid down, she said with a sweet smile, "Thank you, it is so comfortable." When Miss H. enquired how she had been in the night, she replied, "I had much suffering, but felt there was no good in speaking of it, for it was all inward." Continuing: "Do you think I shall be here another sabbath? I wonder why the Lord has not answered my prayer: I am so afraid of not glorifying him to the last." Miss H. observed, "God's ways are not our ways; you do not know what work he has yet for you to do on earth; this will be your last opportunity of glorifying him; and I am sure you wish to do so. "Oh! yes,' she answered, "that I do more strength, more patience; much, much faith, stronger faith. I cannot read now, but when Miss D. reads aloud, it lulls me to sleep, and I gain something from it." She seemed to have a very quiet night, but seldom expressed her feelings to any one but Miss H. or D. About five in the morning of Ash-Wednesday, there was a perceptible change in her breathing. She remained very quiet till halfpast seven, when, after requesting to be raised, she fainted; and from this time it was evident that the hand of death was upon her. One fainting-fit succeeded another; and after an hour of excessive restlessness, she exclaimed, "Is this death? Oh how cold death is! but Jesus is with me." She then commenced the hymn, "Jesu, Lover of my soul," the first verse of which she went through with a little help; and after a fit of coughing, began the second, and looked to Miss D. to finish it, joining with great emphasis in the two lines: "Leave! ah, leave me not alone, The cough again interrupted her, after which she proceeded with the third verse, and again looked to Miss D. to continue it. Then, being overcome with suffering, she exclaimed, "Oh pain! pain, pain! but Jesus is near. He is a dear Saviour to me; he will not leave 66 me; and I will not leave him; hold him fast!" at the same time throwing out her arms, and folding them over her breast, as if she were actually embracing her Saviour. For one moment she had a view of the enemy, and exclaimed, "Oh, the enemy! the enemy comes!" Then, as if Christ immediately intercepted his approach, she continued, "No, not the enemy, 'tis Jesus! Jesus comes! he has conquered the enemy." Then, in an ecstacy of triumphant joy, her eyes beaming with more than earthly lustre, she repeatedly exclaimed, "O thou lovely Saviour! thou lovely Saviour, come! come, dear Jesus, and take me to thyself!" For a while she was overcome with pain; and being asked if Jesus was still with her, she replied, "Oh, yes! his left hand is under my head, and his right hand doth embrace me." She then attempted to sing, "Come, come, come, come, dear Jesus, thou lovely Saviour!" Again, struggling with the agonies of death, she looked upon those around her, and said, "Precious ones, remember death." Being again asked if Jesus was near, she answered, “Yes, he is talking with me; he says, 'Fear not, only believe.'" The pain all over her frame was so intense, that her forehead and hands were quite black, and the cough so distressing that it was feared she must be choked. Spreading out her hands on the bed, as she looked at them, she exclaimed, "Stiff! stiff! flesh and blood! but a glorified body!" From the commencement of these agonies, she had repeatedly entreated Miss H. to pray with her, so fearful was she of dishonouring her Saviour by the least impatient feeling. Once she was heard to say, in an under-tone, as if upbraiding herself, " wicked!" and again, naughty!" and she frequently seemed to be holding silent communion with the Lord. Pain again caused her to cry out, "Come, Lord Jesus! oh, do come, quickly! Hasten thy chariot! Oh, pray, pray! more faith! more strength! more, more! raise me up higher." Then, as if she had received a sudden intimation that her hour of departure was not near, she said, "He is not coming yet; he will not take me just now.' Then turning_to Miss H. and D., who were supporting her, she continued, "The Lord reward you two for all you have done for me: we shall soon meet again. She then enquired how long her pain would last, and expressed a wish to see the medical man, who was immediately sent for. In the mean time, her agony being very great, she was reminded of the sufferings of Christ; when she said, "Oh, tell me what he suffered." Among other things, her own idea of his being so painfully shaken when the cross was set up, was alluded to; to which she said, "Oh, yes! I remember that.' When her medical attendant arrived, she enquired, "How many days will this pain last? How many hours? Shall I have a night of it?" At his assuring her it could not be long, she seemed perfectly satisfied, and took leave of him, again thanking him for all he had done. After he had left her, she said to Miss D., "Now read me some verses on the sufferings of Christ." She listened with deep attention to the description of his agony in the garden, from Luke xxii. 39 to 45, and to a few verses in the 2nd of Hebrews; and then said, "Thank you, that will do;" and became gradually easier till a little before four in the afternoon, when she fell into a quiet sleep, from which she awoke no more, but gently breathed away her happy spirit. Thus was dear G. mercifully released from the most intense sufferings on the 21st of February, 1844, aged 17. She was universally regretted by all her teachers and schoolfellows, though they could not but rejoice in the termination of such agonies, which had lasted for eight hours, and in the well-grounded assurance of her having at last entered that rest which she had so earnestly desired. CHURCH OF ENGLAND SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS' INSTITUTE. TRINITY CHURCH PASSAGE, FETTER LANE, FLEET STREET. OBJECTS. 1ST. To promote union among the several Sunday-schools, in connection with the Church, in and around the Metropolis. 2nd. To supply the Teachers with such information upon various subjects, as shall tend to the better instruction of their Classes. 3rd. To collect and communicate information as to the best methods of organizing and conducting Sunday-schools. 4th. To afford the means of collecting and recording statistical details as to the condition of Church Sunday-schools throughout the Country, as well as in the Metropolis. MEANS. 1st. By establishing a Library. 2nd. By the delivery of Lectures. 3rd. By providing a Room for the use of the Members, and for the general purposes of the Institute. The necessity for such a Society is very generally admitted, and it is hoped, that by the Clergy affording it their support, and makeing it known to the Teachers of their respective Schools, there may be added to the Church an Institution well adapted to assist its ministrations among the poorer classes of the community. RULES AND REGULATIONS. I. That the Library be the property of the Members, and consist of Books and other Publications, (either purchased or presented gratuitously) chiefly on Biblical or Educational subjects, and periodicals; all subject to the approval of the Committee. II. That the persons entitled to the advantages of the Institute, be 1st. All Clergymen, who are subscribers. 2nd. Life Members-donors to the amount of £5 5s. 3rd. Sunday-school Teachers, of both sexes, subscribing 5s. per Annum, or 1s. 6d. per Quarter. All subscriptions to be paid in advance, and every Member to be furnished with a Ticket (not transferable) which, when required, must be produced to the Librarian or Secretary. III. That every Sunday-school Teacher desirous of becoming a Member, be recommended by the Clergyman or Superintendent of the School to which he or she may belong, or by a Member of the Committee. IV. That the Library be open for Gentlemen every Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday evening, from Six till Ten o'clock; and for Ladies, every Monday evening, from Six till Nine, and Wednesday afternoon, from Two till Six o'clock, when the Librarian will attend to issue and exchange books. V. Books of reference shall be used only in the Room of the Institute, but all other books may be taken and read at home, subject to the regulations contained in the Bye Laws. VI. It being the paramount duty of Christian people to acknowledge Almighty God in all their ways, the business of Meetings and and Lectures shall commence with a short and suitable prayer taken from the Liturgy. In the absence of a Clergyman, this duty to be performed by some Member of the Committee. VII. The whole affairs of the Institute shall be under the direction of the Committee, which shall consist of all Clergymen who are subscribers, the Treasurer, Secretaries, and eighteen other Members, who shall be chosen annually. The Committee shall meet on the last Wednesday in every month (or oftener if requisite), at such time and place as shall be appointed by themselves; five to form a quorum. A special meeting may be called by three Members of Committee, and a general meeting of the Members by twenty Members of the general body, notice being given in writing to the Secretaries. The Committee shall also be empowered to fill up all vacancies, subject to the approval of the general body. VIII. Three Clergymen, who are Members of the Institute, shall be chosen annually by the Committee, for the purpose of determining upon the Books and Lectures recommended by the Committee. The opinion of the majority to be decisive. IX. The Anniversary shall be held in the month of November, when the Annual Report shall be read, and the Officers of the Institute chosen. All communications to be addressed to the Secretaries at the Institute, Trinity Church Passage, Fetter Lane. EDUCATION IN THE PRINCIPLES OF THE ESTABLISHED CHURCH. ON Monday evening, a public meeting was held at the Hall of Commerce, Threadneedle Street, to take measures for the promotion of education, by the establishment of a Church of England Sundayschool Teachers' Institute. John Labouchere, Esq., took the chair, and was supported by the Revs. E. Auriol, W. Curling, J. Harding, E. D. Legh, J. O'Neil, E. Pizey, J. Saunders, and a large number of metropolitan clergymen and other gentlemen. The Chairman, in opening the business of the evening, remarked, that amongst the means which had been devised for the spiritual instruction of the poor, there were none, he believed, more calculated to effect that object than the schools which had been established in connexion with the National Church of England. It was impossible, he thought, to estimate the benefits which had been conferred by the clergy throughout the country. In those schools alone more than a million and a half of children were educated, 150,000 teachers having gratuitously devoted themselves to that holy work. Formerly he (the Chairman) had given his aid to the Sunday-school Union, but the members of that Institution had come to the resolution not to supply the Catechism to Church of England schools. Under these |