The Annual Monitor for 1851: or, Obituary of the members of the Society of Friends in Great; Britain and Ireland, for the year 1850 — John Shaqi
The Annual Monitor for 1851: or, Obituary of the members of the Society of Friends in Great; Britain and Ireland, for the year 1850Anonymous
Religion
The Annual Monitor for 1851: or, Obituary of the members of the Society of Friends in Great; Britain and Ireland, for the year 1850
Anonymous
Quakers -- Biography
On inquiring one day, where that line was to be found, "At ease in his
possessions," he remarked, "I do not think I have been at ease in mine, I
have endeavoured to live loose to them." A hope being expressed that his
illness would be sanctified to him, he quickly replied, "Yes, and not to
me only, but to all of you." He gave some directions, in the event of
his death, with much composure, observing: "It seems an awful thing for
me to say thus much, but a great favour to be so free from anxiety." In
the night he was heard to say: "No merit of mine, it is all of mercy,
free unmerited mercy!" On a young man in his employment coming to assist
him, previous to going to his own place of worship, when about to leave
the room, he thus addressed him: "Mind and make a good use of the time,
and do not be afraid of looking into thy own heart, but suffer the
witness to come in and speak, whether it be in the language of
encouragement or reproof. Many persons go to their places of worship,
where much of the time is spent in singing and in music, which please the
outward ear, but this is not religion! It is when we are brought to see
ourselves as we really are, sinners in the sight of a holy God, that we
are led to seek a Saviour, and to cry, in sincerity, 'A Saviour, or I
die! A Redeemer, or I perish for ever!'"
On its being remarked to him, that it was consolingly believed, he was
one of those who had endeavoured to occupy with his talent, which, if
only one, it was hoped, had gained an increase, he replied,--"That will
only be known at the great day of account, when weighed in the balance."
On Seventh-day evening preceding his decease, he remarked to a beloved
relative, that it seemed the safest for him to say but little in regard
to his own attainments, adding,--"My desire is, for a continuance of kind
preservation." And on the day before his death, he remarked with
gratitude, that his intellects had been preserved clear throughout his
illness. During the night, he was much engaged in prayer; his bodily
powers were fast sinking, but his mind appeared preserved in peaceful
serenity. In the morning, he expressed a desire that his sister would
remain by him, affectionately inquired for his father, and soon after, we
reverently believe, exchanged a state of suffering for one of
never-ending rest and joy, in the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and
Saviour Jesus Christ.
ALBERT GEORGE HORSNAILL, _Rochester_. Son of George and Maria Horsnaill.
4 5mo. 22 1850
JAMES HOTHAM, _Leeds_. 44 2mo. 7 1850
JOHN HULL, _Ramsgate_. Died at Cheltenham. 55 6mo. 3 1850
MARY HUNT, _Almondsbury_. A Minister. Widow of James Hunt. 79 12mo. 7
1849
DAVID HURST, _West Houghton_, _Lancashire_. 35 2mo. 19 1850
HANNAH IRWIN, _Deptford_. Wife of Thomas Irwin. 55 2mo. 9 1850
JOHN CLARK ISAAC, _Studminster_, _Newton_, _Marnhull_. 67 2mo. 12 1850
ELIZABETH PIM JACOB, _Newlands_, _Dublin_. Daughter of the late Joseph
Jacob. 17 10mo. 30 1849
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