This true Communion of Saints and Membership in the family of God, made each new triumph of the Cross a fresh influx of private happiness. While outward ease and individual enjoyment might fluctuate, she always found, in some region embraced by this far-reaching sympathy, a theme for happy praise, and assurance for the final triumph of light over the darkness.

Mrs. Glover was confined to her bedroom, and at last to her bed, for many months before she died. During nearly the whole of that period she was deprived of the faculty of sight, suffering pain at intervals, and slowly sinking by the process of a natural decay. It was her great solace then to hear her faithful attendant read to her from the Word of God, and from the Reports of the Societies she loved, so that, while gradually withdrawing herself from the scene of conflict, she might busy her thankful thoughts with new successes, looked for or achieved. Towards the close of her last illness her mind frequently wandered, but, even then, her scattered thoughts were only occupied with spiritual things, with the hopes and labours of men of God, with some one or other of the varieties of Christian enterprise. Her last words before she sank into unconsciousness were an inquiry as to whether some moneys had been paid, as she directed, to the poor. On being assured that they had, she said, "That is all right;" and never spoke more.

For some six-and-thirty hours she lay in what seemed a peaceful slumber, and in that repose her spirit passed away, with scarcely a perceptible sign of change.

The life of Mrs. Glover furnishes a practical illustration of the true heavenliness of mind inculcated in the Gospel, not the selfish reverie of the recluse, whose musings upon heavenly joy are only interrupted by the cries of earthly sorrow, but that habit of mind which cares while here for the things of deepest interest among the societies of heaven, and rejoices with the angels over one sinner that repenteth. It shows us what it is to have treasure in heaven,-the

death converts into celestial opulence, and the wealth which death makes barren dust. The influences of her life are flowing on, and yet to flow, mingling with the confluent issues of Christian effort, each benign result propagating more and branching into new courses, fully distinguishable only to the eye of Omniscience, yet, haply, in part made known to her. If tidings reach them above of the victories of the Cross on earth, none may say when her heavenly joy shall cease to receive additions through long spaces of time yet to come, as the news of benign results from time to time ascends, towards which her life was a tributary cause. Her memory exhorts us to continue the same labour, under the influence of the same motives, not forgetful that even the cup of cold water, given in the same spirit in which she yielded up her abundance, shall not be unheeded by the Lord to whom its feeble ministry is devoutly rendered.

Her remains were interred on Tuesday, Nov. 8th, in the vaults belonging to Ebenezer Chapel; the presence of many ministers of the town and neighbourhood, and of good men of various denominations, testifying to the universal esteem in which she was held. The funeral address was delivered by her pastor, and prayers in the chapel and at the grave were offered by the Rev. J. A. James, and the Rev. T. R. Barker, Classical Tutor of Spring Hill College. On the following Sunday her funeral sermon was preached from Matt. v. 7.

DEATH OF RALPH WARDLAW, D.D. WITH a smitten heart, and tears of undissembled grief, we record the death of that great, and good, and useful man, the Rev. Ralph Wardlaw, D.D., for more than fifty years the honoured pastor of the Congregational church assembling in West George-street Chapel, Glasgow. The solemn event took place at EasterHouse, on Saturday morning, the 17th of December, at seven o'clock. For some months past he had been suffering from a severe attack of inflammation, which re

duced his system, and brought on other symptoms, from which no medical skill could relieve him. Though he had reached his 74th year, and had rendered more than an ordinary amount of service in the cause of his Divine Master, yet so fresh and vigorous were all his powers

that we cannot but regard his death as a great public loss. Who is to fill his place? Where do we find champions of the Christian cause rising up to bless the churches?

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Help, Lord, for the godly man ceaseth!"

WALTHAMSTOW MISSION SCHOOL FOR THE DAUGHTERS OF MISSIONARIES.

It is now some years since any special appeal has been made on behalf of the "Institution for the Daughters of Missionaries ;" and the kind response with which the effort was then met, encourages the committee to solicit renewed attention to its present circumstances.

In doing so, the committee consider it due to its kind supporters, as well as to themselves, to refer distinctly to some of the peculiarities of its claims upon their sympathy, and briefly to place before them those objects of unavoidable expenditure which distinguish it from other educational establishments.

They hope, therefore, it will be borne in mind, that the Institution does not simply provide education for the children committed to it, but also by necessity a home, and that therefore a comparison cannot justly be made between it and private schools.

The charge which the committee have devolved upon them, admits of no relief by extended vacations, but extends in many instances to the course of the whole year. It includes medicine and other unavoidable expenses incident to illness, provision, and arrangement for clothing, relaxation, and change of air, together with many other things connected with the physical and mental training of the children not easily specified. Besides the above, small advances of money are often to be made to the children, or little presents purchased by the parents' request, which although to be repaid in due time, require a capital in hand, which

the committee cannot advance, without incurring frequent embarrassment.

In addition to all this, the Institution has anxiously maintained its character as a home to the pupils, when they have professedly left its shelter; and although the outlay is thus necessarily augmented, it is a feature of the establishment which the committee deem of indispensable importance. It must be evident that such items swell the aggregate amount of the committee's expenditure, and cause their balance-sheet to appear to the comparative disadvantage of the executive.

The committee assure their friends, that while they desire to administer the funds of the Institution with liberality, and an anxious wish to promote the comfort of the children, yet that they do so with a conscientious regard to the strictest economy.

As no payments are made to the Institution in advance, a considerable degree of trouble is entailed upon those charged with its financial concerns; the com. mittee are, therefore, induced to appeal to the kindness of the Christian public, to relieve them from this addition to their other responsibilities, by enabling them to realize a capital of from three to five hundred pounds, to meet such current demands as above specified.

The value of the Institution is so well authenticated, that the committee do not feel it necessary to urge any new arguments to commend it to the sympathy of the Christian public.

Its importance has often been, and is still confirmed in the pleasing results manifested in the characters and lives of

many of those who have been prepared by its training to occupy positions of influence, in various departments of honourable and useful labour. They may be permitted to conclude this appeal by reference to the Saviour's words, "Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these, ye have done it unto me." Signed on behalf of the Committee,

ESTHER CAREY,

MRS. PYE SMITH, Secretaries. A few years ago a considerable sum was raised by a Bazaar, through the kind exertions of some friends not connected with the committee.; the amount thus raised, was never within their control for general use, as it was invested by the donors as an Orphan Fund, in the hands of trustees, and thus the committee have no power to touch it for other purposes.

THE REV. JOHN BURNET'S NEW CHAPEL,
CAMBERWELL.

THIS very handsome and commodious place of worship, combining both taste and economy, was opened, on Wednesday, the 30th November, when Dr. Harris preached a most powerful discourse in the morning, to a crowded auditory. In the evening a public meeting was held, at which Mr. Burnet, surrounded by a large circle of his brethren, gave a very interesting account of the history of the new chapel. The Rev. B. Brown, Dr. Campbell, and others, delivered very powerful and telling speeches. Our prayer is, that our friend and brother, Mr. Burnet, may continue to enjoy a large measure of that benediction which has hitherto crowned his lengthened and very useful career. He will have the most cordial good wishes of all his brethren in the ministry.

RECOGNITION SERVICE OF THE REV. H. J.

GAMBLE, AT CLAPTON.

THIS interesting event took place on Thursday, the 8th December. The deep feeling excited, on behalf of the new pastor, was sufficiently indicated, by the dense crowd assembled on the occasion. Prayer having been presented to God, by the Rev. John Jefferson, the Rev. T. Binney delivered an introductory discourse, in which many questions were touched

upon or discussed, of considerable interest. Mr. Capper made a statement for the church; and Mr. Gamble briefly announced his views of Christian truth. The venerable Dr. Collyer then addressed a pathetic charge to the new pastor, from the words of Joseph to his brother Benjamin, "God be gracious unto thee, my son." The Recognition Prayer was offered by the Rev. Dr. Burder; and the people were addressed by the Rev. George Smith. The Rev. Mr. Davis of Homerton concluded the touching services of the day. There was a large attendance of ministers, both at the chapel, and at the dinner afterwards, at which excellent addresses were delivered by the Chairman, Mr. Martin, Mr. Binney, Mr. Smith, Mr. Gamble, Mr. Bateman, Dr. Campbell, Mr. Hare, and others.

RECOGNITION SERVICE OF THE REV. JOHN

Dr.

CORBIN, TABERNACLE, FINSBURY. ON Wednesday evening, 14th December, 1853, a service long to be remembered was held at the Tabernacle, on occasion of the public recognition of the Rev. John Corbin, late of Derby, as co. pastor with the Rev. Dr. Campbell. The attendance was large and encouraging, and the whole appearance of things was such as to awaken animating hopes for the future. The Rev. James Gawthorne, of Derby, with whom Mr. Corbin has been associated in the pastorate for fourteen years, opened the service in a remarkably solemn and appropriate prayer. Campbell then explained, in a very luminous and satisfactory manner, the steps which had been taken in reference to the very cordial invitation which Mr. Corbin had received and accepted;-while Mr. Corbin gave his reasons for the step he had taken, and sketched the course which he intended to pursue. Dr. Tidman then offered prayer for a Divine blessing on the union ratified. Dr. Morison addressed counsels to the new pastor, and the Rev. John Stoughton to the people; when the Rev. J.W. Richardson concluded a service unusually edifying and refreshing. May God most richly and abundantly bless and prosper our beloved brethren in the charge committed to them!

ORANGE STREET CHAPEL, LEICESTER

SQUARE.

THE freehold of this place of worship, together with that of three adjoining houses, has recently been purchased by the church and congregation. It had long been a source of great anxiety to the friends at Orange Street, as to what would be their position at the expiration of the existing lease; and many were the fears which they entertained that, when that period should arrive, the chapel might pass into other hands, and the church which now gathers within its walls might be dispersed.

By a most remarkable series of providential circumstances, however, they have, at a time, and in a manner most unexpected, been enabled to purchase the fee simple of the property, on most advantageous terms; the cost of the whole of the premises being only £3200. The site on which the chapel and houses stand forms a plot 90 feet long and 70 feet wide, situate in a most eligible and important locality; and at some future period there will be an opportunity afforded of erecting a new chapel, of larger dimensions than the present structure, and also a commodious schoolhouse, with other appendages. In order to provide the funds required to complete the purchase, two kind friends have advanced the necessary amount on loan; and the property has been put in trust for the church and congregation in connexion with the Independent denomination.

It is intended to make an effort to pay off the whole of the money borrowed, in the course of five years; and a meeting was held on Thursday, the 3rd November, 1853, at Willis's Rooms, Brewer Street, with a view of adopting measures for securing this object. The Rev. Samuel Luke, of Clifton, (late pastor of the church at Orange Street,) came up to town purposely to preside on the occasion. The report of the committee, detailing the step taken by them, and urging the co-operation of the friends in carrying out the plans proposed, was presented to the meeting by Mr. Kilpin, after which the chairman addressed the

assembly, at considerable length, in a most stirring and animating speech. He was followed by Mr. Rice, who developed the plan of the committee for raising the amount required, and by Rev. E. Cornwall and Mr. Bicknell, who most forcibly urged the claims of the object upon the friends present. The result was most gratifying, and, as a commencement of the effort, upwards of £730 was subscribed, and in addition to this an extensive machinery, consisting of collectingcards and boxes, penny-a-week, and other subscriptions, was set in movement, and the whole matter appeared to be taken up in such a spirit as to augur well for the success of the undertaking.

The object contemplated is deserving of the sympathy and co-operation of the friends of the Redeemer, and especially of Congregational Dissenters. It would have been a circumstance much to be deplored, had this place of worship---built originally for the French refugees, and in which so many holy men, whose names are embalmed in the memories and affections of the people of God, have declared the truth as it is in Jesus been diverted from the sacred purposes to which for more than one hundred and sixty years it has been devoted, or if another gospel-which indeed is not another-had been proclaimed within its walls. This sad and disastrous result has, however, by the good providence of God, been averted; and this ancient sanctuary has been secured in perpetuity for the worship of God, and the preaching of the gospel, in connexion with the Congregational body.

NEW INDEPENDENT CHAPEL, LONGSIGHT,

MANCHESTER.

THIS elegant and commodious edifice (erected for the Rev. J. Sutcliffe, late of Ashton-under-Line) was opened for public worship on Wednesday, the 19th of October, 1853. The Rev. Dr. Raffles preached in the morning, and the Rev. J. A. James in the evening. On the following Lord's day two sermons were preached by the Rev. J. Baldwin Brown, B.A., of London. The congregations were very large, and the services deeply