n. I see
the scriptures hold forth more than I possess; I want to be closer
knit to Jesus, that I may bring forth fruit. Have declined the
presidency of the sewing meeting."

[On this resignation a letter, numerously signed by the ladies
composing the meeting, was sent to her, acknowledging her services,
and regretting that increasing age and infirmities had rendered it
necessary. This document is not forthcoming, but the following is her
own reply.]

"MY DEAR MRS. HOLGATE,--I sit down to acknowledge
with gratitude the kind note you presented me with, signed by
so many kind friends, in acknowledgment of my poor services
in a cause which lies near my heart. Thankful I am, that from
a small beginning in our parlour, about seventeen years ago, this
effort for the glorious cause of missions has flourished to this
day; and that now so many hearts and hands are engaged in
its operations and success. I still feel interested in its prosperity,
and if I have one desire above the rest, it is that every one who
assists in this good work may not only have her hands employed
in it, but her heart enriched by the blessed gospel she wishes to
send to heathen lands, and that every effort may have God's
approving smile. I am, &c."

"I think I never felt more free to leave the world than now; and yet
quite willing to wait the Lord's time, that I may be fully prepared.

"Acomb. Mrs. R. took me to see some sick persons, also some wayside
hearers; 'but who is sufficient for these things?' Speak Lord, and
let them hear Thy voice!--At the prayer-meeting after the service, a
backslider was restored to the favour of God; I was knelt by her side,
and a holy calm pervaded my heart, when suddenly my soul, as by an
electric shock, was filled with confidence in the willingness and
power of God to save.--Went to see some of my absent members; and
passing by Mrs. O.'s, whose husband died about a fortnight since, I
called to inquire after her, and to my surprise and grief, found her
in dying circumstances. She died the same evening. I fear for her; yet
she used to weep, and for a time seemed in earnest. Have visited her
many times in her afflictions.--Calling in at a neighbour's shop for a
trifling article, I learned that the daughter was depressed in mind;
I felt a desire to see her, and asked permission, which was granted.
After saying what was given me, I prayed with her, feeling sweetly
assisted: when we arose from ou