began to appear, and the requests for Mr. Spencer's labours were so numerous, that it was with difficulty that they could be granted. The sweetness of his tone, the evangelical strain of his discourses, his accurate and appropriate quo tations from scripture, his peculiar energy, his youthful appearance, his admirable gift of prayer-all tended to render him popular. Having completed his studies at Hoxton, many destitute congregations were looking with

should I be; how willing to endure hardships for Jesus's sake. As I trust God has given me a desire to act for his glory, and I know that he is glorified in the salvation of sinners, I am willing, if he should call me to the work-I am willing, I say, to engage in it. I am aware, that it is an arduous and a difficult work, yet from these principles I would fain be a faithful minister of Jesus Christ. I would follow the leadings of divine providence. By the good hand of my God upon me, I am brought hitherto; and although some circumstances are against me, yet, 'where he appoints, I'll go and dwell.' I am not quite sixteen years old; yet, young as I am, I have committed many sins, and experienced many mercies. Now, unto him that is able to keep me from falling, and to present me before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, for ever and ever. Amen."

wishful eye towards him, nor was there a little exertion among them who should succeed in obtaining him. As his talents however were acceptable, it was thought that a large sphere of usefulness would be desirable. Accordingly, he accepted a call to Liverpool, and commenced his stated ministry on the first Sabbath in February last.* Here attracting vast multitudes of people, a larger place was thought necessary. On the 17th of April he laid the foundation-stone of a new chapel, to be ninety-six feet in length, and sixty-six feet in breadth. On this occasion he wrote to a friend in London as follows: "Yesterday I laid the foundation-stone of my new chapel gave an address on the spot; and dedicated the place to God in solemn prayer. The auditory consisted of not less than five

* Before he left the Academy he delivered a parting address, in the presence of his fellow students, founded .on these remarkable words of the apostle Paul, “None of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.” Acts xx, 24.

thousand people, who were all fixed in their attention. May I on that ground often find a solace for my care in the public worship of God! May he bless the undertaking! May his eyes and his heart be there perpetually!"

In a letter to Mr. Wilson, dated June 4, he thus expresses himself:

"The walls of Zion are to be built in troublesome times, for such they are to me; yet I would submissively commit my case to God: he may ordain, that the benefit of his church, and the good of others, shall be promoted by the ills I endure. You know poor White of Chester has received the end of his faith, the salvation of his soul. I delivered the funeral oration

over his grave. We are all dying creatures, hastening to the world of immortality. I think that, lately, the world has appeared to me in its true light it passeth away. May we by every dispensation of Providence be rendered more meet for the inheritance of the saints! May we be clothed upon with our house which is in heaven!"

On the 27th of June he was ordained. Mr. Hordle, who gave the charge, made the follow

ing remarkable observations: "You, my dear young brother, must die, and stand at the bar of God. Your ordination service may be a prelude to your funeral service; for what is man? Man is but of yesterday; and his days are as a shadow. How often have we seen the sun go down while it is yet day! While the church has been pleasing itself with the prospect of enjoying the pious, fervent labours of an endeared minister for years, has an unexpected stroke separated them for ever! Mourning survivors, wondering, have said, "Verily, thou art a God that hidest thyself, O God of Israel, the Saviour!"

And truly how mysterious are the ways of Providence. His time on earth was indeed to be short. On the sabbath preceding his death, he preached in the morning from those words, Jeremiah xxxi. 3, "I have loved thee with an everlasting love; therefore, with loving-kindness have I drawn thee." He afterwards administered the Lord's Supper, in a manner remarkably edifying and impressive. In the evening, he took for his text the words of our Lord, as recorded Luke x. 42, "But one thing is need

ful; and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her."

On Monday morning, " It appears that Mr. Spencer left his residence in the Park, in good health, about eleven o'clock in the forenoon (August 5), and walked down to the beach, where he met with a gentleman of the name of Brookfield, who had been bathing, and was then dressing, with whom he entered into conversation, and asked if the place was a good one for bathing. On being answered in the affirmative, Mr. S. began to undress. When he walked into the water, he was met by a person of the name of Potter, one of the workmen of the Herculaneum pottery, who directed him in what manner he should come into the water, but had no knowledge of him. Mr. Spencer observed it was very cold; when Potter said, he would feel warmer when he had been in awhile. When Mr. Spencer was about breast-high, he plunged over head, and then made an attempt to swim in a parallel line with the shore; and, after he had gone about two yards in this direction, he recovered his feet, and again said, “Oh! it is very cold!" Soon after this, by the strength of