corrupt doctrines. England's Bartholomew's Day was the hatching an egg left in the nest when Popery was cast out. Alas, the Ritualists of this day are now brooding over and seeking to hatch into vipers the eggs still left by Popery in the nest of our Protestant church.-ED.] ANOTHER LAMB FOLDED IN THE SARAH ANSCOMBE, of Brighton (sister of Mercy and year. Though younger than her sisters, yet the work of grace was not less real nor less clear than in them. She was never very strong; we often feared she was too delicate a flower to flourish long, and subsequently her declining health told too plainly there was ground for such fear. She was the subject of much anxious thought and many prayers, both on the part of her parents and many dear friends, especially our dear pastor, Mr. Harbour, who frequently visited her, and to whom she felt a warm attachment, especially when brought to know her acceptance in the Lord Jesus, and to enjoy a sweet satisfaction that she was found in Him. We find, from a memorandum of her own, about the commencement of her illness, she was much concerned about the future. Her words are: "I feel very unwell; I often think I shall not live long; but I do not feel fit to die. O Lord, help me to look to Thee!" Mr. Harbour has kindly furnished the following particulars of his visits, from memoranda made by him at the time, in which the reader will see the work of grace clearly developed in-1st, soul-trouble; 2nd, crying to the Lord in trouble; 3rd, deliverance; and, 4th, praise to God, and rejoicing in Him. The first is dated March 16, 1871;—“ I called on Mrs. Anscombe; saw her daughter Sarah. I was much affected at her appearance, for I saw she was wasting away, and I feared she would soon be laid with her dear departed sisters in the grave. "I took this opportunity to speak to her, and asked her the state of her mind. She answered me with tears, yet calmly, 'I have felt much trouble in my mind from the beginning of this year.' "I asked, "How does this affect you?' 'It leads me to prayer.' 'And for what do you pray?' A new heart is what I desire. I often feel very fearful, but sometimes I feel hopeful.' When I pressed her to tell me what it was gave her hope, she replied: "When I am troubled and fearful, I go to the Scriptures, and there I have found help. These words have encouraged me: Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom." Also Psalm xxiii. 4. (On turning to her Bible I found this was a portion she had marked. She also told me she was sure she had a sinful heart, for she had felt it so. 66 April 19-I found her troubled; she felt her sins; and (putting her hand to her heart) said: '1 want a token here.' "April 27.-She told me she had received some encouragement from Isaiah xxx. 18, and added, “I want to know that Jesus died for me.' I felt much nearness to God in prayer on her behalf. "After this she left home for a change, and I did not see her again until June 9, when she complained of feeling very dark, and was much depressed. Having hope for her, I left her with the word: The Lord, whom ye seek, shall sud denly come to His temple." * At another visit I found she had been helped from the Word: Let not your heart be troubled.' I said, 'Then you are troubled?' 'Oh, yes.' 'What is it troubles you?? Oh, my sins and evil heart.' Then you have done things you ought not?? 6 Yes, and that troubles me. Well, what you have done cannot be undone; but God can give you repentance toward Him, and faith in Jesus Christ to save you. You know He came into the world to save sinners. (This I said to draw more from her). She said: Yes, but I want Him to tell me so, that I may know He has saved me.' 'Are you sometimes troubled in the night?" "Yes, and sometimes the word has come to me, "Fear not.", "Can you tell me what is your greatest trouble?' 'Oh, my sins, and sometimes I cannot pray.' She said this with much feeling. The Lord enabled me to commit her soul to Him in prayer. "23rd. Sarah was more hopeful to-day. When I tried to ascertain whence her hope sprang, she replied: From reading Christ's Sermon on the Mount. But she still had great fear lest she should presume to hope without the Lord's authority. "July 17th.-Found her very weak in body, and very anxious in soul, although the Lord had given her a touch from the words, 'Salvation, oh the joyful sound.' She said she could sing the words with some degree of hope. I left her with the word: "Wait on the Lord be of good courage, and He shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord.' 66 July 18th. Very troubled in mind; I found Of course this is used in a way of accommodation, rather than interpretation. + She must not be considered here as wanting an audible voice; if so, she was wanting what Scripture does not warrant us to expect.-ED. it difficult to speak to her. While waiting for the Lord to give me a word, she broke the silence, saying with tears, 'Oh, do you think He (Jesus) will appear for me?' This led me to say: Unto them that look for Him shall He appear.' "22nd. She said,' I think the Lord will not send me to hell when I die.' 'Why do you believe He will not?' 'I have hope in the 23rd Psalm.' After this her prayer was : 666 Regard, great God, my mournful prayer, "This she told me on the 27th, when she felt calm and hopeful, and said, with much feeling : 'Oh, He will come, He will come.' 66 August 2nd.-She had a wish to see me, as she wanted to tell me how happy she was on Lord's Day and Monday last. She told me the Lord had blessed her; but the blessing did not come with any word, but with such sweet faith and feeling in her heart. The following hymn expressed all she felt and desired: 666 "Yes, I shall soon be landed On yonder shores of bliss ; Yes, I shall soon be seated With Jesus on His throne, And sacred peace made known. I soon shall reach the harbour Sweet Spirit, guide me over For I confide in Thee! The triumphs of my King!' "Oh, what a change the love of God in Christ had wrought in her soul! She could now say, ' He has come.' When parting with her I said, "Oh, how valuable is a good hope-true faith!' She replied, 'Oh, it is so sweet!' A friend asked, ‘Upon what is your hope founded?' She said, "The precious blood of Jesus.' August 7th. She said, 'I have lost the sweet feeling of the blessing, but not my hope. What should I do without Christ?' When speaking of the condescension of Christ in dying for poor sinners, she exclaimed, 'Oh, my dear Jesus, I want to die, and leave this wicked world.' "18th.-I visited her for the last time; I had been from home during the week; she had a desire to see me once more. I found her peaceful, her mind stayed upon the Lord Jesus. All fear of death was removed. What a sight it was to see the dear child triumphing over sin, death, hell, and Satan! Į was enabled to commit her to Jesus, feeling assured it was the last time we should meet on this side the Jordan. When I bade her farewell, she said, 'We shall meet again in heaven.' " When Mr. Harbour had left, she said: Now, Lord, let Thy servant depart in peace." She had but one wish now, and that was to die. She continued to express her rejoicing in Jesus as long as she had strength. She said, "I cannot live long. I long to die to be with Jesus.” "Then you are |