by the founders of this Institution, as its first Theological Tutor; that for many years he continued to preside over it with a conscientious desire to promote its usefulness, and render it a blessing to the churches; that, during this time, he often enriched its library by the donations of books from his own private collections; and that, at a subsequent period, his retirement from his official connexion with it, was marked by a disinterested relinquishment of the annual pecuniary consideration to which its conductors deemed him justly entitled. They desire, also, to express, on its behalf, their grateful sense of obligation, that his solicitude for its welfare continuing to the last, he bequeathed to it the whole of his valuable library, consisting of more than 1200 volumes. In entering this record upon their minutes, they take occasion to offer their respectful and sincere condolence to his widow, and to the members of his bereaved church, and to renew their confidence in that all-wise and gracious providence, which, in the hands of the divine Redeemer, makes all things contribute to the advancement of truth and righteousness, and ultimately to issue in the glory of God." The church and congregation at Old Ford, anxious to testify the esteem in which they held their departed pastor, shortly after his decease placed a neat marble tablet over the vestry door, inscribed as follows: THIS TABLET was erected by the Church and others, in grateful remembrance of their beloved Pastor and Friend, WILLIAM NEWMAN, D.D. who, by the Grace of God, "turned many to righteousness,' and whose life so adorned the Gospel, as universally to attest its Truth and Power. In this neighbourhood he found his flock and his home, more than forty-two years ago; and, faithful and affectionate to the last, he visited the house of prayer, under impaired health-concluded the service with his last address and entered into rest on the following morning, December the 22nd, 1835, in the sixty-third year of his age. As the first Theological Tutor at Stepney College, some still live to call him blessed; and by his useful writings, "He being dead yet speaketh." His extensive and diversified knowledge was consecrated at the cross of Christ; and the christian world can testify how he spoke and acted as a lover of all good men, and as the sympathizing friend of the whole family of man. Ye who have heard his voice without effect, weep not for him, but weep for yourselves; and ye who owe to him what no earthly treasure can repay, sorrow not as those without hope, but press on with increasing ardour to the regions of the just made perfect. On a handsome tomb, also, reared by one whose opportunities for knowing his worth were most favourable, is the following record: Beneath this enclosure, repose, under the care of Him who is "the Resurrection and the Life," the mortal remains of the Rev. WILLIAM NEWMAN, D.D. who was called to join the general assembly of the redeemed above, on the 22nd of December, 1835, in the 63rd year of his age. The christian virtues which so eminently adorned his character, and which will long make his name fragrant on earth, are devoutly ascribed to the glory of Divine grace. For the last forty-two years of his valuable life he was the laborious, devoted, and successful Pastor of the Baptist Church assembling in the adjoining place of worship; and, during fifteen years of that period, he held, with distinguished fidelity and usefulness, the arduous office of President of the Stepney Academical Institution. "They that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever."-Dan. xii. 3. Upon the removal of Dr. Newman, several friends expressed their affectionate regret in verse. The following lines are from the pen of a christian lady, who was, for some time, under his pastoral superintendence. Though they have already been published, their insertion here will be highly acceptable to many; and, it is hoped, will not incur the displeasure of their amiable authoress. A FUNERAL THOUGHT, IN MEMORY OF THE LATE REV. WILLIAM NEWMAN, D.D. Angel of death thy touch Hath dimm'd a heavenly eye; And we were troubled much To see its lustre die To mark the mild ethereal fire That was a noble brow Thy hand hath marbled o'er; E'en as it was before But life no longer beats beneath, For thou hast still'd her throbbings-Death! Refreshing as the stream In Israel's desert starting, Those lips have ever been, Wisdom and truth imparting; The law of kindness on them dwelt, Kindness, that colder hearts could melt. Those hands-how often lifted Towards Heaven's supreme abode, When, like an angel gifted, He led our hearts to God,— Spreading their inmost feelings there, Ah! spirits pure and blest Have welcom'd his above; The sweetness of his rest Is heightened by their love! But whither shall we turn to find On earth-on earth-a kindred mind? E. P. D D CONCLUSION. To strengthen the moral influence of biography, it has become usual to append to the narrative concluding reflections, intended to effect a more distinct and united impression of individual character. In pursuance of this object, it is essential to collect, arrange, and combine, whatever may contribute to complete description and anticipate inquiry; that, as far as possible, every facility for the formation of correct judgment, and every inducement to imitate distinguished example, may be rendered available. The natural and moral endowments of Dr. Newman were in a high degree favourable to his attaining, from all who knew him, that respectful consideration in which he was universally held. With a countenance radiant with benevolence, a form expressive of authority, and a constitution capable, originally, of sustaining vigorous and protracted effort, were associated principles of strict integrity, feelings of great tenderness, and habits of patient and persevering industry. In the early stages of life, his amiable disposition, his intelligent mind, and his unobtrusive manners, introduced him to connexions, and secured for him friendships, of the |