The Annual Monitor for 1851 - or, Obituary of the members of the Society of Friends in Great - Britain and Ireland, for the year 1850 by Anonymous
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whilst to those who enjoyed his friendship, he was frank, open, and
intelligent in no ordinary degree. William Wilson was never robust, but toward the close of his life, his feebleness became more apparent; for more than a week he was confined to his bed, but without any urgent symptom of disease. His mind was calm and peaceful,--he knew and loved his Saviour, and through His mediation, we cannot doubt he has inherited the blessing to the pure in heart, leaving behind him, in many respects, an example worthy to be followed, practically bearing a noble testimony to "christian moderation and temperance in all things," and against that covetousness which is idolatry. The memory of such a man is blessed. ELIZABETH WILSON, _Rawden_. 69 4mo. 12 1850 MARY WILSON, _Kendal_. Widow. 60 1mo. 31 1850 JAMES WILSON, _Elm Farm_, _Liverpool_. 76 10mo. 31 1849 ELIZABETH WOOD, _Chelmsford_. 68 1mo. 17 1850 JANE WOOD, _Highflatts_. Wife of John Wood. 28 4mo. 4 1850 FRANCIS WRIGHT, _Kettering_. 76 5mo. 13 1850 THOMAS WRIGHT, _Cork_. 61 10mo. 9 1849 Many, both within the limits of our own Society and out of it, can bear testimony to the integrity, benevolence, and Christian deportment of this dear friend. In his transactions with his fellow-men, he was |
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