John Allison, Durham. 57 6mo. 1 1850
Robert Alsop, Maldon, Essex. A Minister. 72 7mo. 21 1850
Sophia Appleton, Stoke Newington. Wife of John Appleton. 49 3mo. 28 1850
William Ashby, Hounslow. 61 1mo. 7 1850
Hannah C. Backhouse, Polam Hill, Darlington. A Minister. Widow of Jonathan Backhouse. [{2}] 63 5mo. 6 1850
George Baker, Askham Field, York. An Elder. 71 1mo. 26 1850
He was one who remembered his Creator in the days of his youth, and who proved in his own experience, that “the fear of the Lord” is not only “the beginning of wisdom,” but that it is also “a fountain of life preserving from the snares of death.” His earnest desire was to be found walking acceptably before God; and while a
young man, he became greatly distressed at being overcome by drowsiness in meetings for worship. On one occasion, when this had been the case, he retired to a secluded spot, under a hedge, where, with many tears, he poured forth his prayers for deliverance from this besetment. Many years afterwards, when accompanying a friend on a religious visit to the families of that meeting, he pointed out the place, and remarked with expressions of gratitude, that from that time, he did not remember having been overcome in the same manner.
He was deeply impressed with the words of his Saviour: “All things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them,” and he so carried this precept out into practice, as to become remarkable for his uprightness of character, and for his consideration for others.
The following circumstances present instructive examples of the kindly sympathy of this “good Samaritan:”