Word from England is received, announcing-the departure to be with Christ of our beloved brother Mr. C. E. Stuart. Though not known personally to many here, our beloved brother's writings, in which he had sought to serve Christ's sheep, had made his name and service familiar. He was a patient and devoted student of the word of God, seeking to unfold its beauties and treasures to His saints. His writings on the Gospels, the Acts, Romans, Hebrews, and other portions minister many most precious things. This ministry abides, while the weary servant enters into his rest, waiting with the Lord, as here he loved to wait for Him.

Thus one by one the Lord removes His servants. Solemn and yet precious thought! He does not leave us always in the wilderness, for He knows how weary we become of it. It is only a little while, and then His presence forever. But how crowded is this little while with responsibilities! Brethren, but a few more hours remain of the day. Let us work while we are left here. Let Christ be our object, our theme, our power. As one and another pass on, let us seek to be more completely emptied of self that He may fill and use us, each in our measure, to fill the vacant places left in the house of God here.

We extend our sympathy to our beloved brethren in England, whose loss is not only that which we all share, but the special one of his personal presence, counsel, cheer and example. May the Lord sanctify to us all these His ways which are both in the sea and in the sanctuary.