Mr. George Mitchell, of Detroit, Mich., a brother in Christ much beloved, departed to be with Christ on March 26th, 1910, at his home, after an illness more or less acute for several years. His remains were placed in the Woodlawn Cemetery March 28th, where many friends and relatives assembled for the last service that man could render him.

Our brother was not only well known and loved by a large circle of the Lord's people at Detroit, where he had resided for more than a quarter of a century, but also at many places in both the United States and Canada.

He was brought to Christ in early life, at the age of 20, and for thirty-five years bore faithful testimony for his Lord. He passed away full of joy and peace, at the age of 55 years.

His health had failed him for about four years; but through most of this time both he and his family, who clung devotedly to him, hoped for his recovery. During the last year suffering increased from various complications, and the burden was heavy upon him at times. Under the trial, amid the many exercises of heart and mind, he developed much in his spiritual life, grew tender in his feelings, very prayerful in his spirit, and he yearned more for communion of heart with his Lord from day to day. Fellowship and intercourse with his brethren concerning the word and work of the Lord he prized greatly also.

It could be easily discerned by those near to him, or with whom he corresponded (which he freely did till near his end), that his spirit, like the golden grain, was ripening fast for the harvest. Thus was our Lord training His dear servant for the change from earth to heaven, from a body in which he groaned to the brightness of His presence in paradise, where no more pain is known, and the inhabitant shall not say, " I am sick" (Isa. 33:24).

During the last few weeks of his life things present faded away, and before his spiritual vision arose vividly the brightness of the scene he was nearing, into which the precious blood of Christ his Saviour had given him fullest title to enter; so that to be by his side and converse with him was a special joy and privilege to those who loved the Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. How marked in him the fulfilment of the Holy Spirit's mission, "He shall glorify Me (Christ):for He shall receive of Mine, and shall show it unto you" (John 16:14).

A passage of Scripture was repeatedly upon his lips for several days, "Having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better" (Phil. i:23). Then, still nearer the end, as if another step had been made, another passage took the place:'' We are confident, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord " (2 Cor. 5:8). He had been disciplined, educated, weaned, so that his soul was thoroughly at home with the Lord; and as one face to face with Him, he would, when suffering perhaps more than usual, say, "Lord, release me, and take me to Thyself."

As yet his beloved wife had not expressed her willingness to give him up. This seemed to weigh upon him. The time came, however, when she told him that now she was resigned and willing for him to be freed:the Lord loved him most, and had the first claim. This relieved his mind, and the happy smile that passed over his face brightened all the sorrowing circle about him. There was not a cloud now over his departure, and all felt it was near at hand.

The day before it came, the members of the family who were in the house came to his side to get a parting word. He had an affectionate word for each one, suited to his age and condition-a precious testimony, which they will long remember. To the youngest he said, "M–dear, are you going to meet me in heaven ? " To which she replied, "Yes, father dear, it is my purpose." He then added, "Remember, it is only by the blood of Christ we are entitled to go in-nothing but the blood of Christ."

Then, with marks of deep pleasure and satisfaction, as he thought of three already in heaven and five on earth, he turned to his wife with a beaming face and said, " We shall all meet with the Lord in heaven." Surely a rich reward for our beloved brother for his devotedness and faithfulness in the home circle.

After this he spoke with feeling and concern about his four brothers, being extremely anxious for each of them that they might each one give clear evidence of knowing the Lord Jesus by bearing testimony for Him.

The last day he suffered much at times. Eventually there came one spell of intense pain. All his were there by his side:together they knelt, and prayer was offered that the Lord would save him from further suffering, and, if His will, release him soon. Their prayer was answered:he was relieved from further pain, and for about three hours he rested peacefully, a smile again and again on his countenance, in answer to any word spoken to him, or inquiry made. A quiet slumber followed for half an hour, when, without a struggle, he passed into the presence of the Lord, out of our sight until that bright moment when the Lord shall call His dead ones out of their graves, change His living ones, and take them all together into that bright eternal glory where there shall be no more pain, nor sorrow, nor death.

At the funeral the Word was ministered by A. E. B., from i Cor. 15:22-28 and i Thess. 4:13-18, at the house:at the grave, by F. J. E., from Isa. 57:i, 2. It was a quiet, lovely afternoon, and all felt as if nature herself responded to the peace and rest of our departed brother's spirit.

He will be missed in his home, the community, and deeply in the assembly of God's people, with which he had been associated almost from its beginning. He had contributed to its growth and development from its infancy, and had with others, watched over it with a true fatherly care and shepherd heart.

Our brother loved the Lord's people, whoever they were, regardless of what might be their church position or connection. He loved the whole Church of God, and took a keen interest in all that concerns the spiritual welfare of those who love the Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity.

He also loved the gospel, and ever expressed his hearty fellowship with those who preached it. His heart and home were open to those who sought to spread it; and the more faithfully and sweetly he heard it preached, the more did his heart rejoice in hearing it. We believe we are justified in applying to our departed brother the words of Prov. 10:7, "The memory of the just is blessed." May the comforts and favors of "the Father of the fatherless children " and "the Judge of the widow " abide with and sustain the bereaved family (Psa. 68:5; Jer. 49:

11), and the sweet savor of our brother's life and testimony be treasured up among the Lord's beloved people, that fruit may continue from it. A. E. B.