266 THE REV. J. G. WOOD. 



in time for the evening despatch. And then for nearly 

 two hours he lay absorbed in prayer and meditation. 



At six o'clock he complained of thirst, and asked for 

 a cup of milk. Still his mind was perfectly clear, for, 

 finding that he could no longer raise his head to drink, 

 he asked whether there happened to be an invalid's cup 

 in the house, and, finding that there was not, suggested 

 that a small milk- jug would answer the purpose instead. 

 This was procured, and he drank his milk, asking 

 immediately afterwards for a large cup of tea, which he 

 drank also. And almost immediately afterwards he 

 turned his head upon one side, and quietly passed 

 away. 



