JANEWAY. 279 so evident and immediate an answer to his prayer. Young Janeway, therefore, broke forth in strains of the highest joy and praise, saying, " Oh blessed, and for, ever blessed, be God for his infinite grace ! Oh, who would not pray unto' God. Verily, he is a God hearing prayer, and that bur souls know right well." He then told his father howmuch he had been affected with his despondency ; that be had just been praying with all earnestness for his soul ; and how wonderfully the Lord had answered his prayer. Upon this, his father felt his joys still increased, and ex- Claimed, saying, Now let thy servant depart in peace, for mine eyes have seen thy salvation. When I walk through the valleyof the shadowof death, I willfear no evil. Oh how lovely is the sight of a smiling Jesus, when one isdying! How refreshing is it, when heart, and flesh, and all things fail, to have God for the strength of our heart, and our portion for ever !" He then departed to be numbered with the blessed.. Upon the death of his father, Mr. Janeway endeavoured to fill up that relation, in the tender and affectionate care of his mother, sisters, and brethren. His excellent ex- ample, prudent instructions, and holy practice, had the desired effect. Those who were older than himself, as well as the younger branches, loved and revered him. Having returned, after some time, to King's college, he there continued till he was invited to become domestic tutor in the family of Dr. Cox. Here he did not disappoint the expectations of his employer. His deportment was so sweet and obliging, and his conversation so spfritual and holy, that he gained the esteem and admiration of all. But, on account of his ill health, he was obliged to relinquish the situation, to try a change of air, and reside with his mother. Here he continued in a weak and languishing con- dition, in the prospect of death, but not afraid to die. He was even ashamed of desiring life,. and said, "Is there any thinghere more to be desired than the enjoyment of Christ ? Can I expect any thing here below comparable to that blessed vision ? Oh that crown, that rest which remalneth for the people of God ! And, blessed be God, I can say it is mine. I know that when the earthly house of this taber- nacle is dissolved, I have a building of God, an house not Mr. WilliamJaneway,the father of Mr.John Janeway, was minister of Lilley in Hertfordshire, then of Harpenden, and afterwards of Kelsall in the same county. 'At his death, he left a widow and eleven children, several of whom became worthy ministers of Christ.
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