SELINA, COUNTESS OF HUNTINGDON, received the warning to look forward to her death as likely to happen at no very distant time ; and she therefore made her will, disposing of almost her whole property for the service to which it had been devoted during her lifetime. Having thus provided for the well-being of her " Connexion," the ardent Servant of God calmly awaited the summons of her Master. Two faithful friends now constantly resided with her-Miss Hannah Scutt and Lady Anne Erskine, sister of the Earl of Buchan. One of her children only was living-Elizabeth, Countess of Moira ; for her eldest son had died some few years previously. With comfort and every happy anti- cipation she awaited the close of her life of faith and holiness ; and at length the hour of her call approached. In November, 1790, she broke a blood-vessel ; and this was the commencement of the illness which terminated her earthly career - an illness which she bore with exemplary patience and piety. Being asked one day, by Lady Anne, how she felt, she replied, " All is well-well for ever. I see, wherever I turn my eyes, whether I live or die, nothing but victory." Again, she re- marked with grateful joy, " I am encircled in the arms of love and mercy !" About two weeks before she died, she was in high spirits, and talked of going to Wales. It was then at the end of May, and theweather being oppressively hot, she imprudently threw off her flannels, when a sudden return of coldweather took place, and brought 30
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