pen, for to the last she wrote a clear and steady hand, was often in requisition to administer counsel, encouragement, or consolation.  Whatever might be said of her “bodily presence,” her “letters were powerful,” and, as they were accompanied with believing effectual prayer, seldom failed to produce a happy effect.  The writer much regrets that the prescribed limits of this volume precludes the introduction of extracts from the voluminous correspondence placed in his hands.  It is sufficient to say here that her letters strikingly exhibit her oneness of purpose.  In all without exception, the one thing is prominent, and although ordinary topics are not overlooked, they are invariably turned to good account, and made the basis of apposite and profitable reflection.  One of her correspondents observes:  “Her letters were always refreshing to me, and brought my mind in immediate contact with one who lived in the spirit of prayer and general devotedness.  I never knew one, so far as my observation went, who more constantly exhibited a oneness of aim to glorify God, and promote the welfare of those with whom she came in contact.  Some might object, some might smile, but there was a holy force of spiritual life in her, which could not be concealed, and which made itself felt everywhere My dear friend was as attentive to family duties as though the church had no claim upon her; and I have often dwelt upon her character when far, far away.  I have heard her regret that she did not more fully manifest tender affection, when her heart was fall of love.  I need not say how rousing I found her remarks, uttered in an humble gentle tone and manner; and how often I have been taken into her closet to pray for many, particularly her distant son.”  Another says:  “I have been perusing some of her letters, which I value above gold.  Through them all, breathes the same spirit of ardent love to Jesus, with a deep sense of her own helplessness.  Her character was that of an humble soul constantly living tinder the rays of the Sun of righteousness.  I have often heard her express fears concerning herself, but never doubting the faithfulness of Jesus, in whom she trusted.  Since I had the happiness of knowing her—­which is more than thirty years—­I have seen nothing but what I could love and admire.  I have often been thankful that my lot was cast so near her in years gone by.  Some of my most hallowed moments have been when bowed with her at the throne of grace.  Under all circumstances she proved herself my friend; by her strong faith in God she encouraged me to trust, where I could not trace, the dispensations of Providence; often comforted my mind by an appropriate passage of God’s word, and by her simple and earnest pleadings at the throne of grace, led me nearer to the mercy-seat.  I owe much to the memory of my precious friend; and her example has often stimulated me to increased diligence.  How forcibly did she remind others of the treasures of religion!  Plain in reproof, she was yet so transparent, that none could be offended with her faithful dealings.”