resolved to live to the glory of God as when bathing in the beams of His love.  To-night the sacred fire burns brightly ’on the mean altar of my heart.’—­I have many mercies to be thankful for, though not recounted here.  A moderate share of health is not the least; my class increases, my family is well; I am surrounded with friends; and above all, I enjoy peace of mind.  ’What shall I render to the Lord for all His benefits?’”

  The rapid moments fleet away;
    And on their tireless wings,
  Death rides, majestic in his sway,
    Subjecting Popes and Kings.

“1825.—­My daughter being out to tea, I called to take her to chapel; but the solicitations of her friends had induced her to relinquish her intention:  so I left her.  But my mind was much pained; the case of Eli forcibly impressed my mind.  I think I too easily yielded to what my better judgment condemned.  I need the forbearance of my heavenly Father, and wisdom to direct my children aright.  I see great danger in mixing with the world, and the company of outward professors is equally perilous.—­While Mr. Stoner was describing the character of those, who have received Christ, my soul responded to the truth:  I felt the reality of the change in my own heart.  The evidence of the sanctifying grace of God has of late been more distinct; yet never have I been more deeply convinced of my own nothingness, nor of the exceeding riches of the divine grace.—­This eventful month (February) is this year ushered in by answers to prayer.  Having a cold, and being dull of hearing, I entreated the Lord, if he had called me to meet his people, to give me power to hear.  He graciously condescended to my request and blessed me among them.  Four new converts stepped in.  O for wisdom to instruct them.—­I had a very pleasant visit at Miss C.’s.  Mr. Stoner, Sammy Hick, and two or three female friends were there.  We got to know one another’s hearts upon our knees, and the Lord lent an attentive ear.—­My body is feeble, but my soul pants after God.  I want totally to abandon self, that Christ may be all in all.  He is the chief object of my affection, but I want to lay firmer hold upon His omnipotent strength.  It is faith that brings the power to exhibit the graces of the Spirit, and to act acceptably in the sight of God.”

  CHRISTIAN FRIENDSHIP.

  Friendship hails the rising joy,
    And shares the falling tear;
  Breathes the sympathetic sigh,
    And swells the common prayer. 
  How it soothes the troubled breast! 
    This charity divine
  Breathes the balm of heavenly rest. 
    —­May such a friend be mine.

“After my morning duties are discharged, I intend to devote the Thursday of every week to the Lord, so long as health and opportunity are afforded me; especially in visiting the members of my class, ministering to the sick, and attending the school.  I went out feeling that I was the engaged servant of the Lard, and he has graciously blessed my endeavours.  One whom I visited is earnestly seeking the Lord; and another, who has long been indebted to my husband, gave me a sovereign towards the amount-unsought, unasked, and unexpected!”