telligent young man, whom he hoped the Lord had begun to lead in the ways of righteousness,and that when Henry came to the cottage he anticipated many delightful hours in their society.

And now, my dearest Henry,' he continued, you will acknowledge with me, that

"God moves in a mysterious way,

"His wonders to perform."

Who can say unto Him, what doest thou; for how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out.

You, my dear friend, are now placed in a situation, where it is peculiarly necessary you should" adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things," and let the light imparted you shine before men.

'Sit not down content with present attainments, but ever press forward to a higher degree of righteousness. Be watchful, recollect we have many enemies to encounter, and the most formidable within us, an evil heart of unbelief. Keep thy

heart with all diligence, for out of it are the issues of life." My dear friend put on the whole armour of God, as you will find it specified in the 6th chapter of Ephesians. Consider you are not your own; your abilities, time, passions, are all the property of your heavenly Father, and to be used to his glory. Let your conversation evince, that you feel the constraining influence of Divine love; that you are not alone in form but in reality devoted to God—thus you will put to silence the ignorance of ungodly men, and not bring disgrace upon the sacred cause of religion.

My dearest Henry, how should we love the

blessed Word of God; the perusal of it, with the assistance of the Divine Spirit, has been most materially beneficial to your soul, study it my friend, let it be the guide and director of your future life. It was indeed a precious gift to man; what would we be if deprived of this refulgent light? may we make it

“A lamp through all the tedious night

"Of life to guide our way:

""Till we behold the clearer light

"Of an eternal day."

Farewell, my ever dear Henry, may you abundantly enjoy the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, is the fervent prayer of your sincere friend,

'C. NEVILLE.'