understanding,' and that 'fulness of joy' which a sense of God's presence can only give, that we should desire. They, and only they, who are looking, through faith in Jesus Christ, to be happy in another world, can have lasting peace and joy in this. Seek then, humbly, ardently, and hopefully, the Saviour of sinners: pray carnestly in his name for the fruits of the Spiritlove, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance' and 'whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things,' and pursue them with all your souls," Gal. v. 22, 23; Phíl. iv. 8.

Mrs. Railton now told her husband that it was the intention of the young people to meet together as usual on a Wednesday, during the time of his absence, so that he must come back prepared to find that they had made great progress in learning to feel. She had promised to help them; and William was to take the chair at the end of the table, and to talk as much like his papa as he could.

"Oh! oh!" said Mr. Railton; "and how can I tell that, when I come back again, William will give me up my seat. I have

made an end of my work indeed, if I have raised up a young chairman to supplant me!"

"that

All the children loudly declared, and William more loudly than any of them, that when their father came back again, no one should occupy his seat a minute longer. "Well! well!" said Mr. Railton, being the case, I wish you success; and if, on my return, William should be more able than I am to help you in learning to feel, he shall keep my chair, and I will gladly learn of him myself. But, however that may be, my dear children, continue among yourselves to learn to feel all that is kind, and pure, and good, and holy. Love God, and continually call to mind his goodness. Love one another, bear with one another, forgive one another, and help one another on the road to heaven; then will your hearts be filled with peace and joy, and your mouths with praise."

Here Mr. Railton opened the Bible, and read in an animated voice the last psalm, a portion of God's word, which every one should have in remembrance.

If a happy family be a cheering sight, it is still more so when all hearts are united in holy things; for then there is a prospect, not only of their spending together many delightful seasons on earth, but also a happy and never-ending eternity in heaven.

Mr. Railton concluded the happy meeting, by giving out the words, which were sung by every tongue and every heart,

"Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise him all creatures here below;
Praise him above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost."

DISCONTENT.

"O MY dear mamma," said little Caroline Williams one day, to her mother, "do look at that beautiful carriage; and there is a young lady riding in' it not much older than I am. How nice it must be! how I wish we were rich, and had one!" "Do not, my dear Caroline," said her mamma, "give way so often to your besetting sin, discontent. God has placed us in the station he knows to be most proper, and we ought to fulfil the duties he has allotted to us without repining. We should thank him for the blessings we enjoy, and endeavour to help those who are worse off. Remember the words of the apostle I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content;' and again, Godliness with contentment is great gain,'" Phil. iv. 11; 1 Tim. vi. 6. Caroline thanked her mother, and promised to remember her words; and I hope every reader will do the same.

HARRIET.

JOHN and William had been so attentive to their lessons, and had behaved so well, that their father, as a mark of his approbation, gave them sixpence to spend. As this was a large sum to them, they had a long debate on the peculiar merits of oranges, nuts, apples, and cakes; at last, it was decided to buy some cakes and some peppermint, and they eagerly sought the nearest shop to make their purchase. The cakes were soon chosen and packed up, and the peppermint was already in their

possession, when the man, on picking up the sixpence they had thrown on the counter, declared he could not take it, as it was a bad one.

The boys were sadly vexed on hearing this, and you may imagine how disappointed they were when they had to leave the shop without the sweetmeats.

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Oh father," said John, on reaching home, we have been so disappointed! The man says the sixpence is a bad one, and we have been obliged to return without the cakes."

"A bad one!" said Mr. White. "Where is it ?"

The sixpence was produced, and, after examining it attentively for a moment, Mr. White shook his head, and rung it on the table.

"The man is right,” said he; “for it is a bad one indeed. I did not know it was bad, nor do I know where I took it; but we will put it on the fire; for now we do know it is bad, it would be dishonest to attempt to pass it as a good one. Here is another sixpence, however; for you shall not be disappointed. But, before you go, let me impress upon you a thought which has just crossed my own mind. This coin, though it looks genuine, is a bad one; it has all the appearance of a good sixpence, and yet it is a worthless counterfeit, made