of Christian doctrine, and many are more ready to acknowledge in words the mercy that spares and that saves, than to seek a conformity to the Heavenly will in the daily life and conversation.

13. " Many there are, alas! much more ready to acknowledge the corruption of human nature, than willing and watchful to submit to that redeeming Power by which the corruption shall be overcome, Can this dwelling on the dark side enable us to grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus, Christ. Oh! that Friends who profess to have their hope in that redemption that can save from all iniquity would do their office in the world, by calling the attention of men to that Divine light and power, the influence of which should be seen in the whole tenour of our conduct and conversation; by their fruits shall ye know them.'

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14. "How needful it is that the mind be disciplined to self-denial, and how salutary in this respect are many of the restrictions to which as Friends we are subjected, if acting in consonance with our profession.

15. "We have no right to abuse the tenement which is given for the immortal spirit to inhabit, or to eat and to drink that which is not favourable to its wellbeing.

16. "What is there to be desired in comparison with feeling the guidance and doing the will of our Father who is in heaven? It is He alone who can rightly direct! And is there not a seed of living feeling arising in our Society that is called, and will be called, to spread itself abroad far and near? The life is more than raiment.' Ah! then, let us seek to be fed with the life, and guard against outward distraction of whatever kind. We, too, may rest in form, and not maintain the spiritual exercise, the inward watch and dedication.

17. Christ the Alpha and Omega. In the knowledge of His all-subduing power is our greatest strength; and in that denial of self to which the ex

perimental knowledge of His power will lead, is our greatest happiness.

18. “Shall we choose our own ways? Who that calls himself a disciple of Christ can apprehend himself at liberty to do this? Shall He not do what He will with His own? Shall He not direct them to devote the time, the talents,—both mental, spiritual, and worldly, which He has committed to them? Shall He not direct them to devote those talents to the promotion of His glory in the improvement and happiness of His creatures, how, and when, and where He sees it best? And what if some are called, in pursuing these objects, to quit the bosom of a family to which they are bound by ties of the closest and tenderest affection! Has not He who gave them these blessings undoubted right to appoint that degree of suspension of their enjoyment which absence calls for, as much as He has a right to call from this world the endeared relations of parent, wife, or husband?

19. “Interesting society is very grateful, but we must sometimes patiently pursue the path of duty, whether in great or little things, without seeking for particular gratification.

20. " 'If we had no combat, where would be the conquest? My mind was impressed with the recollection of the affecting exclamation of the Dairyman's Daughter' in her dying hour, Victory, victory, through our Lord Jesus Christ!'

21. “It must be something beyond reason by which the true disciple can be rightly guided. Our limited capacities are insufficient for apprehending all the circumstances of cases; the different circumstances which may influence the effects of our actions. He who leadeth the blind by a way which they know not' can guide the attentive and obedient soul by His secret counsels. Our truest wisdom consists in submission and obedience to those counsels, when we feel the evidence of their origin, whether or not we be

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capable of comprehending to what it is that He is leading us.

22. The grace of God should influence and regulate all our spirit and all our life.

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23. 'The image of the Redeemer is what we most value and desire. We see something of His likeness in Christians of every sect; we do not expect to see it perfect in any. I wish to love all,-to unite with all; but especially with the most spiritual.

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24. 'It appears to me that there is something of truth in the peculiar tenets of every sect. Surely, oh my God! the time is drawing nigh in which Thou wilt

'Join every soul that looks to Thee,
In bonds of perfect charity!'

Have we not all one Father? Art not Thou our Father? Thou who art infinitely holy and benevolent? Oh! why are there so many divisions and subdivisions among us? Do away, in mercy, O God! with this spirit of bitterness and selfishness, from those who profess to be the disciples of Jesus, and teach us to love one another in a measure of that goodness in which Thou lovest us all.

25. "Christians should give one hand to that description of people whose principles are most coincident with their own: the other they should give to the family of Heaven, by whatever name they may be called. Their love to mankind in general should in its degree be such as was their Saviour's, who 'poured out His life unto death for their sakes.'

26. "Our writing, our reading, our every employment should be directed to glorify God, and to promote the good of our brethren.

27. "Christians should employ the powers given them in assisting their weaker brethren: the strong should help the weak,-those who are in health, the sick the wise should communicate of their wisdom

to those who are more ignorant; those who are in the way of life should assist their unhappy brethren who know not the way or the truth.

28. "I wish I had clear views, and greater experience concerning the nature and degrees of love. One degree of love which I observe some persons seem to manifest towards their acquaintance is expressed in a desire to see them pleased and satisfied. A higher, a more generous affection leads those who feel it to seek the spiritual welfare of their friends, by whatever efforts it may be best promoted; whether by treading through the thorny paths of self-denial, or by whatever means our souls may gain the greatest vigour. A sincere friend will in many things act very contrary to the received maxims of worldly friendship, being willing even to sacrifice our love rather than refuse to act so as may best promote our eternal interest. O my God! Thou source of every generons and great affection! increase the power of genuine, heartfelt, and exalted love upon the earth! How precious! how beyond measure valuable is the sincere, enlightened, and affectionate exercise of real friendship?

29. "The same conduct may proceed from different motives. Certain things may be avoided which appear indifferent, from a fear of injuring a weaker brother, or they may be avoided to gain praise,praise for a supposed principle not possessed.

30. "There are four descriptions of persons who have a claim on the church of Christ:-1st, the young; 2nd, those who are not in a capacity to act for themselves, as the sick, the poor, the aged and infirm ; 3rd, those who are out of the way of life; and, 4th, the faithful of different degrees.

31. "In order to our having a right influence in the education of children, we should be what truth will make us, and let the children see what we are, in the measure they are capable of understanding.

32. "The way in which we find greatest strength

and consolation is that in which we have the most awakened sense of our dependence on God. First, we should live to God and to mankind, and in the next place, make our particular friends as comfortable as possible. These duties will not clash.

33. "How desirable it is that the effects of Divine grace should be manifested in those who profess themselves the followers of Jesus, in all the relative exercises of their spirit and life, that thus their light may so shine before men that they may glorify our Father who is in heaven.

34. Do all the good you can, both in person and by your influence,—but do not delay; and wherever it is possible, do yourself what you would wish to be done.

35. "I dread the thought of becoming like a person I once knew, who was much in the habit of visiting the sick, and attending and exercising at prayer-meetings, &c., and who, I thought, had gone a rapid round in these things without directing much of her attention to the best object. She spoke, and prayed, and visited as it were mechanically, seemed much satisfied with herself, and took frequent opportunities of mentioning her usefulness, as she thought it; but was so far from being fully influenced by that true life which qualifies for usefulness, that when asked on one occasion the state of her mind in a class-meeting of which she was the leader, she answered, 'I have really so much to do in regard to visiting the sick, &c. that I have hardly time to think of my own soul.' The recollection of this character makes me fear lest I should be acting in the same way. I wish in visiting the sick to have my heart influenced by the spirit of true benevolence and compassion, and not to go merely from a sense that it is my duty to go, and therefore I must go. What are works and duties unless they spring from the true source?

36. "I have been reading the address to the king (Charles the Second, receding Barclay's Apology.