James Irving lived in the little farm house, with his family, which consisted of his wife and two daughters. James and his wife were drawing near to forty years of age when Kanousky entered under their roof; his eldest daughter was twelve years of age, and his youngest not more than nine. Every morning a small portion of that time which was allowed for breakfast, was spent in prayer and thanksgiving to the Father of mercies." I say a part of that time, because he said that he "had no right to use his master's time for family prayer, since then he would be robbing his master to serve God, and that with such service God would not be well pleased." In the evening, after all labour had ceased, a portion of the bible was read, and sometimes a few remarks

made upon the passage; a hymn sung, and prayer and praise offered to that condescending Being, who, though he "dwelleth in the heavens, and filleth all things with himself," loves to be addressed by mankind, when they draw near to him with sincerity and reverence.

James Irving's wife was not unequally yoked with him, for she was a christian. On the sabbath this family went twice to a place of worship, accompanied by Kanousky. The two little girls were exceedingly fond of the Indian, and he was always kind to them, ever ready to amuse them by some innocent play or other; for his religion, far from making him gloomy, rendered him more cheerful. Every day he felt more happy in his new situation; and after he had been there some

time, and had gained the confidence of the family, his heart overflowed with joy and thankfulness on account of his removal from his former master.

CHAP. X.

ADMISSION TO THE SACRAMENTS.

KANOUSKY Could now read well, and was introduced to the minister of the chapel, as a proper person to be baptized, and to be a partaker of that supper instituted by the Saviour.

Great indeed was the joy of the minister, when he found, after due examination, that he had every reason to believe Kanousky to be "created anew in Christ Jesus ;"

and he also blessed the Lord of all that his ministry had been rendered thus useful.

On the following Sunday Kanousky was baptized, and further he received that token of the Redeemer's dying love to his people, the Lord's supper. As he approached to participate in the great privilege of being a guest at that blessed feast, he seemed absorbed in new reflections upon the love of Christ which passeth knowledge. When he ate the bread, and drank the wine, tears flowed from his eyes; but they were tears of humility, penitence, joy, and thanksgiving. In the use of the means we are taught to expect a blessing, when we use them in faith; he received a blessing, "for the Holy Spirit witnessed with his spirit" that he was a child of God.