of God, that we are encouraged to expect the divine blessing. Other means being more agree able to the prejudices and feelings of men, will of course seem sometimes more successful; just because they accord with the natural disposition. Whatever is built on this foundation, will suffer loss, and may be finally rejected in the day of trial; but the incorruptible seed, though buried or blighted for a season, will prove in due time, that it liveth, and abideth for ever. 1 Cor. iii, 15. 1 PET. i, 23.

The pages of this little volume may serve to shew the sort of influence which Holy Scripture should exercise over the universal opinions and actions of mankind. The good woman, some of whose words and works are here recorded, may be considered as an example selected from the multitude of persons, who possess the Bible. We find on examination that her character is remarkable: we proceed and are almost surprised at some of her excellent principles and conduct; we continue the enquiry and discover, that every good thing she knew or did, was good in exact pro

portion as it was scriptural. There is no piety in the world, no morality worthy of the name, save that which is scriptural. The Bible supplies the motive, and the rule of all virtue. Thus the child "learns to grow in favor with God and man;" and every one in his station to perform his proper duty in the very manner and the very spirit which is best.

It is delightful to reflect, that while this humble woman was seated like Mary, listening to the Saviour's word, and striving to fulfil what she thus learned, in her daily practice, she had commenced a work which shall not pass, but shall be proved eternal: for while "all flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of grass-the grass withereth and the flower thereof falleth away, THE WORD OF THE LORD ENDURETH FOR EVER.' 1 PET. i, 24-25.

And now, my reader, pray for the gracious blessing of God upon this little book-To Him it is presented-by His power alone it can be useful -His truth written in the very "words which the

Holy Ghost teacheth," is recorded in every page. These words are quick and powerful, discerning the thoughts and intents of the heart, and effectually work in those who believe." Receive them "not as of men but of God," and thus expect His blessing.

This volume has been composed with a sincere desire for your benefit; to point out some duties which may be overlooked; to correct some errors which may not be perceived; and to show, however imperfectly, something of the character of scriptural piety and practical religion. It has been endeavoured so to arrange the whole, that the example and the precepts might be adapted for general use. And throughout, there has been an humble effort to exalt, not man, but God.

Do you feel an interest in this good woman's character? My reader, there is a near relationship between all the members of the family of God. They may be separated a little longer; but wait a while, and "They shall come from the east and from the west, and from the north and from the

south, and sit down in the kingdom of God; and their names and characters shall be recorded more worthily than in these perishable pages-They shall be written for eternity "in the Lamb's Book of Life".

Finis.

S. W. THEAKSTON, PRINTER, SCARBOROUGH.