MEMOIR OF MARY ANN JAMES.

THE subject of the following account was born in Monmouthshire, in Wales, Dec. 17, 1834. She was the only and much-loved child of her parents, who regarded her as a treasure sent from God, and exerted their energies to "train her up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord." Though the life of this dear little girl was short, there was something displayed therein from which the young especially may obtain lessons of instruction. She was obedient to her parents. This is a pleasing feature in any young person, and a duty which does honour to every child who practises it. It is a truth much to be lamented that many children almost despise the law of obedience. We have seen some who were very young, absolutely set their parents at defiance by refusing to do as they were told, and in some instances go so far as to mock their parents. If these children did but properly consider the sinfulness of their conduct, in connection with the positive command given in the 1st verse of the 6th chapter of Ephesians; and if they did but feel the weighty truth of that! declaration made in Proverbs, xxx. 17, "The eye that mocketh at his father, and despiseth to obey the law of his mother, the ravens of the valley shall pluck it out and the young eagle shall eat it ;" they would certainly be deterred from indulging in this great sin, and ever follow the admonition of Solomon, Proverbs, vi. 20, 21, "My son, keep thy father's conmandment, and forsake not the law of thy mother: bind them continually upon thine heart, and tie them about thy neck."

Her obedience was not the only trait we admire in her

character. She was affectionate. Though young, she had learned to appreciate the kindness which was bestowed upon her, and to exhibit her gratitude by an ardent attachment to her friends. She loved the Sabbath school-she loved her teachers she loved her school-mates-but above all she loved her parents and the Lord Jesus Christ, because all these were her friends and they loved her. Now there are many children upon whom you may lavish favours almost innumerable, and yet they never seem to be satisfied. You may exhibit your love to them in a thousand forms, and yet they seem to despise you. How often does it happen that Sabbath school teachers strive to make children wise and good by their kind instructions and encouragement, and yet they seem to treat all with indifference. They had rather see anybody than their teacher. They care not to hear his pleasing voice explaining this and the other subject to their minds;

they do all they conveniently can to annoy him-they talk and whisper in their classes-they look about the school and lose their places-they disturb other scholars who are attentive, and think little or nothing at all of this. They love not Jesus or his ways, because Satan has got possession of their hearts. How widely different was the conduct of this little disciple of Jesus, of whom her teachers say, that one word was enough to obtain permanent attention and regard.

Sometimes they

Some children, when they have done anything wrong, will sometimes tell a lie to hide it. will tell a lie to obtain some object they desire. This is what Mary Ann was never known to do. She is said, by her parents, never, to their knowledge, to have told a falsehood in her life. She appeared fully impressed with that awful declaration made in Rev. xxi. 8, “ All liars shall have their part in the lake which burneth

CONSCIENCE.

WHEN a foolish thought within
Tries to take us in a snare;
Conscience tells us it is sin,
And entreats us to beware.

If in something we transgress,
And are tempted to deny;
Conscience says, "Your faults confess;
Do not dare to tell a lie."

In the morning, when we rise,
And would fain omit to pray;
"Child, consider," Conscience cries;
"Should not God be sought to-day?”

When within his sacred walls,

Far abroad our thoughts we send, Conscience often loudly calls,

And entreats us to attend.

When our angry passions rise,
Tempting to revenge an ill,
"Now subdue it," Conscience cries;
"Do command your temper still."

Thus without our will or choice,
This good monitor within,
With a secret, gentle voice,

Warns us to beware of sin.

But if we should disregard,

While this friendly voice would call,

Conscience soon will grow so hard,

That it will not speak at all.

THE SUNDAY SCHOLARS'

MAGAZINE.

AUGUST, 1845.

MOUNT CARMEL.

THE wood engraving represents Mount Carmel,a mountain that is more than once mentioned in the Scriptures. It forms a bold promontory on the south side of the fine Bay of Acre; the town of that name being at the northern point of that Bay. It is fifteen hundred feet in height. It is described by travellers as a most beautiful and magnificent object. It is covered with a rich verdure to the very summit, and its sides and base are well studded with olive trees and vines, flowers and shrubs. Oaks and other trees abound in the higher parts of the mountain. Whilst almost every other part of the promised land seems to be under the curse of barrenness, this beautiful moun<tain seems to retain its ancient" excellency" of flowers, trees, and a perpetual verdure. In the Sunday Scholars' Magazine for February, you have an account of Elijah and the priests of Baal on the top of Mount Carmel. And it was from the top of Mount Carmel where the servant of Elijah first discerned the little cloud rising out of the sea, like a man's hand; this little cloud was to Elijah the VOL. XXI.

sure indication of rain, after the land of Israel had suffered for three years from the drought. There are now spots pointed out, which from their supposed connection with the history of Elijah, are visited with much veneration by Jews, Christians, and Mohammedans, such as the grotto in which

he is said to have lodged-another in which he instructed the sons of the prophets-a fountain which they say was produced by miracle to supply him with water-his garden, where certain stones are found which are fancied to be retrified fruits