another occasion, not many months before her death, she remarks, "We ought to think of religion before old age overtakes us, for if we squander away our time in our youthful days, it is very certain that we shall repent it. Religion is a very delightful employment, and if we have it while we are young, it will be our greatest comfort when we become old."

The solemnities of that day, "for which all other days were made," when the Son of man will be seen coming in the clouds of Heaven, with power and great glory, were frequently contemplated by her, and in the few writings which she has left, there are frequent allusions to it. "If," she says, "we do not prepare for the Judgment Day, while we are in this world, we shall be in everlasting torment in the next: for God is no respecter of persons; he will judge all according to their deeds, whether they be good or evil." On another occasion, she`remarks, "When we rise again at the Judgment Day, we shall have to give an account to God, of all our actions in this world, whether good or bad, and every thing will come to our recollection then, though we may forget it now."

That talents increase our responsibility, in proportion to their number, is a truth of which

She remarks,

it appears she was conscious. "Those talents which God bestows on us, he

expects will be improved, and not like the foolish man's, hid in a napkin.""How thank

ful poor children ought to be, that there are institutions for their benefit. Our gratitude SHOULD RISe still higHER when we reflect that our Parents are not in so indigent a station.”

Her occasional observations on different species of composition, though they discover no originality of thought, evince her attention to something like accuracy of discrimination:"Biography," she observes, "is a description of the characters of celebrated persons who have distinguished themselves for their piety, their valour, their patriotism, &c. or of persons who have been notorious for their vices."- "There are several sorts of Poetry; Lyric, Epic, and Dramatic. Lyric Poetry means that which may be set to music; Epic, that which is composed on heroes; and Dramatic, that which is theatrical."

"I hope that every thing I read will be a source of improvement to me.". "Much entertainment blended with utility is derived from reading Biography. Books of moral essays are very amusing, such as the Guardian, Tatler, Spectator, Knox's Essays, &c. but we ought to

read them at proper times and not let our minds be so much taken up with them as to forget things of greater consequence,"-" We should read the Scriptures with the greatest at-tention, and not treat them with contempt or indifference, for though other books are very necessary to be read, we should not slight the 'word of God."

The proverb of our Lord has often been exemplified, "a house divided against itself shall not stand." To witness contentions within the domestic circle, which ought to be as harmonious as the music of the spheres, compels a susceptible mind involuntarily to weep, as when the standard of rebellion was reared in the holy camp, by the hand of Korah and his company. To what cause are these divisions to be attributed? Not unfrequently to the turbulent and refractory disposition of the children. Impatient of controul, they withhold that respect to the authority of their Parents, which reason and scripture unite to enforce. Assuming a right to dietate when they ought to obey, to resist when they ought to yield, they break up the peace of the family, and foster in their bosoms a spirit, which proves a scourge to themselves, and a misery to others. From such a disposition, Miss

H. was exempt. pecially her Parents, was one of the greatest gratifications which she enjoyed; and in reading her diary, I have been struck with the motive by which she was actuated. "Duty," she writes, "includes reverence to God, which should be our first consideration; next, submission to our Parents, and those who have the care of our education. We cannot pay too great attention to the wishes of our Parents, who are so anxious for success to crown our endeavours. We should take the example of Jesus, who was obedient even to the death of the cross, and was willing to bear all his sufferings with patience and resignation, for the sake of mankind."

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Her kindness to inferiors, and the interest which she took in administering to their wants, must not be referred to that instinctive and sentimental tenderness which is casual and indiscriminating in its exertions, but to the force of a principle, impelled and regulated by divine authority. When reverting to the necessary distinetions which exist in society, she observes, "When we die, we shall all be buried together, both rich and poor. How wicked it is to be so haughty as to think the poor such despicable creatures; and not worthy to step on the same

ground with us; but that is too often the case. God is no respecter of persons, and he cares for all alike, therefore what reason have such frail creatures as we are to make a difference between mankind." Her conduct corresponded with her sentiments. The money which she was allowed at School, was not spent in the usual manner, but was appropriated to the relief of the distressed. When attending to their necessities, she seemed in her element, and if her opportunities had been more numerous, the number of her pensioners would have been proportionably augmented. When spending the last vacation at home, a poor woman applied for assistance; her Papa gave lier a piece of money to present to the sufferer. She received it with mingled emotions of joy and grief-she paused. With a sweetness characteristic of her manners, she said, “I think Papa, it is not enough. Give her more." She succeeded, and ran to the door, feeling the truth of our Lord's observation, "It is more blessed to give than to receive." If her life had been spared, and these principles had "grown with her growth, and strengthened with her strength," the blessing of many ready to perish would have rested on her:

The composure which she felt in prospect of