death of my much, perhaps too much, beloved Elizabeth. Mr. S, whose attention, on all occasions, I hope very gratefully to remember, visited her three times on that day, and not, I believe, without suspecting her to be in considerable danger—but the LORD once more heard my prayer and supplication, and I desire to love him for it as long as I live. If parents however, doat too much on their beloved offspring, the LORD will contend with those he loves for it, because we know he is a jealous GOD-and a divided heart is not a fit sacrifice for the KING of kings.-This, my recent experience has confirmed and I suffered great exercise of mind for those idolatrous thoughts I had, and the words I foolishly spoke.-The LORD pardon the sins of our thoughts and words! Now, my dear, though this will not apply to you, as it respects children, yet be assured, it matters not what the rival iswhether the world, sin-Satan-earthly con

nexions, or what not.-We cannot serve two masters-whatever that be that sits Lord in the heart, is an idol-and our GOD will visit for these things.—Oh, that I had heard you say, a new heart was your delightful portion !-To hear you give undeniable evidence of your interest in the LORD JESUS CHRIST, would fill my soul with gladness.-Pardon me if I say, I wish you may never be happy, but in the service of the best of masters. My dear girl, I have found him so full half my life.—He has never been a barren wilderness, nor a land of drought to my soul-for though, I have him too oft forgot, yet, his loving kindness changes not, and what I have found him, he has been to unnumbered millions, and will be, I trust, to you, to the unspeakable joy and rejoicing of your soul.-I do assure you I feel your welfare at my heart, both as it respects your body and soul.-I was truly glad to hear that there was some hope res

pecting your case.-Happy shall I be to have it confirmed. I am sorry we are not to be gratified in seeing you at Margate this sum

mer.

I hope, dear, you will forgive this long letter-I had no short paper by me when I began this-and perhaps you may not be fatigued by such another from me. for some time. Whilst I am writing this, all your household, I doubt not, are quiet in bed. I am watching by my precious charge, but dare not tell you the time-I know your would be angry.-My best love to

her, &c. &c.-Believe me

Most affectionately your's,

since I last wrote to her;but will she kindly recollect how many, and what painful exercises I have lately passed through; and then her affectionate regard for me will look over any appearance of neglect.—I do most sincerely congratulate you upon your recovery thus far.-Oh, that it may please the LORD to perfect it, and give unto you a heart to love and serve him all the residue of your days!—You will, I trust, feelingly say and join with the Psalmist" I love the "LORD because he hath heard my voice and "my supplication."-"I was brought low and

he helped me."-Such a spared life as yours, my dear, ought surely to be a devoted one to the GOD and FATHER of Mercies, who has almost miraculously snatched you from the borders of the grave.-I hope, and trust your heart feels lively emotions of love and gratitude to GOD.-You never can be thankful enough for the very great things he hath done for you.-Oh, let

not such great mercies, be lost in silence and forgot!-GOD grant you may always be enabled to realize some of those feelings, you have experienced in the days of your mourning.

He has, my dear -, given you unexpected space for repentance-Oh, that it may be to answer gracious purposes of mercy to your soul!-In the midst of the many rebukes and corrections I have frequently received at the hand of my Heavenly Father, these words have uncommonly impressed my mind with fearful apprehension-" He that being often reproved harden"eth his neck shall suddenly be destroyed, "and that without remedy."-Do let me hear from you particularly, as it respects the frame of your mind, and let me know how your is. I hope we shall see you all down in the autumn, if it be the LORD'S will-I assure you it will give me pleasure.-