did it in such a manner as to show to all that his will was unchanged. By acting in this way, he became the grief of his parents, the torment of his teachers, and an object of dislike to his companions.

Nequeo, the second brother, did not seem to be quite as bad as Nolo, but in reality he was not a whit better. He did not show the same determined obstinacy and self-will, but he was no less disobedient than his brother. When told to do any thing, he pretended to be very willing, but always made some excuse to get off. His most common excuse was, "I can't," or I don't know how." When he was told to learn his lessons, he would sit with his hands folded and say, "I can never learn this lesson, it is too hard; I wish there never had been any such things as books or learning." When sent on an errand by his parents or teachers, he would go sauntering along, muttering to himself, "It is too far," or "I don't know the way," or some other excuse that betrayed his secret unwillingness. If he had plenty of time before him, he would say, "It is time enough yet." If his time was short, he would say, "It is too late." This conduct rendered him quite as un

amiable as his brother.

But the youngest brother, Tentabo, was a very different character. Though naturally obstinate as Nolo, and slothful as Nequeo, he had by constant watchfulness and earnest prayer, through the grace of God, gotten such a command over himself, that nobody ever saw him out of humour, or disobedient, or disobliging. His maxim was, "Of myself I can do nothing, but through Christ strengthening me, I can do all things." If his parents commanded any thing harder than usual, he generally said, "I will try my best, and do it if I can." If his lessons were difficult, he studied the harder. If his time was short, he made the more haste. What he did not know, he was not ashamed or too lazy to ask. By so doing he became the joy of his parents' heart, the pride of his teachers, and the favourite of his school-mates.

Do you want to know what became of these brothers when they grew up? Nolo became an infidel, a drunkard, a malefactor, and died in prison. Nequeo became a beggar, and died in the poor-house. Tentabo became an active, zealous, de

voted servant of God, who lived to do good, and died in triumph, honoured and lamented.

Youthful readers, in these three brothers, who are not real but only supposed characters, I have set before you three dif ferent classes of people, and all of you belong to one or another of these classes. I beg you to examine your conduct carefully, and get the assistance of your parents and teachers, that you may know to which you belong. Remember, the character of Tentabo is the only one that will stand the test of the judg ment day. May the Lord give you understanding in all things.

For the Mother's Magazine.

MEMOIR OF GEORGE W G——.

GEORGE W., the subject of this brief memoir, was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Myron Grinell, of New Haven, Vt. He was dedicated to God in infancy by baptism, and early consecrated to his service by his pious mother. At the age of four years his father was suddenly removed by death. His feelings at this time were very tender. He thought he had not long to live, would often ask if he might be buried by the side of his father. He together with an older brother would often visit his grave, and kneel upon it and ask God to prepare him for heaven. Nothing peculiarly striking marked his earliest childhood, unless it was an affectionate regard for his mother, his only earthly prop, and prompt and cheerful obedience to her commands. His disposition was mild and lovely. He was a faithful scholar of the Sabbath School, and a lover of it. Was highly interested at the quarterly meetings of the Maternal Association. At these meetings his mother claimed the promise. She verily expected this child would be brought in to the kingdom. When he was taken ill a protracted meeting had been in progress about a week, which he constantly attended. He was much awakened, his mind was solemn, he, (to use his own expression,) was determined to give his heart to God, and embrace the Saviour, little thinking he should so soon be called to render up his account and appear before him. On the third

*Nolo is the Latin word for I will not, or Iam unwilling; Nequco means I cannot; and Tentabo means I will try.

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day after he was taken sick, amid severe suffering, he called his mother to him, and said, O Mama I want to be a Christian, I want to be just like Jesus. She urged him to come to this Saviour, who stood ready to receive him. He now saw himself a great sinner for so long rejecting this Saviour. called upon Christians to pray with him-sent a request to the house of God for public prayers. He soon became calm, said his only hope was in the Saviour. He then called his mother to him and said, I do love the Saviour, I am willing to die. He even rejoiced to go and dwell with Jesus. He manifested great anxiety for his associates. Often asked if he might pray. On receiving answers that he might, he would pray readily, and the burden of his prayer would be that they might love and obey the Saviour. He was faithful in his intreaties to his impenitent friends, pressing them until he received promises that they would try to embrace the Saviour. He expressed much affection for two of his associates, saying I love H. and W. because they love the Saviour. He often said do see those angels, how beautiful and lovely they look! I do love to look up to heaven. He soon expected to join that happy choir his imagination viewed, in singing praises to that God who had redeemed him. At one time he called an older brother to his bed, and said did you not once have a hope? How did you feel? Were you happy and willing to die? I am, and I want to know how you felt. He then asked him to pray with him. He waited some time, and then said, I, if you have not gotten a good hope, I want you to throw it away, and get one that will stand by you in a dying hour. He then called another brother to him and said, do be a good boy and love the Saviour. And with much composure said, I shall die to night! His expectations were realized. Thus triumphantly did this child of the covenant fall asleep in Jesus, at the age of 10 years. Thus are the fond hopes of this mother cut off! She had lent him to the Lord to serve him in the gospel of his Son. She desired to educate him for that purpose. But faith looks forward and rejoices in the hope that this happy spirit still lives to the glory of God. Our desire was, that when prepared for usefulness, he might labor here, but the Lord hath need of him in a higher and more exalted sphere.

MRS. W.-

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SCRIPTURE EXERCISE FOR QUARTERLY MEETINGS OF MATER NAL ASSOCIATIONS.

Lesson 17. History of Jacob, Genesis xxxi.

WHAT did Laban's sons say about Jacob?

What did Jacob observe in regard to the countenance of Laban? What is the meaning of that expression?

What direction did the Lord give to Jacob?

What promise did the Lord then make to him?

To whom did Jacob explain the circumstances which had occurred?

What did Jacob then do? verses 17. 18.

What did Rachel take that was her father's?

When Jacob secretly fled from Laban, towards what mountain did he set his face?

What did Laban do, when he was told that Jacob had fled? What did God say to Laban in a dream?

Where did Laban overtake Jacob?

What did Laban say to Jacob?

What reply did Jacob make?

Why did Laban search the tents of Leah and Rachel ?

How did Jacob feel when he saw what Laban did?

What complaint did Jacob make to Laban?

How long had Jacob been with Laban?

What were his wages for his twenty years' service?

What did Jacob say was the reason that Laban had not sent

him away empty?

What claims did Laban make upon Jacob?

How did Laban propose to settle with Jacob?

What was the evidence of the covenant they made together? What was the place called where they made this agreement? What other name was given to it?

What does Mispah signify?

What did they agree that the heap of stones should witness? After they had made this agreement, what did Jacob do? What did Laban do, the next morning, before he departed to return to his home?

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THE original meaning of the word character, is a brandingiron; a style or pointed steel, for inscribing letters on any substance deeply and permanently. Use has substituted the effect for the cause, and appropriated the term to signify that which is traced or impressed strongly, by any means whatever, on either mind or matter, persons or things. Character, as predicated of persons, may be either original or acquired. is, first, that which belongs to the species, and then the peculiar shades of variety, which any individual may possess, as distinguished from all others of the same species. Thus, man has one character, beasts another, and each individual of the species is distinguished by shades of difference. Beasts have a common character, as distinguished from man, and they have also individual shades of difference. The fox is characterized by cunning, the lion by boldness, the elephant by cautiousness. Man unites something of the character of all other animals, and yet each individual differs from all others of the species. One is distinguished for courage, another is cowardly, another, timid, and another, rash; some are vindictive, others forgiving, &c. Whether these developments in man indicate an original difference in constitution, is of little importance, since it is conceded that they may all be controlled or modified by education and personal discipline. This brings the foundation of character