said that her meditations upon the sympathy of Jesus had afforded her much consolation, and quoted the last verses of Heb. iv., 'For we have not an High Priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.' She remarked that it was her earnest desire to be of use to her companions of the class who visited her, and trusted that, as she was now laid upon a sick-bed, the Lord might give her a message which He would bless to their souls.

"Saturday.-Found Elizabeth weaker, but, in her own words, happy, enjoying peace, the gift of Jesus.' She had found much sweetness in thinking upon the words, "The peace of God, which passeth all understanding.' 'Oh,' she exclaimed, 'the Lord Jesus gives His children even here to enter into rest!' She spoke of the many mercies she enjoyed, having had more quiet sleep than usual; then of the kindness of God's people to her, particularising that of Miss M. D., whom she prayed that God would bless and reward. When she spoke of the class she so dearly loved, tears ran down her cheeks. I said, 'Elizabeth, would She replied, 'If it is the will of the Lord, I would rather die. To depart, and be with Christ, is far better; then I shall serve Him without sin.'

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"Tuesday.-Found her very weak and low, but very happy. She told me of the happiness she enjoyed the previous day, from thinking of our need to come to Jesus as empty vessels to be filled out of His fulness. She felt so much that she was nothing, but that Christ was all. She referred to Peter as an example, how we needed to be upholden every moment by Jesus. She believed he had so much love to Jesus, that he forgot his own weakness when he said, 'Though all men forsake Thee, yet will I not.' Then she contrasted with this the tender love of Jesus, after His resurrection, towards His fallen apostle, when He said, "Tell my disciples, and Peter.' She expressed the enjoyment she had derived from the visits of her companions, H. P. and E. M., and of her anxiety about another young friend, who she feared had grown cold in spiritual things. She said how much she felt the necessity of being watchful, of seeking to be upheld continually by Jesus, and of the encouragement she had experienced from a conversation we had had upon the words, 'I will hold thee by my right hand.'

"Wednesday.-Found her very feeble. She told me she had thought a good deal about death, and a shrinking came over her, from the dread of suffering before she entered the heavenly Canaan ; but she added, 'I should seek dying strength, and

trust alone to Jesus.' She was comforted by some passages of Scripture which I read to her, particularly Psalms xxiii. and xlviii., and by a remark of Toplady's, that he had seen many a believer go weeping to the edge of the river, but had never seen one go weeping all the way through.' She found much enjoyment in God's words to Jacob, 'Fear not to go down into Egypt; I will go with thee, and will surely bring thee up again;' and then repeated the lines of the beautiful hymn of Watts'

'There is a land of pure delight,

Where saints immortal reign.'

"Friday. She was rather revived to-day, freer from cough and pain, and more able to speak. She said she had felt as if she had been on the Mount, but that, like Peter, she must come down again; remarking how kind it was of the Lord to give her such a foretaste of happiness to cheer her; but added, 'I do not wish to be looking too much to frames and feelings, but alone to Jesus.'

"Monday.-Continuing better. She told me of the much sweet communion she had had with Jesus during her present illness, but that in getting better she felt a dread of returning to the world; but added, 'Jesus can keep me steadfast ; and if He restores me for a little-(I know I cannot live long)—oh, may I glorify Him by an humble

and consistent walk!' She spoke with longing desires about her father, earnestly desiring that his heart might now be given to God.

"Wednesday.-Elizabeth has passed a sleepless night, owing to the excitement of the evening before. Her dear friend H. G. unexpectedly arrived from Glasgow to see her. This was a great pleasure and comfort, as she had longed to meet once more in the body with one with whom she had enjoyed so much sweet spiritual intercourse. This day she looked much exhausted. On repeating some cheering passages of God's Word, she made no reply, but betrayed deep inward emotion. She burst into tears, and said, 'Oh, I feel my heart so hard! I seemed to have no feeling when you were speaking of Jesus. Pray for me; I have been wishing I was in the dear class, hearing you invite sinners to come to Jesus. Oh, I feel as if I had lost Him, my beloved, and knew not where to find Him!' After speaking to her of the way she at first found peace, by coming to the Fountain opened for sin and uncleanness, she became more composed. She continued in much distress all that evening; but the next day I found her composed and happy. When I asked her how she was, she answered, 'Jesus is with me. Oh that He may never again see it needful to send me such a chastisement as I had yesterday. All was

dark. I could see no light. I must have been thinking too much of the comforts He has been so kindly giving me, and not feeling enough my continual dependence upon Himself. Oh, pray that I may be kept very humble.' I read to her the closing verses of Isaiah 1. and Psalm lxxvii., which afforded her much comfort; and left her giving thanks to God for His great loving-kindness in removing the cloud, and revealing Himself to her as the portion of her soul.

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Saturday, 19th.-Elizabeth is very happy. She told me she had great enjoyment from a visit from Mr Burns, and Mr Wingate, who was going as a missionary to the Jews. 'Oh,' she added 'I felt how unworthy I was of the Lord's mercies, when His two dear servants were speaking to me.' She said Mr Burns's visit recalled to her mind the delight she had in his first letter to the school,* and repeated a sentence from it. His remarks, during this visit, on the happiness of heaven,— of seeing the King in his beauty,' were cheering to her soul.

"Monday, 21st.-Found her, from increased weakness, unable to sit up, but the happy and sweet expression of her countenance was very cheering to witness. She told me she enjoyed much peace; and that the words of our Lord to * See page 66.