humility and fear. What must it be to enter the unknown world, to see Jesus face to face, to behold angels and all the holy train? It is no light thing to die!"

"Nov. 1st.-Have given way to a light trifling disposition this evening. Oh, that I could think more of the pains and sufferings of my Redeemer, then I should not so often give way to such levity of mind."

"Nov. 2nd.-Have been praying for my dear friend H. R. Oh, that the Lord may make all things work for her good and change the hearts of her parents. I do firmly believe her to be a child of His own, chosen to live to His glory."

"Nov. 7th.-Special prayer meeting. I went cold and lifeless, but after the first hymn was sung a little spark of love was kindled in my soul, which before we separated was raised to a flame."

To these passages from her diary, which were penned while completing her education at Reading, I feel deep satisfaction in appending the following extracts of letters just received, the one from her governess, and the other from one of her younger associates in the School. Here is the secret language of a devout soul, and here the living witness of a devoted

life; the seed sprung up, and bearing the fruit of the Spirit. Here is the humble working out that inwrought salvation, "to will and to do, of the good pleasure," of its Author,-God. Philippians ii. 12, 13.

FROM MRS. F. TO MISS H.

"My dear Maria,

"Reading, Dec. 1853.

"I wish the incidents in the school days of your dear departed cousin could be obtained, as they would no doubt prove how her mind was under religious influence Still there is one fact, which

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always marks genuine piety, viz.:-a desire to be useful to others, and I am told, that dear Sarah was in the habit of calling together a little band of juveniles, to instruct and to pray with them; nor do I think those efforts were unnoticed by Him who gave the tender commission, Feed my Lambs.' I can say, that I believe she was beloved by all in the School, and for myself, I never parted from a pupil with greater regret: her amiability and sweet gentleness towards all around, made her a decided favourite. She has near relatives who must deeply feel the sad stroke; her dear children are too young to be sensible of their loss, but those who knew how to appreciate

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her worth, the assurance of her happiness, can alone enable to say, 'Thy will be done.'

"May they all meet a family unbroken' in that happy world, where sickness, sorrow, and separation are unknown, prays

"Yours very sincerely, E. F.”

FROM MISS H. TO S. K, B.

"London, Dec. 29th, 1853.

"My dear Mr. Bland,

"It is so long since dear Sarah and myself were at school together, that I can recollect only very few incidents which occurred then, but I can testify to her always walking consistently with her Christian profession, and endeavouring to lead others in the same path: she was, I believe, very anxious respecting the salvation of her companions, and obtained Mrs. F.'s consent to hold a Prayer Meeting and Bible Class every week, for those who were seriously disposed. They were hallowed meetings, in which she used to plead earnestly for their conversion; and I must say, I can look back to them with much pleasure, having often been privileged to be present.

"She was much beloved whilst at school, and all re

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gretted her leaving; for she was always amiable, cheerful, and happy.

"We all deeply sympathise with you in your severe loss, and pray that you may be sustained from on high, and that your dear children will be spared to you, and early follow in their dear departed parent's footsteps; so that when called away from earth, they may be permitted to join her in the mansions above.

"Yours, most truly, M. H."

Returning home to London, she for a time continued her diary-a few of the extracts follow:

"Walworth, Nov. 13th, 1842.

"Not a little delighted to go into the Sunday School once more to resume my former labours among the children, their joy was equal to my own; Oh, that I may be made very useful among them. I trust the Lord has work for me to do, and that I may do it with all diligence as a faithful servant. Oh, I love the school more and more."

"December, 1842.

"I have neglected again to set down the few simple remarks concerning my soul, and I find the omission

very unprofitable. Since I have been home I have not enjoyed so much spirituality of mind, owing to the unsettled state of the Church I know not what to do, I am full of trouble. Where shall I find a settled home; I once made the Church my home, but those days seem to be gone.

"What peaceful hours I then enjoyed,

As there I saw the Lord,

But they are fled and left a void,

Which can't by flesh be stored.""

She then recounts, in sad laments, other troubles of a private character, and thus concludes

"Yet these trials have been the means of leading me oftener to the footstool of Jesus, and His Word has encouraged me to go. I have experienced much comfort from these words, 'Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and He will sustain thee.'"

"Dec. 31st.-I cannot praise the Lord enough. He has, I trust, brought my dear sister to His footstool, with a humble, lowly, contrite heart, and drawn her by the cords of love, to behold Jesus to be her Saviour. On the 25th of this month, she made a public profession of her love to Christ and His Church