pray fervently; when you act, act zealously. Keep up a feeling of determination to the end; for "he that endureth to the end shall be saved," Matt. x. 22.

The words of Mr. Railton were not lost, but made a due impression on the minds of his children. William was resolved to complete writing the copies in the copy-book, without loss of time; and Mary was fully determined that nothing should hinder her from finishing the stockings she had promised to poor old Reynolds.

ONE of the greatest difficulties in the task which Mr. Railton had undertaken of teaching his children to feel, was the circumstance that many good feelings are very much alike; and though it was very possible to point out the difference between them to those whose reasoning powers had been matured, it was not easy to represent that difference, in a clear light, to children. That there is a difference between sympathy and pity; meekness and humility; zeal, determination, and resolution, will be readily allowed; but he who thinks it easy to explain this to young people of the

same ages as William, Mary, George, Susan, and Fanny Railton, is much mistaken.

It was, however, very apparent, that, whether Mr. Railton succeeded or not, in his general object of teaching his children how to call forth and foster good feelings, his remarks were attended with great advantage; for, after every meeting, the young people seemed to do their utmost to show that what had been said, had not been lost upon them. After Mr. Railton's remarks on determination, William set to work at the copybook he had in hand, and failed not to take it to the son of the widow; and Mary, though she could not complete her labour of love so quickly, was not a whit behind her brother in determination.

"What is our subject to-day, papa ?" asked Mary, as Mr. Railton made his appearance among his children on the following Wednesday. "I wonder how you can find a fresh subject for every evening."

Mr. Railton. To-day, my love, we must talk together a little about Confidence, which, as I shall use it, is only another word for assurance, or faith. When I tell you that I will do a thing, and when your mamma makes you a promise, you have confidence in us both. You feel that I shall do as I said; and that your mamma will not break her promise.

Mary. Yes, that we do. We never doubt

any thing that you say, or any thing mamma says.

Mr. R. Well, this feeling of confidence is very delightful. I have some friends that I could trust in any matter; but there are some men in whom no confidence is to be placed. Now, if you were to be asked what has given you confidence in your parents, what would be your reply?

William. Why, that you never deceived us! that you always kept your word; and have always been kind to us.

M. Yes, that is the answer that I should give.

George. And it is my answer too.

Susan. And mine.

Mr. R. The more you call to mind the instances in which your mamma and I have acted up to our word, the stronger will your feeling of confidence be in us. Now, I want to increase your confidence in God. If we are entitled to your confidence, because we have not deceived you, but on the contrary kept our promise, and always treated you with kindness, how much more is your heavenly Father entitled to your confidence on the same account? What we have done for you is as nothing compared with what He has done. Only call to mind his goodness! "The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. Like as a father pitieth his children, so the Lord pitieth

them that fear him," Psa. ciii. 8, 13. "The Lord is good to all: and his tender mercies are over all his works," Psa. cxlv. 9. you love God, my children?

W. Oh, yes; papa.

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M. We do indeed, papa. You love him, Susan, do you not?

S. I hope I do.

Mr. R. Then remember you must show that your love is sincere by its fruits: our Lord "If says, ye love me, keep my commandments." Much reason have we all to love him, for much has he loved us. "God

is love. In this was manifested the love of God toward us; because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him. Herein is love; not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation (or sacrifice) for our sins," 1 John iv. 8-10. But now let me ask, if you love God, have you confidence in him? Can you trust him in all his dealings with you? Have you full faith in him, and in his holy word; and do you believe, without a doubt, that the Saviour died for you on the cross?

M. We wish to love God, and to believe his holy word; and that Jesus Christ died for sinners; and we pray for faith ever.

Mr. R. I will repeat a few lines that I read lately on the subject of confidence, or faith. "Four travellers, not very well acquainted