was an exception. In a school of twenty-five, she was perhaps the second in intelligence; and the hope was entertained that she might, in after life, become useful in imparting to her countrywomen the knowledge which she was treasuring up. But our Heavenly Father had other plans for her; and we know He doeth all things well.

A few months since she began to droop; and then came the racking cough and wasting fever, so deadly in their effects. Miriam had not given decided evidence of being a child of God, although there had been a pleasing degree of attention to divine things; and often, when addressed on the subject of personal religion, her serious look, and the falling tear, would show that the appeal was not unheeded.

As her health became materially impaired, an increased solicitude was felt for her soul's eternal welfare, and many prayers were offered up in her behalf. In this feeling she herself partook; and although her natural reserve prevented her from saying much, yet she acknowledged that she feared she was not prepared to die. She felt her deep sinfulness, and dreaded to appear before the judgmentseat of Christ. Again and again was she directed to "the Lamb of God, who taketh away the sin of the world," and gradually the darkness fled away, and she was enabled to lay her sins on Jesus. Her Bible and hymn-book, the Pilgrim's Progress, and the story of the Young Cottager, were always near; and when too weak to read herself, she would ask those around to read to her. On being asked why she loved Jesus, she answered, "Because He bore my sins." Instead of evincing, as formerly

a reluctance to die, she had a strong "desire to depart." The question being put, "If it were the will of God that you should recover, would you not be willing to remain a little longer?" she answered, "Yes, but Jesus is there;" meaning, that the Saviour's presence constituted the charm which was drawing her towards that better country.

Often, when lying in a half-conscious state, she appeared to be engaged in earnest prayer, and the words "Our Father" and "Jesus Christ" would escape from her lips. The few last days of her life were a period of great bodily distress. It was sad to look upon her poor emaciated frame, and hear the groans which her suffering wrung from her. Still her hope was fixed on the Rock of Ages, and she looked forward with longing desire to her dismission. Only a few moments before her death, a reference was made to those mansions which Jesus is preparing for His people. In answer to an inquiry made, she said, "I hope that there is one for me;" and her last words, just as the spirit was leaving its frail tenement, were, "Prepare a mansion for me."

Thus died Miriam, a member of the Lodiana orphan-school, on the 21st of May 1854, aged about thirteen. M.R. P.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE "CHURCH MISSIONARY JUVENILE INSTRUCTOR."

SIR-As no doubt most of those of your readers who are interested in Missionary work have heard of Miss Aldersey's schools at Ningpo, for the education of little Chinese girls, I thought the en

closed letter might not be uninteresting to some of them. I send both the Chinese and the translation. It is a copy of a letter from one of the scholars, named Ahwing, a very interesting child of about twelve years, to my sister, who annually collects 21. towards her support. The sum required for each of them is about 67. Might not many others also collect something towards the support and education of these poor little heathen children?

I remain, Sir, your's truly,

CHINESE LETTER.

COUSIN MARY.

Nyingpo, S-yüih 16.

N-gô kying-djong go Lu-si kwulah la-tih we-leh ngô tao, ngô ziazia ng-lah la ’o-kyi, tseng-tao, kyiteh ngô; doen-nyan Tsing-Ging we ting ng tao-kao, shih-wo, s-teh ngô keh-zông eo-sang z-lo, we kyiteh zao-ngô-cü-kun keh we Tsing-Ging, teng-tao ngô dokyi-lo i-k'ao Tsing-Ging yia we ling bih-nying tao Yice-su n-sem loc doen-nyün Tsing-Ging we s-loh-lo Sing-Sing ken-dong ngô-sing. N-glah do ngô ka hao, ngô zi z feh neng-keo woen, siang-vông Tsing-Ging we s kyu-to foh-kyi peh ng-lah. Tsing ng teng ngô zia-zia S-tu-ah sin-ing-we gyi ka o-kyi do ngô, keh dziang ts z zi-kying ta peh ngô de, wa-yiu ngô ziazia keh-sing skü-vông nyiang-ts, kao-kyi lo tih kyi leh ngô.

Li-pa-ih.

Ngô Z,
E-sih ng cü-kwu,
AH-YÜING.

TRANSLATION.

MY RESPECTED MISS LUCY

Ningpo, the 4th Moon.

I hear you are praying for me. I thank you, thank you. You are so kind to think of and remember me. Would that God might hear your prayer words, that I now in my youth may re member my Creator, God, and when I am old, relying on God, also may lead other persons to come to Jesus. Would that God may send down the Holy Spirit to renew my heart! You treat me so well, I myself cannot repay it; but hope God may give much happiness to you. I pray you thank Mr. Stewart for me, because he so kindly treats me. That card (he sent) has already been brought me. Also, I thank those school-girls for so kindly remembering me.

First day after worship-day, or Monday.

A MISSIONARY PUZZLE.

AHWING.

THE name of a Missionary's fearless and devoted friend will be discovered by the initials of the following names

1. The deliverer of the children of Israel when they were in captivity on account of idolatry.

2. The god of a heathen people who came to dwell in Palestine.

3. The father-in-law of a king of Israel. 4. A title of one of the Psalms.

5. A son of the man after God's own heart. 6. A city built by a sorrowing and afflicted people.

7. A town in Mesopotamia, named after the brother of an eminent servant of God.

8. The grandson of a Patriarch who spoke against the ministers of the Lord.

9. The woman who stole her father's gods.

10. One who is especially mentioned as assisting the disciples of Christ.

11. The captain of the Syrian army who was slain in war with Israel.

The answer will be given in six months; but any one wishing for it can obtain it at once by sending three postage stamps to 8, South Parade, York.

"WHERE THERE'S A WILL THERE'S A WAY." A POOR lame boy came one day to a gentleman who was very kind to him, and asked for a piece of string, saying, "Do let it be a good long bit, Sir." The gentleman inquiring what it was for, the boy seemed unwilling to tell; but at last said it was to make a cabbage-net, which he could sell for three-pence, as he wished to send the money to help to pay for printing Bibles for the poor heathen: "and you know, Sir," added he, "it may pay for the printing one side of a leaf of one of them." The gentleman gave him a large piece of string, and told him to bring the net when it was finished. The boy brought it, and the gentleman said, "You are a good boy. There is three-pence for you to Bibles, and three-pence for yourself." exclaimed the boy: "do send it all:

send for the "No, Sir," perhaps it