humble in spirit." "The Lord rejecteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble."

An unceasing application to study marked the character of our dear Mary. Added to a natural thirst for the acquirement of knowledge, religion furnished her with a still stronger motive to its pursuit ; and, from holy principle, she sought to improve those talents which she had laid at the foot of the cross. It would be well for the church, if all professing Christians held mental culture in the high estimation that it deserves; thus would men eminent for mere worldly wisdom be the more easily induced to seek "the wisdom that cometh from above," and the religion of Jesus would be magnified in the eyes of the world.

We might dwell on Mary's strong faith in God; on her meek resignation to his holy will; on her patience under the sufferings she received from his hand; on her anxiety for the salvation of others; on her warm and affectionate heart; and above all, on her ardent desire that in her the Divine glory might be promoted, whether living or dying; but lengthened remarks are needless on what has been already adduced. Her holy and consistent example has left to those who knew and loved her, a rich feast of meditation, when their silent thoughts seek wherewith to strengthen faith and add new wings to praise.

And now, beloved friend and sister, farewell! We have traced the steps of thine earthly pilgrimage. We have watched in thee the progress of grace the seed to the ear, and till it was ripe for the heavenly

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And thou, O Lord Jesus, who hast gathered to thy side another of the lambs of thine earthly pasture, give to us the like peace in our departing moments; grant us faith and hope, that we may behold with a steady eye our home in heaven, and rejoice, “with joy unspeakable," in the anticipation of the final and glorious results of thine eternal love! Amen, and Amen!

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