to God. But I fear I countenanced them, and gave them reason to say of me, "what do you more than others?"

Possessed naturally of such a rude and ungovernable disposition, I sometimes find it difficult to keep within proper bounds. Often does my heart condemn me for my trifling conduct; conscience reproaches; and frequently I am led to the conclusion that I will no more leave the residence of my mother-have no more to do with the world; but seclude myself, and spend the few remaining days entirely devoted to the best of Beings. But this will not be following the example of the blessed Jesus. No, while I am in the world, let it be my constant endeavor, to do all the good I can to my fellow mortals-to rise above its trowns and flatteries, and give no occasion for any reproach to be brought upon the cause of religion.

Nov. 8. My dear friend, and, as I humbly trust, my spiritual father, Mr. B. called upon us a few moments. He expects to preach for Mr. D. next Sabbath. On seeing him, I could not but recal the many different scenes, that passed while under his instructions. But these scenes remain in remembrance only. No more I hear my companions exclaiming, "What shall I do to inherit eternal life." No more I hear them telling to all around them, what the redeemer has done for their souls. That was indeed a precious season to many, and will be remembered with joy to all eternity. But to some, the privileges of that season will, I fear, be the means of sinking them lower in eternal torments !-Dreadful thought!

Nov. 12. This has indeed been a blessed day

to my soul, though I have been afflicted with a severe pain in my head. Attended public worship-heard two solemn sermons from our dear friend Mr. B. What a striking instance is it of the awful hardness of the heart, that when the terrors of the Almighty are set before mortals— and they are told by God's faithful servants, their awful situation, while unreconciled to the divine character, that it has so little effect upon them.

Nov. 13. A severe head ache still attends me; but I desire to be submissive to the will of God, and bear without murmuring, whatever he sees fit to lay upon me. His ways are best; and he has graciously promised, "that all things shall work together for good to those that love him." But do I love him? Have I that love to him, that will enable me to keep all his commandments? Do I love him with all my heart, having no rival in my affections? "Search me, O God, and know me," search me by thy Spirit, and lead me in the way of eternal life.

Nov. 19. Have just returned from singing school, surrounded by my gay companions; I have found that I should place no dependance on my own strength; without the assistance of Jesus, I shall fall into temptation, and wound his cause.

To Miss C. F. of Boston.

Haverhill. Not Dated. "PARDON, dearest C. the long silence of your friend Harriet. Although I have omitted answering your affectionate epistle, my heart has been often with you. Yes C. often have I fancied seeing you engaged to promote the cause of the

blessed Immanuel, solemnly renouncing the vanities of an alluring world, and acting the decided part of a child of God. Oh may you be enabled to follow on to know the Lord, and constantly live as a disciple of the meek and lowly Jesus. I sincerely and ardently wish you the aids of the Holy Spirit, and a heart habitually conformed to the holy character of God. Great

and precious are the promises, an infinitely merciful Jehovah has made in his word, to those who persevere in well doing. But how great the guilt, and how aggravated must be the condemnation of those who are represented as being often reproved, and yet harden their hearts against God!

Then

While we hear the denunciation of God's wrath to the finally impenitent, let us, my friend, be active to secure an interest in his favor. let what will befal us in this life, our souls will rest safe on the Rock of ages; Jesus will be our guide and friend through earth's tedious pilgrimage; he will be our support through the valley of the shadow of death; and when released from this, clayey tenement, will admit us to the new and heavenly Jerusalem.

Upon reviewing the scenes of the past, I find but little or no satisfaction. A hard, impenitent heart, an engagedness in the concerns of time and sense, and an awful stupidity respecting eternity, I have this day felt. O, C. I am astonished, when I view the feelings of my heart. But still more am I astonished, when I reflect upon the forbearance of God, who still supports me in existence, still indulges me with the day and means of grace.

Thursday Morning. fast at the West Parish.

Yesterday I attended a
Heard one most excel-

lent sermon, and a number of interesting addresses. The exercises were very solemn and instructive. I long to have you with us. Since I last saw you we have been highly favored by God. O, that he would hasten that happy period, when the whole earth shall be brought to a knowledge of the truth as it is in Jesus. Let us frequently and earnestly intercede at the throne of grace fo: the commencement of the Millenium.

Wishing you the light of God's countenance, and a heart to labor aright in his vineyard, I bid you, my friend, an affectionate farewell.

To Miss F. W. of Beverly. Haverhill, Sabbath eve-Nov. 26, 1809. "I HAVE this moment received, dear Miss W. your inestimable letter, in which you affectionately congratulate me on the happiness of "tasting that the Lord is gracious."

Assailed by temptations; surrounded with the gay and thoughtless; and with but few of the humble followers of the Lamb, to guide me in the path of duty, or to instruct me in the great. things of the kingdom, what feelings do I experience, when receiving from my beloved friend a letter, filled not only with assurances of continued affection, but with encomiums upon the character of the dear Immanuel, as "being the chief among ten thousand and altogether lovely." Often does my heart glow with gratitude to the Parent of mercies, for bestowing on me such a favor as one friend, to whom I can disclose the secret recesses of my heart, and with whom I can con

verse upon the important doctrines of the gospel, and an eternal state of felicity prepared for those, whose "robes have been washed and made white in the blood of the Lamb."

Have you not, my friend, often felt, when conversing upon these great truths, a flame of divine love kindled in your heart; and have you not solemnly resolved, that you would live nearer to the blessed Jehovah ?

I have this day been permitted to worship God in his earthly courts. How unspeakably great are the privileges with which we are indulged in this land of gospel light' The sabbath before last, Mr. B. exchanged with Mr. D. O, my beloved Miss W. could you have heard the important truths he preached, the impressive manner in which he held forth the terrors of God, to the impenitent, and the necessity of immediate repentance, surely, it must to you, have been a blessed season. But it had no visible effect upon the minds of the people here. A dreadful inattention to religion still prevails. The youth are very thoughtless and gay ;-" iniquity abounds, and the love of many waxes cold." But there are, as I humbly trust, a pious few, who are daily making intercession at the throne of grace for the prosperity of Zion.

What encouragement have we, my dear friend, to wrestle at the throne of mercy, for renewing and sanctifying grace for ourselves, and the whole Israel of God; even in times of the greatest declension. Jehovah hath promised, that he will hear the prayers of his children; and that if offored up in sincerity of heart, he will, in his own time, send gracious answers.

Next Friday evening, it being the evening af