delight to hear the distinguishing doctrines of the gospel preached, such as man's total depravity, the divinity of Christ, regeneration by the Holy Spirit, &c. &c.

“This day I had an opportunity to sit down at the table of the Lord. Shall I, the meanest of his servants, unworthy to approach unto him, be united to him in an everlasting covenant? Shall I dare to hope for an admission into his kingdom, to be a joint heir with Christ? O God, help me to live answerably to such a profession. Do keep me near to thee. May I plead with thee for my dear friends. stranger who is dear to me.

O remember the Bring her nigh to

thyself; help her to show forth thy praise."

REVIVAL.

July 14, 1811. "I desire to thank God for his distinguishing goodness in visiting this people with the present refreshing shower of divine grace. Twenty-eight have recently been added to the church, who give satisfactory evidence of a change of heart. Many more have obtained a hope in Christ; many are inquiring the way. May my husband be strengthened for his abundant labors. O may this revival extend to this part of the town. AMEN."

Oct. 4. "To-day I have had an opportunity of attending public worship and the ordinance of the Supper-and have witnessed the solemn scene of a child, under twelve years, taking God's gracious covenant upon her, and receiving the ordinance of baptism. May this event, which was so affecting to the congregation, be sanctified. May converts here be multiplied like drops of morning dew. I have had some longing desires for this people. O may my desires be enlarged."

PANTS AFTER HOLINESS.

Jan. 10, 1813. "O that I could use this world as not abusing it: that I could do common actions with holy aims. I do most certainly experience the truth of this assertion-'I sin in all that I do, and come short of glorifying God.' When shall I be holy? When shall I love God supremely, and do all that I do for him?Must I be separated from this body? Shall I never be holy till disencumbered of this clog? Well, then, let me be preparing for the event; let me lessen my hold on earth. Some strong ties are already broken. It seems there are but few remaining that fasten me here. But O, am I ready to enter that abode of rest which is prepared alone for the just and faithful; where

nothing that defileth or maketh a lie shall enter? O blessed and ever animating words, 'He that believeth shall be saved.' He hath fulfilled the law, and died, the just for the unjust.'

"A guilty, weak, and helpless worm,

On thy kind arms I fall;

Be thou my strength and righteousness;
My Jesus and my ALL.""

FEMALE PRAYER MEETING.

How much her heart was set on establishing a female prayer-meeting, will appear from the following extracts.

June 21. In the last week I enjoyed a privilege with which I have not been indulged for a long time. A dear young friend called upon me in an afternoon a part of which I had devoted to prayer. I mentioned my design to her, who agreed to join with me. While we were engaged in the important business of uniting our petitions to the throne of grace, another christian friend came providentially among us, and joined in our requests. I thought I found some sweet- ` ness in this duty, and comfort from it for many days. How easy is it with God to effect what I have long desired: To have a society of females formed for religious purposes. My proud heart revolts at the idea of appearing forward to introduce customs which are new among my profess

ing christian friends in this place. O God, I pray thee in thine own time and way to appear for us in this part of the town, and to work a work of grace among us."

Aug. 1. "I have been favored with many mercies the past week. Have been indulged with the privilege of uniting with a religious, female praying society in Pembroke. I desire. to thank and praise God for raising up such a society. O may he appear in like manner also for this dear people. O my Father, thou knowest my desires. Have I not been longing for such a favor? Thou art able to do abundantly beyond what I can ask or think. Help me to wait upon thee still. May my longing expecta

tion be from thee."

Oct. 18.

"Have heard to-day of the death of dear Mrs. Burnham. A surprising event, indeed! Well, I trust she has long been habitually ready for death. Will God be pleased to sanctify this event to all concerned. O God of mercies, pity and comfort thine afflicted servant. Take his dear children under thy peculiar care. May this event serve to quicken me, thine unworthy

*The second wife of Rev. Abraham Burnham, of Pembroke.

servant, that I may be ready for the approaching

summons.

Oct. 24. "In the last week I have been called to attend the funeral of dear Mrs. Burnham. O may her falling mantle rest on me. May I catch the spirit of meekness, patience, and zeal which she exhibited, and be a follower of her wherein she followed Christ."

PRAISE FOR GOD'S

GOODNESS то ANGELS AND
SAINTS.

Perhaps the following is as good an illustration of disinterested benevolence as can easily be found in the records of christian experience. Though the phrase may be unhappily chosen, yet it expresses an important doctrinal truth, which accords with the experience of true christians. Nov. 28. "This evening I have had some comfort in prayer. Although I could not say with assurance, My sins are forgiven me, yet I think I was enabled to bless and praise God for what communications of happiness are bestowed on angels, and saints made perfect in heaven; and for those blissful moments which saints enjoy on earth from time to time. Some of them have declared that they could bear no more, and have even prayed that God would