can no man lay than that which is laid, Christ Jesus. The ordeal which God has appointed to try men's works in the latter day, will reveal whether they have raised on it those Christian virtues which are compared to gold and precious stones, or those vain theories which are the creatures of their own device, and which, like wood, hay and stubble, are in their very nature unprofitable but as fuel to the fire. To the philosopher as well as to the sordid slaves of their passions, the call is, "Awake thou that sleepest! arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light !"

The Picture of a Heart which has been regenerated. and is become the Temple of the Holy Spirit.

"Blessed are the pure in heart! for they shall see God!" "Ye are the light of the world"

The Heart which has become a temple for the Holy Spirit, holds communion with the Father and the son, having peace and joy in believing!

The will and affections are changed into obedience and gratitude. The fruit of the holy spirit admits not of counterfeit. Love is the seal of its alliance to the holy one; and the bond which unites the new creature to his whole, sinless, and ransomed family above, and on earth.

"If ye love me," saith the Redeemer, "keep my commandments." Happy they whose hearts are thus renewed after the image of the second Adam! Newness of life bears witness that they are indeed the children of God. They trust with implicit confidence in the guidance of their glorified Head. His will prompts every action; dictates every enterprize; regulates every wish. Was he crucified to the blandishments of the world, which lieth in the wicked one? Was he cold to its applause ; regardless of its censure; dead to its attractions? So are his members. Was he made perfect by suffering? So are they. Did he bear witness to Truth, regardless of personal consequence? So do they. Was he reproached without a cause? So are they. The servants are as their Lord.

Wouldst thou be acknowledged, dear youth, by thy Lord, when he comes surrounded with hosts

of holy angels, to be admired by all who believed his testimony? Wouldst thou participate in the glory then to be revealed? Wouldst thou wear a erown which shall never pass from thee? Seekest thou to be one of those who shall be the first fruits of the first resurrection of believers? One of those whom thy Lord calls blessed and holy, in being made partakers with him of that rest which remaineth for the people of God; of that heavenly kingdom, where his will shall be done on earth as it is in Heaven? Art thou then that blessed youth, who walketh not in the way of sinners; nor standeth in the counsel of the ungodly; nor sitteth in the seat of the scorner; but whose delight is in the law of the Lord, meditating therein day and night? Dost thou hunger and thirst after RIGHTEOUSNESS? Dost thou pray for the guidance of thy Lord, and watch for the manifestations of his will, more than they that watch for morning? Is thy soul as a weaned child to the allurements of the world, sin, and self? Dost thou dig for truth as for hid treasure, seeking wisdom before all worldly honors, gains, and rewards? Dost thou prize those who are upright and virtuous, wherever, and under whatever circumstances they are found? Hast thou an eye to discover, and a heart to love the image of thy Lord, whether those who bear it in