pentance and cordial submission to the blessed Redeemer, and by lives spent in his service, Oh, may we be prepared to join the society of the redeemed above!

Yesterday afternoon I attended a lecture in the Academy at Bradford. The emotions which vibrated in my mind, while sitting in this seminary of learning, I cannot describe. Imagination recalled those scenes which I had witnessed in that place. That season was a precious one to many souls, when the Spirit of God moved among us, and compelled sinners to tremble and earnestly enquire what they should do to inherit eternal life. But those days are past. No more do I hear my companions exclaiming, "Who can dwell with devouring fire? Who can inherit everlasting burnings?" No more do I hear souls, who for years have been under the bondage of sin, exclaim, "Come and I will tell you what God hath done for me." He has, I hope, "delivered me from the horrible pit and miry clay; has established my goings, and put a new song into my mouth, even praise to his name." But under these general declensions from the truth of the gospel, still" the Lord doeth all things well" He will revive his work in his own time. will repair the waste places of Zion, and sinners will again flock unto him as clouds, and as doves to their windows. And blessed be his name, he makes his children the honoured instruments in building up his kingdom. Let us then, my dear Miss Woodbury exert all our faculties to promote his cause. Let us warn sinners of their danger, and walk worthy the vocation wherewith we are called. Wishing you the light of God's countenance, I bid you adieu.

HARRIET

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Sept. 24. Last Sabbath eve my dear brother was united in marriage to Miss N. B.-Many considerations combined to render the transaction solemn. O that the union may be long and happy. May they set out in the fear of God; in all their ways acknowledge him, shine as lights in the world, be instrumental in building up the kingdom of Jesus, and preparing each other for glory, and at last be received into heaven, where they neither marry, nor are given in marriage.

Oct. 1. How short the time since spring commenced, and all nature seemed alive. The fields clad in verdure, the gardens decorated with curious flowers; the trees in blossom, the melodious songsters in the groves, inviting to rural walks, presented the most beautiful appearances. Many a time when I have rambled over the verdant fields, I have taken a flower, or blade of grass, which the combined exertions of men and angels could never have made, and ruminated on the wisdom and goodness of God, the infinite ease with which he created this huge globe, and the myriads of living creatures which here exist. Nor have I forgotten the three vernal months I attended the school of Mr P. O how pleasantly they passed! Many of his instructions are fresh in my mind. How frequently did he exhort his pupils to attend to the concerns of their souls, to devote themselves to their Creator, and to seek the one thing needful. How solicitous was he to infuse into their minds a love of learning and of religion. O that they would regard his admonitions.

Oct. 29. When I take a retrospect of my past life, I am filled with sorrow, wonder, and amazement. When I rise in the morn, in my poor manner, I implore of God grace and strength to spend the day in holiness. I think I will endeavour to depend on Jesus, and maintain a

strict watch over all my thoughts, words, and actions. But alas, how fickle am I How soon do I get off my guard, and wander on forbidden ground! Every day furnishes me with additional evidence of the inconstancy of my heart.I long to hear from my dear Harriet.

The following letter from Mrss ATWOOD, is an answer to one sent by Miss WOODBURY not preserved; its own intrinsic merits, and the light it reflects on some circumstances in the history of these two amiable young women, render it worth preservation.]

TO MISS F, WOODBURY OF BEVERLY,

Haverhill, Sabbath eve, Nov. 26. 1809. I HAVE this moment received, dear Miss Woodbury, your fnestimable letter; in which you affectionately congratulate me on the happiness of "tasting that the Lord is gracious."

Assailed by temptations, surrounded by 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 thousands, "and altogether lovely." Often does my heart glow with gratitude to the Parent of mercies, for bestowing on me such a favour, as one friend to whom I can disclose the secret recesses of my heart, and with whom I can converse upon the important doctrines of the gospel, and an eternal state of felicity prepared for those whose "robes

have been wished and made white in the blood of the Lamb."

Have not you, my friend, often felt, when conversing upon these great truths, a flame of divine love kindle 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 privi leges with which we are indulged in this land of gospel light! The Sabbath before last, Mr B. exchanged with Mr D. Oh my beloved Miss Woodbury, could you have heard the important truths he preached, the impressive manner in which he held forth the terrors of God to the impeni tent, 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 offered up in sincerity of heart, he will, in his own time, send gracious answers.

Next Friday evening, it being the evening after Thanks giving, a ball is appointed in this place. I think it probable that E. whom you once saw anxiously enquiring what she should do to inherit eternal life, will attend, Oh, my beloved friend, you cannot know my feelings!

It is dreadful to see mortals bound to eternity, spending their lives with no apparent concern about their neverdying souls. But it is, if possible, more dreadful to see those who have "put their hands to the plough look back;" or being "often reproved, harden their hearts against God."

How unsearchable are the ways of Jehovah! When I look around me, and see so many of my friends and companions, who are by nature endowed with much greater talents than I am, and who would, if partakers of the grace of God, be made the instruments of doing so much more good in the world, left in a state of sin, I am constrained to say,

"Why was I made to hear thy voice,

"And enter while there's room?

"When thousands make a wretched choice,

"And rather starve than come."

I could, my dear Miss W. write you all night; but a violent head-ache has attended me this day, and wearied nature requires repose.

I sincerely thank you for the affectionate invitation you have given me to visit you. I wish it were possible for me to comply with your request; perhaps I may this winter; but I shall not place much dependance upon it, as every thing is so uncertain. Do, my friend, visit Haverhill.—I long to see you: but if Providence has determined we shall never meet again in this world, O may we meet in our heavenly Father's kingdom, and never more endure a separation. In haste. I am yours, &c. HARRIET.

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JOURNAL, 1810.

Feb, 3. How happy that person, who under every dis