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pensation of providence breathes, " Thy will be done.” He possesses that calm peace, that sweet contentment, that "nothing earthly gives or can destroy."

Why these gloomy doubts and fears? Ah! if I could but say with confidence, "My beloved is mine, and I am his!" "Lord, thou knowest that I love thee !? my soul would be filled with joy. Sure I am that I love Jesus, if I know whom I love; but it may not be sincere. I ardently wish for an interest in Jesus; but it may be a selfish wish. But still I must rejoice to hear that sinners are converted unto God, and speak the sweet language of Canaan. The glory of God, and the prosperity of Zion, I trust, lie near my heart. I long for holiness and conformity to God; and love to contemplate things belonging to the kingdom of Christ. But may I not have these views and feelings, and yet not be a Christian? May not all originate from selfishness, and not from love to God and regard for his glory?

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Feb. When I consider how much information and wisdom I might have acquired, had I faithfully improved my advantages, I am confounded. O that it may be great endeavour to cultivate and improve my mind, and to do good to all! A thousand opportunities of doing good pass away unobserved, and unimproved. O whate a world of good might we all do, had we but hearts duly impressed with the worth of time, the love of God, and an eternal hereafter! Lord awaken us all to activity and diligence in thy service. O raise up some other Whitefields and Calvins, to be eminently useful in this profligate and licentious age. Now when infidel sinners exert all their power and virulence to undermine the very foundation of our holy religion, now the love of many of thy followers appears to be waxing cold, O now, arise,

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and favour Zion. Animate Christians in their duty. Stop bold and presumptuous sinners in their career of sin and folly.

What glorious news! How delightful to hear that poor sinners are brought out of nature's darkness into God's marvellous light. There is a great revival of religion in Salem, and also in Manchester, under the ministry of the Rev. Mr T. the account of which I have sent to rejoice the heart of my dear Harriet. Thus God is pouring out his Holy Spirit in New-England, and gathering poor sinners into his fold. Our Jesus goes from conquering to conquer. He bows the stubborn will of sinners to himself, softens the adamantine heart, and puts a new song into their mouths, even praise to his name. Little children hear the voice of Jesus, and join with older saints in singing hosannas. Even those who were old in sin, who have for years been led captive by Satan, are emancipated from their abject slavery, and brought to enlist under the banner of King Jesus. Now they can call on all to join with them in singing the praises of their great deliverer, and say with the pious poet,

"But the sweet theme that moves my tongue,

Is my Redeemer and his love."

And shall we in this place have no share in this glorious work? Alas! how can we expect that God will so signally favour us, unless we arise from the dust, and exert ourselves in his cause? Lord Jesus, extend thy work, and let it reach even here.

Miss Woodbury having wrote Miss ATWOOD on

the above subject, viz. the revival of religion in

Salem and Manchester; the following letter was

sent in answer.

TO MISS F. WOODBURY OF BEVERLY.

Haverhill, March 31, 1810.

Favoured by Divine Providence with an opportunity of expressing my gratitude to my beloved Miss W. for all the testimonies of friendship which she has shewn me, I cordially embrace it. Your last friendly letter was this day received. To assure you how much happiness your letters confer on me, would be but what I have already told you. The one I received when on a bed of sickness was a real treasure. My feeble health alone prevented my answering it before. I have lately been led to dwell much on the doctrine of the divine decrees. I should like to have your ideas on the subject. Although God is under no obligations to save one of the apostate race of Adam, and it would not derogate from his justice, were he to send all to eternal torments; yet to display the riches of his grace, he determines to save a few. Why should we say, What doest thou? The children of God are, or ought to be, lights in the world. But I fear that I shall be a stumbling block to others, I have often thought myself one of those who are "tossed to and fro, and carried about by every wind of doctrine." When I hear arguments on one side, I think I am convinced. When on the other, I think the same. But I leave this subject for the present.

Let me tell you, that I fondly indulge the hope of seeing you before long. Mr H. and considerably of a ride to Beverly. es be frustrated, I shall probably

myself have thought Should not our wishsee you in four or five

weeks; if not then, I shall relinquish the idea, as I shall commence attending school in May. When I see you, I will relate to you my exercises in my past illness.

Have we not abundant reason to rejoice in the government of God? He is carrying on his work, converting sinners, and making the wrath of man to praise him. O that Haverhill and Beverly might experience the influ ence of the Holy Spirit! God can work here as easily as in Salem and Manchester. Let us be ardent and constant at the throne of mercy, that the blessed Immanuel would revive his work, and pour out his Spirit on the churches and people, with which we are connected. Oh! why, my friend, are we so cold and stupid? I earnestly request an interest in your prayers. Yours sincerely,

HARRIET.

March 4. When I look around, mine eye affecteth mine heart. How few adorn their profession with a holy life and conversation! How many of my youthful friends are immersed in the vanities and pleasures of the world; and how very few are desirous to obtain that better part which shall never be taken from them. O for the outpouring of the Holy Spirit! O that God would arise, and favour our dear Zion, and make her the joy and the praise of the whole earth.

March 5. Friday evening before last I spent in company with S. A. and H. H. Speaking of geography, Miss H. observed, that Asia was the most interesting part of the globe to her, on account of its being the place of Christ's sufferings and death. With such persons I like to associate. A richly cultivated mind adorned with true religion, what a blessing! How criminal the conduct of inconsiderate youth, who take no care to cultivate

their minds, and meliorate their hearts. Why, O why, should the sordid vanities of time and sense, the amusements of this insidious world, engross the time and affections of immortal minds, capable of the enjoyment of the great I AM, the Fountain of all excellence, beauty, and glory?

April 5. Before I arose in the morning, I endeavour◄ ed to solemnize my mind, think of the duties of the day, and implore grace to spend it aright. In devotional ex◄ ercises dull and wandering. Ah this vain, careless, treacherous heart! these roving, wicked thoughts! Howmuch reason have I to mourn, and weep, for my many sins and imperfections, and to lie low in the valley of humiliation!

April. This week I received a letter from my beloved Miss Atwood. She writes that she will make me a visit. soon, if nothing special prevent. O when shall I em brace her? When shall I once more personally converse with her? I flatter myself the happy day is not far dis tant; yet my fond hopes may be disappointed. Death, cruel death, may snatch her from me, and consign that engaging form to the gloomy grave. I may not see her again in this world. I may receive no more testimonies of her love and friendship. Ere long my ears may be saluted with the news of her death, and I be left to mourn my irreparable loss. Harriet, my dear Harriet! my heart is united to thine in love and amity. If we meet not on earth, God grant we may meet in the New Jerusalem, to sing the song of redeeming love for ever. O that, like Harriet, I could live to the glory of God, and be useful in a sinful world! But ah! I am vile and stupid, cold and inactive.

April 15. Sabbath Eve. Now "the powerful king of