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seemed so specially adapted to him, that he listened with great attention, and for the first time heard of Christ the Lord, who gave himself as an atonement for the sins of men. The Spirit applied the word with power to his heart, and at the close of the services he felt that he had found something that was suited to his case as a sinner: In the evening he again entered that place of worship, where again he heard of the love of Jesus, which so rejoiced his heart that he related all to his wife on his return home, saying, "I have now found the truth-something substantial to rest upon." He now resolved to attend regularly; and it was not long ere he saw that he must depend upon the merits of another for his salvation; and he is now" rejoicing in God his Saviour."

Who will suppose that the circumstance of this man's entering the church where Christ was preached was an accident, or the result of chance?

No, there is no such thing as chance in this world, which is governed and upheld by an ever-present and almighty God.-American Messenger.

AN EXAMPLE OF PERSEVERANCE
AND INGENUITY.

Charlotte Elizabeth Brown, or Mrs. Tonnor, is well known as one of the most enterprising and devoted women of our day. Though signalized by not a few peculiarities, which none perhaps wish to imitate, her life, subsequent to her conversion, was a fine example of the intense devotedness of a Christian female's heart, and of the large success which the God of all grace may grant to it. She was deaf, and was naturally drawn towards those afflicted like herself. During a sojourn in Ireland, part of her time was occupied in teaching some boys who were deaf. One of her pupils was not merely deaf and dumb, but so stupid moreover, that all attempts to convey ideas into his mind appeared likely to be baffled.

But "he that believeth does not make haste ;" and Charlotte Elizabeth did not hastily abandon her undertaking, nor was she left without her reward. By pains and perseverance, the latent intellect of her ward began to appear, and that encouraged, while it repaid her. Salvation, and the way to it, formed of course her master-aim, as a Christian dealing with a soul; for she was one of those who believe that all is solemn trifling, or akin to insanity on man's part, till Salvation from sin and death be made sure.

But if Charlotte Elizabeth had experienced much difficulty in conveying right ideas of material things into the dark mind of her pupil, how much more when she came to tell of the spiritual, the heavenly, and Divine? Accordingly, the mind upon which she put forth her energies, stoutly refused to receive the idea of God—a spiritual and invisible Being. He could not be seen, or handled, and therefore did not exist, was the reasoning of this Surdmute, and all may recognise in it the same amount of knowledge and soundness as exists in the reasoning of Atheists of a different class.

But this ingenious teacher was not to be baffled. She brought a current of air to play upon the cheek of her ward. She then asked him if he saw the air, or could he touch it, and as he could do neither, his difficulty disappeared. New thoughts rose up in his mind. The Saviour and his religion were gradually made known; and the boy heretofore so dark and piteous, and defective, awoke to a new world-he became a remarkable manifestation of the power of grace. It was pains and prayer rewarded; it was another soul added to the great family which are named after Christ. But even this is not all. At the age of nineteen-seven or eight years after his training commenced this youth died, and his death was that of a triumphant believer. Never did a case more signally display the power of the Spirit of God. Never was a soul more remarkably rescued from death and darkness, and never was success in life, success of the highest type, that which reclaims the soul, more mani

festly granted as the reward of faith, and pains, and prayer, in the Redeemer's cause. "She shall shine as the

stars for ever and ever."

This case might suffice for the purpose for which it has been introduced; to show the effects which are sure to follow from well-directed efforts, however unpromising the materials may appear. Who would hesitate resolutely to prosecute any proper system of self-culture after such results as these? But to show that this is not singular, we intend, submitting another case next month.

THE SPECIAL AID OF CHILDREN ENLISTED IN BEHALF OF CHRISTIAN MISSIONS.

My dear young friends,

A few weeks ago I received a letter from one of our Missionaries in Australia, which spoke of the increasing demand for labourers in that Colony, and of the necessity of an immediate supply of men from England. Since my letter came to hand, I have read in the Missionary Report still further encouraging accounts, and the cry of the people is, "Come over and help us." Now it struck me that the children of Sunday-schools might undertake, and do themselves the great honour of sending out several Missionaries, by their own endeavours. I don't mean to say that you should pay the whole amount out of your own pockets, nothing of the sort. But I will point out to you a plan by which you may accomplish the work in one week. In the first place let me tell you that the work must be your own, and not the work of the teachers and members of the church. Who was it that collected the money to build the ship "John Williams?" it was the children of the Sundayschools. Remember I am not asking you to get money to build a large ship, for that would require so many thousand pounds, but I want you to see, that if children by their united efforts could raise money enough to build a very large and beautiful vessel, you need not despair of raising

an amount sufficiently large to send out at least three or four Missionaries. You have only to make up your minds to do the work, and I am sure that you will have the satisfaction of presenting to the Missionary Committee, the sum I am about to propose to you. The sum is one thousand pounds. You say this is a very large amount for boys and girls to get in so short a time. I agree with you it is, but let us see how many Sunday-school children there are in the Connexion? I find from the Minutes of the last Annual Assembly that there are nearly forty-five thousand. We will only say forty thousand. Let each child of the forty thousand collect sixpence, and the thousand pounds are got. So you see your task will not be a hard one. I don't think any little boy or girl will say I can't get sixpence.

The plan I propose for your adoption is as follows:I. Select your Minister or Superintendent to provide cards for you, with not more than twelve squares in, and let the cards state the object of your work.

II. I would suggest that the canvas be made between the 15th and 22nd of February.

III. When you have accomplished your undertaking, the Superintendent or Minister shall make known to you the result of your labours, and as soon as the various sums are paid over to the Missionary Committee, the sum total shall be noticed in your little Monthly Periodical.

All that I ask you to do is that you try to do your best, and if you should not succeed in your undertaking, I shall be most happy to point out another plan which I think would be very successful. Believe me, very affectionately, PATER.

VARIETIES.

THE THREE BOYS.

This story is to teach submission, as related by a parent who had taught his children this important lesson.

My son of four years, says, "Father, may I ride with you to-day?"

"No, my child, you must not go to-day." He turns away without strife, but disappointed, and melts into tears. From the moment he heard his father call for the carriage he had set his heart upon the ride, and he could not cheerfully give it up. He has yet something to learn of submission. Perfect submission sheds no tears.

My three boys are fond of going to church. Sometimes they can all go together; at other times, one or two must stay at home; and the question often is, which shall go. On a bright Sabbath morning, they will all spring up from the breakfast-table, and, hanging upon their father, say,

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Papa, may I go to church to-day ?"

"Only one of you can go to-day."

All three at once, “Then, papa, let me go." "Which wants most to go?"

“I,” “ I,” “ I.”

"Which is most willing to stop at home?" No reply.

"Which of you will stay most willingly, if your father requires it ?"

No reply. And the two youngest, who are oftenest denied, look very sad.

"Now, my dear boys," says the father, "you might all go, if your father thought best; but does either of you wish to go against your father's will?"

All reply, "No."

"Who, then, will stay at home most cheerfully, if your father requires it ?"

"I," "I," "I."

"Well, my children, that pleases me.

The eldest may go, and the two younger ones may remain at home."

So, Edward quietly goes to prepare for church, and Alfred and George as quietly seat themselves with their hymn-book and Catechism; and the father is happy to see them so cheerfully yield their wish to his.

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