forward in public acts, should be careful to maintain a close walk with God, since nothing can be a substitute for this. 'These things we should do, and not leave the other undone.' These thoughts have dwelt upon my mind with so much force, in reference to myself particularly, that I was constrained to inscribe them here, although you may perhaps say, they are not very new. They are old, indeed, as the word of God."

Family self-complacency. — “If the numerous Huntingtons' are useful in their generation, it is of little consequence whether they are conspicuous. The applause of the world is but a breath, and valueless on many accounts. the first place, the standard is very imperfect; adulation, also, is often insincere, and our vanity attaches even more to what is said than was meant."

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Delight in the scenes of spring.- "You doubtless partake with us in the peculiar beauties of nature at this season. Every tree, capable of blossoming, is robed in luxuriant dress, and bespeaks the boundless benevolence of our God. What heart can fail to respond to the voice of nature?"

the world.

Christian disinterestedness, contrasted with the spirit of "I find that my wants are few, and the world appears very trifling. 'A hoarding spirit' you cannot detest, my dear brother, more than myself; and I have reason to believe, that it is the farthest possible from my nature. I am naturally profuse, and I never coveted wealth. But I find that I can do for Christ, and for our dear father, what no other motives could induce. When I think of

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my perishing fellow-men- - and that is almost every moI consider no sacrifice too great to save them. I feel willing to be sacrificed to the world, and to have the world sacrificed to me.' To think of things lovely, honest, (or beautiful,) and of good report,' is perfectly consistent with entire simplicity of character and habits. If we take

the whole of our Saviour's doctrine, we shall find that much greater separation from the world, and distinctness of practice, are requisite in his disciples. The shades of difference between them and the world are too faint, too blended, to hasten the millennial day. Against our trifling gratifications, and multiplied personal wants, pride, vanity, and love of things temporal, we must throw into the scale the everlasting destiny of numerous immortal souls; and if we can contemplate the balance unmoved, we have strong reason to doubt the reality of our love to God."

On the day of annual fast and prayer for colleges.(February, 1832.*) "I have been meditating on the probable aspect which the several colleges of our country present, this evening. I have imagined myself passing from room to room among the hundreds who are congregated within their walls, or listening to the secret breathings of some fervent spirit for his unregenerate room-mate. I have imagined, too, that these pious intercessors, feeling themselves sustained by the united efforts of individuals and churches, throughout the land, redouble their earnest entreaties, and in the exercise of invigorated faith, already behold the fulfilment of their wishes. Yet my imagination stops not here. In some of these institutions, I see a few, who but yesterday, perhaps, were reckless of the future, now exhibiting an uneasiness which they can scarcely define, yet indicating that the Spirit of God, this day invoked, has touched their hearts I have indulged the thought, too, that possibly there will be, upon an average, one conversion at least, to every individual who has cheerfully and conscientiously devoted this day to its appropriate duties. Precious reward!

"In addition to the prominent subjects of prayer - the immediate descent of the Holy Spirit-three important considerations have dwelt upon my mind, as affording ground

* An extract from an article which Miss H. wrote for the 'Religious Messenger.'

for humiliation and fasting. The first of these is, the neglect of the Bible as a Class book, in the majority of our colleges. The second, is the misimprovement of those superior advantages by many who enjoy them, while others are panting to possess them; and the third, the diversity of theological opinions which divide and weaken the strength of the true Israel of God. * * * Above all, let us not forget to implore the teaching and peaceful influences of the Spirit, to enable those who control these institutions to see eye to eye, in reference to the truth which is communicated through the volume of inspiration. There certainly must be one simple meaning conveyed by unerring Wisdom in his revelation to fallen man. That meaning he will disclose, if it be sought with an upright mind. In consequence of such diversity of sentiment, infidelity finds a ready apology in the minds of unregenerate youth, forgetting, as they do, that to his own master, every intelligent being must stand or fall. Christian brethren and sisters! with the close of this day, our responsibilities towards the objects of our devotion do not terminate, but are greatly heightened. Let us receive a fresh impulse from the return of this anniversary, and, at least one day in each week, carry to our closets the varied and extensive wants of our literary institutiors "

MISS HUNTINGTON's journeys were confined principally to such as were necessary in visiting her relatives and acquaintance; were therefore generally short, and furnished few incidents which would be of special interest in a memoir. A few will be noticed in the present chapter, as showing how she was accustomed to mingle in general society. Something is also to be learned of the taste and mental habits, by observing how an individual appears abroad, and in intercourse with intelligent and respectable strangers. And of the strength of religious character, there is probably no surer evidence than this, that it "cannot be hid," even amidst the companies and throngs into which the Christian as thrown, while travelling.

The following are brief passages relative to a journey into Massachusetts, in which she visited Andover, at one of those anniversary seasons, when so many distinguished Christians are customarily assembled. In the course of this journey, also, she visited Boston, and the house where she spent some of her "school-girl days."

"We passed Stafford Springs, and stopped a moment at the boarding-house, My thoughts flew back to the time when my beloved mother, with fond solicitude, carried me to those waters. I was but three years old at the last visit; and I sorrowed to think how much of that pride of heart still remained with me, which, at that tender age, subjected me to the appellation of 'Madame Buonaparte,' from a lady whom I saw there."

"ANDOVER. —

"The moon is shedding her mild and peaceful beams upon me as I write. How delightfully Andover Hill appears at this moment! I imagine you and your sweet babes, calmly reposing upon your pillows. May guardian angels attend you, for 'so he giveth his beloved sleep.' Good night, dear sister. When the toils and solicitudes of life are over, may we be prepared to meet in those 'sweet fields beyond the swelling flood,' which 'stand dressed in living green.'"

"The events of Anniversary week were too interesting to affect me indifferently; and the intervals of ease with which I was favored, enabled me to appreciate the opportunities afforded me for an acquaintance with many persons of whom I have often heard."

"NORWICH, Nov. 7.

"My visit in Boston forcibly impressed me with the mutability of earthly things, what changes nine years have produced! The voice of strangers resounded in the apartments once occupied by those whom we loved and honored. I said, 'Where are they?' and Echo answered, • Where are they?' The laughing and joyous school-mate had become the woman and the mother. Time is a faithful laborer, and a monitor to the most thoughtless. To the Christian, however, its flight is cheering.

"Twill waft us sooner o'er

This life's tempestuous sea.'

"I was absent six weeks, and met a most hearty welcome. Father is unwilling to spare me for any thing but to go and see you. My late visit furnishes me matter for much pleasant and solid reflection. I rejoice that I was permitted to make it. Have you seen an account of Dr. Payson's last moments, with the letter which he wrote to his sister? Oh! that his death may be sanctified to the