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8 been too much neglected in the ministrations of the sanctuary; an omission which must be traced to a morbid delicacy unworthy of the pulpit. Happily, this reproach does not appertain to the press, to which perhaps, in the option of some, this subject ought to be exclusively consigned. But why? Can any good and valid reason be assigned for shutting out from the house of God instructions to so important a class of of the community? Many persons almost instinctively shrink from such addresses, from a fear lest matters should be introduced at which modesty would blush, and by which the finer sensibilities would be wounded. There is a prudishness in such feeling which can be justified neither by reason nor revelation. You may trust your pastor for discretion on such a subject, and feel tolerably certain that he will utter nothing which shall bring up a tinge of color on the most modest countenance, or inflict the slightest wound on the most fastidiously delicate mind.

It may be as well to announce in the opening sermon, that the whole course will be decidedly of a religious nature; more so than even the sermons to young men. For all general directions and excellences of female character, I shall refer you to the various works which on these topics have issued from the press. My place is the pulpit—my subject is religion—my object is the soul—my aim is salvation. I view you, my female friends, as destined to another world and it is my business to aid and stimulate you, "by patient continuance in