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 disclosures, may know the character of his invisible associates with as much certainty as he knows by sight the members of his own family. If his ends are supremely selfish and worldly, he may know that he is internally associated with infernal spirits, and will, when he enters the other world, choose their society in preference to that of others. But if he is seeking to know and do the will of the Lord, acknowledging his evils and striving to overcome them, he may be sure that angels are his spiritual associates, working mightily in his behalf; and that in the Hereafter he will desire no other companionship than theirs. This thought is inspiring, and can hardly fail to impress every sincere believer, and incite him to daily watchfulness, prayer, self-denial and righteous endeavor.