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 ness of riches, and the desire to be great in the world's estimation, have caused us to bow down at its shrine, and to worship it as our god. And have our wearied frames found peace, rest, happiness? Ah! no: all our toil has ended in vexation of spirit. Let us leave it, then—its vain delights—its sinful pleasures: let the dead bury the dead, and let us obey the gracious invitation of our Saviour, and go to Him, who is "the Way, the Truth, and the Life."

When our heart's best affections are devoted to Him, then we must learn of Him—make Him our model in all things. We must imitate His charity. His forbearance, His tenderness, His long-suffering, His desire for the salvation of souls. His example in overcoming evil with good; in short. . Then shall we taste peace and happiness, and find rest to our souls.

HEN we reflect upon the persecution which David underwent from Saul, we are led to admire the forbearance and magnanimity with which he twice spared the king's life when in his power; and when at length the disobedient king is slain, and his good and amiable son also perishes in the battle, how noble does the character of David appear in the burst of sublime eloquence contained in the pathetic elegy to their memory! Here was true greatness—