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 between them. Resurrection follows death as certainly as an effect from its cause. If death brings its portion of gloom, resurrection following immediately, breaks through the cloud, disperses the darkness, and brightens up the scene. Dear reader, it is quite certain—there is not the shadow of a doubt about it—that all your departed friends have experienced their resurrection; and if ever, at any of their graves, you should think of your loss, and suppose them to be residents of the tomb. Revelation, with a voice of angelic sweetness, will kindly correct your mistake, and whisper to you the pleasing Truth,—

HARITY, according to its true meaning, is the love of goodness—the love of everything that is pure, holy, and upright: this love naturally leads us to look, not for the failings, but for the virtues, in others; it is far superior to a mere personal love; it seeks and loves the principles of goodness, wherever found, whether in the bosom of the rich or poor. The love of good is true Christian charity, because wherever it glows in the bosom, it breaks forth into every kind and generous act; the neighbour is safe from all injury—it blasts not by evil speaking the fair reputation of another, but rather seeks his present and future good in every possible way. True charity, being a love of goodness, seeks no evil, but is kind and