termine. Nor is this absolutely necessary, to prove the reality of the change. As we cannot

penetrate the deep recesses of the heart, and see the whole process of that mental operation, which takes place in all “who are made new creatures in Christ Jesus;" we must form our opinion from appearances. If the tree produce "good fruit,” no one doubts either its vitality or excellence, because he cannot tell when or how the graft began to adhere. Her behaviour to her Parents, her Teachers, all her associates, and the servants of the family, was exemplary; and the extracts which are selected from her diary,* will convince every candid mind, that her religious knowledge was accurate and extensive.

To persons who treat with comparative indifference, the scriptural statement of the entire and universal depravity of human nature, Miss H. would have appeared innocent and holy. Iu their estimation, she would have been regarded

* The plan of instruction adopted at the Misses W's School is deserving of high commerdation. The children are expected to compose themes on different subjects; which brings them into an early habit of thinking accurately and connectedly. To this cause may be attributed, the interesting reflections, to which Miss H. has given a permanent form; and which are inserted in this Memoir.

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as having lived under some happy influence, which had effectually preserved her from the moral contagion, which from their own acknowledgements, is so widely diffused over the various tribes and families of Man. But she knew and felt differently. The depravity of her heart, though it seldom displayed its existence, either in her temper or deportment, she would frequently deplore. Admitted within the chamber of imagery, she could easily discern the workings of those evil principles, which were concealed from the eye of the most cautious observer, and which she was enabled to keep in subjection by virtue of supernatural strength. "The human heart," she observes, "is naturally wicked, and inclined to sin. We ought to be thankful that God has taught us means by which we may overcome the temptations to vice, so powerful, and which ruin many whose minds are not strong enough to resist them. How necessary it is to be thoroughly acquainted with our own hearts; some people who are really convinced of their weakness, are too proud to confess it, but by praying for assistance, that may be overcome, and an increase of strength bestowed for future good." We ought to pray to God to prove our thoughts, and examine our hearts, whether

they have any wicked intentions in them; and lead us in a way that will make us happy for ever.”—————————“ All hearts are open to God, and every thing we wish is known to him, therefore how careful we should be to try to please him." The following verse, which so strongly implies the depravity of the heart, and breathes such an ardent desire for its renovation, she often sang with a surprizing degree of earnestness ;

Do thou convert us, Lord, do thou

The lustre of thy face display;

And all the ills we suffer now,

Like scatter'd clouds shall pass away.

Her views of the evil of sin, from the earliest period of my acquaintance with her, deeply affected her, and as she advanced in life, it is obvious from her own remarks, that they became more clear." Pride," she observes, "is contemptible, in whatever form it may appear. Some people say that decent pride is proper, but whether it be decent pride, or honourable pride, or whatever sort it may be, it is pride, and God will punish most severely those persons who possess it."- "Every time we commit the most tri'fling sin, we crucify the Saviour afresh, and are committing a much greater fault than the Jews 'did, by mangling his body."

Superstition, of every age, of every clime, and under every form of appearance, rests satisfied with the external homage and obedience of her votaries. If they crowd her temples, subscribe to her creed, present their sacrifices on her altars, and cast their wealth into her treasury, she invests them with all the privileges of her communion. How opposite to this, is the Gospel of Jesus Christ, which treats with comparative indifference, all forms and rituals, pronounces the most splendid actions defective, and demands the subjection of the heart. The apparent severity of its decisions, and the internal purity which it imperiously requires, too often rouse the indignant passions of man, who after attending the ceremonies of devotion, and practising some of its popular virtues, exclaims, What more does God require? WHAT MORE? That you That your worship him in spirit and in truth. feelings correspond with your character, your confessions, your supplications, and your expressions of praise. "Some people,” Miss H. remarks, "content themselves with the mere form of worshipping God, and say their prayers with their lips, though not with their hearts, but he can discern between those who are religious, and those who pretend to be so, therefore we should strive to serve him with the greatest reverence."

That any person who professes to receive his religious sentiments from the Scriptures, should presume to approach the Divine presence without making any direct reference to a "Mediator," must excite the astonishment of every one who admits their authority. "Through him we have access by one Spirit unto the Father." "How thankful ought we to be," she observes, "that Jesus Christ died for us, if he had not, we should all have appeared before God as objects of his displeasure, but now he looks upon us as creatures of his most tender Mercy.

It is to be lamented, that the great majority allow pursuits of a trifling nature, and momentary duration, to engross nearly the whole of their attention. What shall we eat? what shall we drink? wherewithal shall we be clothed? are the questions which are usually agitated, but the more important question, "What must I do to be saved?" awakens no corresponding anxiety. This conduct admits of no excuse. "We ought," says Miss H, "every day to be preparing for the next world, for we know that death comes very suddenly, therefore we should be more concerned about the future destination of our souls, than to think carelessly of them, and not to drive off such an important task 'till we get old.", On