We should accustom ourselves to bear small injuries patiently; we shall then be better able to support great ones.

When provoked by the follies of others, think of your own imperfections; be patient and humble. Without frugality, none can be rich; and with it, very few would be poor.

The good or bad position of children often shows itself, in their aviour to servants and inferiors; it is seen even in their treatment of dumb animals.

They who ridicule the wise and good, are dangerous companions; they bring virtue itself into contempt.

We cannot be good as God is good, to all persons every where; but we can rejoice, that every where there is a God to do them good.

SECTION IV.

WHEN blessed with health and prosperity, cultivate a humble and compassionate disposition; think of the distresses of human life; of the solitary cottage, the dying parent, and the weeping orphan.

Avoid all harshness in behaviour; treat every one with that courtesy which springs from a mild and gentle heart.

Be slow in forming intimate connexions: they may bring dishonour and misery.

Almost all our desires are apt to wander into an improper course to direct them properly requires care; but that care will render us safe and happy through life.

The days that are past, are gone for ever; those that are to come, may not come to us: the present time only is ours; let us, therefore, improve it as much as possible.

They who are moderate in their expectations, meet with few disappointments: the eager and presumptuous are continually disappointed.

Whatever is worth doing at all, is worth doing well; but it is impossible to do any thing well without attention.

Let us not expect too much pleasure in this life: no situation is exempt from trouble. The best persons are, no doubt, the happiest: but they, too, have their trials and afflictions.

SECTION V.

How greatly do the kind offices of a dutiful and affectionate child gladden the heart of a parent, especially when sinking under age or infirmities!

What better proof can we give of wisdom and goodness, than to be content with the station in which Providence has placed us?

An honest man (as Pope expresses himself) is the noblest work of God.

How pleasant it is, when we lie down at night, to reflect that we are at peace with all

with all persons

!

that we have carefully performed the duties of the day! that the Almighty beholds and loves us !

How readily should we forgive those who offend us, if we consider how much our heavenly Father has forgiven us!

Who would exchange the humble peace which virtue gives, for all the honours and pleasures of a vain world?

Pride (to use the emphatical words of a sacred writer) was not made for man.

How can we spend our time foolishly, when we know we must give an account hereafter, of our thoughts, words, and actions?

How glorious an object is the sun! but how much more glorious is that great and good Being, who made it for our use!

Behold, how rich and beautiful are the works of nature! What a bountiful provision is made for our wants and pleasures!-Surely the author of so many blessings is worthy of our love and gratitude!

SECTION VI.

CYRUS, when young, being asked what was the first thing which he learned, answered: "To speak the truth.”

Epaminondas, the celebrated Theban general,

was remarkable for his love of truth. He never

told a lie, even in jest.

All our moral duties are contained in these few words: "Do as you would be done by."

The following was a favourite sentiment of the wise and good Socrates: "We should eat and drink, in order to live; instead of living, as many do, to eat and drink."

Artaxerxes Mnemon, king of Persia, being, upon an extraordinary occasion, reduced to eat barley-bread and dried figs, and to drink water; "What pleasure," said he, "have I lost till now, by my delicacies and excess !"

When Cato drew near the close of life, he made this most benevolent declaration to his friends: "The greatest comfort of my old age, is the pleasing remembrance of the friendly offices I have done to others. To see them easy and happy by my means, makes me truly so."

Mark Antony, when under adverse circumstances, made this interesting exclamation: "I have lost all, except what I have given away!"

The emperor Marcus Aurelius, a pious and good man, expressed the benevolence of his heart, in these words: "I cannot relish a happiness which no one partakes of but myself."

Edward VI. king of England, being, when very young, required by his uncle to sign a war

rant for the execution of a poor woman, on account of her religious principles, said, with tears "I almost wish I had never learned

in his eyes: to write."

SECTION VII.

PITY the sorrows and the sufferings of the poor. Disdain not to enter their wretched abodes; nor to listen to their moving lamentations.

Gratitude is a delightful emotion. The grateful heart at once performs its duty, and endears itself to others.

If we ought to be grateful for services received from our friends, how should our hearts glow with thankfulness to Him, who has given us being, and all the blessings we enjoy !

Young people often set out in life, with too much confidence in themselves. Alas! how little do they know the dangers which await them!

To repine at the improvements of others, and wish to deprive them of the praise they have deserved, is an envious and odious disposition.

We ought not to be proud or vain of the advantages we possess; but humbly endeavour to use them for the benefit of our fellow-creatures, and the glory of that great Being from whom we have received them.

If we consider how much the comfort, or the