Section 1. Canute and his courtiers-Flattery reproved,

2. The two

robbers.

68

We often condemn in

others what we practice ourselves,

69

3. A family conversation on the slavery of negroes, 71

4. The father redeemed from slavery by his son,

5. The tutor and his pupils.-Eyes and no eyes;

or the art of seeing,

CHAPTER VI.

Promiscuous Pieces.

Section 1. We destroy pleasure by pursuing it to eagerly,

2. On sisterly unity and love,

3. The Supreme Ruler of the world,

4. Abraham and Lot; a fine example of Wisdom

and condescension,

5. A persecuting spirit reproved,

6. The folly of pride,

7. The whistle,

8. A generous mind does not repine at the advan-

tages others enjoy,

74

76

84

91%

9. Insolent deportment towards inferiors reproved, 92

10. Arachne and Melissa,

11. Socrates and Leander.-Disrespect to parents,

is in no case allowable,

12. Socrates and Demetrius.-Brethren should dwell

together in harmony,

96.

13. On good breeding,

98

14. The ungrateful guest,

15. The hospitable negro woman,

102

16. Catharine, empress of Russia,

104

17. The same subject continued,

106

Section 1. The looking-glass; or, ill-humour corrected,

2. The Butterfly and the Snail; or, elevation, ren-

ders little minds proud and insolent,

115

116

117

3. The Brother and Sister; or, mental excellence

superior to personal beauty,

4. The Lamb and the Pig; or, nature and education, 118

5. The Bee and the Ant; or, the advantages of ap-

plication and diligence in early years,

6. The Doves,

7. The Goldfinches,

119

121

8. The Pet Lamb,

11. Economy the source of Charity.

CHAPTER III.

Didactic Pieces.

2. The advantages of early religion,

3. Peace and love recommended,

4. To a young woman, with a watch,

5. Verses accompanying a nosegay,

6. Duties of the morning,

Section 1. To some children listening to a lark,

129

130

131

131

132

133

134

135

7. The mind to be cultivated,

8. Dependence on Providence,

CHAPTER IV.

Descriptive Pieces.

Section 1. The pleasures of retirement,

2. The Sluggard,

Promiscuous Pieces.

Section 1. Gratitude to the Supreme Being,

2. Acknowledgment of Divine favours,

3. The excellence of the Bible,

4. On Industry,

143

143

144

145

5. On early rising,

145

6. The drowning fly,

146

7. To a Redbreast,

23. The dangers and snares of life,

156

24. The Divine Being knows and sees every thing, 157

25. All nature attests the great Creator,

158

26. Praise due to God for his wonderful works,

159

TO THE ENGLISH READER.

PART I.

PIECES IN PROSE.

CHAPTER I.

SELECT SENTENCES AND PARAGRAPHS.

SECTION I.

TO be good is to be happy.

Vice, soop or late brings misery.

We were not made for ourselves only.

A good person has a tender concern for the happiness of others.

Modesty is one of the chief ornaments of youth.
Deceit discovers a little mind.

Cultivate the love of truth.

No confidence can be placed in those who are in the habit of lying.

Neglect no opportunity of doing good.

Idleness is the parent of vice and misery.

Cleanliness promotes health of body and delicacy of

mind.

The real wants of nature are soon satisfied.
A contented mind is an inestimable treasure.
Deliberate before you promise.

Boast not of the favours you bestow.

Merit the approbation of the wise and good.

It is a great blessing to have pious and virtuous parents. The most secret acts of goodness are seen and approved by the Almighty.

SECTION II.

OUR reputation, virtue, and happiness greatly depend on the choice of our companion.