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Personal Iahor

DIR. Wayland says After leaving col
lege | entered upon the study Of medicine
| was sitting alone one day III the office OF
the physician with whom | studied, when
a plain man, evidently from the country,
entered to procure some medical advice
After we had sat sometime in silence, or in
conversation upon different subjects, with
out any introduction he turned to me and
asked:
What is the difference between hope
and expectation"
was taken by surprise, and gave him
such an answer as occurred to me. He
said
we may hope for a thing when we have
no definite ground on which our hope rests,
and while we are making no effort to Sc
cure it, as we hope for fair weather or rain.
| When we expect thing, we at least be-
| lieve that we have some solid ground on
which our expectation rests, and we Of
course, make efforts necessary to secure it.
| suppose every man hopes to be saved at
last, whatever may be his life, or how much
he may neglect the great salvation. A man
however. never expects to enter heaven I'M
| less he has some solid reason on which his
expectation may be realized.
He then made Il brief application of the
subject to me personally, and shortly after
ward left the office | have never seen hin
since, never knew his name; but I never
think OF him without gratitude and love
If ever | shall be so happy as to enter tn,
gates of the New Jerusalem [ know that
shall meet him there, and shall thank hin
in better language than l can now com
mand, for his christian care for a thought
less stranger. | can remember no sermon
that made so deep an impression on N,
mind as this briet conversation"
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Stand up for Jesus

The Emperor Vespasian commanded a
certain senator not to appear at the Senate,
or if he did come, not to speak of anything
the Emperor would not approve.
To this the senator bravely replied that,
CAS- he was a senator, it was fit he should
appear at the senate; and if, being there,
he was required to give his advice. he must
speak freely what his conscience command
ed him."
'Then you shall die" said the enraged
ruler.
81 have never professed to be immortal, y
was the reply. "Do what you will. and |
will do what ought 1t is in your power
to put me to death unjustly, and in my
power to die constantly"
If this heather, with no gospel sun ray
to Tighten the dark valley, could thus stand
firm to his principles in the very face of
death, surely we should not shrink from
duty because of few straws of opposition
in our way If we would come after Christ
we must take up our cross and so follow
him.
At q certain council Of war it was remark
ed by lord present that the enemy had
many pieces of ordinance planted in a GER
tain place where it would be very danger.
GUS to fight.
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Oniy a PRAYER Meeting.

1t is not uncommon for cold or lukewarm
professors OF religion to excuse themselves
from the meetings of the church for prayer
by saying, at is only prayer meeting"
And what is prayer meeting? 1t is a
place where needy, dependent sinners meet
to supplicate from the infinite God that
forgiveness without which they must be
condemned, that grace without which they
are hopelessly lost, that strength which in
their weakness they so greatly need. 1t is
place where those WHO love the souls OF
men unite their prayers for those gracious
influences without which not one soul
would ever be converted to God, and on
which the church is dependent for all her
spiritual life There they come to God,
knowing and feeling that He alone can be-
stow the blessings which they need, and
that He has invited and encouraged them
to come and ask for those blessings. 1t is a
| place at which ransomed, forgiven sinners
meet to render praise and alteration for
| that wondrous mercy which has been man
Tested to them, and to plead TO- the con-
version and salvation OF world lying in
wickedness." 1t is place at which Christ
has promised to be specially present with
| His people who meet in His name. And III
tultillment of that promise He has often
| granted special manifestations OF His favor
pouring light on the minds and joy into
the hearts of His people, scattering then
doubts, relieving their anxieties, and Civ
ing them support and strength in their con,
ficts with SIN and satan. There God, the
Father, is present to hear the suppIicatior
OF those vino pray in faith there the bless
ed Redeemer is present to plead His OWL
glorious atOnement III behalf of His people
there the Holy Spirit is present TO make
intercession with groanings which canno
be uttered" Shall we dare to say Ola scene
where such interests are involved, a scene
hallowed by the presence Of Father, Sol
and Holy Spirit, ut is only a prayer meet
ing?"-R A. Z. IN Uatchman and Reflector
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They took no Oil with Them

The oil is the Holy Spirit To oil he is
hkened throughout all scripture, though in
some places to fire and water, and to wind
or air. But it is as the light giving oil that
he is specially spoken of here, and the lack
of him, as such, makes the difference be-
tween the foolish and the wise having not
the Spirit. Jude, verse 10.
Thus man may be very like christian
and yet not be one. He may come very
near the kingdom and yet not enter in
He may have all the outward features of a
christian and be lacking the main one. He
may have the complete dress of saint and
yet not be one. He may have good life,
a sound creed, a strict profession he may
be one who says and does many things ex-
cellent he may be a subscriber to all the
religious societies in the land, member OF
all their committees, and a supporter of all
their plans; he may profess to be looking
for Christ's coming, and going forth to
meet the bridegroom, yet not necessarily a
Christian. He may lack the oil-the Holy
Spirit.
A religion without the Holy Ghost profit
eth nothing There is the religion of the
intellect of the sense, of the fancy, of the
flesh, of the creed of the liturgy, of the
catechism, of nature, of poetry, of senti'
ment, of mysticism, Of humanity; but what
are these without the Spirit Christianity
without Christ-what would that be
Worship without GOd-what would thai
be? So religion without the Holy Spiri
what would that be?
Go to them that sell, and buy for your
selves. Not to men or churches, or minis
tiers, but to Christ Go to him. Heis ex
allied to give it, and he will. Apply to hin
ere it be too late.-B0ndr.
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The Baptist and Presbyterian.

In one Of the villages OF Kentucky re-
Gently a baptist minister and young pres
byterian clergyman preached in the same
house might about" both preachers being
present at each meeting. One evening the
presbyterian, after discourse on infant
baptism, proceeded 20 baptize several
babes. The little candidates made great
cutlery, which, of course, was noted by the
baptist man. Next day a number OF the
converts OF the latter were to be immersed
in the river near by. At the appointed
hour large concourse gathered on the
banks, the presbyterian being OF the num-
Der, and standing close by the water edge.
After the candidates had been immersed
the baptist took hold of his presbyterian
colleague, and said,
''Now, sir, will immerse you"
The latter, amazed, demurred.
Come along | am in a hurry ~ replied
the damp divine, and dragged his brother
into the water.
Alarmed and indignant, the young Cal
whist declared at the top OF his voice that
he did not believe in immersion. was OPP
posed to it and would not submit 70 it."
The audience we're much excited by the
scene. The baptist released his ..oid, and
said,
Young man, | will not immerse you to-
day; but if ever again | see you baptizing
little ones a-au.-, their own will. and spite
of their cries and kicks. as | saw YOU dc
last night, / rI dip you into TIE ,ratcy Il.
| SIRE as there IS It GOD IN israel! You bet .
Let as pray ."'-Harper's Magazine.
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Why the Poor do not 90 TO Church.

Very serious complaints are lodged against
the poor because of their seemiu. unwil-
Gngne~% Co attend church: and vet this is
easily accounted Tor. We wish to say in
kindness what is true, that the poor man
despises the spirit Of invidiousness and
caste that faces him in our fine churches.
No longer age than last summer the presi-
dent elect OF the United States while spend
ing i sabbath in Chicago, walked out in
the morning., unattended. to find a place
OF religious worship. He Glanced to DROP
in among tine followers Q. John Wesley
and as he was plainly clad, tie usher in
attendance took pains to seat the great cap
tain among the plebians near the door
Great was the grief and modification of
the usher on learning that he had thus
rudely received an "angel unawares." A
council was at once called BUTT was deem
ed best not to attempt rectifving the mis-.
take. This simple fact we received from
the pastor, and although of no great mo-
ment, it is nevertheless significant, as in
dicating the course commonly pursued, of
making an attempt TO draw dividing lines
between high and low in the churches
And herein lies the trouble in question:
Amerjcaa Builder
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Trust in Jesus.

A doctor who was once visiting a chris
tian patient had himself been anxious to
feel that he was at peace with God-the
Spirit of God had convinced him OF sin
and need, and he longed to possess that
peace which the world cannot give" On
this occasion, addressing him to the sick
one, he said: L want you just to tell me
what it is, this beieylug and getting hap
piness-taith in Jesus, and all that sort of
thing, that brings peace His patient re-
Piled doctor, have felt that | could do
nothing, and have put my case in your
hands, am trusting in you. This is ex-
actly what every poor sinner must do III the
Lord Jesus" This reply greatly awakened
the doctors surprise and new light broke
in on his soul. Is that all ?" he exclaim-
ed, Simply trusting in the Lord Jesus? l
see it as | never did before He has done
the work" Yes, Jesus said on the cross,
at is finished" And whatsoever believeth
in Him shall not perish, but have ever
lasting life?" From that sick bed the doc
tor went a happy man-rejoicing that his
sins were washed away in the blood of the
Lamb.
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What Can | do for Jesus ?

Jessie was at Sabbath school, where she
dearly loved to be- Her teacher, Miss
Green, was there, and not one of the little
girls was absent. The lesson was about the
wonderful love of our dear Saviour, and
the way in which we ought to show our
gratitude for this love- But Jessie looked
troubled and unhappy, and did not answer
very promptly the questions that came to
her.
What allied her? Did her head ache?
Was her mother sick? Why did she not
Join the other scholars in singing the
closing hymn?
As She left the school room Miss Green
whispered, Jessie, will you wait a minute
and walk along with me?" Miss Green
took her hand and said gently, "What is
the matter, my child? [ am sure some
thing troubles you" Jessie's eyes were
full OF tears, and her cheeks were flushed,
but she did not speak. Dear Jessie, will
you not tell me what it is? What can L
do to help and comfort your At last the
answer came: Miss Green, | don't think
| do much for Jesus"
All, that was it. Jessie hoped that she
was a christian She felt that the Lord
Jesus loved her, and had forgiven her sins,
and that he had given her many blessings );
| but what had she ever done for him? If
| she were a man she could be a minister,
and preach about Christ; or if a woman
she could teach in the Sabbath school, and
visit sick people and poor people, and do
good in many ways but what could she, a
poor, sinful little girl, do for the Lord Je-
sus?
| What did Miss Green tell her? Jessie,
you can love him; you are old enough for
that, and Jesus wants you to love him.
And you can show your love by trying to
please him. Remember that he does not
expect you to do a mans work, but a child's
work and your work Tor Christ this week
will be the every day work of your own
home When mother calls you to help
about her sewing, that is something to do
for Jesus When she asks you to take care
Of the baby that is something TO do for
him. When you have to sweep and dust
the room, this is work for Jesus. When
you are diligent and faithful, that will
please your Saviour. Learn your lessons
carefully, because Jesus has given them to
learn. Keep from cross and fretful words,
because Jesus wants his children to be like
himself, meek and lowly in heart Be kind
and patient, even if others treat you I'M
kindly. Do all you can to make other peo-
pie happy"
And now they had come to the gate of
Miss Green's house, and before opening
lshe waited to say one thing more. Don't
forget, my child, to ask Jesus to help you
to do something for him. and he will accept
the smallest things you do for his sake,
even if it is only to give cup of cold wat
er to one of his diciples. "-Childs Paper.
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Wear a Smile.

Which will you do, smile and make 9TH
ers happy, or be grabbed, and make every
body around you miserable? You can
live among flowers and singing birds, or in
the mire surrounded by fogs and frogs. The
amount of happiness which you can pro-
duce is incalculable ifyou only show a
smiling face, akind heart, and speak pleas
ant words. On the other hand, by sour
looks, cross words, and fretful disposition
you can make hundreds unhappy almost
beyond endurance. Which will you do?
Wear apleasant countenance; let Joy beam
in your eye, and love glow on your fore
head. There is no joy so great as that
which springs from a kind act or pleas
ant deed, and you may feel it at night when
you rest. and at mornins when you rise
and throughout the de. when about your
daily business Christian Advocate.
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Value of the Soul.

Jesus Christ was the great purchaser of
souls, and so must needs know the worth
of them Itwas no ordinary price that He
paid for them-"Ye were not redeemed
with corruptible things" l Pet. / Is
Now do you think that Jesus Christ would
have laid down His own life, spent His
own precious blood for them, except they
had been very precious? These words, "FoI
what is man profted," &C., Matt. %: 10
are the words of Him that bought souls.
the words Of Jesus Christ, the great Re-
deemer of souls and he tells you that one
soul is worth more than world.
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he Sabbath.

The streams of religion run deeper OF
shaliower as the banks of the Sabbath are
kept up or neglected
A preacher in Holland called the Sab
bath Gods dyke shutting out an ocean OF
evils"
A preacher in Louisiana said, Brethren
stop that crevasse in the Sabbath, or vcuf
plantations will be inundated with immor-
atty"
'The more entirely" said McCheyne, a
give my Sabbaths to God, and half forget
that am not before the Throne OF the
Lamb, with my harp of gold, the happier
am l."
Give to the world one half of the Sunday
and you will find that religion has no strong
hold of the other half.-Sir UaHey Scott.
| feel as if God had, by giving the Sab
bath, given fiftytwo springs in the year.
y. I, Coleridge.
| Where there is no christian Sabbath
there is no christian morality; and without
tins tree institutions cannot long be sus.
talned.-Jasstice Mclean.
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4 did this for thee
What hast thou done for me >

The picture caught his attention. as he
read the lines they seemed to pierce him,
and he was involuntarily seized with feel
ing he never experienced before. Tears
rushed into his eyes; he could not enjoy
the company, and as soon as propriety
would allow he took his leave. On the way
home, these lines constantly sounded in his
ears. He could do nothing but give him
self up to the oyerpowering feeling; even
during the night, in his dreams, the ques-
ton stood always before his mind: What
hast thou done for me?"
Oh, be persuaded to fix your gaze on the
expiring Saviour with renewed interest
turn it not away till your soul beholds pic
tured before it the whole scene of his SUI,
ferings, from his betrayal by the traitorous
kiss, to the completing agony, when he
cried ut is finished"-tilI it becomes al
affecting reality, and he himself conscious
| ly presents as the victim bleeding for you
and you hear, as it were, breaking from hi:
lips in tones Of injured love
Il did this for thee;
| What hast thou done for NE -
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Heaven.

praised the earth, in beauty seen
With garlands gay of various green;
Ipraised the sea, whose ample field
Shone glorious as silver shield;
And earth and ocean seemed to say,
sour beauties are but for day."
praised the sun, whose chariot rolled
On wheels of amber and of gold;
l praised the moon, whose softer eye
Cleaned sweetly through the summer sky
And moon and sun in answer said,
"Our days of light are numbered"
o God! o Good beyond compare
If thus thy meaner works are fair,
If thus thy bounties gild the span
Ofruined earth and sinful man,
How glorious must the mansion be
Where Thy redeemed shall dwell with thee
-Heber.