members of society with them; they have many duties to
perform to them, with them, and by them; many of the things of the
world are necessary to them, many of its pleasures lawful; for 'the
earth is the Lord's and the fulness thereof,' and he gives them of it
as his wisdom sees good for them. That which he gives them they gather
in the same manner as and in society with the world, by industry and
diligence in their lawful calling and business. Keeping near the
Captain of salvation, and armed in his whole armor, they are safe.
When off their guard, the vigilant enemy gains some advantage, and
they get into trouble. O how many gracious names our dear Redeemer has
assumed in his word, for our comfort, our meditation, our spiritual
exercise; how pleasant and delightful in the light of his countenance
to analyze them! Besides the names peculiar to himself as God-man, how
many has he condescended to take from among men, and the natural
comforts and safeguards of men--our Shepherd, our Rock, our Ark, all
the relations in life--and ends with our All in all. But I must have
done, that I may tell you that goodness and mercy follow us in this
family also."

"July 28, 1801.

"My dear pastor, Mr. M----, sailed for Britain. I thank thee,
good and kind Shepherd of Israel, for all those providences, which
seemed small things at the time, that hedged me into that
congregation; for all the benefits and comforts I enjoyed under the
ministry of thy aged servant now before thy throne, and that thou
preparedst thy young servant to fill his place when the time of his
departure came.

"I thank thee for all the endowments of our young pastor, of
nature and grace. I thank thee, that thou hast kept him faithful to
Him who has called him, and for the precious treasure thou hast put in
that earthen vessel.

"Now, Lord, that thou hast called him to leave his family and his
flock, to travel to a foreign land in the service which thou
requirest, go with him, prosper him, overrule all his concerns for thy
glory, the good of his soul, of the church in general, and his own
little flock in particular. Amen. Glorify thy name"

CHAPTER VIII.

JOURNAL AND LETTERS--LADIES' SCHOOL
FOR POOR CHILDREN.

"NOVEMBER 22, 1801.

"ISABELLA SMITH," a grandchild, "is