m of imbodying his fraternal counsel in such a form that it might be a
friendly monitor to her, in the midst of those dangers and difficulties
which beset the path of inexperienced youth. In prosecuting this design,
it appeared hardly proper to bestow so much time upon the interests of
one individual. Hence the writer concluded to commit these Letters to
the press, with the hope that they might be the means of doing some
good. This work is intended not merely to be read and laid aside; but,
as its title imports, to be kept as a kind of _practical directory_ for
daily living. This edition has been revised with great care, and much
new matter added.

BOSTON, 1851.

CONTENTS.

_Preface_, 5

LETTER I.

_The Christian's Mark_, 17

Introduction, 17
A Great Mistake, 17
The Grace of God a Growing Principle, 18
The Spring that never dries nor freezes, 19
Growth in Grace, 20
The Glory of God, how manifested, 21
The true Standard of Holiness, 21
Paul's desire for Higher Attainments, 22
How Eminent Holiness is attained, 23
Examples of Eminent Persons, 23
Mrs. Edwards, 24
Earnestness in Religion, 25
Religion the great Business of Life, 25

LETTER II.

_Importance of a thorough Knowledge of the Doctrines of
Christianity; Means of obtaining it_, 26

Connection of Doctrine and Practice, 26
Religion compared to a Building, 27
The Holy Spirit operates through the Truth, 28
Genuine and Spurious Religious Affections distinguished, 28
Office of the Truth in Sanctification, 29
Doctrinal Knowledge without Practice, 29

_Directions_,