haustible source of doing good. As she became more strongly confirmed in the truths of God's word, she was enabled to see and embrace the great central doctrine of our holy religion, that of the attainability of purity of heart, by receiving Christ as a present, all-sufficient Saviour, who saves to the uttermost all who receive him in the spirit of loving, obedient consecration. This gave new interest to her spiritual life. And with this belief, that she might, while yet upon earth, enter that beautiful land, "where the birds sing so sweetly, and where the sun never sets," there came new energy and power to press forward toward the mark.

Though naturally of a retired and contemplative disposition, she held herself in readiness to discharge every active duty required of her; and thus she

became efficient and practical in all the relations of home, friendship, and society.

The last time I heard her speak of herself, she was rejoicing in the hope set before her; confident that He who had begun the great work in her soul, was able to carry it on. Said she, "From the advanced age to which my ancestors lived, and from the strength and vigor of my own constitution, I expect a long life; and my great desire is, that its influence may all be given to my Redeemer's cause: and I expect, when I come to the waters of the Jordan, that there will be light on that dark river; for the Saviour will be there, and O, how blessed to rest with him, when my journeyings are all past." I trust she is one who will be faithful to her charge, and follow her Lord through evil and through good report.

CHAPTER IV.

PAULINA MORRISON.

""Twas thus by the light of false science betray'd, Which leads to bewilder and dazzles to blind."

CHARLOTTE and Paulina Morrison were sisters, and so great was the resemblance between them, that one was frequently mistaken for the other. From childhood, their joys and sorrows were one. Their books, the schools and meetings they attended, the chamber they occupied, even their thoughts and principles, might be said to be always the same. The influences which affected one, affected the other also. This was particularly true in regard to religious things; for they were impressed, awakened, and finally converted under the

same circumstances. Their experience, before and after conversion, is so intertwined and knit together, that one sketch might almost answer for both. But the operations of grace are such, that in the individual experience of every Christian, there is always something peculiar. Charlotte had a strong mind, a persevering will, and was serious, consistent, and faithful to conviction. Paulina was ardent, impulsive, playful, sensitive, quick, enthusiastic in all she undertook, and had, withal, an intuitive perception of whatsoever was beautiful.

As might be supposed, from such a combination of qualities, the truths of religion wrought powerfully upon her impressible mind. But up to the age of sixteen, these religious impressions were changeful and evanescent. She

then came under the influence of a pious teacher, and was almost persuaded to be a Christian. The Spirit enlightened the work begun. Preparation was made, and good seed was sown, which afterward sprung up and bore fruit, when he who had sowed in tears and prayer had gone down to an early grave.

But she had not become confirmed in faith, when other influences counteracted the awakenings of the Spirit, and she turned away from the living fountain, to satisfy her soul's immortal thirst at the broken cisterns of man's invention.

When not at school, her opportunities for self-culture were good. She had a fondness for books, and allowed herself a generous proportion of light reading, including the best poetic and prose works of standard authors.