great a conformity in this respect been the inlet to other temptations, and admitted vanity and all her train. Be not conformed to this world,' surely applies to dress, as well as to other things. May the Lo keep me from singularity, or from any thing that might expose religion to be reviled by those who know nothing of its excellence !"

August 28th." Through the mercy of God I have again enjoyed the privilege of treading the courts of his house, and truly I have found it good to draw nigh unto him. Sin was rising-my graces drooping-and faith at a low ebb. I feel that during my late visit I have in the spirit of my mind yielded too much to the temptations of the world. How difficult do I find it to exercise a cheerful, social temper, to be courteous to my fellow-creatures, and yet to preserve a meek and lowly spirit, simply looking

through every thing to God, seeking only his glory."

"Oh this doubting, hesitating, unbelieving heart! How weak is my faith! Lord, strengthen it! I am looking to myself, instead of Christ: I have lost sight of the cross. O Lord, I beseech thee to search into my soul-to reveal me to myself--to take away all this wretched self-confidence, and self-seeking, and to bring me truly humbled and contrite before thy footstool. I must be emptied of all confidence in myself before I can be filled with the fulness of Christ."

Oct. 4th." Faith, the principle of action, is weak, therefore I fail in practice. Oh for a sight of the cross of Jesus! from this weakness proceeds my remissness in duty. Hence my evil tempers, my pride, my jealousy, my uncharitable

ness.

All this is the consequence of my not living upon Christ daily-hourly." Oct. 7th." Whatever seeming want

of love, or inconsistency, I observe in another, I am bound to bear with meekness and long-suffering. I must believe that-peradventure it is an oversight. I must hope that it is an infirmity, which will soon pass away. I must be content to endure all, and still in the spirit of love to pray for and help them. But I have sadly failed; Satan has gained the advantage over me. Is not pride the inlet by which the enemy gains entrance? Did I really feel myself undeserving of all kindness; could I sincerely esteem others better than myself; I should be more resigned and happy under every dispensation. God grant that this may be sanctified and overruled for my good, that the blessed grace of humility may thrive in my soul."

Dec. 5th.-"I feel I ought most especially to strive and pray against spiritual pride. Satan knows where to assail me. If my christian friends

unguardedly praise me; if they rejoice in my company; I find, instead of giving all the glory to God, that self-satisfaction creeps in. I deeply feel the necessity of daily, fervent prayer against spiritual pride."

Dec. 12th.-"I would endeavour to call my former transgressions to mind when the approbation of my companions, the cheering kindness of my dear christian friends-tempt my proud and foolish heart to self-complacency."

Dec. 19th, 1812-(Birth-day).—“ Well does it become me to take a review of the manifold mercies which have followed me from day to day. Mercy has marked all my footsteps. I have been surrounded with many temporal blessings, with health and strength equal to my day, and though some little trials have befallen me, yet how few and light have they been! And how truly do I feel that every one has been made to work

together for my good. Two speaking providences have met me: one in the death of, the other in that of

I trust they are both now in glory. I have much to be thankful for, if God was pleased to make use of me as an humble instrument of good to the former. Not unto me, O Lord, not unto me; thine was the power, thine be the praise and glory for ever and ever! In contemplating my manifold mercies, I would especially remember the great and glorious privileges I have enjoyed on the sabbath days. Not one day through the whole year have I been prevented by sickness or other causes from waiting upon my God in his sanctuary, and I trust I can appeal to God, who searcheth the heart, that I have felt a day in his courts to be better to my soul than a thousand elsewhere. I had rather be a door-keeper in the house of my God, than dwell in the tents of the ungodly. Very many gracious