of all

suns in ceaseless harmony,-Oh rest not in a cold recognition of the facts, but take one step, and say,- "These are thy wondrous works, thyself how wondrous :"And rest not here, but take yet another step, and recognise this Being as the witness your conduct, as the witness even of the moral condition of the heart :-Seek after purity of character, for you cannot go where you are not followed by that eye; aspire after purity of heart, for that eye extendeth even there.-And, feeling your inability for this mighty undertaking, seek continually a power from God,—a power which he alone can give, a power adapted to your utmost want, and which is promised to every one that asks it. In your progress through life, indeed, you will not fail to meet with those by whom this momentous truth is treated with derision, as the vision of fanaticism, unworthy of a philosophical mind. But never allow yourselves. to be imposed upon by names; and never

THINK ON THESE THINGS.

FIFTEENTH THOUSAND.

EDINBURGH:

WILLIAM WHYTE AND COMPANY,

BOOKSELLERS TO THE QUEEN DOWAGER.

LONGMAN AND CO. LONDON; W. COLLINS, GLASGOW ;

AND W. CURRY, JUN. AND CO. DUBLIN.

suppose there can be anything unphilosophical in the belief, that an influence should be exerted on the mind by Him who framed the wondrous fabric :-And be assured you follow the dictates of the most exalted philosophy, when you commit yourselves to him as the guide of your youth; when you resign yourselves to that guidance, and ask that powerful aid, both for your conduct through this life, and your preparation for the life which is to come.

BALFOUR AND JACK, PRINTERS.