or pleasure, is too much sought after. But we must sit loose to the things of this world, "seeking them as though we sought them not, aud using them as though we used them not.” “The time is short; it remaineth, that both they that have wives be as though they had none; and they that weep as though they wept not; and they that rejoice as though they rejoiced not; and they that buy as though they possessed not; and they that use this world as not abusing it: for the fashion of this world passeth away." Let us then cultivate this spirit: "Let our moderation be known unto all men." There is no necessity for our being careless in the discharge of our earthly employments; it is our duty to be active and diligent in them. "Whatever our hand findeth to do we should do it with our might, for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave whither we are going." The Christian's character is, "Not slothful in business," but at the same time" fervent in spirit, serving the Lord." Be this, dearly beloved, our course. If we be risen with Christ, let us seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth at the right hand of God; let us set our affections on things above, not on things on the earth; and "when Christ who is our life shall appear, then shall we also appear with him in glory." K. H. J.

A LETTER.

REV. SIR-Having been providentially thrown in the way of the author of this epistle,-a poor afflicted

young woman,—during a short sojourn in one of the small towns in our county; and having been much cheered with her converse, and the depth of spiritual mindedness she possessed, inclines me to send one of her letters, which I have received from her since my return, with an earnest desire of its being made useful to the readers of the Light from the West.' Should it meet with your approval, the insertion of it will oblige Yours,

A CONSTANT READER.

DEAR FRIEND IN JESUS, IT greatly rejoiced me when I received your book, and I received it as a message of glad tidings, for I have not seen many friends since you was here, but Christ has more than made up; for I have the consolations of his Holy Spirit, and I feel a daily increase of grace, and a earnest desire to have more of the mind that was in Christ, and that I may glorify God, and speak good of his name. I feel much for sinners, particular my young companions: many times I feel desirous to speak to them; but that fear of man makes me to groan, and brings me into heaviness. O pray that I may be strengthened to do what is consistent with our heavenly Father's will. While writing I have been thinking with what joy, when we see our dear Saviour face to face, and to be freed from this frail tenement of clay, and to be ever with the Lord! Surely 'tis worth a few pains, and a few struggles; yes, many mercies have I received from his bountiful hand. Praise the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me praise his holy name. I trust we shall praise him in

nobler strains above! yes, redeeming love will be my song. Dear friend, while I have been meditating on the goodness of my God to me this last seven years, I have been lost in wonder, love, and praise; and as iny conflicts abound so does my consolations; and the Word is my delight, it is my meat and drink; for when my harp is on the willows I do endeavour to

cheer myself with a song. 0 pray for me, that I may

not weary; for that enemy of souls is ever ready to devour; and I am surrounded with carnal people'; and my parents in particular, their souls lie near my heart! Prayer has been made on their behalf; but unless the Spirit do powerfully convince them of their state and condition all human help is unavailable. Those words of the Psalmist has delighted my soul,God is the Lord which hath shewed us light; bind the sacrifice with cords, even unto the horns of the altar." Yes, Christ is all in all to me: O may I live entirely to him and his glory! And that we may glorify God here below, is the sincere desire of,

Your Friend in Jesus,

M. C.

Now sins rise as the quality of the person that they are done against. He that flies in my face, and gives me blows and wounds thereby, there is an action of battery and damages to be had against him: he that doth the same against the Judge of the assize, or the King upon the throne, that is treason; and his life and estate are hardly enough to make amends for it. The infinity of God makes the infinity of the evil and meritoriousness of wrath in sin. The Majesty rises, and so the guilt and demerit rises infinitely.Morning Exercises.

THE MISSIONARY.

STILL 'neath the glowing warmth of eastern skies
The tropic bird displays his radiant dyes;
Still palmy groves with wonted verdure bloom,
Mango and citron breathe their rich perfume;
Still Spoonbills watch beside the reedy brake,
Where sleeps the lion, and lies coil'd the snake;
While o'er the em'rald plains, 'neath tamarind bowers,
Sipping the nectar of all glorious flowers,

The purple butterfly still floats her flight;

And fire-flies sparkle through the dewy night.

Yet o'er these scenes, though felt by bird nor flow'r,
Hath pass'd invisibly a hallow'd pow'r:

A Saviour's name, to India's forests new,

Hath caught the ear of the enslav'd Hindoo !
Beautiful feet on Himalaya's brow,

Preaching salvation's theme, are walking now:
And in the vales, by superstition trod,

The Missionary cries,-"Behold your God.'

O blest beginning! earnest of a change

Which shall be felt through nature's utmost range;
When Jesus reigns, and the whole earth at rest,
Jesus is Lord by every tongue confest.

TRE

A LETTER FROM AMERICA.

For the Light from the West.'

SIR-THE following extract from an American letter, bearing date February 23rd, 1837, affords us a little Light from the West' on the present state and prospects of an interesting daughter of our beloved. mother, the Church of England in the New World. The letter was written by a lady-the wife of a truly pious and useful Minister of the Episcopal Church in America and was addressed to her cousin in England, who kindly permitted me to make known to your readers any part of its contents which appeared to be suitable to your miscellany. The extract which I send you will, I conceive, be generally interesting to those who feel that no news from America is so acceptable as that of the advancement of the Redeemer's kingdom, through the instrumentality of a Church which derives its origin from our own, and retains its

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