say this from experience. We have tried the systems of men. We have searched in vain to find happiness in the paths of sin. We have repaired to the gospel of Christ. We have experienced its renovating power. We have felt its life-giving energies and we know it to be, indeed, "the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth." In the darkest hour of our earthly existence it has given us "joy unspeakable and full of glory." And, while following to the grave our departed friends, it has pointed us to a distant land, blooming with glories ineffable and eternal. These are the happy effects of a belief in the gospel of Christ. Its joys are transcendent-its happiness is inexpressible. It affords us an antepast of heaven, a prelibation of those streams of felicity which emanate from the throne of God. And such comforts, consolations and delights you can never find while wandering in the dark maze of sin and unbelief. Come, then, to the fountain of eternal life. Believe the gospel Believe the gospel-cherish its hopes-cultivate its spirit - live as it dictates and you will be happy in life, and triumphant in death. No longer deprive yourselves of the bread of heaven, and search for happiness where it can never be found; but come to the gospel feast. You are all welcome to the rich dainties it affords; and

"Christ hath sent me to invite you

To this rich and costly feast;
Let not shame nor pride prevent you :
Come, the rich provision taste."

Religion.

RELIGION! What is it? Disrobed of the superstitious garb which men have hung around it, we believe it to be Heaven's best gift to man. It is our friend in adversity, and our monitor in prosperity. Its ways are ways of pleasantness, and all its paths are peace. By the touch of its purifying wand, the veil which has shrouded the inquisitive searchings of the human mind is at once torn asunder, and the undying beauties of immortality are open to our view.

Without religion, what is man? A being solitary and forlorn a slave to sin, and an enemy of his own happiness. All before him is shrouded in darkness and dread uncertainty. But, in religion he finds an unerring guide, a faithful friend. By its enlivening influence, the soul, beaming with the intellectual beauty of its divine Author, scans the laws of the moral and physical universe measures with unerring exactness the courses of the giant orbs around it unfolds and explains the various phenomena of nature, and realizes, in spirit and in truth, the doctrine of divine goodness and love. In the religion of Christ there is nothing inconsistent with the purest happiness of man.

It is a source of incalculable comfort to those who drink from its fertilizing streams. It precludes every thing which is not congenial with

the fine feelings of our nature.

It is emphatically

a religion of peace. And not only does it afford us the purest happiness here, by saving us from the love and dominion of sin, but it promises us, beyond this transitory state of existence, "an inheritance incorruptible, undefiled, and that fadeth not away."

O, who is there that does not perceive the beauty and excellency of this religion? All hail, sweet harbinger of joy! Life without thee were a world without light, a death-like song, a frightful dream! Where could we flee in adversity but to thee? When sorrow and sadness pour upon us like a mighty deluge-when grief corrodes within the breast when cares perplex the mind, and disappointments bring their train of melancholy, then it is that we are permitted to taste the value of religion. It irradiates the darkest gloom, and spreads an ocean of unbounded delight over all the scenes of human existence. May it ever be my ambition to recommend this religion, both by precept and example, to the attention of my fellow-men.

"I'll lift my hands, I'll raise my voice,
While I have breath to pray or praise;
This work shall make my heart rejoice,
And fill the remnant of my days."

May all, to whom these remarks may come, be entreated by their youthful friend, by one who feels an interest in their happiness, to "break off their sins by righteousness, and their iniquities

by turning to the Lord." Then shall they enjoy that peace of God which passeth understanding, and find, by happy experience, that in keeping the commandments there is great reward.

Fear of Death.

How many thousands of our race are now living in misery, and trembling with horror, through fear of death! Sighs and tears-troubled bosomsaching hearts-hours of darkness lives of sorrow, are their bitter portion. The beauties of earth, and the sweets of friendship, present no charms to the tremulous vision; and at last the destroyer comes, and they lie down in despair. And all this is through fear of death.

But, can the true believer be in bondage to fear? No, never! He reposes with unshaken confidence in the God of heaven, and exercises a strong and abiding faith in the gospel of his Redeemer. Fear is a stranger to his bosom. He can exclaim with the Pslamist, "Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me."

Profanity.

True. The

THE practice of profane swearing is one of the most useless, foolish and pernicious sins of the day. To be saluted on every hand with a profane oath, is, to the man of sensibility and feeling, truly revolting. And, above all others, professed Universalists should be the last to indulge in this vile practice. Theirs is not a doctrine of cursing and bitterness, but of blessing and love. They are, therefore, exceedingly inconsistent and foolish when they call on God to damn their fellow-men. A certain opposer of our faith was right when he said that Universalists, in order to swear, were obliged to steal oaths to swear with. worst oath which a Universalist can utter, and be consistent with his faith, is, " May God bless you." O that all who profess this faith would remember this, and govern their conduct and conversation in such a manner as shall reflect honor upon the doctrine they believe! It is a sentiment which gives no license to sin, no room for the indulgence of profanity. Its language is, Thou shalt bless, and curse not. If we heed this command, and are governed by its spirit, we shall promote our own happiness, the welfare of others, and the glory of God. Even so may it be.