certainly bring its due reproof. Rather let us dwell on the probability, that women of superior mental endowments may err on the other side. While endeavouring modestly to veil their own capabilities, they may hide from their eyes solemn responsibilities, and while shunning imaginary danger, neglect positive duty. The echoes of past years, and the voice of the present hour together call on the handmaids of the Lord to redouble their diligence in his service. Not in vain is the privilege so freely afforded to the daughters of Eve, to employ their energies, and expand their every faculty. The light which shines so wide and high, filling the mind and heart of the lowliest with knowledge and hope, as noon's full glory fills the small flower-cup in the valley,--this light marks the hour of the day, the shadows are beginning to lengthen, and remind us of Time's setting sun! THE COURSE OF LIFE: &c. &c. CHAPTER I. CHILDHOOD. THE course of the Christian Lady is a beautiful progression of moral, mental, and physical life. Her journey may be brief, ending in early morning;-it may suddenly close at noon;—or it may be prolonged to latest eve through scenes of perplexity and difficulty, of sorrow and suffering. In any case, if the pilgrim prove faithful to her high vocation, it will be honourable, happy and useful; blessed by man, guarded by angels, crowned of God with immortal glory. This course may begin with the earliest thoughts and feelings of childhood,-with the dawn of rea B son. How solemnly these words strike on the thoughtful ear. The dawn of reason! This twilight of being is the commencement of eternal day. The provident love of our Heavenly Father prepares for earth's new visitant. He supplies blessings adapted to the weakness, the dangers, and the high destinies of "An heir of glory! a frail child of dust, Before the eyes of the infant stranger behold the light, maternal piety will have secretly and unceasingly implored in its behalf the Divine blessing; nor can these petitions be vain. All covenant mercies unfold to faith and prayer, when from the baptismal font the new name is inscribed in the records of the church militant. The blood of Christ purchased for that ransomed spirit the full glories of the church triumphant. The christian mother's most effective agency is prayer" praying always with all prayer-and watching thereunto with thanksgiving." Every instance of providential care should be promptly and thankfully acknowledged; dependence and gra |