morning that was but little better than no reply at all. 'It's too bad," he muttered to himself as soon as he was out of hearing, "Dash might go just as well as not; but mother is always so afraid of something or other. I know I shouldn't be late, and it's real mean he can't go." So the little boy trudged along, fretting and scolding, and making his walk anything but agreeable. "I wish I didn't have to mind," he continued; "men don't have to; it's too bad that little boys must. I shall be glad when I'm a man, big as papa-then I can do just as I please always;" and from this soothing soliloquy George went on to consider the great privileges that manhood would bring him, when, as he imagined, all restraints would be removed, and he might do precisely as he pleased. "That's what I shall like -won't I have grand times then? and the anticipation really quickened his step, and brightened his face as he hurried along on his way.

The errand done, George f self among the schoolboys, a ordinary interests of his stud sports he quite forgot the ill-te had clouded his morning sk impatient rebellious feelings permitted to work unrestrain breast. But his mother rem all sorrowfully. School cl that fine afternoon, and group boys started for a run. Georg home in high spirits, and bo the parlour, almost out of b ing eagerly, "May I go too, m Dash ?" His mother put her a him, and drew him tenderly t kissing the glowing cheek keen air had tinted so richl my dear boy, I am especially give you my full consent to pleasure, and to take Dash to

Something, George could what, caused him suddenly to the incident of the morning, a of self-reproach accompanied th But he was eager for his play, ping only to return his mothe went in search of Dash. evening, and for an hour a George's father and mother gaged with company; so he cousin William stayed by ther the library, quietly playing. was tired after his afternoo and had taken off his boots, heavy with the snow water he had carelessly exposed hir now he sat in his wet socks, no he knew no better, nor even b "didn't think," but simply b did not like taking so much t to rub his feet and change his s put on his slippers. And so willing to disregard his duty oft-repeated injunctions of his by thus exposing his health. his father had occasion to pass the room, and asked with "Are you sitting all this tim your slippers? and your feet How is this, George?" "C I'm not cold and my feet ere!

my son, how can you be I could not do such a eeling that I was sinning junctions of my mother, it is wrong so to expose immediately, and attend The words were emphatic, ttered. "My father still ther!" thought George; n grown, and old enough e grey hairs-and his ars and years ago, when much older than I am. ra good deal, I suppose;" unted the closet for a

ainst the injunctions of Again the words returned nd as he laid his head on the night; and again ent back to the morning, so rebelled against his tions, and suffered so feelings and wishes to ind. "I thought men mind their mothers, and Das they like; but father ther now, though he's a

has been dead a very hat's strange! I never ld be so: my father's a grandma must have been "And isn't my mother , and kind?" asked conasn't she right and I rning when I felt so cross t?" Just then he heard hall. It was his mother er good-night kiss. She erious, troubled look upon and before she could s broke forth. "Mother, s so naughty this mornry to mind you better: minded his mother, and still;" and then George his father had said and ught about it afterwards. ild," said his mother, in nes," your father was an and that is what has fitted a wise and faithful parent. imes heard him say that nce of his mother's teachto him with undiminished

found in every field, there a who care to examine a creatu mon, or who experience a save those of contempt or dis they see a mole making its w ground in search of a soft spo to burrow, or pass by the p the mole-catcher has strung tims on the trees as Louis X customed to suspend the bodi who had committed the crime ing on the royal domains. part, I am but too glad that derful beings are common, thankful for so many opport studying the works of Him made the lowly mole as carefu lordly man.-Rev. J. G. Woo

A POOR CHILD OF GOD C WITH THE HOPES OF HEAVEN a comfortable speech which th used to Galba in his child minority, when he took him by and said, "Thou, Galba, shal sit upon a throne."

Thus it cheereth the saint how little, how mean soever in of the world, that they shall reign with Christ, and be insta Him, and receive, as it were, the choir and a voice in the that blessed temple which whilst the whole world shall those, "The Lord and His Ch got the victory, the Lord and H do reign for evermore."

FAIR SEPULCHRES AND DEAD -As those that build fair sepul their dead corpses, whereas it s a warning to them that they m and thereupon cause them to r ambition, pride, and vanity, yet they take occasion to vaunt and so likewise, whereas our garments be a continual memory of sin, ble us, yet we, as if we shou spite God, do procure sumptuo gorgeous apparel, to testify our a and pride.

THE past history of Sunday-schools has been one of almost unprecedented success. Begun and carried on under the auspices of a devoted band of Christian labourers, and based upon the highest, truest, and most philanthropic principles, these noble institutions have wrought a material change in the spiritual condition of those for whom they are specially intended, and at the present day form one of the most useful departments of the mission field. Numerous are the instances which might be adduced, illustrative of the beneficial results of Sabbath teaching. But, although for these results the supporters of the Sundayschool system cannot but express fervent gratitude to the Giver of all good, yet elation must not lead to inactivity. Much yet remains to be accomplished, many defects call for remedy. The evil influences which labourers in every department of the Lord's vineyard have ever had to contend with are still at work; and it is necessary that the teacher, if he would not have his efforts counteracted, should zealously continue his "work of patience and labour of love." For, notwithstanding the thousands of children already under the influence of Christian teaching, there is yet a vast number of these young immortals who have not been introduced within the walls of JULY, 1868.

a Sunday-school; and, on the other hand, many of those who have been so introduced have from various causes, as is now too well known, seceded from the circle of such good counsels; while the terrible fact remains, that the disproportion between the attendance in our day and Sabbath schools is truly enormous. A thoughtful consideration, therefore, of the question, What are the real moving principles by which we hope to attain success in this extensive sphere of Christian effort? is specially needed at the present time, and is of the first importance as helping to a solution of the difficult problem now before those who seek to "feed the flock of God."

Success, in the first place, depends materially on the estimate the teacher forms of his work. If this be a low one, he cannot expect any satisfaction from his labour. The duties pertaining to his office are so numerous and important, its responsibilities so great, that it is of no little moment that he should address himself seriously to their consideration. The teacher's object should ever be the salvation of those committed to his care; and to rest satisfied with anything short of this would be to abdicate the most important functions of his office.

Again: success depends, in a high degree, upon the character of the

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means employed, and the manner in which they are used. The truly practical advice given by the apostle to the Corinthian converts, "So run, that ye may obtain," is that which the teacher may accept as addressed immediately to himself. "So run," -consider well yourself, and examine minutely the work you have in hand; "so run,"-always remember whose servant you are, under whose banner you are enlisted, and the dignity of the position you occupy in your Master's vineyard;

so run,"-ever labour with a single eye to the glory of Him whose servant you esteem yourself to be, leaving the results with God.

Probably nothing contributes more to the want of success so often complained of than a merely selfreliant spirit. The more this spirit is cherished, the farther will the teacher be from the realization of his object. He who would labour successfully in the Master's service must place implicit confidence in that Master's power and guidance; for of himself he can do nothing. He must cultivate a like humility to that which shone with such indescribable splendour in the lowly Jesus. Christ was, in every respect, a model teacher; and the more we strive to assimilate our life and character, as Christians and as teachers, to His glorious example, the greater will be our success in spreading the knowledge of the Gospel He came to proclaim.

To demonstrate the folly of cherishing a spirit of self-reliance, the thoughtful mind need only be directed to look at two great truths which lie at the basis of the Christian faith-the weakness of human nature, and man's dependence on God for all things. Man is too apt to trace certain circumstances or events to secondary causes, through

the imperfection of his especially so when the ac ment of the primary caus distasteful to him.

Hence the necessity fo of prayer. This is one g of success, an indispen quisite to every Christian for nothing can be acd without its aid. If the those Christian labourers had their wishes gratifie conversion of numbers u especial care be carefully it will be found that they men and women of faith a The influences which the capable of exerting, for go evil, on those committed t render it absolutely neces he diligently examine him in no other way can the va cesses of self-examination ually carried on than by un attention to the duty of pra teacher should endeavour to his profession, to reali own heart and mind, and in his life and conduct, thos truths he would teach to ot is only through Divine grace can be done, and only by pr such grace be obtained.

Mere occasional effort, on the part of the teacher suffice. His zeal must b and enduring in its characte severe the boy or girl who from sabbath to sabbath in attention, yet maintaining indifference to your teachin hereafter remember the great the truths which you ha deavoured to instil into his mind. Persevere and who but the little one, now the ob anxiety and care, may grow virtue's path, to adorn the d of our Saviour? Persever those obstacles which now

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