INDUSTRY. REWARD OF BENEFICENCE. It would be of great use if we had That man who to the utmost of his an exact history of the successes of power augments the great mass of every great shop within the city public or individual happiness, will walls, what tracks of land have been under every institution, and in spite purchased by a constant attendance of all opposition, be the happiest of all within a walk of thirty feet. If it men himself.-Rochefoucault. could also be noted in the equipage of those who are ascended from the successful trade of their ancestors into figure and equipage, such accounts to go upon a very dangerous enterwould quicken industry in the pursuit prise, was advised, by many friends, of such acquisitions, and discounte- to excuse himself, and thereby save nance luxury in the enjoyment of his life. "I can save my life, I know,” them.-Steele. said he; "but who will save my HEARTFELT PRAYER. HONOUR. An officer having been commanded honour ?" DIVINE DEPENDENCE. Winceslaus, King of Bohemia, after When Archbishop Secker was laid the defeat and flight of his army, on his couch with a broken thigh, being himself taken captive by the and sensible of his approaching disenemy, was asked how he did. His solution, Mr. Talbot, of Reading, who answer was, "Never better. While I had lived in great intimacy with, and had all my army about me, I could had received his preferment from find but little time to think on God; him, visited him at Lambeth. Before whereas now, being stripped of all they parted," You will pray with earthly dependence, I think on God me, Talbot," said the archbishop. Mr. alone, and betake myself wholly to Talbot rose, and went to look for a his providence." prayer-book. "That is not what I want now," said the dying prelate ;| "kneel down by me, and pray for me, in the way I know you are used to do." With which command Mr. Talbot readily complied, and prayed earnestly from his heart for his dying friend, whom he saw no more. HOW TO DESTROY ENEMIES. Some courtiers reproached the Emperor Sigismond, that instead of destroying his conquered foes, he admitted them to favor. "Do I not," replied this illustrious monarch, "effectually destroy my enemies, when I make them my friends ?" A PRAYER BY CALVIN. Grant, Almighty God, since thou hast recalled us to thyself, that we may not grow torpid in our sins, nor yet become hardened by thy chastisements; but prevent in time thy final judgments, and so humble us under thy powerful hand, that we may seriously testify and really prove our repentance; and so study to obey thee, that we may advance in newness of life, until at length we put off all the defilements of the flesh, and arrive at the enjoyment of that eternal rest which thine only begotten Son hath acquired for us by his own blood.-Calvin on Ezekiel vii. 9-18. HONOR THE SAVIOUR. ARITHMETICAL PHRASEOLOGY. The name of Christ must prevail in Coleridge thus happily exposes a heaven; for ALMIGHTY GOD declares, common error. "It used to be said that whatsoever 66 we ask in the name that four and five make nine. Locke of his Son, that we shall receive;"says that four and five are nine. Now let every Christian then perseveringly I say, that four and five are not nine, try the truth of this delightful decla- but that they will make nine. When ration, and let them meditate often on the love of Christ; for GOD was in Christ reconciling the world unto himself; and GOD delights in those who trust in, and honor the Saviour. FOLLY. What's Pride? The majesty of Folly. What's Envy? the sickness of Folly. What's Avarice? the wretchedness of Folly. What's Uncharitable I see four objects which will form a square, and five which will form a pentagon, I see that they are two different things; when combined, they will form a third different figure which we call nine. When separate they are not it, but will make it." CHARITY. The life of John Eliot, called the ness? Inhuman Folly. What's apostle of the Indians, is well known Ingratitude? the forgetfulness of Folly. to have surpassed all human praise. What's Cunning? the wisdom of Folly. What's Irreligion? the ignorance of Folly. What's inordinate Desire ? the lust of Folly. What's Gluttony? the beastliness of Folly. What's Wrath? the madness of Folly. of Folly. What's Sloth? the self- PARSIMONY AND ECONOMY. No one, perhaps, loved God or man with more ardour; and none discovered less selfishness. The parish treasurer having paid him his salary, put it into a handkerchief, which he tied into as many knots as possible, that he might prevent him giving the money away before he reached home. On his way he called on a poor family, and told them he brought them some relief. He began to untie the knots; but finding it a work of great difficulty, gave the handkerchief to the mistress of the house, saying, "Here, my dear, take it, I believe the Lord designs it Burke thus felicitously distinguishes these opposite lines of conduct, which, in domestic affairs, are too often con-all for you." founded. "Mere Parsimony is not Economy. Expense, and great expense, may be an essential part in true economy. Economy is a distributive virtue, and consists, not in saving, but in selection. Parsimony requires no providence, no sagacity, no powers of combination, no comparison, no judgment. Mere instinct, and that not an instinct of the noblest kind, may produce this false ecomony in perfection." POLITENESS. Politeness is one of those advantages which we never estimate rightly, but by inconvenience of its loss. Its influence upon the manners is constant and uniform. Every man may hope, by the help of good breeding, to enjoy the kindness of mankind, though he should have no claim to higher distinctions. Intelligence. ANNALS OF THE SOUTH AUSTRALIAN SUNDAY SCHOOL UNION. THE first annual meeting of the South Australian Sunday School Teachers' Union, was held in the Congregational Chapel, Freeman street, Adelaide, on January 13th, 1857; Mr. R. G. Bowen, chairman. After prayer, the following report was read: Mr. President, Fellow Teachers, and Christian Friends,-It is now twelve months since we met to celebrate the formation of this Union, at which time it was announced that its objects were: to bring the teachers of the various Sunday schools of all evangelical denominations in the colony into closer fellow ship with one another; to mutually strengthen each other in the good cause; and to make their meeting together the means of rendering them more efficient for the performance of their arduous duties. In the prospective report then read, hopes were expressed that these objects would be attained by means of lectures, conference, and prayer meetings, the establishment of a good reference and circulating library, and by a magazine to be devoted to the advocacy of the cause. This report will shew what your committee has done in furtherance of these objects, and what yet remains to be accomplished. The lectures have been regularly delivered, and have, with one or two exceptions, been well attended, and on some occasions the room has been so crowded as to cause serious inconvenience to the hearers. The subjects se lected by the various lecturers have been happily chosen, and of a character eminently calculated to benefit the teachers, by giving directions for the better management of their classes, and their own spiritual improvement. These lectures have been most valuable, as well as interesting, and the committee embraces this opportunity of thanking those ministerial friends who have so kindly given the lectures, which must necessarily have required considerable time and pains to prepare, and which sometimes have been delivered at great personal inconvenience. The full extent of the benefit arising therefrom it is impossible to state, but judging from the expressions that have fallen from many of the hearers, it is evident that they have been the means of much good, and source of profit to many. The conference and prayer meetings, which have been held every third month, have been generally well attended, so much so, that by some of the members it was proposed to hold them on every alternate month, but after consideration it was resolved to adhere to the original plan. The nucleus of a good reference and circulating library has been formed, and Mr. Martin having kindly and gratuitously lent his schoolroom for the purposes of the Union, the committee have had book-shelves fixed in the room, which is open from seven till nine every Monday evening, during which time members can either peruse the books of reference or select any of the other books for perusal at home. Mr. Martin has kindly taken charge of the library, and some of the members of your committee, in rotation, attend to the issue of the books. The library is necessarily small, in consequence of the limited means at the disposal of the committee, but they are happy to announce that it contains 153 volumes, including commentaries and valuable books on biblical literature. The committee heartily thank those friends who have presented books or money in aid of the library, and would sidered. urgently solicit additional contributions, able, when the responsible position of as there are many books and maps the Sunday school teacher is duly conwhich though highly desirable to obtain, it is out of their power to purchase for want of the necessary funds. The first number of the magazine was issued on the first day of this year; the delay in its publication has arisen from peculiar difficulties, the chief of which was procuring an editor. Your committee, however, are happy to state that A. H. Davis, Esq., of Moore Farm, has kindly undertaken, gratuitously, the onerous duty. To parents, we would say, "You er trust the spiritual training of your children into the hands of strangers, oh! see to it, that these teachers to whom you entrust so much may have the means of their own instruction placed within their reach, bearing in mind that many of those who enter upon this work of faith and labour of love are not in a pecuniary position to provide all the means for this desirable end. By instructing the teachers, you at the same time instruct the scholar, and the seed you sow will return to you in a plentiful harvest." As matters of interest connected with Sunday schools are daily coming under the notice of friends, the committee would feel obliged by such information being forwarded to the editor; and they would also urge upon the members the importance of promoting its circulation | faithfulness in the discharge of their to the greatest possible extent, by bringing it under the notice of those with whom they may be acquainted. The number of members at present is 148, but which number may be materially increased by a more perfect organization than has hitherto been at the command of your committee. The task of procuring members and collecting the subscriptions would occupy a considerable portion of a person's time, and your committee, not having been able to meet with any person able and willing to devote the necessary time, would feel grateful to such members and friends as will kindly undertake the duty in the various schools with which they are connected. And, in conclusion, the committee would urge upon the teachers continued duties. The work is a great one, but glorious and worthy of your utmost ambition; for with you in a great measure rests the responsibility of the rising generation being men and women of virtue and of intelligence, based upon true religion, and valiant for the truth, for the love of it. It was then proposed by the Rev. J. H. Barrow, and seconded by the Rev. John Gardner, "That the report now read be adopted." Second resolution,— proposed by the Rev. T. Williams, and seconded by Mr. Smedley, "That this meeting, regarding the importance of the objects of the Sunday School Teachers' Union, and believing that great good will result from the union of all engaged in the great cause of Sunday schools, rejoices in the success that has attended its operations during the past year." Third resolution,-proposed by the Rev. E. Dewhirst, and seconded by Mr. Cotton, "That the objects that this Union has in view should command the sympathy and co-operation of all Christians, the efficient religious instruction of the young being of vital importance to us as a community." Fourth Your committee regard with sincere thankfulness to God the success which to the present time has attended their efforts, and accept it as a sign of continued future success; nevertheless, they feel that much remains to be accomplished, and they therefore invite the prayers, sympathies, and aid of Christians to enable them to carry out to the fullest extent the objects of the Union. This request, surely, is not unreason-resolution,-proposed by Mr. Shaw, and seconded by Rev. C. D. Watt, "That tions of their agents; and the American the following gentlemen be the officers Union from year to year repeats its and committee for the ensuing year :- obligations to these devoted messenPresident, G. F. Angas, Esq., M.L. C.; gers. Mr. Knox has long been devoted Treasurer, S. Bakewell, Esq.; Secreta- to the religious instruction of the ries-Corresponding, Mr. J. L. Alsop; young, and now that he is “separated' Financial, Mr. D. Murray; Statistical, for that work, we doubt not that, Mr. W. B. Carter; Committee-Messrs. encouraged by the prayers and generAdamson, Badger, Burgoyne, Fox, jun., ous support of the friends of Sunday Goode, Holden, Lewis, Long, Martin, schools he will be stimulated to fresh Messent, Thompson, and Worsnup." activity.-Scottish Sabbath School TeaFifth resolution,-proposed by Mr. S. chers' Magazine. Bakewell, and seconded by Mr. Goode, Ben., "That the thanks of this meeting are due and hereby presented to the deacons of the Congregational chapel, Freeman-street, for their kindness in granting the South Australian Sunday School Teachers' Union, the use of the chapel for the holding the anniversary." Sixth resolution,-proposed by Mr. Allot, and seconded by Mr. Lewis, "That the thanks of this meeting be presented to the chairman." Several hymns were sung, and the meeting ended by singing a doxology. Annexed are the statistics of the nineteen schools in Adelaide, forming the South Australian Sunday School Union: Number of teachers on the SUNDAY SCHOOLS IN NEW YORK. THE forty-first Annual Report of the New York Sunday School Union, is a plain, sensible, business-like document, well calculated to stir up thoughtful men to renewed zeal in the advocacy and sustenance of Sunday schools. We subjoin the SUNDAY SCHOOL CENSUS. Whole number of scholars, ad- charged during the year...... 14,000 17,000 Whole number not so connected 25,000 Ir is with great pleasure we take this opportunity of announcing that the The details indicate a large amount committee of the Edinburgh Sunday of work. They bear the aspect of sucschool Teachers' Union have just en-cessful effort. It is hardly credible, gaged the services of Mr. John Knox as however, though true, without the least Sunday school Agent for Scotland. We tincture of exaggeration, that, after all anticipate much benefit to the cause of these labors, added to all the labors of Sunday schools in Scotland from this all other similar organizations, the city appointment, alike in large cities and in still numbers by thousands and tens of rural districts. Much of the interest thousands, children that never hear the and prosperity attaching to the Irish teachings and warnings of religion, in and London Sunday school Unions is the family, in the church, or in the attributable to the labours and visita- 'Sunday school. |