take another step, as I was on the very edge of the cliff. Here I could look down and see the waves breaking over the beach; and I think if I had dropped a stone from my hand, it would have fallen down three hundred feet, without touching any thing in its descent. I spoke to the gentleman, and he told me that he could not move, as he had nothing to support himself but the end of his right foot and fingers of his right hand, he could only turn his head a little backwards to look at me, until I had made a slip knot in the rope, and put it on over my own head, to shew him that he must do the same. The most difficult point was how to get the rope to him, as I could not throw it to him with my right hand, there being a large stone projecting over my head; however, I threw it with my left hand, and in his left hand he caught it. But now the great difficulty was, how to get the rope under his arms, as he could not move his right hand; but he got in his left arm and his head, then I thought all was right, as even if I were obliged to pull him up as he was I should not break the neck of him; but thanks be to God, he got in his right arm too, and then I pulled away, quite overjoyed, till he came close to where I stood. Then was the danger to us both, for as I had only one foot, or at most fifteen inches, to stand on, I feared when he came near me, he would grasp me so violently, that we should go over the precipice together.

"I had contrived to fasten the rope securely, where I had left my companion, who could not follow me down, I called to him to hold on the slack of the rope; he did so, and I regained that point, calling to the gentleman to hold firmly on the rope, and in a few minutes he was at my side, for I pulled him firmly after me. As I expected, he caught violently by the collar of my waistcoat. I called to the two men whom I had left in the boat, to go back to Lynmouth for help, as I saw he was in such a state that he could not walk, and I should have to carry him on my back.

"While I was left with the gentleman, I took a view of the place where he had gone over. He had been walking along the foreland, looking at a land slip, and being on the brink of the height, part of it had given way; he had evidently gone down

some distance with force, on his hands and face, until he had come within four or five feet of the perpendicular part of the cliff; but then a stone, about two feet high and eighteen inches square, stopped his fall,—or rather it was the hand of God, or he must have gone over.

"After resting here for a little time, with the help of the rope, and crawling on our hands and knees, we gained the top of the cliff. I then put him on my shoulder, as he was not in a state to walk. His clothing was nearly torn from him, his waistcoat cut to pieces, and the blood trickling from various parts of his body. Being very much exhausted, I was again obliged to rest; and I then asked him what his thoughts and feelings were whilst he was in his perilous situation. He told me that he had prayed to God all the time. I do not know what the gentleman's prayer was, but I think the best for him would have been Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness.' (Psalm iv.1.) I again took the gentleman on my shoulder, as the evening was closing in; the sun was setting, the lengthened shadows of the cliffs, and the hills towering again far above them, cast a dark, but not unpleasing shadow over the waters of the bay. Further on, the rays of the setting sun still maintained their splendour, shining brightly on the sails of some distant ships, which appeared almost like white spots in the dark horizon and seemed to claim a passing prayer, 'God speed you in your journey.' When I got near Lynmouth, I met several who would have eased me of my burden; but no, my poor sufferer would not let go his first hold of me on the cliff. My arm felt almost broken, but I had strength to carry him to his bedroom, where I laid him on his bed. He was examined, and it was found that the injuries he had sustained were only a few wounds of little consequence. The next morning I went to see him; as soon as I entered his room he clasped me with both his hands, and called me his deliverer."

"The very hairs of our head are numbered." How fully is the truth of our Saviour's words manifested in the foregoing narrative. I will retrace the circumstances connected with Mr. R.'s wonderful rescue from a dreadful death, to shew that they

were indeed verified in his case, and that the providential care of our God was manifest in his deliverance.

George told me that the point round which the ship came, when Mr. R. was first seen by the captain, was very seldom traversed by vessels. How came it that George was on the beach when the signal of distress was hoisted, his cottage was in the valley between the hills, far away? God sent him to the shore. He told me he does not think any one else could have climbed the heights he was obliged to ascend; but that he had been used to to them from a boy, and was gifted with superior strength to many others, being, as I could see, an athletic strongly-made man. If the rescue had not been effected at the time it was, the darkness of night would have impeded it, and Mr. R.'s strength must have ailed. All was ordered for his wonderful deliverance by that Being who is about our path, and spies out all our ways. The steps of a good man are ordered by Him. How blessed are those who daily walk with God! Such trace his love in all that befalls them, whether it be of joy or sorrow; "the secret of the Lord is with them;""all things are theirs, for they are Christ's, and Christ is God's." (1 Cor. iii. 23.) Amongst such, I have reason to hope, is my poor afflicted friend George. "I shall think of you during the winter," I said, in my last visit to him, and shall be very glad if I can make a little collection for you amongst my friends; for I believe you have only a small allowance from the parish for yourself, wife, and two children." "It is true,

Ma'am," George answered; "yet I do not fear; the Lord will provide; and if he is pleased to give me good potatoes, we shall have enough."

AN EXCEEDING GREAT AND PRECIOUS PROMISE." THE CHURCH'S MOTTO FOR 1865.

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EAR BROTHER LINCOLN,-Last Lord's-day, January 1st, 1865, I had the pleasure of conversing with your child on the things which her soul is seeking after; and has been praying for now, I think for eight long years, or more; and I

was more firmly persuaded than ever, that her place should be inside the gates of Zion; mingling with the Lord's people; walking in the observance of the ordinances; and both working and watching in the ways of the Lord. She is an heir of God, and a joint-heir with Christ; she is like Ruth, a determined and decided seeker after salvation in the way the LORD Himself hath appointed. I pray you to encourage, and, plead with God for her; as I feel assured her place of deliverance will be in the pathway of Gospel obedience; for there the LORD hath commanded the blessing;-there, the promises stand in experimental fulfilment, and there the Lord has bound Himself to be merciful, saying, "Them that honour me I will honour."

As soon as our conversation ceased last Sunday afternoon, I retired to my study, to seek a message from the LORD, to carry up to the people in the evening; and the thought ran through my mind to seek for a word which, through the year, the people might realize and enjoy, as a MOTTO FOR 1865.

I do not know how it was, but I was directed to the sixtieth chapter of Isaiah's prophecy, and the following words were fixed in my soul:-I will put them in lines just as they appeared to

come to me:

"AND THOU SHALT KNOW THAT

I, the Lond,

AM THY SAVIOUR,

AND THY REDEEMER,

THE MIGHTY ONE OF JACOB."

This was a motto rich indeed. With it I was perfectly satisfied. I believed a more glorious Promise was not in all the Bible. It was everything;-and all I wanted, was the unctuous application of it to my own soul; faith to fetch it home, and prayer to plead it before the throne of God as long as I live.

I sat down to think upon it. My time was very short. I ould not attempt any deliberate analyzation; but springs of pure

truth flowed forth from the words in their order. To myself, I said,

I. The highest desire of every living child of God is to know the Lord.

II. This desire springs from the work of the Spirit in the soul. III. This desire leads the soul to go forth into all the means of

grace.

IV. This desire is connected with much sorrow,

desolation.

and apparent

V. This promise reaches the highest climax of all goodness. VI. In this promise there are four of the Lord's names and titles:-I the Lord, thy Saviour, thy Redeemer, and the Mighty One of Jacob.

VII. There is secured to the believer in this promise, those experiences which are of the holiest and happiest character. Thou shalt KNOW;" &c., &c.

Brother Lincoln, I desire to gather up in CHEERING WORDS, the substance of these several sections of the promise. And I wish to watch and see how far this promise is made a blessing to all the family of Jesus now on earth. You know many despise and condemn me. Can any other spirit, but the SPIRIT of the Living God make such promises as these precious to a soul? Will the SPIRIT of the Living God give these promises to any but the election of grace? I hope to write to you again if the Lord will spare THE VILLAGE PREACHER.

THE OLD FORTUNE-TELLER CONVERTED.

WAS at a meeting in the little Jireh at Bromley where brethren were requested to speak upon "THE REIGN OF GRACE." It was a very sweet theme indeed. I sat on the platform, closely watching and listening to the good men who spake. Henry Stanley presided; and gave us hymns and words most welcome. Then the pastor, Mr. Took, lifted heart, head, and hands, almost to heaven, while he spake on the law making way for grace; brother Clinch looked solemnly, and spake so too; and after all,