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and fortune. He who heedlessly squanders all that he
earns, will find himself a beggar if he should be overtaken
by any unexpected misfortune. Educate your children
with care and fidelity. Warn them against the imprudence
and danger, of encouraging a too lofty and arrogant spirit.
Accustom them, at an early age, to useful labor; but do
not on that account, neglect the improvement of their
minds. Indulge them not in pleasures and enjoyments,
which they will not hereafter be likely to procure by their
own exertions; and remember, that piety is the foundation
of every good. Without this all your trouble will be in
vain.

When we see a mechanic, regularly employed at his
work during the week; and upon the Sabbath occupying
his seat in the church, instead of resorting to the tavern,
or mingling with riotous assemblies, we may safely con-
clude that he is far removed from poverty or want.

When there is no fear of God, there can be but little prosperity. Then will industry be without its reward, and enterprise without profit. What the hand gathers, is consumed in dissipation. The love and fear of God is the beginning of all wisdom; it keeps alive our benevolence towards our unhappy brethren-it gives us courage in danger and difficulty-it renders us comparatively cheerful in the severest suffering: and in death, it fills us with a blessed and certain hope of a glorious immortality. What is all the wealth and reputation that the world can afford, in comparison to a treasure like this?

If a stranger visits us, we offer ourselves as conduct him through our towns. We show him ou aries, and our charitable institutions. We inform these were established by the benevolence of our for We lead our children before the statues of great tinguished men, and while we recount their gloriou we feel the fire of emotion secretly kindling in ou Here is one who perished in the field of battle; and who died a martyr to his religious opinions. Yond statesman, who enjoyed the highest honours of his c but dwindled away in poverty, after having sacrifice thing for the welfare of his fellow-citizens. The too, claims our attention. His days and nights we sumed in scientific researches. His wealth--his i every thing, in short, was given up, that he might honour upon his country. We are ever ready to p the greatness of a by-gone age. We dwell with pric the heroic actions of a former period. We speak ancestors as a different and more exalted race. Αν were they, that they should be so highly extolled? they more nobly descended than we? Did they any inherent qualities of the mind that to us are c Were they not the same perishing mortals that manki and ever will be? Then, why is it that we do not e their virtues; their prudence; their patriotism; their

throphy? Were they richer than we, that they should build assylums for the destitute? or establish academies for the education of the poor? or had they greater facilities than we enjoy, of increasing their intelligence, their wisdom, or their piety? One thing, however, is morally certain; and that is, that they practised a greater degree of philanthrophy. If we look around upon mankind, how few will we observe who imitate their example; who are animated with the same love for their fellow beings.

Whence arises this degeneracy of the present day? Why has religion become a mockery? Why are thrones tottering and crumbling to dust, or nations on the verge of ruin and desolation? Is it not owing to the selfishness of man? This, indeed, is the prolific source of innumerable evils. It destroys the bonds that should unite friends and kindred together. It divides and separates the members of a community, the moment they are subject to its influence. The man who comes within the limits of its controul, heeds not the distresses of complaining millions, provided his own desires are gratified. Selfishness keeps alive the flame of mutual hate and discord between families; and renders them indifferent to every thing but their own immediate welfare. One has but little regard for the other. They will not assist in time of public distress, if it is not, ultimately, for their own advantage. If a personal sacrifice is demanded for the good of the country, their murmurings are heard above all others. They despise their connexions who are struggling with poverty; and envy those who are more fortunate than themselves. But in affliction they will again be united in harmony and friendshin

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But what, may we inquire, is to be understood b throphy? "Whosoever will be great among yo Christ to his disciples, "shall be your minister. soever of you will be the chiefest, shall be servar For even the son of man came not to be minister but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for Philanthrophy, therefore, may be considered as a al, unwearying desire, to promote, as far as poss general welfare of mankind, even though it shou a personal sacrifice. If this love was more prev society, there would be fewer chances of unhappine should then be blended together as a peaceable broth as a great and harmonious family, without pride, jealousy to disturb our tranquillity.

If you would be philanthropic, you must reflect can best render your assistance, so as to be of the benefit to those who may require your support. must constantly add to your stores of knowledge, every honourable means to increase your wealth more you possess of either, the greater are your op ties to become useful.

They learn that vidual selfishness Behold the hardy !-whatever may now forget them

hers preservation. nestic peace is re which was so un

lerstood by philan among you," says nister. And whobe servant of all. De ministered unto, insom for many." ered as a perpetu r as possible, the gh it should prove more prevalent in unhappiness. We able brotherhood; out pride, envy or

reflect how you of the greatest support. You

wledge, and use wealth. The your opportuni

When you are about to perform the part of a philanthropist, do not conclude that you must necessarily neglect your own private business, to engage in the work of benevolence; but let it rather be a warning to prepare yourself, by degeees, for the fulfilment of a beneficent inclination. Without this, you yourself may become a burden to others. Do not suppose that your prayers, alone, can effect the happiness of your fellow beings. Christ and his apostles prayed for us all; but they did not rest content with this; they travelled through the country healing the sick, and instructing the ignorant. When we have acquired enough to satisfy our own wants, then it should be our duty to attend to those of others. All this the christian will perform in a quiet and unassuming manner. " And when thou prayest," says the saviour "thou shalt not be as hypocrits are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues, and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, they have their reward.”

Philanthrophy always implies a certain sacrifice, because it cannot be exercised without more or less self-denial. It directs us to the peace and well doing of our acquaintances and friends, while we partially overlook ourselves. It urges us to devote our time and property to the common good of our country.

Let us travel back to ages that have past, and observe the characters of those venerable and worthy men, who have long since gone down to the tomb; men, who fought and bled for the liberty we now enjoy; who voluntarily suffered every privation that they might purchase happiness