the all seeing, heart piercing eye of the Holy One: "He who inhabits eternity, whose dwelling is in the light; and whose eye goes through the earth, beholding the good and the evil:") likewise they will have condemnation without end, in the world that is to come. Oh! let the youth and aged seriously consider of it.

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And farther, let them call to mind, the great and heavy judgments that have fallen upon wicked and ungodly men, many of which were foretold by the messengers heaven, and came to pass according to their sayings, viz. the flood of waters, which destroyed the old world (which the very Indians in America have a notable idea of, handed down to them by the tradition of their fathers to this day). As also the destruction of the land, and inhabit. ants of Sodom and Gomorrah; and the thousands of thousands that have been destroyed in battles and fights; which will still be, and continue to the world's end, unless people come into the love of God, which will teach them to love one another; and into the faith and doc trine of the Prince of Peace, which is, "To do unto all men, as we would have them do unto us," and to "do good for evil;" which to be sure is not to destroy. Likewise the destruction of Jerusalem, and scattering of the Jews, the seed of faithful Abraham; and divers dismal and terrible earthquakes, which have happened in these latter ages of the world; some of the dreadful ruins of which mine eyes have seen in my travels. Surely there is much reason to walk in reverence, and holy fear, before the great Lord of all he who made the heavens and the earth, the seas and the fountains of water, and hath given life and breath to all that move therein, can take it from them at his pleasure, in the twinkling of an eye.

Oh! happy is that empire, kingdom, state, or province; emperor, king, or governor; family, or particular person, whose inhabitants live and dwell in the holy fear of God, and in the self-denying life of Jesus: no greater happiness or felicity, than to be one of these. Oh! let my soul dwell here, and be in unity and fellowship with all such forever.

Now, as to the third and last part of the abovesaid threefold argument, viz. example; which, as the prov. erb says, is above precept. Good example is very taking with many, and oft happens to be very affecting to the younger sort more particularly for they look out much at others, and take great notice of the words and conduct of their elders and superiors. Good Jacob was a good example to his great family: he was a pious affectionate father, a loving husband, a faithful servant, and an obedient son the history of his life and travels in holy scripture is affecting. Oh! how he sought God betimes! how humble, how lowly, doth he behave himself in his pilgrimage! his father and mother called him, and bid him go; he does it, without any replies to the contrary; not like some of the youth of this age. And on his way, being benighted, he lays himself down, his pillow was hard, but his bed large, and the heavens were his curtains; his sleep was sweet, and his dreams precious. (Oh! the very thoughts of it affect me at this time). In which sleep he sees angels; and when he awakes, he says, Surely this is none other than the house of God, and the gate of heaven." Now he makes the condition of his covenant with his Maker, which (as to outward things) was as small as well could be, viz. "Bread to eat, and raiment to put on, and the presence of his Maker, with his blessing." This was now when he was about to set up for himself in the world, his mind was not high, neither sought he after great things; notwithstanding which, the Almighty gave him in abundance. So onward he went, and came to Laban, and became his servant. I could wish that all young people, that are servants, would follow his steps in faithfulness: then might they be a blessing to their masters, as he was to his. I ever observed in my travels (having travelled much in divers nations, and made many observations) that Almighty God hath greatly blessed obedient, industrious children and servants; which observation, I hope, will be of good use to the world, if well considered. And on the other hand, I have taken notice of the contrary, and have perfectly understood, that God's hand hath been mani

festly against those that have been disobedient, and ill. natured, and idle; which may be an useful caution to all. Now the Lord blessed the good service, and faithful industry, of this his servant with great increase; as also with many children, for whom he was concerned as a tender father, even to the very last; and (like a pious and godly father) prayed to the Lord for their preservation; and was zealously concerned to cleanse his family from superstition and idolatry; and calls them to go up to Bethel, or the house of God. Oh! that all heads of families would be concerned for their posterity, and seek God, and the things of his kingdom, for their children and servants, more than the things of this world; there being too much care for the one, and too little for the other, generally speaking: so that there is need of this caution. Now this good man was not only concerned for his family in his life, but even at his death also: for he, waiting for the salvation of God, and being sensible of it, very livingly and sensibly blessed his seed, and was opened in faith to speak exactly to each of their states and conditions. I refer to the history of it in holy scripture, the which I believe will be affecting to pious minds. Oh! what a race he left behind! all his twelve sons were patriarchs, and great fathers of many people, who were highly favoured of God, and had been to this day, had they walked in the steps of their fathers, Abraham, Isaac. and Jacob; from whom came many valiant and noble men, of and for God; as Moses, Joshua, Samuel, David, Solomon, Josiah, Elijah, and Elisha; also the holy blessed Star and Sun of righteousness, Holy Jesus, whom the degenerate offspring of good old Israel slew, and hanged on a tree: also the holy apostles, were great examples of virtue: also the blessed martyrs, and many modern good men, might be brought in for inviting examples, to stir up the minds of men and women, to serve, love, and follow the Lord, and to believe in him, and in his dear Son, and in the appearance of his grace working in the soul, in order to the convincing and converting

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To be particular in all the above instances, would well this far beyond what is intended; and considering e many and large volumes that are in the world, though large door opened before me, yet I am now willing to onclude, and recommend the work, with the reader, to e grace of God, in and through his dear Son Christ Jeis, our great example: to whom with the Father, rough the divine spirit, be glory forever.

T. CHALKLEY.

Written at Frederickstadt, in Holstein.

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