COVENANTS WITH GOD.

"Dear Lord, and shall Thy Spirit rest

In such a wretched heart as mine?

Unworthy dwelling! Glorious Guest!

Favor astonishing, Divine!"


The following acts of consecration will, no doubt, be of interest to the reader:

New York, Thursday, June 21, 1860.

I do solemnly resolve from this day onward to endeavor, relying on thy Holy Spirit, to serve Thee better. This is my covenant, and I would ask Thee to own and bless me with peace and joy in believing.