I entered upon my theological course at once. Mr. Wyman was faithful to his promise, making of me a second Willie. And now, as the pastor of a prosperous church, I love to look back over the track of my early years, and read His goodness in ordering all my steps. Surely his goodness is unsearchable, and his love past finding out.
Led by His grace, I love to recount all his goodness in the way he has led me. I never pass a lad in the street, dirty, ragged, and homeless, but I think of my own early lot; never look upon the pale face and blue eyes of a little girl, that I do not think of Jennie, kept by his goodness and shielded by his love. And I would say to all the climbers—to all those boys and girls who are striving to help themselves, to work, and study—first make the Saviour your friend, give him your hearts, then go on courageously in the path he will be sure to open before you. Never stop to parley with wrong, or to shun a duty, however small and insignificant. A lofty purpose, pursued with undeviating integrity, never fails of a rich and gracious reward.
Would you know of my class-mates? Robert Lovell is a foreign missionary, known and loved of God and man. Frank Clavers and Harry Gilmore are lawyers of acknowledged ability and rare moral worth. Wright, my former rival, is not only a brother clergyman and friend, but as the husband of my darling Jennie, he claims still more of my regard.
Surely the prayers of our sainted mother, and the supplications of our early friend, were heard by Him who ruleth all. Our path has been hedged about by his kindness, and his banner over us has been love.
BOOKS ABOUT CHRIST.
THE LIFE OF CHRIST.
Rev. Wm. Hanna, D. D. Two maps and 20 full-page engravings from Doré. A beautiful and low-priced edition for general circulation. 861 pp. octavo. $3 50; gilt, $4 50; half morocco, $5 50. full morocco, $7.
CHRISTUS CONSOLATOR.
An elegant compilation of the choicest hymns, for the people of God. By Rev. A. C. Thompson, D. D., on tinted paper. Large 12mo. 360 pp.; $1 50; extra, $2.
THE ROCK OF OUR SALVATION.