"You mean, papa, that Socrates would have been very glad to read the Bible!" "I meant especially to refer to the New Testa ment; for though God spoke to the heathen philosopher in the works of creation, and instructed Moses to inform his chosen people how to obtain his favour, it was not till he spoke to all mankind by his Son, that we could be fully aware of his gracious intentions respecting us. Knowing that we are not capable of beholding him in his full glory, he has kindly drawn a veil over it, and, in the person of our Saviour, presented us with a perfect example of every virtue. He was encompassed with our infirmities, that he might teach us how to bear them; and submitted to death, that he might give eternal life to all who are willing to come to God through him.” "Let me advise you, my beloved child," said Mrs. Beaufoy, who had hitherto taken no part in the conversation, "to endeavour to understand the conditions on which this gift is offered. Do not be satisfied with adopting the opinions of others, but seek to know the truth for yourself. Your personal interest in this question is so great, that every other kind of knowledge is trifling, when compared with it. What will it profit a man if he gain the whole world and lose his own soul?" Such were the lessons which the parents of Harry Beaufoy laboured to impress on his heart and understanding. May he one day become their joy and crown of rejoicing; looking back with a grateful heart to the happy days of childish simplicity, when, under their guidance, he became the Pupil of Nature!" THE END. Books for Young Persons, FOR SALE BY THOMAS KITE. Belzoni in Egypt, Decision, or Religion must be all, or it is nothing. Edgeworth's Early Lessons, 6 vols. Harry & Lucy concluded, 3 vols. Sequel to Frank, 2 vols. Parent's Assistant, 2 vols. Rosamond, 3 vols. Evenings at Home, 2 vols. Father Clement. Fireside Stories. Good Grandmother. George Wilson. Integrity. Jane and her Teacher. Juliana Oakley. Jesse Allen. Merchant's Widow, by Hoffland. Profession is not Principle. Radama. Sherwood's Stories. Scenes in America, by Isaac Taylor. Asia, by do. Thomas Kite intends publishing Illustrations of the principal Evidences and Design of Christianity, by Maria Hack. |